CHALENGES FACE BY MANUFACTURING SECTORS (CASE STUDY COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATE INTERNATIONAL)
Journal Title: International Journal of Marketing and Technology - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 10
Abstract
Communication Associates was formed in 1982 with an aim of manufacturing attenuators and cable equalizers used in cable and television industries. It is recognized and respected in the industry as an emblem of quality, reliability and service. Though the company has been facing some financial difficulties that originate from increased competition and technological changes, it has future plans to extend its manufacturing capabilities in Asia and in other parts of the world. Through a dedicated and responsible work force, the company has been able to make good on its main goal of meeting their customers’ needs in regard to quality and time of delivery. Many customers in the cable industry recognize the company's cable products since they have established a solid niche. The company is able to access information from their major customers; therefore, they are always aware of and prepared for the kind of order to expect. The company uses both process and batch production depending on the product. These products undergo similar processes in molding and testing with minimum adjustments being made during change over. The company uses JIT as a tool to measure orders and inventory. This, for the most part has helped the company deliver ordered products on time.
Authors and Affiliations
Waweru Josphat
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP19671
- DOI -
- Views 349
- Downloads 20
ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
The Nigerian state has, for a long time, been groping in the dark. Politically directionless, economically huge but hopelessly managed. Humanly endowed but devastatingly impoverished. The current paper examines the imp...
CUSTOMER RETENTION IN NATIONALISED BANKS IN ERODE OF TAMILNADU (WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CURRENT ACCOUNT HOLDERS)
Problems related to customer services and customer satisfaction have been given high priority by even the high level of policy planners and this is one of the most important issues discussed at all levels. Based on the...
Macro Economic Variables: Impact on the Economic Development of the Country
As the process of economic growth is a continuous process, it needs to create chain reactions of such forces which may set in motion the process of income generating in the economy. This gigantic task of economic devel...
ISLAMIC BANKING IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
The launching of Islamic Banking in Nigeria has generated a lot of issues from some eminent Nigerians. Owing to this a research study on the issue is necessary. This paper therefore examines the problems and prospects...
ROLE OF BANKS IN FINANCIAL INCLUSION PROCESS IN INDIA
Access to affordable financial services – especially credit and insurance – enlarges livelihood opportunities and empowers the people to take charge of their lives. Such empowerment aids social inclusion of such poor p...