1. Productivity
Improvement
Strategies

2. Productivity
Productivity = Output / Input

3. To Improve productivity
1.Increased output for the same input.
2.Decreased input for the same input.
3.Proportionate increase in output is more
than the proportionate increase in input.

4. Some more…
4.Proportionate decrease in the input is
more than the proportionate decrease in
the output.
5.Simultaneous increase in output with
decrease in output.

5. 1. Output Input
Increasing the output by optimizing the
methodology and the plant layout.
Eg: the output of a steel plant can be
increased by shortening the flow path
without any increse in the input.

6. 2. Input Output
Decreasing the inputs means using a
cost effective raw material.
Eg: Using Plywood instead of raw wood is
a cost effective strategy for
manufacturing furnitures.

7. 3. Output > Input
Producing a new product with the
existing facilities increases the output
with a marginal increase in the input.
Eg: MRF producing a new model of tire
based on the market demand.

8. 4. Input > Output
Dropping an uneconomic product from
the production mix
Eg: Discontinuing the production of
scooters in Bajaj Auto Ltd.

9. 5. Output Input
Using modern manufacturing
techniques, unit load concept, Robotics
and AGVS in the shop floor.

10. Other Methods
Optimum training to the workforce.
Waste minimization.
Modernization and mechanization.
Supply chain optimization.

11. Thank You…………..

12. 1D
ASSESS
Where are
we at now?
REVIEW GOALS
Did we get Where do we
there? want to go?
Planning, action and
review cycle
ACTION
INDICATORS
Take action
How will we
- go there!
ACTION STEPS know we got
What do we do there?
to get there?
improvement
A model for service planning and