Stamping Envelopes Quote by Frank Gilbreth Jr
““One of the girls devised a method of stamping envelopes which enabled her to work at a speed of between one hundred and one hundred and twenty envelopes per minute …. We do not know just what processes were followed in developing the method, as the girl studied it out and put it in operation while the writer was taking a vacation.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, 1948
A young worker created an efficient envelope‑stamping technique through trial, error, and intuition, dramatically increasing speed without formal documentation.
In simple terms: A girl invented a fast stamping method by experimenting on her own.
Key Takeaway
Encourage hands‑on experimentation to boost productivity.
Themes
efficiency
innovation
workplace learning
Mood
pragmatic
curious
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- mailroom operations
- small business
- manufacturing
- personal productivity
Key Concepts
process improvement
human factors
learning by doing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can informal experimentation be captured for future use?
- What safeguards ensure safety when improvising?
A Different Perspective
May lack reproducibility or safety without systematic testing.
