Barriers to Successful Implementation of Sustainable Practices in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

2020 ◽  
pp. 301-310
Author(s):  
Sourojit Saha
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Medium Enterprises

scholarly journals Learning from ERP Implementation: A Case Study of Issues and Challenges in Technology Management

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norani Nordin ◽  
Ojeniyi Adegoke
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
Skilled Manpower ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Implementation Stages ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose: ERP implementation comes with huge business competitive advantages nevertheless it also has its difficulties and challenges. This paper presents the findings of field work and interview conducted on issues and challenges of ERP implementation on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It proposes implementation strategies at each of the implementation stages for a successful ERP implementation within SMEs. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed both personal interview and observation methods. Findings: The findings revealed that reengineering (organization and infrastructures), top management commitment, funds, skilled manpower, implementation time and data fill-in were the critical issues and challenges faced by SMEs during ERP implementation. Hence, these factors were identifies as ERP implementation successful factors to be considered by SMEs. Also the study proposed three implementation strategies stages which will enhance successful ERP implementation in the SMEs. Originality/value: This study identified funds, skilled manpower and data fill-in as part of critical factors for successful ERP implementation in SMEs. Therefore, the study was used to generate successful implementation strategies for SMEs. 

scholarly journals Software process improvement in SMEs: A comparative view

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepti Mishra ◽  
Alok Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Process Improvement ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Software Process ◽  
Software Process Improvement ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Software Project ◽  
Development Organizations ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Automation Tools

The majority of software development organizations all over the world are small and medium enterprises. These organizations have realized that it is crucial for their business to improve their processes and working methods but they are lacking the knowledge and resources to do it. Successful implementation of SPI methodologies in small and medium-sized software enterprises (SMEs) is generally not possible because such organizations are not capable of investing the cost of implementing these programs. Limited resources and strict deadlines to complete the projects make it further difficult to implement SPI programs which can also affect quality issues in software project. There are various SPI methodologies to address these issues which have been also deployed in these organizations. In this paper, recent and significant SPI methodologies (OWPL, ASPE-MSC, iFLAP, PRISMS, SPM, MESOPYME) for SMEs are compared and discussed. This will facilitate the maturity of software process improvement in SMEs, standardization and also contribute in the development of automation tools for SPIs in future.

scholarly journals Implementation of East Ogan Komering Ulu Regent Regulation Number 17 of 2015 Regarding Technical Guidelines for Implementing Micro and Small Business Permits

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-24
Author(s):  
Nety Andriani ◽  
Slamet Widodo ◽  
Andy Alfatih
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Delivery Time ◽  
Training And Supervision ◽  
License Application ◽  
Internet Connections ◽  
Medium Enterprises

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to find out how the implementation of East Ogan Komering Ulu  (OKU) Regency Regulation Number 17 of 2015 regarding Technical Guidelines for Micro and Small Business Permits in three sub-districts in East OKU Regency and also to find out the factors that support and hinder the implementation of policies. The policy implementation is analyzed using three variables; the level of compliance, well-functioning routines, and the absence of problems, and the desired performance and impact of the policies implemented. The results showed that East OKU Regency Regulation No. 17 of 2015 concerning Technical Guidelines for Micro and Small Business Permits in three districts in East OKU Regency has not been implemented optimally. This is indicated by some costs that entrepreneurs must pay when they want to get a license, micro and small licensing processes that have been done in real time, reports on the implementation of micro and small licenses that have not been done by the district, and supervision from the Office of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises is not fully done. In line with that, the researchers found the factors that supported the successful implementation of the policy were efforts to take a license application from employers and the achievement of delivery time. While the factors that hinder the successful implementation of this policy are the unavailability of the budget, lack of infrastructure and working equipment, uneven network and internet connections, and lack of coordination. Therefore, improvements need to be made by meeting the resources needed, and also to maximize training and supervision of the implementation of micro and small licenses by the Office of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises.

scholarly journals External Environmental Analysis For Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather C. Banham
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Customer Expectations ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Medium Enterprises

