Importance of PDCA cycle for SMEs

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2016 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 3 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2016

Authors : Dr. Abhijit Chakraborty

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V3I5P105

How to Cite?

Dr. Abhijit Chakraborty, "Importance of PDCA cycle for SMEs," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 3,  no. 5, pp. 13-17, 2016. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V3I5P105

Abstract:

The continuous improvement of any organisation is possible by following PDCA cycle. The SMEs are working but need a proper direction to enhance their efficiency and standards of product being produced by the SMEs. For the success of any organisation proper planning is very vital. Next, one has to do the plan i.e., to execute. After execution, it is to be checked and the gap found between the actual and implemented part is to be looked into and remedial measures are to be taken for the betterment of the SMEs.

Keywords:

Quality, planning, analysis, plan, check

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