OCTOBER 19-20, 2012 - YMCA University of Science & Technology

Proceedings of the National Conference on
Trends and Advances in Mechanical Engineering,
YMCA University of Science & Technology, Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 19-20, 2012
Labour turnover
Less skill of worker
Absenteeism
Loose supervision with poor
Production Process
Insufficient production
programming
Poor maintenance, Break down maintenance
Insufficient Inventory
Material follow-up and Procurement
Delay of
Production Rate
Figure 3b. Cause and effects diagrams for delay of Production Rate
Shortage of tech. staff in sales
Unskilled operators
Poor maintenance, Insufficient tooling
Lack of training
Machining
Problems
Improper tool work vel.
ratio
Improper tooling and material
Error in gauges and fixtures
Figure 3c. Cause and effects diagrams for Machining Problems
3.5 Results
Inthisstudyitfoundthat this study has demonstrated –that even a medium size organization, facing many pressure
and constraints due to globalization of markets can sustain its competitiveness. For this it is essential that
organizations should not target only end result but should develop its enablers also such as competitive strategies
and processes to overcome on various pressure and constraints. On the basis of this analysis, it is observed that
most of sub minor causes create major problems of defects.
On the basis of Pareto analysis, and cause and effects diagrams, organizations can concentrate on the minor
causes of problems. Because minor causes are responsible for large number of rejected items.
These strategies are helpful to initiate healthy competition among different members of competitors
thereby improving the competiveness in global market.
3.6 Conclusions
- This study will motivate SME Indian industries to upgrade themselves proactively to meet the changing
requirement of market. Most of the SMEs are still far away from the idea of upgrading Research&Development
activities, Technologyup gradation, Application of IT tools and Advanced Management Systems as well as
reluctance for change [6].
- Effective communication and coordinated activity results in more refined and informed decision-making.
References
[1] Rajesh K. Singh, Suresh K. Garg. (2006) “Competitiveness Analysis of a medium scale Organization in
India” International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness, vol. No. PP. 27-40.
[2] Narula, R. (2004),’’R & D collaboration by SMEs: New Opportunities and Limitations in the face of
Globalization”, Technovation, Vol.24, pp.153-161
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