Identification of key enablers for total productive maintenance (TPM) implementation in Indian SMEs: A graph theoretic approach
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to identify the key enabler for total productive maintenance (TPM) implementation in Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by using graph theoretic approach (GTA). There are certain enablers for TPM implementation which helps the organization to implement it successfully. It is very essential to identify the nature and impact of these key enablers.
Design/methodology/approach
A large number of the enablers (27) have identified for TPM implementation in Indian SMEs from the available literature, questionnaire survey and expert opinion. These TPM enablers have categorized into six major categories.
Findings
In this research work, the intensity of identifying enablers has been calculated to show their impact or influence in TPM implementation. The value of intensity of TPM enablers shows the role or impact of individual enabler in the implementation of TPM in Indian SMEs.
Practical implications
This study provides an easy-to-use methodology for the practical decision makers in the manufacturing industry to improve their performance by implementing TPM in Indian SMEs. A detailed methodology has prepared to identify the enablers for TPM implementation in Indian SMEs by using GTA. This study also explains that how to check the feasibility of an organization to implement TPM in Indian SMEs successfully.
Originality/value
TPM is an improvement concept which holds the potential to improve manufacturing organizations, but its implementation is not easy in Indian SMEs. The reason behind the unsuccessful implementation of TPM in most of the organizations is the ignorance of impact of innumerable enablers and barriers.
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Acknowledgements
The authors are grateful to the Editor-in-chief and the respected referees for their valuable comments and suggestions that led to a substantial improvement of the original manuscript. The authors would like to thank Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, for providing an opportunity to do the research work. The authors would also like to thank University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi for providing funding for this research work under Research Award Scheme [(No. F.30-1/2014/RA-2014-16-GE-PUN-5159 (SA-II) and dated February 20, 2015].
Citation
Jain, A., Singh, H. and Bhatti, R.S. (2018), "Identification of key enablers for total productive maintenance (TPM) implementation in Indian SMEs: A graph theoretic approach", Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 25 No. 8, pp. 2611-2634. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-02-2016-0019
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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