| Article ID: | iaor1990976 |
| Country: | United States |
| Volume: | 28 |
| Start Page Number: | 57 |
| End Page Number: | 60 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1987 |
| Journal: | Production and Inventory Management Journal |
| Authors: | Shirley James M., Box Thomas M. |
Utilizing improved supervision, performance reporting, turnover reduction, and a unique work schedule, Southwest Tube achieved an overall labour productivity increase of 78% in three years, a dramatic improvement which saved the company from bankruptcy.