Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2017

Analysis of ISO Certified SME‘s in Marathwada region of Maharashtra

Syed Mohsin Ashfaquddin, Dr Razaullah Khan

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 Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze implementation of ISO 9001 standards in SME‘s of Marathwada region. Methodology: The primary data of 64 companies from the region of Marathwada is collected and certain reviews the literature is used. Online journals were used to identify papers focusing on the adoption of the ISO 9001 standards and the benefits derived from implementing them. Findings: The paper analyzes several parameters of ISO 9001implementation. The analysis suggests ISO helps a lot in Image building for the organization, improved employee efficiency, discipline and positive employee interaction in working, documentation and systemization in working. It is suggested that ISO standards have clear benefits on operational, people and customer results and that the effects on financial performance are inconclusive. Limitations:  One  limitation  of  this  paper  is  that  the  works  revolves around only small and medium scale Manufacturing firms of Marathwada region. In addition, other industries like Food processing, service industry etc may be included in future  studies. More parameters  such  as  operational,  market,  quality,  financial  performance,  and  customer satisfaction  can also be considered in order to expand this search. Originality/Value: The main contribution is that the paper analyses primary data and provides  future research proposals with regard to the benefits of the ISO 9001 standards.

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Syed Mohsin Ashfaquddin, Dr Razaullah Khan, Analysis of ISO Certified SME‘s in Marathwada region of Maharashtra, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume‾7 | Issue‾3 | March‾2017

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