SMV (Standard Minute Value) 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 the operation at a normal or standard pace, plus an allowance for relaxation and possible stoppages. It is also called Standard Allowed Minutes (SAM), or if computed in hours, it is known as Standard Allowed Hours (SAH).

Protecting the Quality of Chinese imports
China is known as the largest manufacturer in the world. The Asian superpower produces billions worth of products every year, accounting for almost a third of global production. Western companies ...