MP-10002 2015 Management and Organizational Practices Survey (MOP

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
FORM

2015 MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL
PRACTICES SURVEY

MP-10002(DRAFT)

OMB No. 0607-0963: Approval Expires 9/30/2016

MP-10002

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Section A - Management Practices
1

In 2010 and 2015, what best describes what happened at this establishment when a problem in the production
process arose?
Examples: Finding a quality defect in a product or a piece of machinery breaking down.
2010

Check one box for each year
We fixed it but did not take further action

2015

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

We fixed it and took action to make sure that it did not happen again . . . . . . . . .
We fixed it and took action to make sure that it did not happen again, and had a
continuous improvement process to anticipate problems like these in advance . . . . .
No action was taken
2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In 2010 and 2015, how many key performance indicators were monitored at this establishment?
Examples: Metrics on production, cost, waste, quality, inventory, energy, absenteeism and deliveries on time.
Check one box for each year

2010

1-2 key performance indicators

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-9 key performance indicators

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2015

10 or more key performance indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No key performance indicators
(If no key performance indicators in both years, SKIP to
3

6

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

During 2010 and 2015, how frequently were the key performance indicators reviewed by managers at this
establishment? Mark all that apply
A manager is someone who has employees directly reporting to them, with whom they meet on a regular basis, and
whose pay and promotion they may be involved with, e.g., Plant Manager, Human Resource Manager, Quality Manager.
2010

2015

Yearly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quarterly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monthly

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hourly or more frequently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Never

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4

During 2010 and 2015, how frequently were the key performance indicators reviewed by non-managers at this
establishment? Mark all that apply
Non-managers are all employees at the establishment who are not managers as defined in

3

.
2010

2015

Yearly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quarterly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monthly

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hourly or more frequently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Never
5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

During 2010 and 2015, where were the production display boards showing output and other key performance indicators
located at this establishment? Check one box for each year
2010

All display boards were located in one place (e.g. at the end of the production line)

2015

. .

Display boards were located in multiple places (e.g. at multiple stages of the production
line) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
We did not have any display boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6

In 2010 and 2015, what best describes the time frame of production targets at this establishment?
Check one box for each year
Examples of production targets are: production, quality, efficiency, waste, on-time delivery.
2010

2015

Main focus was on short-term (less than one year) production targets . . . . . . . . .
Main focus was on long-term (more than one year) production targets . . . . . . . . .
Combination of short-term and long-term production targets

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

No production targets (If no production targets in both years, SKIP to
7

13 )

. . . . . . .

In 2010 and 2015, how easy or difficult was it for this establishment to achieve its production targets?

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Check one box for each year

2010

2015

Possible to achieve without much effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Possible to achieve with some effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Possible to achieve with normal amount of effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Possible to achieve with more than normal effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Only possible to achieve with extraordinary effort

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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In 2010 and 2015, who was aware of the production targets at this establishment? Check one box for each year
2010

2015

Only senior managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Most managers and some production workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Most managers and most production workers
All managers and most production workers
9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In 2010 and 2015, what were non-managers' performance bonuses usually based on? Mark all that apply
2010

2015

Their own performance as measured by production targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Their team or shift performance as measured by production targets . . . . . . . . . .
Their establishment's performance as measured by production targets . . . . . . . . .
Their company's performance as measured by production targets . . . . . . . . . . .
No performance bonuses (If no performance bonuses in both years, SKIP to

11 )

. . . .

10 In 2010 and 2015, when production targets were met, what percent of non-managers at this establishment received
performance bonuses? Check one box for each year
2010

2015

0% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-33%

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-66% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
67-99% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Production targets not met

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11 In 2010 and 2015, what were managers' performance bonuses usually based on? Mark all that apply
2010

2015

Their own performance as measured by production targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Their team or shift performance as measured by production targets . . . . . . . . . .
Their establishment's performance as measured by production targets . . . . . . . . .
Their company's performance as measured by production targets . . . . . . . . . . .
No performance bonuses (If no performance bonuses in both years, SKIP to

13 )

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12 In 2010 and 2015, when production targets were met, what percentage of managers at this establishment received
performance bonuses? Check one box for each year
2010

2015

0% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-33%

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34-66% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
67-99% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Production targets not met

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13 In 2010 and 2015, what was the primary way non-managers were promoted at this establishment?
Check one box for each year

2010

2015

Promotions were based solely on performance and ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Promotions were based partly on performance and ability, and partly on other factors
(for example, tenure or family connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Promotions were based mainly on factors other than performance and ability (for
example, tenure or family connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-managers are normally not promoted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 In 2010 and 2015, what was the primary way managers were promoted at this establishment?
Check one box for each year

2010

2015

Promotions were based solely on performance and ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Promotions were based partly on performance and ability, and partly on other factors
(for example, tenure or family connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Promotions were based mainly on factors other than performance and ability (for
example, tenure or family connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managers are normally not promoted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 In 2010 and 2015, when was an under-performing non-manager reassigned or dismissed? Check one box for each year
2010

Within 6 months of identifying non-manager under-performance

2015

. . . . . . . . . . .

