(The following is based on a LandRover study taken in Solihull, England.)

Walking: It can be seen in all cases (with the exception of a single step) that MODAPTS pays considerably higher than the corresponding MOST value. After discuss with George Miko it is believed that the reason for this lies in the expected walking speed of an associate. MODAPTS is based on a pace approximately 3 miles per hour whilst Standard Performance expects an associate to walk at 4 miles per hour. If this is taken into account the difference in values is significantly reduced. Another cause of the variance is that MOST splits walking into ranges (1-2 steps 5-7 steps etc) so an average for the range is paid for
all steps within the range. In the case of MODAPTS the actual number of steps are paid as a multiple of 1 step.
 

Reach, Gain Control and Pace: Once again, there is significant variation between the individual values given by MOST & MODAPTS. In this case however the reasons are in the way the patterns are applied rather than in a difference in performance.

Other Elements:  While only the main movement points of MODAPTS and MOST have been touched upon there are other elements that may require some coverage.

Process Time: This item remains the same in both methods. The actual time is
converted into the relevant unit by working backwards i.e. 3 seconds = 10 TMU's
in MOST {(3/60x2000)/10} and 3 seconds = 23.25 MODS in MODAPTS {(3/60)/.00215}

Bend and Arise: The variance between MOST & MODAPTS is 0.0065 minutes.
 

Benefits and Concerns:  When MODAPTS is used, the step values given indicate the exact number of steps that the operator takes. This can have both positive and negative results. In the event of a restudy of the patterns, if the number of steps is different it can be seen immediately. Conversely, if a different operator with a shorter or longer stride takes over the operation there could be issues raised on whether enough or too much has been paid. In MOST, the fact that a range of steps is paid gives a better chance that an operator of differing stride will be captured within the range. However, during a restudy only if the walking distance has changed 'out of' the paid range will it be picked up.

The same is true of arm movements (M). MODAPTS pay 6 values to reach for an object, ranging from M1 finger movements to M7 trunk assisted movement. MOST pays an A1 for all movements of the arm. An added benefit of MODAPTS is the ability to distinguish the actual arm movement as an aid to restricted associate utilization. If, for example and operator is unable to perform a type of operation due to injury i.e.. Lift an object with an extended arm, the patterns can be checked and operations that require extended lifting can be filtered out. As with MOST, MODAPTS can be used to filter body bends, etc.