United States commercial shipbuilding productivity: an international view

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Authors
Cummiskey, Joseph W.
Subjects
Shipbuilding
Commerical
International
Wages
Steel
Productivity
Overhead
Material
Labor
Advisors
Boger, Dan C.
Date of Issue
1990-12
Date
Dec 1990
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School.
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Abstract
This thesis examines American shipyard productivity. An attempt is made to measure changes in U.S. shipbuilding productivity to ascertain if U.S. yards are improving their position relative to their competitors. An international comparison of wages, material and overhead prices and cost structures are used to assess America's current competitive position. This study also provides a qualitative survey of lesser known shipbuilding nations about which little quantitative data has been published. A discussion of obstacles, such as government policy deficiencies and business practices, which continue to inhibit commercial shipbuilding productivity in the United States is also included. Recommendations are also provided.
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Thesis
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Department
Administrative Sciences
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Citation
AD-A241 702
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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