...BARRIERS TO SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES IN KENYA Jacob Luballo Muyoyo Gangla Department of Computer Studies Kenya Technical Teachers College P.O. Box 44600 Nairobi - (0)20 7120212, 0729994440 E-mail:Luballomuyoyo@yahoo.com ABSTRACT Small and medium scale industries (SMIs) are increasing under pressure to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) to survive or be competitive. Previous studies suggest that AMTs can diffuse in SMIs that adopt new ways of thinking, have a workforce with higher level of skills, a flexible organizational structure and inculcate a new culture in managing, training and planning of the manufacturing technologies. However, in Kenya where SMIs appear slow to adopt AMTs, little work appears to have been done on the ability of SMIs to implement AMTs successfully. An exploratory survey of 60 SMIs suggest the need to rethink implementation of AMTs if they are to obtain strategic benefits of AMTs. In particular, they need to rethink their organic structure and understanding of the technologies, plan their level of skilled workers and engineers, and change their culture. Increasing their competitiveness and organizational flexibility requires a flexible structure, training of the workers to running multiple machines, stopping production when problem occurs, communicating organizational goals, and participating in idea generation and decision making. Further, SMIs...
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...1991 as amended by R.A. 8289 AN ACT TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND ASSIST SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES THROUGH THE CREATION OF A SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (SMED) COUNCIL, AND THE RATIONALIZATION OF GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH THE DEVELOPMEN Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:: CHAPTER I Section 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta for Small Enterprises." Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — recognizing that small and medium scale enterprises have the potential for more employment generation and economic growth and therefore can help provide a self-sufficient industrial foundation for the country, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote, support, strengthen and encourage the growth and development of small and medium enterprises in all productive sectors of the economy particularly rural/agri-based enterprises. To this end, the Senate shall undertake the spur the growth and development of small and medium enterprises throughout the country and thereby attain countryside industrialization: (a) by assuring, through the establishment of adequate support structure, and the creation and promotion of an environment conducive to the viability of these enterprises, establishment of mechanisms, the access and transfer of appropriate technology needed by small and medium enterprises; (b) by intensifying and expanding programs for...
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...Published in April 1958 IMPACT OF TAXATION ON SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE INDUSTRIES BY MURARJI J. VAIDYA (Text of a public lecture delivered under the auspices of Forum of Free Enterprise on April 9, 1958 in Bombay. The author was Founder-Vice-President, Forum of Free Enterprise). It is necessary at the outset to define the terms, “Small Scale” and “Medium Scale” industries because there appears to be a deal of confusion over the precise connotation of these terms. Government have defined small industries as those which employ 50 workmen where power is employed and 100 workmen where power is not employed and the industry is manually operated. In the matter of capital, the limit of Rs.5 lakhs as invested is the maximum limit to qualify an industry as a small-scale industry. As far as medium scale industries are concerned, there is no specific definition. From time to time, various figures have been given. In my opinion, industries employing up to 500 workers and with an invested capital of Rs.5 lakhs should be considered as medium scale industries in the context of present costs of putting up such factories. The Government of India, however, have not laid down any definition of medium scale industry and, I am sorry to say, that they have not taken much interest in the development of medium scale industries. In April 1956, in my presidential address to the 26th Conference of the All- India Manufacturers’ Organisation in...
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...Published in April 1958 IMPACT OF TAXATION ON SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE INDUSTRIES BY MURARJI J. VAIDYA (Text of a public lecture delivered under the auspices of Forum of Free Enterprise on April 9, 1958 in Bombay. The author was Founder-Vice-President, Forum of Free Enterprise). It is necessary at the outset to define the terms, “Small Scale” and “Medium Scale” industries because there appears to be a deal of confusion over the precise connotation of these terms. Government have defined small industries as those which employ 50 workmen where power is employed and 100 workmen where power is not employed and the industry is manually operated. In the matter of capital, the limit of Rs.5 lakhs as invested is the maximum limit to qualify an industry as a small-scale industry. As far as medium scale industries are concerned, there is no specific definition. From time to time, various figures have been given. In my opinion, industries employing up to 500 workers and with an invested capital of Rs.5 lakhs should be considered as medium scale industries in the context of present costs of putting up such factories. The Government of India, however, have not laid down any definition of medium scale industry and, I am sorry to say, that they have not taken much interest in the development of medium scale industries. In April 1956, in my presidential address to the 26th Conference of the All- India Manufacturers’...