After 6 months of identifying non-manager under-performance . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Rarely or never . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16 In 2010 and 2015, when was an under-performing manager reassigned or dismissed? Check one box for each year
2010

2015

Within 6 months of identifying manager under-performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After 6 months of identifying manager under-performance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rarely or never . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section B - Organization
17 In 2010 and 2015, was the headquarters for this company at the same location as this establishment?
Check one box for each year
Yes (If yes in both years, SKIP to

24 )

2010

2015

2010

2015

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If no, what state (if in the US) or country (if abroad)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 In 2010 and 2015, where were decisions on hiring permanent full-time employees made?
Check one box for each year
Only at this establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Only at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Both at this establishment and at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other (please specify)
19 In 2010 and 2015, where were decisions to give an employee a pay increase of at least 10% made?
Check one box for each year

2010

2015

Only at this establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Only at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Both at this establishment and at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other (please specify)
20 In 2010 and 2015, where were decisions on new product introductions made? Check one box for each year
2010

2015

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Only at this establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Only at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Both at this establishment and at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other (please specify)

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21 In 2010 and 2015, where were product pricing decisions made? Check one box for each year
2010

2015

Only at this establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Only at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Both at this establishment and at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other (please specify)
22 In 2010 and 2015, where were advertising decisions for products made? Check one box for each year
2010

2015

Only at this establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Only at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Both at this establishment and at headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other (please specify)
23 In 2010 and 2015, what was the dollar amount that could be used to purchase a fixed/capital asset at this establishment
without prior authorization from headquarters? Check one box for each year
2010

2015

Under $1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,000 to $9,999

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$10,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $999,999
$1 million or more

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section C - Data Driven Decisions
24 In 2010 and 2015, what best describes the availability of data to support decision making at this establishment?
Check one box for each year

2010

2015

Data to support decision making are not available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A small amount of data to support decision making is available . . . . . . . . . . . .
A moderate amount of data to support decision making is available . . . . . . . . . .
A great deal of data to support decision making is available . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All the data we need to support decision making is available

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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25 In 2010 and 2015, what best describes the use of data to support decision making at this establishment?
Check one box for each year
Decision making does not use data

2010

2015

2010

2015

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Decision making relies slightly on data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decision making relies moderately on data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decision making relies heavily on data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decision making relies entirely on data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 In 2010 and 2015, who chose what type of data to collect? Mark all that apply.

Managers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Production workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engineers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Suppliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Government regulations or agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 a) Consider each of the following sources of data and rate how frequently each source was used in
decision making at this establishment in 2015.
Mark all that apply.
Daily
Production performance indicators and instruments

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

Never

. .

Employee-specific performance indicators . . . . . . .
Data from outside the firm (suppliers, customers,
outside data providers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee input/feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Results of controlled experiments (e.g., A/B testing)

. .

b) Now think back to five years ago. How frequently was each source of data used in decision making at
this establishment in 2010?
Mark all that apply.

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Daily
Production performance indicators and instruments

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

Never

. .

Employee-specific performance indicators . . . . . . .
Data from outside the firm (suppliers, customers,
outside data providers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee input/feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Results of controlled experiments (e.g., A/B testing)

. .

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28 a) How often was each of these activities influenced by data analysis in 2015?
Mark all that apply.
Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

Never

Design of new products or services . . . . . . . . . .
Demand forecasting
Advertising

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supply chain management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation (including bonuses)

. . . . . . . . . .

b) Now think back to five years ago. How often was each of these activities influenced by data analysis
in 2010?
Mark all that apply.
Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

Never

Design of new products or services . . . . . . . . . .
Demand forecasting
Advertising

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supply chain management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation (including bonuses)

. . . . . . . . . .

29 To what extent has the number of labor hours required for the following tasks changed over the past five years?
Check one for each line

Decreased
by more
than 50%

Decreased
by less
than 50%

No Effect

Increased

Design of new products or services . . . . . . . . .
Demand forecasting
Advertising

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supply chain management . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Compensation (including bonuses)

. . . . . . . . .

30 Decision making at this establishment typically relied on predictive analytics (e.g. output from statistical models of
demand or production that anticipate how things will be in the future):
Check all that apply

2010

2015

Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monthly

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yearly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Never

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Section D - Uncertainty
31 What is the approximate value of products shipped and other receipts (excluding freight charges
and excise taxes) you anticipate for the 2016 calendar year for your establishment?

32 Looking ahead to the 2017 calendar year, what is the approximate dollar value of products shipped you would
anticipate in the following scenarios, and what likelihood do you assign to each scenario?
2017 scenarios,
from lowest to
highest

Approximate dollar value of shipments in 2017

Percentage likelihood
(values in this column
should sum to 100)

LOWEST

%

LOW

%

MEDIUM

%

HIGH

%

HIGHEST

%

Total

1 0 0

%

33 What is the approximate dollar value of capital expenditures by your establishment that you anticipate for the 2016
calendar year? Include new and used buildings and other structures, machinery and equipment, but exclude land.

