Shipbuilding Performance Measurement in Unstable Conditions

Abstract

A number of descriptions of systems of performance measurement have been published, and more work has been carried out recently to develop their use for estimating purposes. One of the key problems is that most of the systems described rely on a systematic database which is built up from analysis of a stable production system. Currently such stability is the exception rather than the rule for most shipbuilding companies. This paper reviews the problem, focusing on global measures which can allow overall performance to be assessed, and also on work station performance. It considers the relationship between the global and local measures and proposes a method which would allow performance to be established readily. A method of planning for an improved performance in the future, but during the life of existing contracts, is also proposed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADP023044

Entities

People

  • George J. Bruce

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Capital Investments
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Marine Systems (Military)
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Naval Architecture
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Production
  • Productivity
  • Shipbuilding
  • Shipyards
  • Stations
  • Supervisors
  • Work Stations

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design