Productivity Paradox

1. The productivity approach is not enough as cutting costs is a zero sum game 2. Focussing on mfg structure and technology are better ways to boost prodictivity 3. Massive investments in low cost technology can reduce flexibility 4. Whan costs are the goal, quality suffers 5. When quality is the goal costs often go down 6. Investment in innovation sometimes get ignored becuase they temporarily reduce productivity

7. Focus on competiveness not productivity

• • What to buy
  • Size lovarion and capacity of plant
  • Choices of PT
  • PICS
  • Quality systems
  • Cultures
  • Workforce Policies