@article{1378253,
      author = {Singh, Jagdeep, and Singh, Harwinder,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1378253},
      title = {Strategic implementation of continuous improvement  approach : improving the performance of small and  medium-sized enterprises /},
      abstract = {This book covers the strategic use of continuous  improvement (CI) techniques for manufacturing performance  improvement. It focuses primarily on strategies that can be  adopted by small and middle-sized enterprises in  manufacturing in order to meet the global challenges and  competition. The book begins with an introduction to CI (or  Kaizen), explaining different CI approaches and strategies.  Chapter 2 offers a literature review of CI, examining  conceptual frameworks, case studies, and surveys. Next, the  book deals with the design of the study, detailing the work  done in each phase along with the tools, techniques and  models. Chapter 4 presents a detailed survey to determine  the present status of continuous improvement strategies in  the Indian manufacturing industry, and to also assess the  role of key enablers leading to improve the performance of  manufacturing operations. Chapter 5 is comprised of  detailed case studies to further analyze the application of  the discussed CI strategies. The purpose of Chapter 6 is to  develop the implementation plan based on multicriteria  decision making for improving the performance of SMEs and  synthesis of data using Decision making techniques and  Structural Equation Modeling. Finally Chapter 7 provides  conclusions, addresses potential limitations, and also  looks to the future.},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93121-0},
      recid = {1378253},
      pages = {1 online resource},
}