<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.5in 0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges in the business environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>SMEs need to successfully deal with the prevalent forces for change if they are to survive and grow and meet the expectations to create investment and employment opportunities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Successfully adapting to change from technological advances, customer expectations, supplier requirements, the regulatory environment and increasing competition requires successful implementation of organizational change. The &lsquo;Degrees of Turbulence&rsquo; Model is proposed as a self assessment tool to aid SMEs in their environmental scan and to assist in assessing the potential impact and adjusting to the impending changes in the external environment to ensure continued viability.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></strong></p>

Use of knowledge management systems: analysis of the strategies of Brazilian small and medium enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Euro Marques Júnior ◽  
Jose Alcides Gobbo ◽  
Fernando Fukunaga ◽  
Roberto Cerchione ◽  
Piera Centobelli
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Reciprocal Relationship ◽  
The Other ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Knowledge Management Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Use Of Knowledge

Purpose This paper aims to highlight the degree of diffusion and intensity of use of knowledge management systems (KMSs) among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Brazil and apply a taxonomy that synthesizes the strategies of use of KMSs by the SMEs. In addition, it seeks to better understand the processes, practices and technologies of KM by SMEs, pointing improvements in the KMS of Brazilian SMEs and contributing to obtain better results in the search for efficiency and innovation. Design/methodology/approach Based on a literature review on KMSs used by SMEs, an empirical investigation was conceived, developed and conducted through online questionnaires involving 49 selected SMEs operating in several sectors. Findings This paper reinforces the results of the previous work of Cerchione and Esposito (2017) that point to the existence of a reciprocal relationship between KM-Tools and KM-Practices: one reinforces the other and vice versa. On the other hand, it indicates a difference in the behavior of Brazilian companies in relation to the sample of Italian companies studied by Cerchione and Esposito (2017), which presented a negative correlation between the general differentiation index and the general use intensity index of SMEs, while the Brazilian ones showed a positive correlation. Research limitations/implications The study points out the need for greater dissemination of practices and tools to support knowledge management (KM), as well as greater support for the implementation and effective use of these practices and tools within the organizational context of SMEs. Practical implications This paper identifies the main practices and tools to support KM used by Brazilian SMEs, indicating the need for investments in employee training and acquisition of tools. Social implications SMEs represent an important part of the generation of jobs and income in Brazil. Initiatives that lead to the successful implementation of tools and practices to support KM can increase the efficiency and productivity of these organizations. Originality/value This paper applies in a sample of Brazilian companies the taxonomy proposed by Cerchione and Esposito (2017) combining strategies of SMEs for the use of KMSs.

Identification of barriers in the implementation of AMTs in the SMEs of northern India using AHP–TOPSIS approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-223
Author(s):  
Arishu Kaushik ◽  
Doordarshi Singh
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Mathematical Form ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Northern India ◽  
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies ◽  
Topsis Approach ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find out and highlight the major influential barriers in the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of Northern India. The major barriers in the implementation of AMTs in manufacturing industries of Northern India have been critically assessed in this paper. Design/methodology/approach An ample and reasonable number of small- and medium-scale manufacturing industries of northern India have been surveyed with an aim to find out the barriers in the implementation of AMTs. On the basis of data collected, AHP–TOPSIS method was applied in order to measure the weightage of each barrier in a simple mathematical form. Findings High cost of AMTs, lack of appropriate financial resources and current processes or procedures are the major barriers that cause hindrance in the path of implementation of AMTs in SMEs. Research limitations/implications This investigation was based on the survey followed by judgments of experts in industry and academia; other approaches such as PROMETHEE, WPM, VIKOR, etc., can be applied for investigation. Also, the study can be carried out in different region(s) and parts of the country. Practical implications This paper can be helpful in many ways to the management or industrialists of various nations who are on the same path or will follow soon. Originality/value SMEs need to address the findings of this research in order to overcome the barriers and successfully implement the AMTs. A model for successful implementation of AMTs by overcoming the barriers has been suggested.

scholarly journals Successful implementation of project risk management in small and medium enterprises: a cross-case analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila Ferreira de Araújo Lima ◽  
Sara Marcelino-Sadaba ◽  
Chiara Verbano
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Project Risk Management ◽  
Project Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cost Benefit Ratio ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

PurposeDespite the emergence and strategic importance of project risk management (PRM), its diffusion is limited mainly to large companies, leaving a lack of empirical evidence addressing SMEs. Given the socio-economic importance of SMEs and their need to manage risks to ensure the success of their strategic and innovative projects, this research aims to investigate how to adopt PRM in SMEs with a positive cost–benefit ratio.Design/methodology/approachThis study presents an exploratory and explanatory research conducted through multiple-case studies involving 10 projects performed in Spanish and Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).FindingsThe results obtained highlight how project features (commitment type, innovativeness, strategic relevance and managerial complexity) and firms' characteristics (sector of activity, production system and access to public incentives) influence PRM adoption, leading to different levels and types of benefits.Originality/valueThe paper offers practical indications about PRM phases, activities, tools and organizational aspects to be considered in different contexts to ensure the project's success and, ultimately, the company's growth and sustainability. Such indications could not be found in the literature.

