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What this lesson answers

Time Study and Standard Minute Value — questions covered in this lesson

  • How is SMV calculated from a sewing time study?
  • What is the difference between SMV and SAM?
  • How many cycles should a garment time study record?
  • What allowance percentage should be used for a sewing operation?
  • How does performance rating affect the standard time?

Key terms

time studystandard minute value (SMV)SAM calculationperformance ratingallowancesgarment work measurement

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