A Study on Operational Barriers and Their Effect on Sustainability in Textile SME?s

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@article{1712509,
      author = {A. Tejaswini, Dr. T.V.S.S. Swathi},
      title = {A Study on Operational Barriers and Their Effect on Sustainability in Textile SME?s},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {6},
      pages = {240-246},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1712509.pdf},
      abstract = {This research examines how operational challenges affect the sustainability efforts of small and medium-sized textile enterprises. Many textile SMEs encounter difficulties in implementing environmental and social initiatives due to insufficient access to green technologies, financial resources, and managerial expertise. To identify key operational challenges and evaluate their effect on sustainability outcomes, we conducted a survey of Indian textile SMEs and analyzed related literature. Our findings indicate that the implementation of sustainable practices is significantly hindered by technological and financial limitations, while organizational factors such as awareness and training also play a crucial role. We include tables that summarize survey results and regression analyses to illustrate these relationships. Based on our findings, we offer targeted recommendations to help textile SMEs navigate challenges and improve their environmental performance, including financial support, technology transfer initiatives, and capacity development programs. By focusing on the resource-limited SME sector, this study addresses a critical gap and provides valuable insights for managers and policymakers.},
      keywords = {Textile Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Environmental Sustainability, Operational Challenges, Financial Limitations, Technological Barriers, Sustainable Growth.},
      month = {December},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I6-1712509}
  }