Furniture Manufacturing Companies Research Articles

Participation of Bulgarian Furniture Manufacturing in Global and Local Value Chains as a Factor Supporting Their Innovation Activities

Innovations can offer key advantages to companies, but in some EU regions, the design and development of innovation measures are still relatively novel concepts. The aim of this study was to analyze the collaborations of innovative Bulgarian furniture manufacturers with external stakeholders and the used information channels as factors for the development and implementation of innovation and participation in global value chains over their innovation activities. Out of 3890 Bulgarian companies, the number of companies included in the target group was further reduced to 85 firms due to missing information on some variables. The data for the present study were collected using a large-scale questionnaire distributed on the spot during the months of March and April 2022. Logistic regression was used to reveal the real contribution of the collaborations and the information sources to the ability of companies to innovate. The research results indicated that in Bulgaria, the furniture sector is not considered very innovative, and Bulgarian furniture manufacturing companies do not rely on collaboration with the IT and mechatronics sectors. These companies do not want to participate in GVCs, as they refer to them in relation to supply chains. Therefore, they are less dependent on chain shocks. Companies prefer to hide their innovations for further protection, which might be the reason for the lack of cooperation between the furniture manufacturing companies and academia, NGOs, and other relevant institutions. The findings of the study contribute to new insights into the literature on the participation in GVCs as a factor for collaboration with different stakeholders and hence for product and process innovation development within the furniture industry companies.

Penerapan Forecasting Menggunakan Metode Time Series Untuk Menentukan Proyeksi Sales di Perusahaan Manufacturing Furniture

The large population certainly encourages companies, including manufacturing companies, to continue to develop their production both in terms of quality and quantity, especially since the number of companies with the same focus is quite large. This is because, every certain company wants to get a lot of profit and minimal consumer or customer complaints. One way that is considered to be able to overcome this is by carrying out company policy referring to forecasting product sales in the future. Therefore, researchers want to find out more about the application of forecasting to determine monthly sales projections for the following year at a Furniture Manufacturing Company. The aim is to determine the role of forecasting in making policies on the company's production at a later time by considering sales projections based on the company's forecasting results. The method used is time series by collecting data through documentation at the regular local market in 2022 to be precise 12 months. After the data is collected, it will be analyzed in depth so that it is known from the research results that careful forecasting will produce forecasts that are not far from reality and can help in calculating sales projections for furniture manufacturing companies at a later time, with a MAPE value of 0.06

Information Systems/Information Technology Strategic Planning Using the Open Group Architecture Framework Development Method

CV. Suien Insan Persada is a wood processing company whose production uses logs as the starting material. The wood is then processed into wood sheets for furniture manufacturing companies and shipped overseas. This wood industry is located in Kab. Boyolali, Central Java. CV. Suien Insan Persada has not used adequate information technology. Data processing carried out by the production department produces manual reports that are given and managed directly by the administration section. This method makes filing more difficult to manage because manual reports in the form of writing on paper are easily damaged, and there is a risk of data being lost. The problems that occur in CV. Suien Insan Persada needs a solution to make CV easier. Suien Insan Persada in making a report to resolve the above problems. The solution to overcome the problem is utilizing Information Technology (IT) with a good strategic plan by creating an information system architecture in the form of TOGAF ADM. TOGAF ADM was chosen because it has a detailed and open-source framework that can be used by CV. Suien Insan Persada to build an Enterprise Architecture (EA) that suits the needs. Besides that, TOGAF has the advantage of being flexible and open source. The results showed that TOGAF ADM could produce IS/IT strategic plan documents expected to solve the problems faced by CV. Suien Insan Persada.

The Role of Strategic Flexibility in Increasing Innovation (Case Study of Employee Promotion Strategies in Furniture Manufacturing Company)

Innovation is needed for every business organization, especially in the furniture manufacturing company, where business competition is getting faster and tighter, because it is believed to be a driver of business performance. This study aims to determine the antecedents of innovation in furniture manufacturing companies in Cimahi City. This research was conducted on 30 respondents who are currently undergoing the A Few Good Men program. The results of the study were obtained from the respondents' monthly evaluation data and analyzed quantitatively. Data analysis was performed using simple random sampling and descriptive quantitative method was also used to collect the data needed for this research. The results of hypothesis testing indicate that the flexibility of the promotion strategy applied has an effect on increasing innovation in the company. So, the conclusion obtained is that the more flexible the strategy applied to the Furniture Manufacturing company, the higher the company's innovation invent.

