Comparison of productivity: sectorial and industrial approach

Abstract

The study is given to the comparison of productivity. The terminology of productivity is analysed, the theories devoted to the theme of productivity has been conducted. In the paper it is shown that it is relevant to analyse productivity of distribution sector. The study also presents the comparison of productivity of enterprises against the average productivity of industry in distribution sector. The main results of the study show that there is productivity drop down at different producers, wholesalers or retailers. The results also show that the productivity of specialised wholesalers and retailers depends on turnover characterising the average size of enterprise. In addition, the comparison of productivity in distribution channel show that the highest productivity is in production, the lowest - in retail distribution sector.