Manufacturing Technology Today

U. C. Jha ¹, Sunand Kumar ²

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Kanpur Institute of Technology, Kanpur (UP), IN
2 Dept. of Mechanical Engg., National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (HP), IN

Abstract

This paper represents a review of the literature on critical success factors (CSFs) of Total Quality Management (TQM) and supported by various philosophies of TQM. Such factors are considered as conducive to the success of TQM implementation. Critical Success Factors (CSFs) are internal or external factors that can seriously affect the firm for better or worse. They provide an early warning system for management and a way to avoid surprises or missed opportunities. In the context of TQM, it is essential that the organizations identify a few key critical success factors, which should be given special attention for ensuring successful implementation of TQM program. The present study will guide the researchers in selecting the reliable set of CSFs for empirical studies. Industries can benefit by adopting the results of this study for effective implementation of TQM.

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U. C. Jha ¹

Affiliations
1 Mechanical Engg. Dept., Kanpur Institute of Technology, IN

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In the wake of globalization and liberalization, most of the Indian companies are facing problem for survival. International competitiveness is becoming important even for industries that were once considered very domestic. Many of them are not able to cope with the competition from the multinational companies, thus they have to close their shops. Top international manufacturing firms seem to be going through major strategic transformations to sustain competitiveness. Many have achieved remarkably high international business and are less dependent on domestic market. Strategic management can play a crucial role in achieving competitiveness. The performance of the industry could be measured along profitability, innovativeness or efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to examine the competitiveness of the Indian Manufacturing Industry with the help of the Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) Model. The paper concludes that in order to obtain higher profitability in the Indian Manufacturing Industry, firms must either lower their cost of production and/or government regulation must decrease.

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U. C. Jha ¹

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1 Cll Technology Centre, Laxmi Devi Institute of Engg. & Technology, Alwar (Raj.), IN

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Lean Manufacturing, best described as the relentless elimination of waste. The power of lean lies in its ability to reduce costs in all areas. This is accomplished not through traditional cost reduction efforts but by challenging every activity to determine if it adds value in the eyes of the customer. Lean manufacturing principles must be aligned rigorously and thoroughly at all levels of the supply chain to make a difference. Lean manufacturing will improve the performance in the form of dramatically reduced cycle times and inventories, enhanced supply chain throughput. This paper explains how to identify and analyze key processes, how to understand what needs to be fixed, how to know who should be involved, and how a successful implementation of lean manufacturing can save the Indian Manufacturing Industry which is going through a very tough time.

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U. C. Jha ¹

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1 CII Technology Centre, Institute of Technology & Management, Gorakhpur (UP), IN

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Design is a disciplined approach combining art and science to produce an innovative, technically correct while also reproducible solution to a problem. Both an organization's products and services may be designed to resolve problems and, when the design is commercially viable, then the sustained success of the business is assured.
In DFSS business competitiveness is assured through the design function-which is responsible for delivering continuous growth in shareholder value through development of new products and services that generate future revenue flows and fulfill the promises for both increased growth and continued profitability.
This paper summarizes Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), identifying all of the crucial elements (philosophical concepts, tools and methods) used to deliver predictable designs that satisfy the commercial needs of consumers.

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