Large-Scale Diffusion of Biomass Thermal Gasifiers in India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises: Experiences and Opportunities

2015 ◽  
pp. 179-186
Author(s):  
Shirish Sinha ◽  
Sunil Dhingra ◽  
Daniel Ziegerer
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

scholarly journals Driving Force of TQM in Improving SME's Performance: The Roles of Innovation and Spiritual Capital

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Fikrotul Ulyah ◽  
Ahmad Toha ◽  
Sasongko Sasongko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Total Quality Management ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Spiritual Capital ◽  
Key Word ◽  
Medium Enterprises

TQM concept is known as a significant driver of performance of large-scale companies. This study points out two perspectives namely direct and indirect influence associated with TQM. Specifically, it delves into the innovation and spiritual capital in improving the performance of Intako. Path analysis was carried out to shed lights on the correlation among the aforementioned aspects. There were 98 samples involved in the study. The research results confirm the influence of innovation and spiritual capital on TQM. Likewise, the same results are evident on the influence of innovation, spiritual capital, and TQM on company performance. Key word: Innovation, Spiritual Capital, Total Quality Management, Performance, Small-and-Medium Enterprises

Facts or gut feelings: analysis of external pricing antecedents for SMEs in Germany

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 886-901
Author(s):  
Lars Hendrik Achterberg ◽  
Maktoba Omar ◽  
Ambisisis Ambituuni ◽  
Oliver Roll
Keyword(s):  
Information Acquisition ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Pricing ◽  
Gut Feelings ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the external antecedents of pricing information acquisition in an integrative manner. The study develops understanding of determinants of information acquisition as a crucial prerequisite of successful pricing strategies within German small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach A large scale survey of sampled 2,542 SMEs was conducted. A total of 220 questionnaires were completed, reflecting a response rate of 9 per cent. This was acceptable considering the sensitivity of pricing issues. A final sample of 173 usable questionnaires were obtained. Findings The result indicates that external antecedents of pricing information acquisition practices have a positive impact on SME pricing performance, and pricing performance is positively related to firm performance. Practical implications The study indicates that external antecedents of pricing information acquisition are strategic pricing capabilities, which should receive attention by SME managers. Originality/value This study bridges significant obstacle to knowledge generation and theory development of the important issues of pricing information acquisition in SMEs.

Methodology and Software Components for E-business Development and Implementation

2013 ◽  
pp. 269-298
Author(s):  
Neven Vrcek ◽  
Ivan Magdalenic
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Network Effects ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Module Structure ◽  
Service Oriented Architectures ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Public Sectors ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Many benefits from implementation of e-business solutions are related to network effects which means that there are many interconnected parties utilizing the same or compatible technologies. The large-scale adoption of e-business practices in public sectors and in small and medium enterprises (SMEs)-prevailing economic environments will be successful if appropriate support in the form of education, adequate legislative, directions, and open source applications is provided. This case study describes the adoption of e-business in public sectors and SMEs by using an integrated open source approach called e-modules. E-module is a model which has process properties, data properties, and requirements on technology. Therefore e-module presents a holistic framework for deployment of e-business solutions and such e-module structure mandates an approach which requires reengineering of business processes and adoption of strong standardization that solves interoperability issues. E-module is based on principles of service-oriented architectures with guidelines for introduction into business processes and integration with ERP systems. Such an open source approach enables the spreading of compatible software solutions across any given country, thus, increasing e-business adoption. This paper presents a methodology for defining and building e-modules.

Innovation and Exports of Korean Firms: How Do They Differ by Size and Industry?