Impact of sustainable practices on sustainable performance: the moderating role of supply chain visibility

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulkaif Ahmed Saqib ◽  
Qingyu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
To Come ◽  
Medium Enterprises

PurposeSustainability failures have increased the pressure for manufacturing firms to come up with innovative solutions to resolve the sustainable matters. Drawing on the resource-based theory, the purpose of this study is to examine how supply chain visibility moderates the effects of sustainable practices on sustainable performance.Design/methodology/approachThe data employed in the current work were collected from 355 small and medium manufacturing firms in Pakistan using a structured questionnaire. The structural equation modelling was applied to the collected data with AMOSS-23 and SPSS-25 packageFindingsThe results show that sustainable practices (for manufacturing, procurement and distribution) significantly influence the firm's sustainability performance, and this relationship is moderated by supply chain visibility.Originality/valueSustainable practices are necessary for small and medium enterprises to achieve sustainable performance, but the previously under-explored moderating effect of supply chain visibility generally indicates that sharing information for learning, sensing and co-ordinating activities plays an intensifying effect.

scholarly journals TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE IN OMANI SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-57
Author(s):  
Faisal Ali Amur Al-Shabibi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Total Quality Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Small Population ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose of the study: The objective of the study was to examine the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in SMEs, by enabling them to benchmark their progress, overcome the barriers, and meet the challenges. In contrast to most previous studies, this research examined the TQM practices-performance relationships by investigating the effects of TQM practices on the performance of Omani SMEs. Methodology: A survey was performed on 200 respondents from selected SMEs in Oman. Statistical software, SPSS 15.0 was used to process the data, which consisted of chi-square test of independence for a contingency table and correspondence analysis. The hypotheses were examined at two significance levels: α = 0.01, 0.05. Other statistical tests (e.g., path analysis and structural equation modeling), which are inherently more powerful than those used in the present study, could not be used due to the small population size. Main Findings: It was revealed that leadership factor was the most critical strategic factor and was vital in ensuring a successful implementation of TQM in an organization. The other elements that were considered as critical are quality goals and policy, continuous improvement, and organizational culture. Implications of this study: The suggestions from the SMEs allow the relevant Omani agency to design an effective TQM policy to increase the performance. Novelty of this study: This study demonstrates the steps that need to be taken by the management of Omani Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to succeed. The findings enables the Omani SMEs’ management to plan the phases ahead of time to be familiar with the circumstances and take suitable action to rise above any obstacle that they would confront in their journey.

scholarly journals Strategi Supply Chain Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (UKM) Dalam Menghadapi Pasar Bebas (Studi Kasus PAUB, Malang, Indonesia)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Hidayat Sutawijaya
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Strategy ◽  
Strategy Planning ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This article puts forward the strategy of supply chain strategy for small and medium enterprises (called SMEs) in developing the network during their business period which network is needed and will change from time to time. Successful implementation of supply chain management (SCM) can give SMEs an advantage over their competitors. Problems that occur for SMEs in Indonesia and other developing countries face problems in the implementation of SCM due to lack of resources and direction. To compete effectively in global markets, SMEs must have effective supply chain management and thus require comprehensive strategic planning in an effort to develop the SME business group itself. This research methodology used qualitative approach through interview approach and field study to group members of Women Interfaith Among Religious (PAUB), Malang city. The results of field studies show that integrated small and medium enterprise (SME) supply chain strategy planning contribute to the success of SMEs for PAUB members of Malang city. The supply chain strategy planning process that SMEs need has stages like "source," "create," and "deliver". Thus, when implemented it will connect with various supply chain cycles such as "ordering," "procurement," "production," "distribution," and "customer" for SME groups.

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