Focusing on supply chain management (SCM) practices in India's automobile industry, this doctoral research identifies gaps between expectations and actual adoption of SCM strategies such as supplier relationship management (SRM), customer relationship management (CRM), lean management (LM), and information and communication technology (ICT). Utilizing surveys, face-to-face interviews, and email inquiries, the study analyzes data up to 2019 to highlight inefficiencies in cost management among Indian automobile companies and propose solutions for improvement.
Improving the Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
152 pages
6 hours of reading
This book covers the strategic use of continuous improvement (CI) techniques for manufacturing performance improvement. It focuses primarily on strategies that can be adopted by small and middle-sized enterprises in manufacturing in order to meet the global challenges and competition. The book begins with an introduction to CI (or Kaizen), explaining different CI approaches and strategies. Chapter 2 offers a literature review of CI, examining conceptual frameworks, case studies, and surveys. Next, the book deals with the design of the study, detailing the work done in each phase along with the tools, techniques and models. Chapter 4 presents a detailed survey to determine the present status of continuous improvement strategies in the Indian manufacturing industry, to assess the important barriers that effect the implementation of CI strategies, and to also assess the role of key enablers leading to improve the performance of manufacturing operations. Chapter 5 is comprised of detailed case studies to further analyze the application of the discussed CI strategies. The purpose of Chapter 6 is to develop the relationship among the different identified most important barriers in implementing CI approach using interpretive structural modeling (ISM) and classify these barriers depending upon their driving and dependence power. Finally Chapter 7 provides conclusions, addresses potential limitations, and also looks to the future.
Focusing on the historical and social status of women in India, this book explores their working conditions across organized and unorganized sectors through various case studies. It highlights the inadequacies of existing laws and the need for effective implementation to ensure women's safety and dignity. By analyzing public policies and the challenges faced by women in the workforce, the book aims to provide practical solutions to these issues, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and policymakers.
