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 are 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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