Shamim Shihab

There is no more secret in Standard Minutes Value (SMV) calculation. Now, SMV is a common language between fashion brands and manufacturers for discussions on cost, time and floor capacity. Most of the garment manufacturing companies calculate the SMV of their garments. Industrial engineers take responsibility for measuring standard time for the given garment samples. Let me define SMV, the most critical factor, widely used and much talked about term in the garment industry. Definition of Standard Minute Value Standard Minute is the time value arrived at for a task based on the average rate of output which qualified workers will naturally achieve without over exertion provided that they know and adhere to the specified method and provided that they are motivated to apply themselves to their work.  - This definition is written in the ILO work study book. Steps for calculating SMV 1. Record observed time: Following the Time Study procedure, you conduct a Time Study for a ...

Definition of SMV In the garment manufacturing industry, optimizing productivity is crucial for success. One key factor in achieving efficiency is through mastering Standard Minute Value (SMV) calculation. SMV calculation plays a vital role in determining the time required to complete specific tasks in garment production, ultimately impacting overall efficiency and profitability. What is SMV? SMV stands for Standard Minute Value, the time a skilled worker should take to complete a specific task while working consistently and efficiently, using the prescribed tools, equipment, raw materials, and workplace. Method of Determining Standard Minute Value Predetermined Motion Time System (PMTS) GSD SMV (General Sewing Data) Predetermined Motion Time System: PMTS stands for Predetermined Motion Time System. It is a specialized method used in industrial engineering to analyze and establish standard times for performing specific tasks. PDMTS involves breaking down tasks into basic mo...

01. Target = 60 ÷ ( SMV x No. of worker x working hour x expected efficiency) . 02. Target = 60÷SMV. 03. Team target =(60÷SMV)x Present operator x Organization efficiency . 04. Target per day = Working hour x 60 x No. of operator / Target SMV. 05. Capacity=Average of total obserb time x 1.66 + 30% Allowance / 60. 06. Factory capacity=No. of operator x working minutes + Present % x average factory efficiency. 07. Capacity per day = Present operator x working hour x organization efficiency x Attendance. 08. Weekly capacity = No. of operators x Absenteesm x Clock minutes per week x Average factory efficiency. 09. Marker efficiency = Area of patterns in the marker / Total area of the marker x 100. 10. Load = (Contract size x work content) contract 1+ (Contract size x work content) Contract 2 + etc. 11. Load = Order quantity x Work content (SMV of garments). 12. Observe time = Total cycle time / No. of cycle. 13. Basic time = Avarage of observe time X Rating %. 14. Sam = Basic time x Allowa...