Measure of Operational Performance Before and After Implementation of ISO 9000 Certification in Pumpsets Manufacturing Industries in Coimbatore, India

Abstract

Coimbatore is one of the few centres in the country to manufacture pumpsets and had almost 70% share. However, it declined gradually and was 55% now. The manufacturers are forced to adopt innovative working methods, to invest on various technologies and on quality improvement programme. ISO 9000 is a management tool and a source of competitive advantage, which has a potential to stimulate the company to move towards quality competent. This paper describes the findings from a survey conducted on a sample of Coimbatore pumpsets manufacturing companies that have been ISO 9000:2000 certified.