scholarly journals The Development of Small and Medium Entreprises Clusters in Indonesia

2004 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Tulus Tambunan ◽  
Hendrawan Supratikno
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Cluster Development ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Clustering Approach ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia are very important not only for employment creation, but also as important sources of economic growth and foreign currencies generation through exports. Since the early 1980s, the Indonesian government has adopted SME development policy through a clustering approach. This paper reviews the existing empirical studies on development of SME clusters in Indonesia. This paper deals with two main questions. First, what are the critical success factors of development of an SME cluster. Second to what extent this policy has contributed to the dynamic of SME clusters in the country. The paper argues that in many cases, the development policy has not been so successful. In essence, most failures can be attributed to the fact that one or more critical factors for successful SME cluster development were either not existing or not addressed correctly. Neglecting cluster linkage to markets is one reason of the failure. Prerequisite for successful cluster development is the cluster's potential to access to growing market, either domestic or abroad.

Critical success factors for Lean Six Sigma in SMEs (small and medium enterprises)

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 613-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manisha Lande ◽  
R. L. Shrivastava ◽  
Dinesh Seth
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Indian Experience ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Implementation Experience

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify and list critical success factors (CSFs) of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework affecting and influencing quality, operational and financial performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It also intends to guide researchers and practitioners in selecting appropriate set of CSFs for empirical studies, developing frameworks and to ensure effective implementation experience of LSS. Design/methodology/approach – It systematically reviews literature on CSFs and Indian experience regarding LSS. It uses exploratory approach for data collection and documents various studies depicting both manufacturing and service experiences by using time tested statistical tools to prioritize CSFs, which critically influence LSS implementation. Findings – The study guides and facilitates researchers and practitioners in using the most appropriate set of CSFs for empirical studies and in developing/modifying/reviewing application frameworks. It also guides implementation experience regarding LSS, which can be beneficiary for both developing and developed country contexts. Industries can accelerate implementation by understanding and using most important CSFs, which influence LSS framework. Research limitations/implications – The study mainly remains confined to the CSFs for LSS implementation in SMEs from Indian subcontinent. Originality/value – The value lies in documenting, and prioritizing CSFs influencing LSS in a meaningful manner so that researchers/companies take advantage of Indian experience in prioritizing CSFs for framework. The study drastically reduces implementation hassles and simplifies execution for empirical studies. The findings are not restricted to India but are generalizable and can globally utilized in deciding determinants of LSS framework.

Critical success factors for Six Sigma implementation in Indian SMEs: an evaluation using AHP

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Davinder Singh ◽  
Gurwinder Singh
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Critical Success

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify critical success factors (CSFs) for implementing Six Sigma framework affecting and influencing quality, operational and financial performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It also intends to guide researchers and practitioners in selecting appropriate set of CSFs for effective implementation of Six Sigma using analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Design/methodology/approach In this study, a significant number of small and medium manufacturing organizations have been extensively surveyed to ascertain the contributions made by CSFs toward successful deployment of Six Sigma. The evaluation and the ranking of the CSFs among others, as well as on an individual level have been worked out using AHP. Findings The research study reveals that 13 CSFs have scored 75.9% in the success index, which is a significant figure to consider the importance, as well as their contribution toward successful implementation of Six Sigma in Indian SMEs. Research limitations/implications The study mainly remains confined to the CSFs for Six Sigma implementation in SMEs from Indian subcontinent. Originality/value This paper contributes to the knowledge of academicians, practitioners and project managers by providing an insight into the evolution of the CSFs for implementing Six Sigma paradigms in Indian SMEs. The study drastically reduces implementation hassles and simplifies execution for empirical studies. The findings are not restricted to India but are generalizable and can globally used in deciding determinants of Six Sigma framework.

Characteristics and Critical Success Factors Prioritization of MSMEs in African Agribusiness: A Case of DR. Congo

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Mbayo Kabango Christian
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Pertinent Question ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Due to the pertinent question of development of micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and self food supply over the world and especially in Africa, this paper intends to analyze the key characteristics of the Congolese MSMEs, the identification of the perceived critical success factors and their prioritization for accurate and well-oriented performance action. To respond to the focus issues of this paper, an investigation on 259 enterprises was made in Kinshasa and the critical success factor methodology was used to cease and categorize all perceived factors from entrepreneurs. From this, 45 identified CSFs emerged throughout the operational channel of MSMEs and where categorized into four groups which are externalities, strategy, finance and organization. The Analytical Hierarchy Process is used to prioritize these CSFs per operational channel sections which are supply chain, production and distribution. And findings show that the most critical path is the supply chain while the highest critical axis is the finance area followed respectively by strategy, externalities and organization axes.

scholarly journals Success Factors in Triple Helix Coordination: Small-Medium Sized Enterprises in Western Java

ETIKONOMI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-248
Author(s):  
Somariah Fitriani ◽  
Sintha Wahjusaputri ◽  
Ahmad Diponegoro
Keyword(s):  
Triple Helix ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Triple Helix Model ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Essential Contribution ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Triple helix model is a model of a knowledge-based economy, which collaborates with the university, business, and government sectors to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) boost their business. The issue is the three actors have not yet synergized optimally in the development of SMEs. Hence, this study was to identify the critical success factors of the triple helix model for SMEs. This study employed a meta-ethnography and factor analysis to obtain components and indicators of the success factors. The result showed that 37 items of critical success factors have good content validity and excellent homogeneity reliability. Based on these success factors, a triple helix model consisting of six stages has developed. It indicates that these critical success factors make an essential contribution to the development and success of SMEs to achieve the goal of the program.JEL Classification: L52, L53

E-Commerce in Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-68
Author(s):  
Kennedy D Gunawardana
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Organization ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Business World ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

The growth of information technology in the business world is spreading at a phenomenal rate. The success of a business organization stands at the usage of IT in their business. Growth of e-commerce is the new born business method, which has originated through an extensive usage of IT in their business. This study will focus on the level of adoption of e-commerce in a population of 30 SMEs under the BOI, the relationship between firm-based characteristics and the adoption of e-commerce and also more importantly find out the critical success factors and discover potential benefits of adoption of e-commerce in SMEs. The results on the adoption of e- commerce showed a significant relationship with the two firm-based characteristics. That is management involvement and adoption of IT. The study also identified e- marketing and supplier service as the critical success factors in adoption of e-commerce.

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