While productivity in manufacturing and aviation can be easily quantified by measuring output and number of passengers, editorial productivity is more difficult to measure as it is qualitative in nature. Some factors that can provide insight into editorial productivity include writing skills, research abilities, versatility handling different tasks, time management, influence on the team, and contribution to brand value, though these are not easily quantified. Productivity can also be assessed by looking at team strengths like managing new projects, meeting deadlines, and customer satisfaction.