SAM (Standard Allowed Minute) is the time in minutes that it takes a worker to complete a specific operation or to produce a specific garment. It should cover the time taken to perform an operation at normal or standard pace, plus an allowance for relaxation and possible stoppages. It is also called Standard Minute Value (SMV).

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