Identification of barriers to synergistic implementation of TQM-SCM
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management
ISSN: 0265-671X
Article publication date: 15 May 2020
Issue publication date: 21 January 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The study aims at finding out major barriers for synergistic adoption of TQM-SCM in the medium- and large-scale manufacturing organizations in India. All these barriers create hurdles for the organizations as well as supply chain partners in improving their business performance. The study is a blend of theoretical and practical frameworks, which will focus on key barriers leading to interrupt the successful synergistic implementation of TQM-SCM in manufacturing organization.
Design/methodology/approach
Firstly, survey of 116 Indian organizations has been carried out to identify barriers that hinder successful implementation of TQM-SCM. Afterward, VIKOR approach was proposed to rank the major barriers of TQM-SCM implementation in Indian manufacturing organizations.
Findings
Identification of barriers to synergistic implementation of TQM-SCM in the manufacturing industry of India, ranking of these barriers in terms of their severity.
Originality/value
The adoption of TQM-SCM on synergistic basis is still in its early stages in India. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that is designed to prioritize barriers responsible for hindering successful synergistic implementation of (TQM-SCM) in Indian manufacturing industry. Further, the results of the study will be helpful for managers in order to prepare action plans to overcome the hurdles to TQM-SCM implementation.
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Citation
Kaur, M., Singh, K. and Singh, D. (2021), "Identification of barriers to synergistic implementation of TQM-SCM", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 38 No. 1, pp. 363-388. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-05-2019-0141
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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