An interesting development is MTM-LINK, developed in U.S.A. It is Windows® software that is designed to create and maintain a standards database. MTM-LINK will apply data from any source and provides a broad selection of data handling tools. MTM-LINK is built upon the following basic functions:

• Elemental Time Development
• Operations Standard Time Development
• Part Routing Development
• Where-Used and Mass Updating
• Maintenance of a Comprehensive Standards Database

MTM-LINK augments these basic functions with many other highly advanced features, such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Standards History
• Line Balancing
• Mathematical Formula
• Pick Sheets
• Graphics Support
• Video Support
• Methods Improvement Indices
• Links to ERP Systems, such as SAP

MTM System modules are available for all current MTM work measurement systems. These modules allow the user to combine the power of MTM-LINK with the proven quality of the MTM family of work measurement systems.