Direct And Indirect Manpower In Garments Industry

We often say direct and indirect Manpower in the garment industry. But sometimes we are not clear regarding them. Identifying direct and indirect Manpower is essential to calculate garment SMV and sewing line efficiency. In this article, we will know who are direct Manpower and how are indirect Manpower.

Direct Manpower (Labor)

Direct Manpower refers to individuals who perform the real work and are involved in the production of the garment. The following types of people are direct Manpower.

✔ Operators

✔ Helpers

✔ Pressmen

✔ Quality checkers (In some factories, it is excluded)

 

In the context of garment costing, their cost is regarded as a direct cost.

Indirect Manpower (Labor)

Indirect Manpower is defined as people who assist in completing a task by providing support. The following types of people are indirect Manpower.

✔ Line Feeders

✔ Supervisor

✔ Line Chief/Leader

✔ Floor In charge

✔ Production Manager

✔ Administration Employee

✔ Industrial Engineers etc.