Is E operations boon or bane to the Indian manufacturing sector?

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E-Operation is boon to Indian Manufacturing sector E-Operation is concerned with the use of the internet and e-business technologies in manufacturing industries. It covers all aspects of manufacturing - sales, marketing, customer service, new product development, procurement, supplier relationships, logistics, manufacturing, strategy development and so on. The Internet also affects products as well since it is possible to use Internet technologies to add new product functions and to provide new services. Indian Manufacturing companies are using the Internet successfully for many different purposes. The scope of applications is large. Certain applications such as supply chain management, procurement, trade exchanges, and of course on-line sales have attracted a lot of attention in the press. However, this should not blind people to the fact that the Internet and e-business technologies can be used to support all aspects of manufacturing enterprises' activities. The challenge is to find the right application at the right time. Application of the Internet is not a one-off project, but a journey that involves dealing with technologies, strategies, business processes, organization and people. Success will come to those firms adopting an integrated approach driven by business needs and opportunities. Top concerns for CEO's in today's Indian manufacturing business environment are: * the threat posed by competitors; * controlling costs; * finding new opportunities; and * improving responsiveness; * better customer focus and service. E-Operation is capable of delivering these benefits. Manufacturing business of all sizes in all sectors are using the Internet in many different ways - to work with partners and suppliers, for procurement, for internal activities such as knowledge sharing and new product development, and much more. Companies such as United Technologies, General Electric and many others are reporting benefits from the use of the Internet. These benefits include: * improved speed of response; * cost savings; * improved communications, information and knowledge sharing; * reductions in inventory; * improved efficiency and productivity; * harmonization and standardisation of procedures; * better transfer of best practices; * acquisition of new customers and increased sales; * Improved customer service. However the benefits are achieved not by technology (which is an enabler) but by addressing strategy, technology, organization, people and business processes as an integrated whole and making changes in all these dimensions. The Internet is just like other information technologies - change management, good implementation practices and clear business objectives are required in order to reap the full benefits.