The Effect of Production Planning and Quality Control on The Final Product

The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of products in furniture manufacturing companies, in fact, there are always defective products in the production process in the field. In order to achieve a quality final result, continuous planning and control must be carried out using the Quality Control Circle method. The sample taken in this study is the monthly report data available at PT Hema Medhajaya for the 2017-2019 period with a total sample size of 36. The statistical method used is multiple linear regression with calculations through SPSS version 25. The results of this study show that Production Quality Planning has a coefficient value. β regression of -0.189 with a tcount of -23.988 and a significance level of 0.000 <0.05, it can be concluded that production quality planning has a negative and significant effect on the final product. And quality control has a positive and significant effect on the final product result marked with a significance level of 0.000 <0.05 and a regression coefficient value β2 of 2.493. the results of the simultaneous significance test (Test F) in this study. The results obtained are in the form of Fcount of 323,988 and a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. So it can be concluded that the variables of the Effect of Quality Planning and Quality Control together have a significant effect on the Final Production Result at the Furniture company at PT Hema Medhajaya.

Sustainable supply chain management and performance in Iran’s wooden furniture industry

ABSTRACT The relationship between the sustainable supply chain practice and firm performance has attracted interest from scholars and industry owners in recent years. On this basis, a model for sustainable supply chain management (SCM) in Iranian Wood Furniture Industry was developed and used to improve the performance of home and office furniture manufacturing companies. The statistical population of the qualitative part consisted of experts and specialists of sustainable SCM, and purposive non-random sampling was used. A structural equation modeling was used in the inferential and quantitative part through Lisrel-v8.8 software. The study identified economic, environmental, and social factors as underlying dimensions of SSCM. It also identified the components of customer satisfaction, financial and market performance as performance components. The results revealed that the path coefficient of SSCM to performance was 0.90. As the t-statistic was 18.07, it was confirmed at 99% level. So, in Iranian wood furniture industry, SSCM has a statistically significant impact on firm performance. Several factors such as strategies, backgrounds, and intervening factors were considered in the final model. The study has significant practical implications for industrial managers and government policy makers in the furniture industry.

Case Study of Furniture Manufacturing Companies

Purpose: This study encompasses four cases pertaining to furniture manufacturing industry in India. Manufacturing is essential for our nation and hence four companies are studied namely: Spacewood Pvt. Ltd, Choice Furntech LLP, Stanley Lifestyles Ltd, and VK Sofa Makers Pvt.Ltd. There are few similarities and associations with all four of these companies. This study also uncovers various aspects of minute details related to furniture pricing, customization, and unique selling proposition via segmentation/segments that they are operating in. The companies that are in study are basically seasoned and very strong fundamentally and operationally. Design/Methodology/Approach: Observations and interactions/interviews with employees of all the four companies along with online databases were studied for finding similarities and dissimilarities in certain key variables and bring out the best variables/ practices that could be replicated by others. Findings/ Results: This case study reviews the current situation of various customization processes through multiple variables in furniture manufacturing companies in India and the data is collected from interaction with employees, vendors, customers, company websites, scholarly literature, and internet sources for results that could have far reaching implications when compared to others abroad. Originality: It is a study to find commonality or similarity[s] among these four companies with reference to VK Sofa makers for any future entrepreneurs to have a sustainable/ implementable business model that can grow rapidly by customization and superior service quality. Type of Paper: Case Study based research analysis for knowing similarities among dissimilar companies of a same industry as well as to know the dissimilarities of similar nature companies in a given market space; hence the science and art of running these companies is the basis for this case study.

Green Human Resource Management and Environmental Innovativeness

Drawing upon the resource-based view and the situated learning theory, this study examined the effect of green human resource management (HRM) practices on the firm environmental innovativeness. The moderating role of organizational innovative culture on the relationship between green HRM and firm environmental innovativeness was also assessed. A survey of 212 furniture manufacturing companies in Malaysia was analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results from the data analysis suggest that green HRM practices are positively associated with the firm environmental innovativeness. The positive effect of green training and green compensation on firm environmental innovativeness was found to be increased by moderating the role of organizational innovative culture. The present study clarifies key green HRM practices that can assist the environmental innovativeness in Malaysian furniture manufacturing firms and advances related research by proposing and examining an overarching model to enlighten such synergies and the moderating role of organizational innovative culture. The findings further extend the scope of green HRM research to promote innovation in the manufacturing firms. The theoretical and practical implications of green HRM are presented to enhance the environmental innovativeness.

