GSD

General sewing data (G.S.D) is a technique for method analysis & setting of time standards for sewn products industry.

GSD is predetermined Motion time system & was devised by methods workshop limited in 1978. It was developed to provide a consistent, accurate, and easy to understand, easy to communicate, methods analysis & time standards determination technique.

How does GSD work?

1.    Each movement has a code.

2.    Each code has corresponding time value that takes into account of the distance moved & the degree of difficulty of the motions.

3.    By using these codes we can record in detail an operation.