This paper attempts to recast some large shipyard production technologies in light of the needs of small yards. The importance of small shipyards to the nation's marine economy is addressed and three methods are offered as affordable ways of increasing yard productivity. These ace operations management. numerical lofting, and zone outfitting. The paper concludes with a call for increased attention to the problems of small yards.


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    Title :

    Affordable Technologies for Small Shipyards (The National Shipbuilding Research Program)


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English