Identification & Prioritization of Agile Manufacturing Enablers for Small and Medium Scale Industries

Abstract

In Indian economy the small and medium scale industries are playing a significant role in manufacturing sector, global competition and dynamic demand of customer poses a big challenge in front of manufacturing industry. To mitigate this challenge the concept of agile manufacturing stood as a big relief. Agile manufacturing focuses on customer demand by giving quick response to the changes in product. Enablers are essential methodology which are significant to achieve agility. This research is divided in two parts: first part consists of Identification of Agile Enablers through extensive literature survey; second part focuses on prioritizing the identified enablers by using analytical hierarchical process (AHP). This research aims to find the solution for the problem statement given by TTC MIDC Industry Association, formerly known as Small Scale Entrepreneurs Association, Navi Mumbai, to identify the most essential enablers for implementation of Agile Manufacturing in Indian Small and Medium Scale Manufacturing industry.