The direct method is illustrated for Dewitt Products in Exhibit I-3. The distribution begins with Materials Handling. in the direct method, the order in which the service departments are distributed does not matter. The overhead of this department is distributed on the basis of estimated cost of materials requisitioned, as shown in the survey in Exhibit 11-2. For example, 45 percent of 28200. or 1273 is transferred to cutting Department. The Inspection cost is transferred to the Assembly and upholstery producing departments on a fifty-fifty basis, because these two departments are the only ones receiving this type of service, and they receive it in equal amounts.