Basic handling standards

A method for calculating how long a logistics operation takes an operator or a handling machine. It breaks handling activities down into elementary tasks with standard, pre-established average execution times set by the French IFTIM. The sum of these times gives the basic operating time, from which the actual operating time is calculated, taking into account the difficulties or slowdowns inherent in travel (a travel or driving index), and then the execution time, which allows for the fatigue caused by repetitive tasks (a fatigue coefficient). An operator engagement rate then gives the time allowed for a set of tasks (execution time divided by the engagement rate).