IJMH – Volume 3 Issue 1 Paper 2

A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY OF TAMILNADU.

Author’s Name : K.Rajini  | G.Mohanraj

Volume 03 Issue 01  Year 2016  ISSN No:  2349-7289  Page no: 4-7

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Abstract:

The purpose of the study is to examine the supply chain structure of the Textile industry in Tamil Nadu. Textile industry is one of the traditionally well-developed industries in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu has a strong production base and accounts for about 1/3 rd of Textiles production in the country. The study aims at examining the existing structure of the supply chain at every level from raw material to the garment production until it reaches to the customer. The study also focuses on investigating the major supply chain challenges and aims at suggesting the proper supply chain framework. The study finds that the Tamil Nadu Textile industry is facing many supply chain issues such as inventory management, quality control, lead time, collaboration, technology and logistics which are almost faced by all the companies all over the supply chain.This paper presents preliminary findings and appropriate supply chain strategic suggestions.

Keywords:

Textile industry, supply chain management, supply chain practice, Flexibility Performance.

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