# Method Timer

> Method Timer (also referred to as Kaichrono) is an AI-powered Method Time Analysis and optimization platform for manufacturing and production lines. It automatically analyzes process videos, classifies motions according to the Method-Time Measurement (MTM) standard, identifies value stream distributions, and delivers actionable insights via dashboards.

## Core Resources
- [Home Page](https://methodtimer.com/) - Main product page and showcase of AI-powered video time analysis in action.
- [Documentation](https://methodtimer.com/documents) - Software usage guides and API integration documentation.
- [Full Content](https://methodtimer.com/llms-full.txt) - Complete text representation of the website content and API guides for full LLM context ingestion.

## Key Features
- **Automated Step Analysis**: Automatically decomposes process videos into discrete, measurable steps.
- **MTM Standard Classification**: Maps physical motions directly to the Method-Time Measurement standard.
- **Value Stream Mapping**: Identifies and labels steps as Value-Added (VA), Business Value-Added (BVA), or Non-Value-Added (NVA).
- **Interactive Dashboards**: Visualizes motion distributions and value allocations with charts and graphs.