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Lean Manufacturing Implementation Challenges in Indian SMEs
Lean manufacturing has emerged as a transformative approach aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and fostering continuous improvement within manufacturing systems. Despite its global proliferation, Indian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges in…
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Evaluation of Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Tooling Applications
Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a transformative technology in rapid tooling, enabling the fabrication of complex tool geometries with reduced lead times and costs compared to traditional subtractive methods. This manuscript evaluates various AM technologies—such…
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Vol. 9, Issue 9, September 2021
PUBLISHED: 2021-08-31 Original Research Article e-certificate Download Article Page No. Evaluation of Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Tooling Applications Shivam Bansal 1-12 Lean Manufacturing Implementation Challenges in Indian SMEs Pavan Kumar Vangala 13-24 Predictive Maintenance…
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Bridge Health Monitoring Using Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is crucial for ensuring the safety and longevity of civil infrastructure such as bridges. Among various sensing technologies, Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors have gained prominence due to their high sensitivity, immunity…
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Seismic Performance Assessment of Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Buildings Using Pushover Analysis
This study investigates the seismic performance of retrofitted reinforced concrete (RC) buildings through nonlinear static pushover analysis. The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of various retrofit techniques in improving the seismic capacity and ductility of…
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Impact of Urban Heat Islands on Pavement Material Durability
Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) represent a critical environmental phenomenon where urban areas experience significantly higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to anthropogenic activities and altered land surfaces. This elevated temperature influences the performance and durability…
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Geotechnical Evaluation of Soil Stabilization Using Fly Ash and Lime
Soil stabilization is a critical process in geotechnical engineering to improve the physical properties of problematic soils for construction and infrastructure development. This study investigates the geotechnical behavior of soil stabilized with fly ash and lime…
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Vol. 9, Issue 8, August 2021
PUBLISHED: 2021-07-31 Original Research Article e-certificate Download Article Page No. Geotechnical Evaluation of Soil Stabilization Using Fly Ash and Lime Lakshmi Krishnan 1-7 Impact of Urban Heat Islands on Pavement Material Durability Karthik Chari…
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McKinsey’s 7-S Model: An Analytical Study and Evaluation
— The McKinsey 7-S Model is a widely recognized framework for analyzing organizational effectiveness through the alignment of seven interdependent elements: Strategy, Structure, Systems, Style, Staff, Skills, and Shared Values. Originally developed by Tom Peters and…
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Comparative Study of PWM Techniques for Multilevel Inverters
This manuscript presents a comprehensive comparative study of pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques applied to multilevel inverters as of 2019. Multilevel inverters have emerged as a key technology in high-power and medium-voltage applications due to their ability…