A Statistical Approach to the Measurement and Control of Indirect Labor

Indirect labor control presents a problem for many industries that has defied solution by traditional methods. Work measurement tools such as time study, standard data, or pre-determined times are seldom appropriate due to the complex nature of indirect operations. A statistical technique called multiple regression analysis may be used in conjunction with work sampling to establish labor standards for the control of indirect labor. The same technique has a wide variety of manufacturing applications. 7 refs