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Singh, Rajesh K
- Supply Chain Management Issues in an Indian SME: A Sap-Lap Analysis
Authors
1 Maharaja Agarsen Institute of Technology, Delhi
2 Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi
3 Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Source
Journal of Supply Chain Management Systems, Vol 1, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 34-44Abstract
After liberalization and globalization of the economies in modern world, survival of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have become very difficult. SMEs faces cut throat competition from bigger giants of market. To face tough competition of open global markets, SMEs must have effective Supply Chain Management (SCM) to have consistent value addition. SCM becomes becomes more effective when supply chain is coordinated and responsive. A well coordinated supply chain increases the supply chain profitability. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in India and other developing countries face problems in SCM implementation due to lack of resources and improper directions. In this paper, authors have tried to discuss SCM implementation in an auto part manufacturing Indian SME.
A Situation-Actor-Process (SAP)-Learning-Action-Performance (LAP) model has been applied for this case study. The situation represents the present scenario of the organization. Actors are the participants, influencing the situation to evolve different business processes. Based on SAP, various learning issues have been analyzed which will help in identifying suitable action for improving the performance.
Keywords
Supply Chain Management, Sap-Lap Analysis, Coordination, Small and Medium Enterprises, ResponsivenessReferences
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- Screening for Diabetes Mellitus and Identifying its Associated Risk Factors
Authors
1 Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Department of Community Medicine Government Medical College, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 280-284Abstract
Introduction: Globalization, increasing urbanization, changes in traditional family structure & lifestyle & more mechanized workplace also directly affect dietary & physical activity patterns & ultimately increase the risk of diseases like Diabetes.
Objectives:
1) To estimate the prevalence of Diabetes in study subjects.
2) To identify the risk factors associated with Diabetes.
Materials and Methods: A Cross-sectional study was carried out among 200 Out Patient Department (OPD) patients aged ≥30 years in Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) during June 2013-August 2013. Data was compiled, entered & analyzed using SPSS v20.
Results: Among 200 patients, the prevalence of newly diagnosed diabetes was 5%; in females, it was found significantly more (9%) than males (1%) (z=2.5955, p<0.05). The people with impaired random blood glucose (RBS=140-200mg/dl) were 13%. The statistically significant association between the prevalence of diabetes and female sex, family history of diabetes and waist circumference was found.
Conclusions: Extensive efforts are required for raising the awareness level & regular screening of high-risk population is recommended for preventing the complications & disability.
Keywords
Screening, Diabetes Mellitus, Out Patient Department, Risk FactorsReferences
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