Measuring Plant Level Productivity in Batch Manufacture

Abstract

This paper demonstrates the application of three productivity measurement techniques—added value, productivity costing and total factor productivity. It takes the form of a case study within a British engineering firm producing high precision products in medium/large batches. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed and the empirical results for a five year period analysed. The main conclusion reached is that no single measurement technique is sufficiently comprehensive to meet all requirements.

Citation

Husband, T.M. and Lee, S.J. (1981), "Measuring Plant Level Productivity in Batch Manufacture", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 2 No. 2, pp. 32-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb054679