smv calculation for garments industry
SMV Calculation for Garments Industry
SMV is the core metric for target setting, manpower planning, and IE control in garments.
Bangladesh-focused guide with practical calculation workflow.
Calculator in This Article
SMV Calculator
Calculate Standard Minute Value for garment operations. Essential for production planning and costing.
SAM Calculator
Calculate Standard Allowed Minutes for garment operations. Used for line balancing and target setting.
Line Efficiency
Calculate sewing line efficiency with all required IE fields: day production, SMV, manpower, working hours, and target/day.
Step-by-Step Explanation
- Measure basic operation time
- Apply allowance percentage
- Use final SMV in line planning
Formula Used
- SMV = basic time + (basic time × allowance %)
Example Calculation
- If basic time is 0.80 min and allowance is 20%, SMV = 0.96 min.
Common Mistakes
- Using inconsistent allowance policy
- Skipping method stabilization before SMV freeze
FAQ
- Is SMV same as SAM? Often used similarly but verify factory definition.
- How often should SMV be reviewed? After method/style changes.
Related Calculators
- Open: /calculators/smv-calculator
- Open: /calculators/sam-calculator
- Open: /calculators/line-efficiency-calculator