Coating-derived VOCs Emission Characteristics and Environmental Impacts from the Furniture Industry in Guangdong Province

To determine the differences in emissions among different types of coatings, such as solvent-based, water-based, solvent-based ultra-violet(UV), water-based UV, and powder coatings, representative furniture manufacturing companies were selected for analysis. The emission concentrations and compositional characteristics of volatile organic compounds(VOCs) in different types of coatings were compared and studied. The ozone formation potential(OFP) and secondary organic aerosol formation potential(SOAFP) of the different types of coatings were also analyzed. Solvent-based coatings has higher TVOC concentrations, OFPs, and SOAFPs than water-based, solvent-based UV, water-based UV, and powder coatings. The concentrations and composition of VOCs emitted from the different types of coatings were also different. The main VOC groups of the solvent-based and solvent-based UV coatings were aromatic hydrocarbons and oxygenated volatile organic compounds(OVOCs). Specifically, the proportions of aromatic hydrocarbons are 41.91%-60.67% and 42.51%-43.00%, respectively, and the proportions of OVOCs were 24.75%-41.29% and 41.34%-43.21%, respectively. OVOCs accounted for the highest proportion of VOCs in the water-based, water-based UV, and powder coatings, at 54.02%-62.10%, 55.23%-64.81%, and 42.98%-46.45%, respectively. The major VOC compound of the solvent-based coatings was styrene(14.68%), and the main component of the water-based coatings was methylal(14.61%). The main species of VOCs from the solvent-based UV and water-based UV coatings were butyl acetate(15.36% and 20.56%, respectively). The most abundant species from the powder coatings was ethyl 3-ethoxy propionate(20.19%). Aromatic hydrocarbons were the most important contributor to the OFP of the solvent-based and solvent-based UV coatings, accounting for 79.84% and 80.32%, respectively. Aromatic hydrocarbons(51.48% and 36.71%) and OVOCs(42.30% and 41.03%) were the major contributors to the OFP of the water-based and water-based UV coatings, respectively. Aromatic hydrocarbons(43.46%), OVOCs(28.06%), and olefins(25.24%) were the main factors affecting the OFP of the powder coatings. Aromatic hydrocarbons dominate the SOAFP of solvent-based, water-based, solvent-based UV, water-based UV, and powder coatings, accounting for more than 99%.

Determinants of IT adoption in furniture manufacturing companies: a price estimation case for the Baltic region

Determinants of IT adoption in furniture manufacturing companies: a price estimation case for the Baltic region

Diagnosis of physical conditions for the implementation of a reverse logistics management model in a supply chain

The objective of this research was to structure a Reverse Logistics Management model applied to the furniture sector in the city of San José de Cúcuta, Colombia, based on the identification and analysis of the current business practices adopted by the companies that are part of this sector. For this purpose, engineering methods and techniques were used to propose alternatives that contribute to achieve a competitive growth, a better use of resources and environmental impact through strategies for the reuse of products or materials that, based on their physical properties, represent the best feasibility conditions. The type of research used was descriptive, with a qualitative approach. The methods used for data collection were mainly surveys, interviews and direct inspection of the companies studied, which made it possible to evaluate the physical variables of the object of study. It was possible to demonstrate that furniture manufacturing companies can adopt better reverse logistics practices in the manufacturing processes through referencing and articulation with strategic allies in the distribution channels. It was possible to establish the importance of implementing this model as a strategy to diagnose physical conditions and improve production systems to achieve a more efficient use of physical manufacturing resources.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE FIRST LEVEL MANAGERS’ RELEVANCE IN THE MANAGEMENT CHAIN: CASE STUDY OF WEST LITHUANIA COMPANIES

