This document discusses the relationship between productivity and business competitiveness. It defines productivity as a measure of efficiency or the amount of output produced compared to the amount of input required. The document explains that productivity can be improved by either producing more outputs from the same inputs through better use of resources, or by reducing inputs needed for the same level of outputs through waste elimination or technology upgrades. It also notes that improvements can be made in facilities, materials management, quality control, and technology. Competitiveness refers to being as good or better than rivals based on factors like cost, quality, and delivery speed.