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-271
Author(s):  
Wonkyu Shin ◽  
Sehwan Oh ◽  
Sungho Rho
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Heterogeneous Effects ◽  
Ict Industry ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This article examines some of the distinctive characteristics of South Korean firms in relation to their research and development (R&D) and export activities affecting the efforts to retain intellectual property rights (IPR). In particular, this study shows how firms of different sizes (small and medium enterprises: SMEs vs. large-scale enterprises: LEs) tend to hold the ownership of IPR differently. To test the heterogeneous effects of the firms’ innovative capacity, this study utilizes the firm level data of 6,138 Korean firms during 2006–2014. In the years 2006–2014, South Korea concluded free trade agreements (FTAs) with numerous economies and accelerated its market competition and integration into the global economy. Our empirical results found that R&D activities of both SMEs and LEs were active during the period; however, SMEs in particular took a great stride in their patenting and innovation activities. Findings of our article also show that the more companies engaged in export activities, the more actively patents grew. Furthermore, the companies in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry are more aggressive in patenting activities.

The impacts of social network on operating performance in micro-enterprises

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 (Supplement-2) ◽  
pp. 229-242
Author(s):  
Chich-Jen Shieh
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Operating Performance ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Retrieval Rate ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Micro Enterprises

In face of the rapidly changing market, a micro-enterprise could keep its ability for quick adaptation and create more core value. Small and medium enterprises present the majority among the enterprises in Taiwan, showing the importance of micro-enterprises in the economic development in Taiwan. Micro-enterprises are affirmed in international societies as they create employment opportunities, balance urban and rural development, enhance income equality, and cohere with social network. The creativity of micro-enterprises is indeed not inferior to large-scale enterprises; however, with effective management, they could create more value added.By distributing and collecting questionnaires on-site, the franchisees of Richmaker Diners are sampled for the investigation. A total of 200 copies of questionnaires were distributed, and 117 valid copies were retrieved, with the retrieval rate of 59%. Each retrieved copy was regarded as a valid sample. The research results show 1. partially positive effects of Social Network on Productivity in Operating Performance, 2. significantly positive effects of Social Network on Profitability in Operating Performance, 3. remarkably positive effects of Social Network on Growth Force in Operating Performance, 4. effects of some personal Background on Social Network, and 5. effects of some personal Background on Operating Performance.

scholarly journals Significance of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Sector in Pakistan and Assessment of its Employment Potential

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahid Amjad Chaudhry
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Social Security ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Employment Potential ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Definitions and Sources Definitions: In this paper it is proposed to use the definition of selfemployed, small scale (2-9 employees), medium scale (10-99 employees) and large scale (100 employees and above) to discuss the issues relating to the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector in Pakistan. The national pension (regulated through the Employees Old Age Benefit Institution Legislation) and health insurance (The Provincial Social Security Institutions Legislation) is applicable to institutions with 10 or more employees and provides a natural cut off point between the small scale and medium and large scale sectors. The cut off between the medium and large scale at 100 workers is also appropriate.

scholarly journals Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs Role in Creating Employmentopportunities in Pakistan: A case Study of Sindh

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 2598-2614
Author(s):  
Muhammad Salih Memon ◽  
Muhammad Munir Ahmadani ◽  
Dr.Anwar Ali Shah G.Syed ◽  
Faiz M.Shaikh ◽  
Dr.Khalid Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
New Products ◽  
Entrepreneurial Culture ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Employment Sector ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This research investigates the role of  Small& Medium Enterprises in creating  Employment sector with reference to Sindh. Data were collected from 200 respondent from 40 organizations by using simple random technique.  A structural questionnaire was developed to get reliability of the Data.  Data were analyze by using SPSS-18 version. It was revealed that SMEs are the major source of foreign exchange earnings, SMEs have a major contribution in Pakistan’s GDP, A known feature of SME sector is its ability to create jobs, SMEs maintain the poverty alleviation activities through creating employment, SMEs assist in fostering a self-help and entrepreneurial culture,SMEs boost up an entrepreneurial strength which puts forward flexibility in the economy, SMEs are more capable in resource allocation as compared to large scale industries, SMEs in general consider employees as their most important resources, SMEs are pioneer in developing new products and services and finally SMEs are in general very quality minded in the products and services they provide.

