Fix basic management habits, because they increased output by 17%

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Simple routines made a large difference in real factories.

The study. Economists from Stanford, the World Bank and other institutions gave free management advice to a random group of large textile plants in India.

The finding. The plants that got the advice increased productivity by 17% in the first year. Quality improved. Stock levels decreased. The firms also opened more plants.

Why it matters. Many firms think that their management is good enough. This test shows that simple habits can increase output by a large amount. Examples are daily records and clear stock rules.

The takeaway. Check the basic habits of your team. Look for clear goals, daily records, regular reviews and tidy work systems.

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