The impact of supply chain management practices on the overall performance of the fan industry

According to UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) and TRTA (Trade-Related Technical Assistance Program), Pakistan's contribution to global fan trade is barely 1.3 %. The industry has experienced rapid expansion in recent years, but it is plagued by low productivity, outdated equipment, and a lack of knowledge. Because these institutions are opposed to change, Pakistan's fan business cannot compete with its overseas counterparts. Supply chain management methods have been shown in studies to increase a firm's overall performance by boosting competitive advantage and more efficient production. Supply chain management at the top level could improve results and improve organizational performance. The objective of this thesis is to explore the effects of supply chain management strategies on the performance of the organization of fan manufacturing SMEs in Pakistan. A questionnaire was given to 120 different fan manufacturing companies for data collection purposes, with an 83.33 percent response rate. The findings suggest that strategic supplier partnerships and supply chain management methods improve organizational performance. These findings show that many SMEs in the fan manufacturing industry are aware of supply-chain strategies to manage and employ them to improve their companies' performance. It is the first research in Pakistan about the influence of supply chain management practices on the organizational performance of fan manufacturing SMEs, to the best of my knowledge. As a result, this research is contributing to the field of supply chain management. Furthermore, it serves as a foundation for Pakistan's industrial sector, particularly the fan industry, in terms of supply chain management.