scholarly journals REVIEW PAPER ON PERFORMANCE ENHANCMENT OF FOUNDRY INDUSTRY BY ENERGY CONSRVATION ANALYSIS.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 46-51
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Intensity ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Employment Potential ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been accepted as engines of economic growth to promote and accelerate equitable development worldwide. The major advantage of this sector is its enormous employment potential which constitutes around 90% at significantly low capital involvement. In recent years the sector has consistently registered higher growth rate as compared to the overall industrial sector. With its agility and dynamism, the sector has shown admirable innovativeness and adaptability to survive the recent economic downturn and recession. However, despite the significant contributions made towards various aspects of the nation’s socio-economic scenario, this sector too faces several critical issues that require immediate attention. One such factor that falls under this text is the prevalence of age old technologies across the sectors and inherent inefficiencies associated with resource and energy utilization. As a result of increasing awareness towards efficient usage of energy and other resources, there has been a visible reduction in energy intensity but still studies conducted on the MSME sector reveal that the energy intensity per unit of production is much higher than that of the organized large scale sector. Most foundry units which are highly energy intensive fall under MSME category in India. India produces 12.24% of global casting at present. If energy intensity per unit production of MSME is to be brought closer to that of organized large scale sectors then energy conservation is the only way that can do so with efficient use of energy and steep rejection of energy wastage without suppression of demand for energy use.

Lean Manufacturing Scenario and Role of Pervasive Computing in Indian SMEs

2010 ◽  
pp. 31-51
Author(s):  
Deepak Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Pervasive Computing ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Formal System ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Large scale firms have been adopting various management practices to remain competitive in today’s global economy. Lean manufacturing is one such initiative, which significantly improves performance in terms of cost, delivery, quality and flexibility. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a very significant role in overall manufacturing supply network, less is known about the extent to which lean is present in these firms. The present study investigates this issue by exploring the scenario of implementation of lean manufacturing in Indian SMEs. It also examines the constraints, which need to be addressed for real penetration of lean on a wider scale and the role information and communication technologies like pervasive computing play in successful implementation of this initiative. This aspect is considered important as no organization, whether big or small, can afford to neglect it in today’s business environment. The study reveals that although lean manufacturing is not implemented as a formal management initiative in SMEs, its elements could be traced with varying degrees in firms. However, a need is felt to improve upon various identified constraints, so that SMEs are able to implement it as formal system and reap maximum benefits. It is also experienced that IT solutions like pervasive computing help in improving lean manufacturing performance but Indian SMEs in general have not taken considerable initiatives in this direction.

The impact of inward international licensing on absorptive capacity of SMEs

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 164-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Saeedi ◽  
Hossein Dadfar ◽  
Staffan Brege
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Resource Limitations ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This study aims to examine the impacts of inward international licensing (IIL) on the absorptive capacity (ACAP) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in a developing economy. Design/methodology/approach – The study is explorative, qualitative and elaborative in nature. Therefore, a multiple case study was selected and performed as the research strategy. The data were collected from four pharmaceutical SMEs licensed from European pharmaceutical large-scale enterprises. Findings – The results confirm that IIL has a strong effect on acquisition, assimilation, transformation and exploitation as absorptive factors. Furthermore, the results have been enhanced by several contextual factors of ACAP human resources, inter-and intra-firm relationships, internal knowledge and managerial and strategic aspects. These contextual factors have also been influenced by IIL. Originality/value – From the licensee perspective in a developing context, examining the extant literature on non-equity strategic alliances shows that very few studies have empirically examined the impact of this kind of alliance, such as IIL, on SMEs’ ACAP. On this basis, the study provides evidence that non-equity strategic alliances, particularly IIL, enhance SMEs’ capabilities such as ACAP. In other words, to overcome SMEs’ resource limitations and inadequate capabilities, IIL provides opportunities for them to obtain capabilities and critical resources.

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