Assessment of the first level managers only in respect of their compliance with the requirements set for a particular job position isnot sufficient. A tool facilitating identification of the relevance of the first level managers in certain management chain is required asit would ensure effectiveness of their performance and harmony in the management chain. The present article aims at emphasisingthe feasibility of identification of the relevance of the first level managers in the management chain (MLM–FLM–SUB) throughpersonality traits. The research analysed the following members (links) of the management chain: first level managers (FLM), theirdirect supervisors – mid-level managers (MLM) and subordinates (SUB) – working in five furniture manufacturing companies ofthe West Lithuania Region. “The Big Five” method was applied as research instrument to assess personality traits of the first levelmanagers. Quantitative analysis enabled modelling of a graph, which represents a derived mean value of the assessment of thefirst level managers’ personality traits, designated to identify disharmonious chains in companies. When identifying the first levelmanagers’ relevance in the management chain, only individual evaluations performed by the members /links of the chains werereferred to and used as a basis for evaluation of personal traits of particular first level manager only. The obtained data supplementsdirect indicators of FLM performance assessment. KEYWORDS: first level managers, evaluation, personality traits, hierarchy, management chain, harmony, regional problems. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.15181/rfds.v11i3.610

The Peruvian furniture industry: an integration model for lean, Six Sigma and theory of constraints

This research aims to analyse the results obtained from the combination of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and theory of constraints in the wooden furniture industry in Peru. The research presents that there is increase in productivity of the SMEs by reducing the production time and costs without effecting the quality of the products. Based on a recent literature review, the authors, through the experience and study of Peruvian furniture companies, were able to identify an integrated model based on the five TOC steps, and the lean Six Sigma methods. A value chain of processes is proposed; highlighting elements that allow the elimination of activities that do not add value and control the variability of the critical process. Arena simulation was an important tool to validate proposals. This paper allows manufacturing managers to evaluate operating systems, in order to use integrated methodologies, and obtain the increase of Six Sigma levels by 50% and improve operational results by 6% in furniture manufacturing companies.

The Peruvian furniture industry: an integration model for lean, Six Sigma and theory of constraints

This research aims to analyse the results obtained from the combination of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and theory of constraints in the wooden furniture industry in Peru. The research presents that there is increase in productivity of the SMEs by reducing the production time and costs without effecting the quality of the products. Based on a recent literature review, the authors, through the experience and study of Peruvian furniture companies, were able to identify an integrated model based on the five TOC steps, and the lean Six Sigma methods. A value chain of processes is proposed; highlighting elements that allow the elimination of activities that do not add value and control the variability of the critical process. Arena simulation was an important tool to validate proposals. This paper allows manufacturing managers to evaluate operating systems, in order to use integrated methodologies, and obtain the increase of Six Sigma levels by 50% and improve operational results by 6% in furniture manufacturing companies.

Application of semi-quantitative risk assessment method in occupational health risk assessment of wooden furniture manufacturing enterprises

Objective: To explore the applicability of semi-quantitative risk assessment methods in wood furniture manufacturing companies. Methods: Two medium-sized wooden furniture manufactures were randomly selected as research objects, namely A company and B company. Used the Semi-Quantitative risk assessment method (the ratio method, the index method and the comprehensive method) in the "Guidelines for occupational health risk assessment of chemicals in the workplace" (GBZ/T 298-2017) to conduct occupational hygiene survey, occupational hazard factor testing and occupational health risk assessments for two wood furniture manufacturers from January to October 2018, and compared and analyzed the applicability of these three semi-quantitative risk assessment methods in wooden furniture manufacturing enterprises. Results: The occupational health status of A enterprises was worse than that of B enterprises, and the occupational health risk level was higher than that of B enterprises, and the risk level of A enterprise is 3~4, and the risk level of B enterprise is 2~3. The occupational health risk level obtained by the index method was consistent with the comprehensive method, while the risk level of some occupational disease hazards used the ratio method was inconsistent with the results of the index method and the comprehensive method. Compared with the index method and the comprehensive method, when E/OEL<0.5 or E/OEL≥2, there might be a certain fluctuation in the occupational health risk level obtained by the ratio method. Conclusion: The semi-quantitative risk assessment is more objective, comprehensive and flexible in the application of occupational health risk assessment, and can assess the occupational health risk level of chemical poisons in wood furniture manufacturing enterprises.

