A Study of the Supply Chain and Financial Parameters of a Small Manufacturing Business - Softcover

Basu, Rahul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1393915531 ISBN 13: 9781393915539

Publisher: Draft2Digital, 2020

Synopsis

This book presents a detailed case study of an indigenous Indian manufacturing enterprise operating in the highly competitive capacitor industry of South India. Based on an extensive on-site inspection and analysis, it examines the organizational structure, financial performance, production systems, supply chain operations, and management practices of a company that has successfully sustained its position in a demanding market for over five decades.

The economic liberalization of India in the 1990s transformed the industrial landscape. Increased global competition, the influx of low-cost imports, corporate mergers and acquisitions, changing regulatory frameworks, and evolving customer expectations created both opportunities and challenges for domestic manufacturers. Many firms struggled to adapt, while a select few demonstrated remarkable resilience and long-term sustainability.

The company examined in this study was established in 1972 and emerged as one of the pioneers of capacitor manufacturing in India. Its continued survival and growth provide valuable insights into the factors that contribute to industrial success in a rapidly changing economic environment. The study seeks to quantify and analyze a wide range of business and operational parameters, transforming many traditionally qualitative or heuristic management concepts into measurable indicators. Financial ratios, productivity metrics, supply chain performance measures, organizational structures, and operational practices are evaluated to provide an objective assessment of the enterprise.

Beyond documenting the workings of a successful manufacturing organization, the book demonstrates how management theories and analytical tools can be applied to real industrial situations. It offers students, researchers, managers, and entrepreneurs a practical framework for understanding the relationship between operational efficiency, supply chain management, financial health, and long-term competitiveness.

Significantly, the study was completed shortly before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, an event that profoundly disrupted industries across the world. The resilience, adaptability, and survival strategies employed by the company during this period provide valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small and medium enterprises seeking to navigate uncertainty and sustain growth in challenging economic conditions.

Combining academic analysis with practical industrial experience, this book offers a rare insight into the dynamics of a successful Indian manufacturing enterprise and the factors that enable enduring success in a globalized marketplace.

Edition details

• Publisher: Draft2Digital
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1393915531
• ISBN 13: 9781393915539
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204