... and necessity, it faces several hurdles in real time situations. These hurdles are discussed in the following subsections. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 CAD/CAM Change management Small medium manufacturing enterprise (SMME) Lean manufacturing Small to medium‐sized enterprises...

... validated through collecting preliminary data from 335 Greek food manufacturing small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). After testing the assumptions of multivariate analysis, exploratory factor analysis as well as first and second order confirmatory factor analysis are applied. Findings The data...

... organizations and summarizes the critical supply chain issues in Indian manufacturing SMEs. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 India Manufacturing industries Supply chain management Small to medium‐sized enterprises Large enterprises The present study focuses on theory development...

... organisation. Furthermore, the purpose is to discuss whether activity‐based costing (ABC) and value stream accounting are suitable for lean production. These three accounting systems are compared under the particular conditions of a small‐to medium‐sized enterprise (SME) that is in an early stage of lean...

... of an enterprise network to achieve competitive advantage. However, more empirical data are required before the concepts described herein can be generalised more widely. Practical implications The small to medium‐sized enterprise (SME) is a major contributor to the European economy. However, the constraints...

...Andrew Thomas; Mark Francis; Elwyn John; Alan Davies Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the qualitative characteristics that can make manufacturing small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) more robust and hence become economically sustainable in this globally competitive environment...

... challenges, in a well‐rounded, comprehensive overview. Originality/value The paper lays a foundation for a road map for researchers and practitioners to assist small and medium‐sized enterprises in becoming more competitive and improving their survivability, in a well‐rounded, comprehensive way. ©...

... supporting a different management style (Collinson and Shaw, 2001). Entrepreneurialism Exports International marketing Small to medium‐sized enterprises International market development has become an important strategic alternative for the growth of many small and medium‐sized firms...

... the suit to avoid the discomfort of being left out. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Supply chain management Inventory management Small to medium‐sized enterprises India In 1991, Indian Government changed its economic policies and allowed organizations to work freely. Earlier...

...P.T. Kale; S.S. Banwait; S.C. Laroiya Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find out whether and how Indian small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) are benefiting because of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, through survey‐based research. This will help other SMEs take...

... to medium‐sized enterprises Supply chain management 1. undertake all functions in‐house through investing in logistics and warehouse infrastructure and recruit sales personnel with appropriate expertise; 2. use one third‐party logistics and warehouse provider but handle all sales...

...Nicholas Beaumont; Mark M.J. Wilson; Ram N. Roy Purpose Gaining access to the cost savings and production efficiencies derived from lowering inventories in the supply chain is as vital for small‐to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) as they are for larger manufacturing firms. Lean procurement...

... This paper demonstrated a step‐by‐step approach of the ANP model using a case study of a small‐ and medium‐sized enterprise, which makes it more suitable for managers to learn and adopt such MADM models to support their decisions. Originality/value To the author's knowledge, there is no paper available...

... are: Six sigma Lean production Modelling Small to medium‐sized enterprises Six sigma can be considered both a business strategy and a science that has the aim of reducing manufacturing and service costs, and creating significant improvements in customer satisfaction and bottom‐line savings...

... to vary according to the strategy favored by the firms. Originality/value – This research is valuable for those firms interested in implementing CLSC strategies in a synergistic manner with their forward supply chain. Keywords: Product life cycle, Research, Small to medium-sized enterprises, Supply...

.... Ramesh Marasini can be contacted at: ramesh.marasini@solent.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Internet Communication technologies Electronic commerce Small to medium‐sized enterprises Manufacturing industries United Kingdom Rapidly changing international markets have...

... these issues in planning when using an ERP system. Manufacturing resource planning Bespoke production Small to medium‐sized enterprises Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are increasingly becoming commonplace in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector and are being viewed as one...

... (Castrogiovanni, 1991). In this study, we focused on growth/decline and the threat elements of munificence by ascertaining the level of perceived threat from home and overseas competitors as well as substitute products. Small to medium‐sized enterprises Manufacturing industries Business planning...

... on economic development in transition countries and as such contribute in filling gaps within the existing body of knowledge. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Competitive strategy Cluster analysis Small to medium‐sized enterprises Agglomeration Over the last few years, trade...

.... Supply chain management Research Small to medium‐sized enterprises Product life cycle Contextual factors such as the tightening of environmental regulations, increasing product returns due to consumer dissatisfaction, and the identification of business opportunities related to the residual...