Standard time in manufacturing
Standard time is the amount of time that should be allowed for an average worker to process one work unit using the standard method and working at a normal pace. The standard time includes some additional time, called the contingency allowance, to provide for the worker's personal needs, fatigue, and unavoidable delays during the shift.
Prerequisite for Valid Time Standards
- The task is performed by an average worker
- The worker's pace represents standard performance
- The worker uses the standard method
- The task is performed on a standard work unit
Calculating the Standard Time
The standard time is calculated from multiplying the observed time by the performance rating and the personal need, fatigue and unavoidable delays :Ts = To*R*