34 Looking ahead to the 2017 calendar year, what is the approximate dollar value of capital expenditures you would
anticipate in the following scenarios, and what likelihood do you assign to each scenario?

10002103

2017 scenarios,
from lowest to
highest

Percentage likelihood
(values in this column
should sum to 100)

Approximate dollar value of
capital expenditures in 2017

LOWEST

%

LOW

%

MEDIUM

%

HIGH

%

HIGHEST

%

Total

100

%

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35 How many employees (full-time plus part-time) were on the payroll of your establishment as of
March 12, 2016?

36 Looking ahead, approximately how many employees would you anticipate on your establishment's payroll as of
March 12, 2017 in the following scenarios, and what likelihood do you assign to each scenario?
2017 scenarios,
from lowest to
highest

Percentage likelihood
(values in this column
should sum to 100)

Approximate number of employees
on payroll as of March 12, 2017

LOWEST

%

LOW

%

MEDIUM

%

HIGH

%

HIGHEST

%

100

%

37 What is the approximate dollar payroll (before deductions) that you anticipate at your establishment
for the 2016 calendar year? Exclude costs for fringe benefits.

38 Looking ahead to the 2017 calendar year, what is the approximate dollar payroll that you would anticipate in the
following scenarios, and what likelihood do you assign to each scenario?

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2017 scenarios,
from lowest to
highest

Percentage likelihood
(values in this column
should sum to 100)

Approximate dollar payroll in 2017

LOWEST

%

LOW

%

MEDIUM

%

HIGH

%

HIGHEST

%

Total

100

%

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39 What are the approximate dollar expenditures you anticipate for your establishment in the 2016 calendar year on
intermediate inputs, including the cost of materials, parts, containers, packaging, the cost of products bought and sold
without further processing, the cost of fuel and of work done for you by others on your materials?

40 Looking ahead to the 2017 calendar year, what are the approximate dollar expenditures on intermediate inputs you
would anticipate in the following scenarios, and what likelihood do you assign to each scenario?
2017 scenarios,
from lowest to
highest

Approximate dollar cost of intermediate inputs in 2017

Percentage likelihood
(values in this column
should sum to 100)

LOWEST

%

LOW

%

MEDIUM

%

HIGH

%

HIGHEST

%

Total

100

%

Section E - Background Characteristics
41 What was your level of seniority in 2015?
CEO or Executive Officer, e.g., CFO
Manager of multiple establishments, e.g., Division Manager
Manager of one establishment, e.g., Plant Manager or Controller
Non-manager
Other (please specify)
Year

10002129

42 What year did you start working at this establishment? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43 What was the number of managers at this establishment for the pay periods including March 12, 2010 and
March 12, 2015?
A manager is someone who has employees directly reporting to them, with whom they meet on a regular basis, and
whose pay and promotion they may be involved with, e.g., Plant Manager, Human Resource Manager, Quality Manager.
2010

2015

Number of managers at this establishment (Estimates are acceptable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If not shown, please enter your 11-digit Census File
Number (CFN) from the mailing address.
44 What was the number of all full and part-time employees at this establishment for the pay periods including
March 12, 2010 and March 12, 2015?
2010

2015

Number of employees at this establishment (Estimates are acceptable) . . . . . . . . . . .
45 In 2010 and 2015, what was the percent of managers at this establishment with a bachelors degree?
Check one box for each year

2010

2015

20% or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21%-40% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41%-60% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61%-80% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
More than 80% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46 In 2010 and 2015, what was the percent of non-managers at this establishment with a bachelors degree?
Check one box for each year

2010

2015

0% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-10%

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11-20% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
More than 20% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47 In 2010 and 2015, what percent of all employees at this establishment were members of a labor union?
Check one box for each year

2010

2015

0% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-20%

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21-40% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41-60% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61-80% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
More than 80% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10002137

48 Is this establishment owned by a family firm, and if so what generation?
Yes, a 1st generation family firm (the founder still owns it)
Yes, a 2nd+ generation family firm (a relative of the founder - e.g. daughter, son or grandson- owns it)
No

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49 Estimate the following (rough approximations are acceptable) for your establishment for 2010 and 2015:
2010

2015

Percentage of workers who were part-time or working flexible hours
Percentage of workers who were cross-trained or rotated jobs
Days of inventory
Percent of production (by volume) that was outsourced
Number of major process redesigns or process re-engineering projects
50 Approximately how many different products did this establishment produce during the course of 2015,
where a product is defined as a stock-keeping unit (SKU)?

1-9

10-99

100-999

1,000-10K

Greater than
10K

2010

2015

Number of SKU's
produced over the
course of 2015
Number of SKU's
introduced for the
first time in 2015
51 The production of this establishment can best be described as:

Job shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous flow

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Research and development or prototyping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cellular manufacturing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52 CERTIFICATION - This report is substantially accurate and was prepared in accordance with the instructions.
Is the time period covered by this report a calendar year?

10002145

Yes

No - Enter time period covered

Month

Name of person to contact regarding this report

Area code

Telephone

Number

-

Internet e-mail address

Year

FROM

Month

Year

TO
Title

Extension

Area code

Number

Fax
Date
completed

Month

Day

Year

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