Time-Motion Study - kitchen

You may have heard of the "kitchen triangle." It is the basis of most kitchen design.

Wikipedia
"kitchen work triangle: the three main functions in a kitchen are storage, preparation, and cooking...and the places for these functions should be arranged in the kitchen in such a way that work at one place does not interfere with work at another place, the distance between these places is not unnecessarily large, and no obstacles are in the way. A natural arrangement is a triangle, with the refrigerator, the sink, and the stove at a vertex each."

What I like about "the kitchen work triangle" is the science of efficiency. Some Industrial Engineers design work areas or processes to be more efficient, by reducing time and effort to complete tasks. Location of tools are a key part of that equation. So it sounds like kitchens should be designed this way as well. To make it easier to move between the three areas you use most in your kitchen.

If I were to do a Time and Motion Study in my kitchen, what wasted time and energy would I find?
My kitchen is a little cramped and my stove is right next to the fridge, which is not ideal. I do use the counter in between the stove and sink to prep, which gives me easy access to all 3 key areas.

Are all my daily use items within this triangle (between the fridge, stove and sink)?
Knives, cutting board, bowls, measuring utensils, spices, oil, pans, cups, plates...yes!
My silverware, on the other hand, is outside the triangle, but there is no good alternative in my current kitchen. Add that to the list of changes i would make i the kitchen.

The"kitchen triangle" is good to keep in mind when designating your "point of use" of daily/common items.