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The government is considering suspending QCOs (Quality Control Orders) on 55 steel grades to ease raw material sourcing and to give industries more flexibility in procurement. The decision, if approved, could reshape steel sourcing patterns, compliance burdens, and quality oversight. Here’s how.
This article explores how advanced planning and scheduling (APS) can help MSMEs streamline logistics, reduce freight costs, and improve delivery reliability. It breaks down real-world dispatch challenges — from missed pickups to high courier spends — and shows how APS tools bring order to daily operations. With sector-specific insights, use...
For MSMEs, logistics is more than just moving goods; it’s about timely dispatches, minimizing costs, and avoiding chaos. Aggregate planning helps by forecasting demand and aligning it with available capacity, while scheduling refines that plan into actionable steps. Many MSMEs still rely on reactive, last-minute logistics, which leads to delays...
Get a practical buying script for stainless steel springs used in MSME plants. Learn how to pick grades for Indian environments, anchor specs to ASTM A313 and IS 4454 Part 4, and set testable targets for load and spring rate. The guide covers coiling, stress relief, passivation or electropolish, and monsoon-ready packing with VCI and desiccants. Includes RFQ templates, GeM documentation tips, and quick fixes for tea staining, magnetism queries, and load drift so lots clear QA on time.
PAC may vary depending on the context, and each version carries serious implications for small businesses. As a Proprietary Article Certificate, it restricts procurement to a single brand. As the Probable Amount of Contract, it sets the estimated value that drives deposits and guarantees. In project execution, PAC is a Provisional Acceptance Certificate that triggers payments and warranties. This article explains each meaning and highlights what MSMEs should watch out for to avoid rejection, losses, or delays.
Samarth Udyog Bharat 4.0 is India’s push to help MSMEs embrace smart manufacturing. Through CEFCs and demo centres, small businesses can test digital tools like IoT, AI, and robotics, cut costs, reduce downtime, and meet buyer demands. The initiative offers a practical bridge for MSMEs to stay competitive in global supply chains.
A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is essential for MSMEs to bid on GEM, CPPP, and state portals. Rejections often occur due to expired certificates, mismatched details, or late registration. Renewing on time, registering early, and testing the DSC before live submissions helps vendors avoid errors and improve tender success.
Are rising green steel prices worth the premium for your business? With costs now 15-40% higher than regular steel, many...
How are specialty steels transforming India’s manufacturing future? As industries like EVs, aerospace, electronics, defence and renewable energy upgrade to...
Global steel production fell sharply in October 2025, driven by China’s deep output cuts and a broader slowdown across Asia....
Are you still relying on open market “udhaar” to run your business? Think again, as informal credit exposes MSMEs to...
