The book explains the importance of and investigates the quality management aspects in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sectors. It emphasizes on the need of quality management practice and explores the applicability of various quality tools in MSMEs and stages in company where quality management practices are applied. Various topics covered in this book include control charts, Pareto charts, customer relationship management, failure mode effect analysis, QMS implementation stages, competitiveness, and benefits of QM practices. This book will be useful for the researchers and industry professionals from the areas of mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing.
The book explains the importance of and investigates the quality management aspects in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sectors. It emphasizes on the need of quality management practice and explores the applicability of various quality tools in MSMEs and stages in company where quality management practices are applied. Various topics covered in this book include control charts, Pareto charts, customer relationship management, failure mode effect analysis, QMS implementation stages, competitiveness, and benefits of QM practices. This book will be useful for the researchers and industry professionals from the areas of mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing.
What are the biggest challenges facing those managing supply chains? Qualitative Modeling of Offshore Outsourcing Risks in Supply Chain Management and Logistics is intended to benefit the stakeholders in client organizations by raising their understanding and awareness about the most dominant risks. This will equip supply chain managers to give more emphasis to mitigating these risks. It further showcases the development and validation of a conceptual framework that depicts the relationship among key offshore outsourcing risks. The text explores modelling various risks which disrupt the automotive supply chain and cybersecurity breaches in digital supply chains. This book: Covers structural modelling of key offshore outsourcing risks for understanding their driving and dependence power Presents a conceptual framework and hierarchical structural model for perfect order fulfilment in both upstream and downstream supply chains Explores the challenges in handling operational risks associated with poor delivery performance or service quality Models dimensions which affect vendor selection in offshore outsourcing environment Investigates cultural influences on the management of geographically distributed operations in offshore outsourcing Addresses the workforce-related offshore outsourcing risk such as loss of key professionals Discusses the risk associated with selection of location, viz. distribution centres/warehouses in supply chain and logistics Models dimensions related to cybersecurity breaches in digital supply chains because of IT offshoring It is aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, supply chain management and production engineering.
Essay from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, language: English, abstract: With the increase in quality consciousness and expectations of the customers around the world, Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) in India are also trying to keep-up with them by improving the quality of their products. This paper is an assessment of quality practices, issues and challenges of MSMEs of Kanpur, India. The focus of the study is to identify the quality readiness of these MSMEs, their contribution to export, the strategic advantages and disadvantages faced by MSME in export. A study was conducted on export oriented leather, plastics and chemical industries of Uttar-Pradesh (India) which was presented at the end of the paper as a case study so as to understand the current quality management practices of these industries.
Essay from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, , language: English, abstract: With the increase in quality consciousness and expectations of the customers around the world, Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) in India are also trying to keep-up with them by improving the quality of their products. This paper is an assessment of quality practices, issues and challenges of MSMEs of Kanpur, India. The focus of the study is to identify the quality readiness of these MSMEs, their contribution to export, the strategic advantages and disadvantages faced by MSME in export. A study was conducted on export oriented leather, plastics and chemical industries of Uttar-Pradesh (India) which was presented at the end of the paper as a case study so as to understand the current quality management practices of these industries.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and developments in AI and business innovation research. In today's rapidly changing business environment, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an essential tool for innovation and growth. From marketing and customer service to supply chain management and product development, AI is transforming the way businesses operate, allowing them to make better decisions and achieve their goals faster and more efficiently than ever before. However, the integration of AI into business operations is not without its challenges and risks. There are concerns about data privacy, cybersecurity, and the potential for AI to disrupt traditional industries and displace workers. As a result, it is essential for business leaders and researchers to understand both the potential and risks of AI, and how it can be effectively leveraged for business innovation. This book explores the potential benefits of AI for modern enterprises, including how it can be used to enhance customer service, optimize supply chain management, and improve decision-making in a range of business contexts. It also examines the role of AI in product development, marketing, and sales, and how it can be used to drive innovation and growth. The book also examines the risks and challenges associated with the integration of AI into business operations. It explores the ethical and legal implications of AI, including issues related to data privacy and security, bias in algorithms, and the impact of AI on employment and the labor market. It also examines the role of government and policymakers in regulating AI and managing the risks associated with its integration into business operations. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and balanced perspective on the potential and risks of AI for modern enterprises.
TOPICS IN THE BOOK The Effectiveness of Supply Chain Management Practices on Manufacturing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Lusaka: A Case of Mandevu and Kalingalinga Markets Determinants of Adoption of E-Procurement Practices: A Critique of Literature Review Effect of E-Procurement Practices on Supply Chain Performance Relationship between Supplier Relationship Management and Implementation Level of Public Procurement Regulatory Framework in the Devolved Governments in Kenya
Present time Industry 4.0 is the need of all industries because it connects industries to AI, high productivity, safety, and flexibility, ensures the 100% utilization of resources across diverse manufacturing systems, and could accelerate normal manufacturing systems to advanced manufacturing systems by using robotics, additive manufacturing, and many more. In this book, the collection of selected papers is constituted from the International Conference on Progressive Research in Industrial & Mechanical Engineering (PRIME 2021), which was at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Patna, India from August 5 to 7, 2021. This conference brings together all academic people, industry experts, and researchers from India as well as abroad for involving thoughts on the needs, challenges, new technology, opportunities threats in the current transformational field of aspire. This book deliberates on several elements and their relevance to hard-core areas of industrial and mechanical engineering including design engineering, production engineering, indus trial engineering, automobile engineering, thermal and fluid engineering, mechatronics control robotics, interdisciplinary, and many new emerging topics that keep potential in several areas of applications. This book focuses on providing versatile knowledge of cut ting-edge practices to all readers, helping to develop a clear vision toward Industry 4.0, robotics automation, and additive manufacturing in this demanding and evolving time. The book will be a treasured reference for students, researchers, and professionals inter ested in mechanical engineering and allied fields.
This study provides an overview of how the Bangladeshi leather value chain is organised and governed. It analyses how the leather processing and leather goods/footwear subsectors are integrated into the global market and to what extent informal arrangements including illicit practices are conducive to global market entry. Power relations are dissected along the value chain, in order to analyse how local producers adapt to upholding competitiveness. The results of the work show the need to devise upgrading strategies which pay heed to the reality of informal dynamics in a global value chain (GVC) to improve the local producers’ competitiveness. The GVC perspective was combined with considerations on upgrading, subcontracting, middlemen and informality to adequately analyse the complexity of the transactions in the chain. The data of this study are drawn from empirical field studies in Dhaka, Bangladesh and other sections of the international leather value chain during the time period of 2010 to 2014. A qualitative research approach was complemented with quantitative methods.
