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process" and to complex cross functional processes that every large organization has and must manage in a defect-free
manner if it is to be competitive.
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Inventory Controls; Productivity; Quality Control
20040070846 Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Sunnyvale, CA, USA
CAD-CAM Productivity
Oder, F. C. E.; NASA Symposium on Productivity and Quality: Strategies for Improving Operations in Government and
Industry; [1984], pp. 97-102; In English; See also 20040070839; No Copyright; Avail: CASI; A02, Hardcopy
The purpose of this paper is to present some specific results where productivity has been improved by the application of
computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques at the Lockheed Missiles & Space Company (LMSC) in
Sunnyvale, California. We have the opportunity to apply these techniques, both to moderate production rate programs such
as the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program as well as relatively low or limited production programs such as are common to space
programs. In addition to addition to examples from both of these, I will discuss an integrated application of computer-aided
design and manufacturing in the production of digital electronic equipment. It is important that productivity activities be
viewed from a correct perspective. An important goal of productivity is to reduce actual labor content by improving its
effectiveness. For most aerospace products, direct and indirect labor is not only an essential ingredient, but it is a primary
element of program cost. At this time, and quite likely in the future, the aerospace industry will not be oversupplied with
skilled engineers and technicians, thus emphasizing the need for more labor efficient methods if we are to do programs
important to our country. Computer-aided methods of engineering and manufacturing contribute to these efficiencies and,
furthermore, are conducive to a better product via improved accuracy. All of this is conducive to maintaining competitive
position both within the industry and nationally.
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Computer Aided Manufacturing; Computer Aided Design; Productivity; Space Programs; Effıciency; Costs; Technology
Transfer
20040070847 Sony Corp. of America, New York, NY, USA
Sony Keeps High Quality and Productivity in the USA
Wada, Sadami; NASA Symposium on Productivity and Quality: Strategies for Improving Operations in Government and
Industry; [1984], pp. 127-132; In English; See also 20040070839; No Copyright; Avail: CASI; A02, Hardcopy
This paper presents a discussion about the high quality and productivity that has been established at the Sony Corporation
of America. The topics include: 1) Quality and Productivity Depend upon the Management; 2) People’s Dedication is Most
Important; 3) Our Experiences at San Diego and Dothan; 4) San Diego Plant and Dothan Plant; 5) Sony Family; 6) No Layoff;
7) Pride in Quality Rather Than in Volume; and 8) Interested in Job and Morale is High.
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Productivity; United States; Conferences; Project Management
20040070848 Bureau of Land Management, Washington, DC, USA
Labor-Management Cooperative Programs
Stepp, John R.; NASA Symposium on Productivity and Quality: Strategies for Improving Operations in Government and
Industry; [1984], pp. 211-216; In English; See also 20040070839; No Copyright; Avail: CASI; A02, Hardcopy
The Department of Labor is working to facilitate the development and adoption of innovative forms of labor-management
cooperation to foster the welfare of workers, increase productivity and contribute to the development of a mature system of
labor-management relations. It’s activities include the creation of an information exchange, the support of research,
participation in conference and other public forums and the development of training materials. The establishment of new
relationships between workers and employers will he a critical component of the reorganization of work necessitated by new
technology. The change toward mere cooperative forms of employer-employee interaction will in many cases require a
concomitant change in an organization’s cultural framework and will transcend traditional blue-white collar lines. The paper
discusses some prerequisites of cooperative programs at the firm level as well as some institutional changes at the national
level that may be necessary. National level changes include a reconsideration of some current labor laws and the provision
of incentives for employers and employees to solve their own problems with less regulation. The Federal Government must
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