Government-industry-university collaboration on the successful implementation of CIM in SMEs: an empirical analysis

H.B. Marri; R.J. Grieve; A. Gunasekaran; B. Kobu

doi:10.1108/09576050210413980

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Government-industry-university collaboration on the successful implementation of CIM in SMEs: an empirical analysis

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Title:	Government-industry-university collaboration on the successful implementation of CIM in SMEs: an empirical analysis
Author(s):	H.B. Marri, (Researcher at the Department of Systems Engineering, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK), R.J. Grieve, (Reader at the Department of Systems Engineering, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK), A. Gunasekaran, (Associate Professor at the Department of Management, University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA), B. Kobu, (Professor of Management, at the Department of Management, University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA)
Citation:	H.B. Marri, R.J. Grieve, A. Gunasekaran, B. Kobu, (2002) "Government-industry-university collaboration on the successful implementation of CIM in SMEs: an empirical analysis", Logistics Information Management, Vol. 15 Iss: 2, pp.105 - 114
Keywords:	Computer integrated manufacturing, Co-operation, Empirical study, Implementation, Small- to medium-sized enterprises
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/09576050210413980 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	For all small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the long-term goal is to stay in business, grow and make profit. Especially in manufacturing SMEs must understand the dynamic changes. For SMEs to remain competitive, they must deliver products to customers at the minimum possible cost, the best possible quality, and the minimum lead time. SMEs can achieve this by implementing computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). The high investment required for CIM implementation is becoming a major hurdle for SMEs to cross. This is due to the lack of financial resources which has stalled the initiative in adopting CIM. Undoubtedly this has caused a decrease in rate of adoption of CIM in SMEs. With the triangular co-operation of government-industry-university, CIM can successfully be implemented in SMEs. Considering the importance of government-industry-university co-operation, a model has been developed with the help of an empirical study conducted in British SMEs to facilitate the adoption of a CIM. Finally, presemts a summary of findings and recommendations.