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...AU J.T. 13(3): 186-192 (Jan. 2010)
A Study of Small- and Medium-Scale Industrial Development in Ondo State, Nigeria
Adejuyigbe Samuel Babatope and Dahunsi Olurotimi Akintunde
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria E-mail:
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...collaborating with Financial EDI ~ Project Leader Name: Youichiro Kojima Organization/Company: Kojima Press Industry Co.,Ltd., Japan Nominated by: Japan Association for Simplification of International Trade Procedures (JASTPRO) Abstract: This Green Cloud Computing project has achieved the significant reduction of Cost and CO2 through the cloud computing while realizing EDI for SMEs, REACH and Financial settlement. Executive Summary: Our approach toward Green IT started with internal activities under the slogan of “CO2 reduction through Green IT” in 2005. Our group companies achieved significant results by integrating hardware and using common software. To produce further effects, these activities need to be practiced in society as a whole. For that purpose, we have developed “Green Cloud Computing,” a social action program focused on the automotive parts industry and small and medium-sized businesses outside the framework of a single company. With the spread of the Internet, web-based EDI (electronic data interchange) systems have been increasingly used as a means to exchange information between individual companies. In the automotive parts industry in among SMEs, where no industry-standard EDI system has been established, many different terminals and screens must be used, due to the lack of system integration between companies. In addition, not many small and medium-sized businesses have introduced computer systems, due to the significant costs involved. They mainly use paper...
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...Beverages Industry | Executive Summary Social media is widely used by firms in the Hospitality and Food and Beverages (F&B) industry as it is low-cost and has potentially many viewers. With the rising numbers of firms marketing on various platforms, this report aims to determine whether some social media platforms are being under-utilized and how firms can use these platforms to refine their marketing efforts. Research data was gathered through interviews of representatives working in the industry. Interviewees were asked questions relevant to their firm’s usage of social media and its importance to the firm. This report concludes that Twitter, Blogs, Pinterest and Foursquare are under-utilized among firms in the industry and Small-sized firms should focus on developing their profiles on twitter and foursquare, while Medium-sized or larger firms should focus on developing their profiles on Blogs and pinterest. Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 Purpose 1 1.3 Scope 1 1.4 Limitations 2 1.5 Sources and methods 2 2 Findings and discussion 2 2.1 Social media usage patterns in Hospitality and F&B industry 2 2.1.1 Social media usage patterns in Small-sized companies 3 2.1.2 Social Media usage patterns in Medium-sized companies and above 4 2.2 Firms’ specific interests in using social media 5 2.2.1 Middle sized companies and above 5 2.2.2 Small-sized companies 6 2.3 Discussion 7 3 Recommendations 8 3.1 Small-sized...
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...substitution to small scale industries with immense potentials for developing domestic linkages for rapid, sustainable industrial development. Apart from their potential for ensuring a self reliant industrialization, in terms of ability to rely largely on local raw materials, small scale enterprises are also in a better position to boost employ raw materials, small and medium enterprise, are also in a better position to boost employment, guarantee a more even distribution of industrial development in the country, including the rural areas, and facilitate the growth of non-oil exports. In Nigeria, the definition of small and medium enterprises also varies from time to time and according to institutions, for instance, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) monetary policy circular No:27 of 1988 define small scale enterprises (excluding general commerce) as enterprises in which total investment (including land and working capital) did not exceed #500,000 and or the annual turn-over did not exceed #5.0 million. Medium enterprise (excluding general commerce) as enterprises in which total investment and not exceed #1,000,0000 (1 million) and the annual turnover did not exceed #1.2 million. Small scale enterprises is one of the modern strategies underdeveloped countries are employing to break into the “league” of developed countries. Fasua (2006:85) categorized business that fall under small scale as follows firewood supply, plantain production, restaurant services, small scale poultry raising...
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...Mohammad A. Arafat Sr. Lecturer SB, IUB. Submitted by: Farzana Rubaya Id: 1230580 MGT (405) Sec: 01 Introduction : Small and medium-sized enterprises sometimes also called small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are businesses whose personnel numbers fall below certain limits. These are the most common businesses found across most of the world’s economies. The World Bank Review on Small Business Activities establishes the commitment of the World Bank Group to the development of the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector as a core element in its strategy to foster economic growth, employment and poverty alleviation. In the context of Bangladesh, the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can be considered as a vital instrument for poverty alleviation and ensure the rapid industrialization. So we can say that the role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is indispensable for overall economic development of a country particularly for developing countries like Bangladesh. It has drawn a lot of interest among policy makers, academics, businessmen and people in general. Government of Bangladesh has highlighted the importance of SME in the Industrial Policy-2005. SMEs have been identified by the Ministry of Industries as a ‘thrust sector’. As the SME sector is labor intensive, it can create more employment opportunities. For this reason government of Bangladesh has recognized SME...
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...Entrepreneurship of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Prof. Dr. Prabhakar Y. Harkal Prof. Gajanan D. Chaudhari Associate Professor and Research guide Research student Dnyanopasak College, Parbhani. S.R.T.M.University, Nanded. Mobile No. 09403065455 Mobile No. 09765759262 Email- prabhakarharkal@gmail.com Email- gdchaudhari@gmail.com Abstract: Entrepreneurs play a key role in the economic development of a country. Economic development of a country...
