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Importance of Product Certification (API Specification 6D) and QMS Certification for Valve Manufacturing Industry on its Business Performance


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1 Research Scholar, D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, (Deemed to be University) and Faculty Member, Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International Deemed University, India
2 Director Global Business School and Research Centre, D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, (Deemed to be University), India
3 Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune, India
 

Product certification API specification 6D is an international standard for requirements for pipeline valves implemented with ISO 9001:2015&/or API spec Q1. This research examines the effect of this certification onthe performance of the business with respect to many aspects. A questionnaire was sent to professionals in the industry over geographies. 6 of 7 variables were significant (ANOVA p-value <0.05). Cluster analysis determined 3 groups of respondents: those believing this certification provides good, great and excellent benefits. Industry professionals surveyed believe that API 6D and QMS certification are valuable additions to valve manufacturers in oil and gas industry to boost their business performance.

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API specification 6D; ISO 9001:2015; ANOVA; p-value; Cluster Analysis; Quality Management System; Valve Manufacturing; Oil and gas industry; Business Performance
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Authors

Madhup Kantilal Gandhi
Research Scholar, D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, (Deemed to be University) and Faculty Member, Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International Deemed University, India
Dr. Chetan Chaudhari
Director Global Business School and Research Centre, D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, (Deemed to be University), India
Rucha Vanarase
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune, India

Abstract


Product certification API specification 6D is an international standard for requirements for pipeline valves implemented with ISO 9001:2015&/or API spec Q1. This research examines the effect of this certification onthe performance of the business with respect to many aspects. A questionnaire was sent to professionals in the industry over geographies. 6 of 7 variables were significant (ANOVA p-value <0.05). Cluster analysis determined 3 groups of respondents: those believing this certification provides good, great and excellent benefits. Industry professionals surveyed believe that API 6D and QMS certification are valuable additions to valve manufacturers in oil and gas industry to boost their business performance.

Keywords


API specification 6D; ISO 9001:2015; ANOVA; p-value; Cluster Analysis; Quality Management System; Valve Manufacturing; Oil and gas industry; Business Performance

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