English Translation

9a 4 workers with lower performance should the need for a faster ramp-up arise. In October 1984, the Witkowitz ironworks continued to follow-- eqeandenneda 1.) Clear control of the existing operational equipment, 2.) Simple and clear production control, 3.) Control of an operating structure from which the working force's net rate can be clearly seen, 4.) Monitoring of the utilization of the labour employed for the expansion, 5.) Reduction of the high rate of committee, 6.) Reinforcement of the sub-commuter corps, 7.) Introduction of the wage-setting measures, 8.) Implementation of a regular work preparation. None of these suggestions had been made until mid-December 1984, and it was not until further indications were made that the measures proposed under 3) and 7) were implemented. According to the observations made and the experience gained, I cannot resist the impression that, when controlling the production programme of the southern building, it is not possible to show the determination and impact required in view of the importance of the ammunition production there. It would therefore be very welcome if you, as the manager of the Witkowitz mining and iron and steelworks union, were to make full use of all the possibilities offered by the operation to increase performance. Jch will continue to support, to the fullest extent possible, all measures of the company with re-emphasis, both by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Labour and by the Armaments Commission, so that the jointly aspired success can be achieved as quickly as possible. For a communication F AOpinion I would be connected to Jhnen. Heil Hitler! Jhr sehr bereitser (gez.) Bertsch. 37039