Labor productivity for Soviet engineering and metalworking increased both as a factor of increased hours worked per laborer and increased productivity per hours worked. The net effect was an almost tripling of value added per worker. This compounding effect was also reflected in other labor categories as well, partially accounting for the Soviet Union’s greater productivity … [Read more...] about Soviet Engineering and Metalworking Labor Productivity, 41-45
Labor Force
Direct Man-Hours per US Airframe Pound Accepted
The learning curve at each manufacturer is evident as the man-hours to produce as measured by weight steadily decreases. However, no direct comparisons between manufacturers can be made from the figures shown. Even in the case of the B-24, where two firms produced the same items, differences in expenditures on tooling and previous production experience preclude valid … [Read more...] about Direct Man-Hours per US Airframe Pound Accepted
Comparison of US Aircraft and Automobile Industries
Prewar comparison shows that the US automobile industry dwarfed the US aircraft industry on almost every score except for number of manufacturing facilities. However, during the war United States industry would produce $18.9 billion worth of aircraft versus $5.3 billion worth of combat and motor vehicles. This 3.6 to 1 ratio reflected the changing emphasis of warfare … [Read more...] about Comparison of US Aircraft and Automobile Industries
Great Britain’s Labor Force 1939-1945
From 1939 to 1945, Great Britain experienced a substantial surge in employment, with the labor force expanding at its peak by an additional 2.5 million individuals, of which 2.2 million were women. The United Kingdom swiftly tapped into nontraditional labor sources to bolster its wartime economy. Managing the country's employment during this period resembled a delicate … [Read more...] about Great Britain’s Labor Force 1939-1945
