Standard time in manufacturing
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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.
- 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
