Multiple case-study analysis of quality management practices within UK Six Sigma and non-Six Sigma manufacturing small- and medium-sized enterprises [PDF]
, 2009 This paper examines multiple case-study analysis of quality management practices within UK Six Sigma and non-Six Sigma manufacturing small- and medium-sized ...
Antony, J, Kumar, M
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Performance measurement of enablers of computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) [PDF]
, 2007 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the industrialization process of many developed countries and play a crucial role in increasing a country's economy.
Marri, HB +3 more
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Managerial commitment towards SPI in small and very small enterprises [PDF]
, 2010 This paper compares and contrasts the results of two similar studies into the software process practices in Irish Small and Very Small Enterprises. The first study contains rich findings in relation to the role and influence of managerial experience and ...
Gerry Coleman (12588847) +10 more
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Exploring the IT usage in SMEs from New Zealand, Columbia and Chile using action-research methodology [PDF]
, 2012 The theory on the adoption and use of information technology (IT) in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is abundant. However, methodologically speaking, action-research (AR) has been little explored as a method of construction of this theory, despite ...
McQueen, Robert J. +3 more
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A software engineering lifecycle standard for very small enterprises [PDF]
, 2008 Industry recognizes that very small enterprises (VSE), that develop parts involving software components are very important to the economy. These parts are often integrated into products of larger enterprises.
Simon Alexandre +12 more
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Strategy dynamics in small to medium-sized enterprises : Evidence from UK manufacturing SMEs [PDF]
, 2009 This paper discusses the strategy management in small to medium-sized enterprises.
Ates, Aylin, Bititci, Umit
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A framework of justification criteria for advanced manufacturing technology implementation in small and medium enterprises [PDF]
, 2006 Today in order to stay in businesses and prosper, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are seeking higher electiveness and competitiveness across the entire cycle of marketing, product design, manufacture, test and sales.
Irani, Z, Gunasekaran, A
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Lantana camara flowers as a natural dye source for cotton fabrics
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023 Environmental concerns about synthetic dyes and their carcinogenic properties renewed interest in eco-friendly natural dyes. Natural dyes produce a wide range of tints and shades with the same dye material.
Dibyendu Bikash Datta +3 more
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Management şi Marketing, 2020 COVID-19 has created an un-precedent crisis for SMEs and challenged each single enterprise to reconsider its business operations and to adapt to the new unexpected circumstances.
Carmen Păunescu, Enikő Mátyus
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Risk perception differences between micro-, small and medium enterprises [PDF]
, 2016 The aim of this article is to define and compare the major determinants of financial and credit risks between micro-, small and medium enterprises. The research of entrepreneurs’ opinions about business environment in Czech Republic was carried out in ...
Belás, Jaroslav +3 more
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