A research on supplier performance with reference to switching technologies Gunther Limited

Abstract

This study is conducted in Switching Technologies Gunther Limited titled “A Study On Supplier Performance” gives various detail about the suppliers who were importing raw materials to the organization to manufacture reed switches. This study explains the factors that commonly influence the performance of the suppliers. Brief information about the industry and company profile is given and also a short description of various research papers related to the study is mentioned to throw light on a few information that helps to conduct the study. The need for education, along with the objectives and scope, is explained. As far as the source of data is concerned with an interview with the executive personnel is used as a primary source and company’s records, documents are used as a secondary source of data. The tools such as order cycle lead time, process capability indices, and Pareto analysis has been used. There are few limitations in the study which are mentioned. Detailed information about the data analysis, along with the interpretation, is given to know about the data collected from the organization. The study also provides various suggestions to provide appropriate clearance, increase ordering the materials more frequently, by using management software to automate the transmission of information and optimize the network design. This study draws to a close with the overall conclusion for a better understanding of the study.