Study of the Productivity Enhancement Initiative, Engineering the Workplace.

Abstract

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) operates stock points all over the world. Resources expanded for the physical distribution function at these stock points amount to millions of dollars per year. It is imperative that these stock points operate to provide higher productivity at lower costs. Engineering the Workplace (ETW) is the productivity enhancement program NAVSUP feels will accomplish this. Comparing ETW with past productivity improvement program within the Navy as well as current industry proven productivity improvement programs is the method used to determine the requirements and feasibility of its implementation. ETW is built on sound, proven industrial engineering techniques. Commerical productivity improvement programs can be adapted for use at government physical distribution activities. With proper headquarters support and with properly trained, well informed and supportive employees, ETW should be a successful program. Keywords: Productivity; Engineering the workplace; DIMES; Engineered standards.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA164902

Entities

People

  • John Lawrence Higgins
  • Sharen Elizabeth Decherd

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Distribution Functions
  • Engineers
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Management Engineering
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Quality Control
  • Standards
  • Training Devices
  • United States
  • Work Measurement

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Economics
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).