Abstract

Jagdeep Singh A, Harwinder Singh

Continuous improvement strategies are the recognized way of making small incremental improvements in the manufacturing system processes. Manufacturing organizations are implementing such strategies to enhance the performance of their manufacturing operations. These organizations are in a constant need to maintain a low cost of quality, reduce waste, trim production lines and speed up manufacturing to achieve an maintain competitiveness. So, the continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations has become necessary. This study attempts to assess the importance level of continuous improvement strategies in continuous improvement approach in manufacturing industry of Northern India. Results indicated that Customer relationship plays a vital role in implementing continuous improvement approach and working continuously with supplier’s plays a least important role in implementing continuous improvement approach