International Journal of Management and Business Studies

International Journal of Management and Business Studies Vol. 1(1), pp. 001- 007, December 2011 © International Scholars Journals (Manuscript Number: IJMBS-11-051)

Full length Research Paper

Assessment of the Importance Level of Continuous Improvement Strategies in Manufacturing Industry of Northern India

Jagdeep Singh and Harwinder Singh

Received December 17, 2011; Accepted December 27, 2012

Abstract 

Continuous improvement strategies are the recognized way of making small incremental improvements in the manufacturing system processes. Manufacturing organizations are implementing such strategies to enhance the performance of their manufacturing operations. These organizations  are in a constant need to maintain a low cost of quality, reduce waste, trim production lines and speed up manufacturing to achieve an maintain competitiveness. So, the continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations has become necessary. This study attempts to assess the importance level of continuous improvement strategies in continuous improvement approach in manufacturing industry of Northern India. Results indicated that Customer relationship plays a vital role in implementing continuous improvement approach and working continuously with supplier’s plays a least important role in implementing continuous improvement approach

Key words: Continuous improvement (CI) strategies; Manufacturing Organizations; Customer relationship and Supplier.