Interpretive Maintenance Quality Function Deployment: A New Model for Production in SMEs

Authors

  • Kiran Vijayan Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, India https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7434-5699
  • K.R. Kiron Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4320-915X
  • V.R. Pramod Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4400-9317
  • Rajesh Menon B Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0569-5804
  • Jyothi Sankar P.R. Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0927-6479

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/36-1-3154

Abstract

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the economic development of developing countries. To remain competitive with larger organisations, SMEs must produce high-quality products at competitive prices. To improve product quality, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and profitability, SMEs need to optimise the use of their resources. However, the current production strategies used by this sector are insufficient to meet these objectives. In this context, developing and implementing a new strategy to improve quality, productivity, and OEE in SMEs is essential. This paper presents an innovative model, called ‘interpretive maintenance quality function deployment’ (IMQFD), that is aimed at enhancing these key parameters and supporting the growth of the SME sector in the midst of the ongoing industrial revolution.

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Published

2025-05-30

How to Cite

Kiran Vijayan, K.R. Kiron, V.R. Pramod, Rajesh Menon B, & Jyothi Sankar P.R. (2025). Interpretive Maintenance Quality Function Deployment: A New Model for Production in SMEs. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 36(1), 43–55. https://doi.org/10.7166/36-1-3154

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2025): The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering

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General Articles

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