Fuzzy Topsis in the Assessment of OHS Management System

Abstract Occupational health and safety (OHS) management is a cycle of decision-making processes, many of which are in fact multi-criterion processes in nature. Therefore, it is important to look for and develop tools to support decision-makers in their actions aimed at improving work safety levels. The objective of this paper is to propose and verify the fuzzy TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method applied to compare and assess the ways OHS management systems function in different companies. The fuzzy TOPSIS method has already been used for a number of years in assessments of alternative solutions in many different areas, but the application that uses ordered fuzzy numbers is quite original in nature. It is especially beneficial to use the fuzzy approach in OHS management systems, as it makes it possible for experts to assess different criteria using most frequently used linguistic variables. The adopted approach was verified in the study of OHS management systems in four furniture manufacturing companies. Assessment criteria were requirements of the PN-N 18001: 2004 Standard. Thanks to the ordered fuzzy TOPSIS method, the analysed OHS management systems were streamlined from the point of view of 24 assessment criteria, and the best and the worst functioning system was identified. The approach presented here may constitute a significant tool for improving OHS management systems.

Using the Grey-TOPSIS Method to Assess the Functioning of the Occupational Risk Management

The objective of this paper is to analyse the possibility to use the Grey-TOPSIS method to assess the occupational risk management (ORM), in the situation whereby linguistic variables were used in the assessment process. The TOPSIS method has already been in use for a number of years to assess alternative solutions in many areas other than the work safety area. This paper remedies some shortcomings in using the Grey Systems Theory (GST) in ORM, and constitutes an original application of Grey-TOPSIS in the work safety area. Considering that assessment of the ORM process involves estimation of performance particular components of this process, the eight sub-processes were adopted for assessment purposes. The degree of fulfilment of a given sub-processes was assigned a respective verbal grade from Completely Wrong to Perfect. In performing this assessment, systems being in place in four furniture-manufacturing companies were selected to minimise impacts of external factors upon the ORM in these companies. By using the Grey-TOPSIS method, it was possible to rank these companies from the point of view of functioning of the ORM process, and to identify the best and the weakest company in this respect. Further research work should be conducted with the aim to develop some new hybrid, multi-criterion assessment methods, which will develop within the frameworks of the GST.

The Effect of Design Capability Characteristic on Design Performance for Bumiputera Furniture Companies

Malaysia furniture industry has seen exchange from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to Original Design Manufacturer (ODM). These changes occur due to the local furniture manufacturers to add design value into their products. One of the ways out of this creativity rut was to revamp the model form producing or manufacturing product for international buyers in creating, designing and marketing our own product internationally. This study attempts to investigate the design capability of Bumiputera furniture manufacturing companies, that effects on the decline on design performance. Besides that, this paper also is to develop a richer understanding of how design capability can be introduced, accepted and sustained in the organization. 30 questionnaire survey was sent out to design managers or CEO of Bumiputera furniture manufacturing companies, and empirically demonstrate that both design and process management have an equal impact on design performance. This study uses a literature review and data collection from structured interview to document the findings. Then, it uses a data analysis (SPSS) to identify the appropriate components as design capability characteristics in developing the framework model. The framework model is to provide details of effects and actions on the companies, in order them to enhance their design performance. The finding shows the Bumiputera companies need to improve and enhance their design and process management with long-term implementation, in order to achieve the companies goal. With understanding the aspect of design capability, future efforts to develop the design capability become more successful and help to decrease the risk of design development.

Improvements to the Production Management System of Wood-processing in Small and Medium Enterprises in Southeast Europe

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make up over 99% of all industrial enterprises in southeast Europe. A similar percentage of SMEs can be found within southeast Europe’s wood-processing and furniture manufacturing companies. This research aimed to investigate the current situation in the production management systems of SMEs in wood-processing companies in select Southeast European countries and to suggest possible improvements according to the results. A total of 30 small and medium companies from different countries in the region were surveyed to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of their production management systems. This research aimed to propose a model to create better systems within SMEs in the wood-processing branch and, therefore, achieve better production and business results. In addition, a total of 10 experts who work with management systems in wood-processing from the examined countries were surveyed with the same purpose. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) analysis of experts’ opinions showed that the managers in small and medium enterprises for wood-processing and furniture manufacturing should pay the most attention to the conditions of the market, promotion, marketing, range of products, and product quality.

Employee Job Satisfaction in Furniture Manufacturing Companies in the Slovak Republic

Employee Job Satisfaction in Furniture Manufacturing Companies in the Slovak Republic