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speed up production. The factory is the scene of a silent struggle between the two young partners and the older one. The young owners have so far managed to put into effect some of the practices seen in the US, by installing new cutting machinery, a machine to glue on soles, and a conveyor belt in the stitching room. As a result of their efforts, production has increased from 1000 to 1200 pairs of shoes a day, and the price line has been held despite a sharp increase in raw material costs. Source: Report on European Trip, by Mr. Harry Lennon, TAD/W dated February 2, 1951. 39. Company G: Mr. D., owner and manager of Company G, shoe manufacturers, was one of the 18 members of a French shoe team. Since his return he has shown what can be accomplished by a European producer in raising productivity by a careful study of American methods and their intelligent application to local conditions. 40. The results obtained have served to stimulate a will to produce, which in itself, is one of the main factors of high production. The major results of the production drive at the factory so far are: 1) Its 120 workers are getting 20% more in wages. 2) Daily production has increased from 400 to 600 pairs of shoes; a 50% increase which has enabled the management to pay its workers more. 23

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