Optimal Base‐period Data for Productivity Measurement
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
ISSN: 0144-3577
Article publication date: 1 August 1993
Abstract
The profit‐linked total‐factor productivity measurement models, such as the American Productivity Center model, use base‐period data as the standard against which the current‐period performance is measured. Hence, the design and development of accurate and appropriate base‐period data is critical in analysing performance. Presents a linear programming model to generate the optimal base‐period data as well as to provide valuable information through sensitivity analysis that is not possible by the measurement model. This information can lead to an investigation of the causes of problems such as resource inefficiencies, in addition to the validity and the flexibility of consumption and production figures.
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Citation
Mohan Rao, P. (1993), "Optimal Base‐period Data for Productivity Measurement", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 13 No. 8, pp. 37-44. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579310039551
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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