pretzel_man
Well-Known Member
There is one item that has not been mentioned.
While I was doing cover work, I noticed several times that two people running the same route, with very close packages, stops, miles etc (less than 2% variance on items) would be as much as 45 minutes or more difference in over/under.
I realize that items such as O/70 etc factor in, but 45+ minutes?
So if all the measurable metrics are that close, how can the report say they are that different.
I really suspect the social security number (the driver) impacts the standards.
So "Sometimes it is the driver" might have more meaning that just the speed that is worked by either.
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No, the driver does not impact the "standard". It does not work that way. If it did, I would then agree that it is no longer a standard....
Ask any timestudy observer. The area is studied, not the driver.
Besides packages and stops other things matter:
Miles
Delivery Unit
Pickup Unit
Accessorials
If these are all the same, the planned day will be identical. Guaranteed....