TY  - JOUR
AB  - Describes a microcomputer software system for total productivity
measurement in manufacturing organi‐zations, named TOPROD, developed by
the author. Beginning with a discussion advocating the greater use of
total productivity ratios in industry, the six main programs of the
software are described. The first three modules deal with various
categories of inputs: capital (including fixed and working), direct
costs (such as labour and raw materials) and indirect costs. The fourth
module considers all output items. The fifth and sixth algorithms
compute total and value‐added productivity respectively, as well as
partial productivities of the principal inputs. Describes the
application of TOPROD to an Indian chemical process plant, producing
high‐density polyethylene. The results are analysed, and possible steps
for improvement suggested.
VL  - 94
IS  - 7
SN  - 0263-5577
DO  - 10.1108/02635579410068284
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/02635579410068284
AU  - Saha Arunoday
PY  - 1994
Y1  - 1994/01/01
TI  - Computer‐based Total Productivity Measurement:An Indian Chemical Plant
T2  - Industrial Management & Data Systems
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 3
EP  - 13
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -