America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

What Drives Productivity Growth?

Why does one manufacturer generate more revenue per total hours worked by its employees than another manufacturer in the same industry?

Take the computer equipment industry. The more productive plants in that industry generate about 400% more real revenue per total hours worked than the less productive plants in it.

Other industries, such as shoes and cement, have smaller differences in productivity but those differences are still large.

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Celebrating Manufacturing Day

The U.S. Census Bureau recognizes the importance of manufacturing by providing rich content, including statistics that inform businesses and policymakers. 

The Census Bureau will join other agencies by posting important manufacturing content on the Manufacturing Day webpage throughout the week. 

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• Press Release: Manufacturing Day: October 4, 2019
• Infographic: Manufacturing in America
• Video: Economic Census First Look Data
• Stats for Stories: National Manufacturing Day
• America Counts: Recognizing Manufacturing's Impact

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