Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-2 | Issue-03 | 152-158
Original Research Article
Productivity Improvement in Micro and Small Enterprise Producing ExerciseNotebook: A Case Study
Aggarsain, Prabhakar Kaushik
Published : March 31, 2017
Abstract
Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) have potential to improve both productivity and quality. MSEs can adapt
any change easily because of their dynamic nature. Productivity and Quality improvement programs in Medium and
Large Manufacturing Units have proved their significance. In India, MSEs play a vital role for economical growth of the
country. But micro and small industries have limited resources to implement development programs. Process
improvement principles and philosophy applicable to medium and large industries are so universal that these can be
applied with or without modification in their inherent character to Micro and Small Enterprises. The purpose of this
paper is to identify the areas of improvement in small process industry of producing Exercise Notebook by analyzing its
batch production so that productivity and quality enhancement programs can lead to financial benefits. Some tools and
techniques such as Benchmarking, Standardization, Kaizen, 5S, Lean Practices, Time-Motion study and Low cost
automation has been considered to site operational improvements in this labour intensive industry.