This tab is part of the dialog that presents the properties of a labor resource registered for use on the process. It allows you to edit the cost data of a labor type or staff.
There are two different ways to estimate the labor cost associated with a batch and/or a campaign:
1. Detailed Estimate: uses a basic rate and then adjustment factors for benefits, supervision, supplies and administration for the labor rate, multiplied by the total number of labor hours. The detailed estimation of the labor cost refers to the labor requirements on a step by step basis such as operations.
2. Lumped Estimate: a single lumped rate factor multiplied by the total number of labor hours. This estimate of the labor cost is defined on a lumped time basis such as a whole section of the process.
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The total Labor demand of a specific labor type may include both of these labor rate estimations. |
The selection of what option (itemized or lumped) to use is done at the section level of every process file so it is recommended that you provide meaningful values for all cost data.
Also, from this dialog, you can fine-tune the amount of time that is actually dedicated to the process. Since some percentage of time is not devoted to actual process labor, you may need to change the percentage from a 100% to something lower.
See Also:
Operating Cost Adjustments Dialog: Labor Tab
