new answer please. Direct materials and indirect materials are clearly distinguished between those material that can be directly associated with the finished product and those that were part of the process but cannot be practically traced to the finished product. Explain how direct and indirect labor are viewed in the same way. Discuss and provide examples of what direct labor might be in a paint manufacturing plant versus indirect labor. Is the chemical engineer that created the formula for the paint, direct or indirect? Describe the process you would use to determine your answer and offer at least five more examples in your discussion. You can pick other manufacturing companies in your discussion.