Title: Adoption of information technology tools in micro, small and medium enterprises of India

Authors: Brijesh Singh; Rakesh Narain; R.C. Yadav

Addresses: Aryabhatt College of Engineering and Technology, Baghpat – 250 601 (UP), India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad – 211 004 (UP), India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad – 211 004 (UP), India

Abstract: Effective utilisation of information technology (IT) is essential to compete in the global environment. As the contribution of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in generating employment, manufacturing output and export is significant, in most of the countries, there is a need to make them more informative, competitive and agile. The use of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT), together with IT, provides a means for improving performance, gaining global recognition and bringing growth. This paper is based on the survey of 84 MSMEs of India carried out to investigate the state of IT adoption for various functions and areas, and the hurdles encountered in the way of growth and competitiveness.

Keywords: information technology; IT adoption; microenterprises; small and medium-sized enterprises; MSMEs; SMEs; advanced manufacturing technology; AMT; India.

DOI: 10.1504/IJICBM.2013.056661

International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 2013 Vol.7 No.4, pp.528 - 551

Published online: 30 Nov 2013 *

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