Engineering Productivity Measurements II
Publication No
RS192-1
Type
Research & Development Product
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2003
Pages
27
Research Team
RT-192
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Abstract
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Abstract
Key Findings
Measuring productivity against physical output quantities is considered to be more consistent and not subject to differences in work processes across the industry. (RS192-1, p. v)
Engineering disciplines design many different components. Therefore, a single design component approach was not appropriate. Evaluation of discipline specific components resulted in Table 4, below. (RS192-1, p. 9)
RT-192 concluded that rework was another variable to the evaluation. However, it was determined that rework was only valid at the project level, not the component.
IR192-1, Engineering Productivity Measurement System
The research team found two methods for implementing this productivity evaluation: an off-the-shelf method and a custom-tailored approach to measure engineering productivity.
- The “off-the-shelf” approach uses “basis hours” equations developed from the RT-192 data set to measure productivity and establish baselines. It can be used immediately with minimal startup costs to monitor current and future projects.
- The “custom-tailored” approach uses the same methodology as described in step-by-step detail in RR192-11 to develop organization- or project-specific equations to measure or benchmark productivity. The “custom-tailored” approach may provide a more accurate system linked to company-specific projects or work processes.
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Project Phase
Project Function
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Research Topic
Engineering Productivity Measures II
Keywords
Installed Quantities,
Productivity,
Engineering,
Rework,
Scope Creep,
Effectiveness Factor,
Scope Factor,
Complexity Factor,
Input Quality Factor,
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