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...prime location for the industries and since it is one of the oldest industrial area of the state it is having well-furnished infrastructural facilities. 6.4.2. The presence of Micro, Small, Medium and Large scale units Sr. No. Category Cumulative figure Number of enterprises Employment generation Investment (Rs. In lakh) Prod. Capacity Mfg. Service Total Mfg. Service Total Mfg. Service Total Mfg. Service Total 1 Micro 2676 677 3353 19717 25344 45061 17375.9 6193.5 23569 90646 25388 116034 2 Small 1075 81 1156 10614 915 11529 20692.2 1009.5 21702 61331 3933 65262 3 Medium 1 0 1 19 0 19 600 0 600 65000 0 65000 Total 3752 758 4510 30350 26259 56609 38668.1 7203 45871 216977 29321 246298...
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...Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (RA 6977, as amended by RA 8289, and further amended by RA 9501) SEC. 19. New sections to be numbered as Sections 16, 17 and 18 are hereby inserted after Section 13 of the same Act, as amended, to read as follows: “SEC. 16. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Week. — In order to institute continuing awareness of the primacy of small business in nation-building and in people empowerment, and to celebrate and espouse the firm commitment of the State in the promotion, growth and development of small business, the second week of July of every year shall be declared as the “Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Week”. The MSMED Council, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the SB Corporation shall be jointly responsible in organizing activities for the event.” Mayor declares 2nd week of July as MSME week in Davao City http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1561341210151 (posted July 3, 2012) Spearheaded by the Davao City MSME Development Council, several activities are lined up for the celebration slated from July 9 to 13. 1. MSME Week Exhibit at the Davao City Pasalubong Center and Abreeza Ayala Mall, 2. Seminars and trainings for MSMEs, financing forum and food safety seminar in public markets: * Solid Waste Management Seminar by the City Environment and National Resources Office; * Knowing Your Currency and Briefing on the Credit Surety Fund by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, ...
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...Micro, Small & Medium Industries in Malolos By: Parungao, Patricia Mae Bulatao, Dean Jason Cruz, Juan Paolo Gerardo Trinidad, Angelu Beatriz Submitted to: Mrs. Madonna R. Estacio January 13, 2012 I. Introduction Business is truly a big factor for the success of a State or city. Business helps in building a strong foundation for the triumph of a City. But how about the small industries and medium ones? They can also help in contributing to the city’s finances like the big one do’s? Or they can contribute in some minor ways? How much do they earn in everyday living and negotiating? Are there factors that affect them and their earnings? Do they have a season when their earnings increases or there are seasons when their earnings decreases? What product is their best seller that contributes in their earnings? Does their place is suitable for their business? How many small and medium businesses here in Malolos are earning much, how many are earning right and how many small business are earning low? All of these and other questions will be answer in this brief study about the small and medium industries that runs here at the vicinity of our beloved city, The home of our History, the capital of Bulacan where transformation of Industries happens. The Malolos city of the province in Bulacan. We all know that here in Malolos, many great business are visible. South supermarket, Puregold, The graceland mall, Jollibee, Mcdonalds, Chowking and many more actively...
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...Keeping a pollution free environment in mind the following steps were taken:- 1. Only non-polluting industries were initially permitted. Moreover the area and was segregated from the rest of the city by a green belt of mango trees. 2. The industrial area was located far away from the railway station and the national highway. Thus preventing the movement of heavy vehicles in the city and thus reducing the pollution. 3. Moreover the Industrial area was located in the Southern-Eastern side of the city. Here due to a favouring direction of wind, it helped minimize the air pollution within the city. The industrial area in Chandigarh was developed in 2 phases that spread over an area of 1200 acres. It comprised of the Phase 1 and the Phase 2. The Phase 1 has an area of 776 acres and the Phase 2 has an area of 486 acres. Subsequently the Phase 3 having...
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...basic techniques and principles associated with writing a formal business report so that you can build and enhance this specific written communication skill. This formal report will be coordinated with a formal presentation session on the topic of the report. At a minimum, your report should include information related to the following issues: Introduction to the Industry/Sector/Area – What is the industry/sector/Area? What is the background of the industry/sector/Area in Bangladesh? Who are the major participants? You may show how the industry/sector/area is contributing to the economic development of the country. In this case, you must use industry-related data for the past three years (at least). In case of export-oriented industries, you must use export performance for the last three years (at least), or the latest available data. Describe any known issues surrounding the industry that might be related to the topic of the report. A conclusion summarizing the main points of the report. Use both commercial and academic resources. Use at least 10 references in your report from academic and industry-related sources....
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