How Can We Make Productivity Presentations More Meaningful Through Shared Learning?

Dear Seniors, we, as a group of managers, have been asked to present a few insights on "Improving Productivity." Everyone has started preparing on how to improve, why to improve, and so on, but I, being an HR person, want to present a different thought. I propose that other managers (participants themselves) think through and try to enrich their learning experience.

The concept of giving presentations and sharing ideas

The concept of giving presentations and sharing ideas is to develop ourselves based on the learnings of others. I would like to seek your thoughts to make these discussions more meaningful.

Thanks in advance.

Dear Anonymous friend, it is my request that when you come for a discussion, please come with identity; otherwise, it gives me the impression as if we are doing something for a ghost. Never mind.

Understanding Productivity

In general, we understand productivity as the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in the industry, measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input. However, it is not all about productivity. Mr. Dinesh Divekarji has already provided an outline and inputs.

Factors Affecting Productivity

Productivity is of a very complex nature, interlinked with several factors and departments across the industry. It depends on the performance of man, the performance of machines, and the input of capital. Before taking direct action, you need to conduct a survey to understand where you are lacking and how it is affecting production. The ultimate production at the end of the day, week, fortnight, or month shows productivity. This is a collective approach involving all departments directly or indirectly related to the process. I hope this will guide you to start-up.

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Improving Productivity in Manufacturing

If you are in a manufacturing company, the following may suit you. Before going to the subject, consider the following:

a) Find out the plant capacity and order position per day.

b) Align all the production activities by arriving at individual work norms through time and motion study to match the plant capacity. Identify resource gaps and discuss with management. If feasible, arrange the resources either in-house or through outsourcing. Upon completion, implement an individual incentive scheme to motivate the workers. Here, you have to motivate both direct workmen and indirect workmen like support services. Any assistance required, I am happy to help you.

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Anbu Loganathan
HR Associate and Consultant
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