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Using QDAS for Sustainable Quality Management: A Systematic Review of TQM Practices In South Indian MSMEs

Authors
Asic Ali Saiboudin1, *, B. Rajeswari2
1Department of Management Studies, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, 600073, Tamil Nadu, India
2Department of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 605014, India
*Corresponding author. Email: asicali.mba@bharathuniv.ac.in
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Asic Ali Saiboudin
Available Online 24 April 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-654-8_39How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Total Quality Management; MSMEs; South India; Systematic Literature Review; Quality Improvement; Sustainable Quality Management; Qualitative Data Analysis Software (QDAS); Organisational performance
Abstract

The prevalent studies highlighting the deployment of Total Quality Management (TQM) in the MSME sector of the Southern states of India are critically examined in this paper. Though many MSMEs lag in maintaining the quality to achieve a competitive edge over others, their involvement in nourishing the economy of South India is tremendously imperative. As it is evident that the research focusing on this niche seems to be dispersed, TQM extends its hand for the changeover. This article offers a combined view of academic works by streamlining imperative drivers of TQM, hindrances and adverse effects. The investigation showcases with evidence that adoption of TQM is on a surge, but remains ununiform due to financial shortfall unorganised platforms and lack of commitment from Top Management. On the other hand, sustainable practices are triggering the appropriate utilisation of TQM practices. We deployed empirical investigations, review papers, and segment-wise studies from 2015 to 2025 using QDAS software and a PRISMA-guided methodology. The results fulfil a major vacuum in the literature on regional MSME quality management by highlighting important actuators, gritty complications and prerequisites for further studies.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Global Conference on Sustainable Energy Systems, Smart Electronics and Intelligent Computing (GCSESEIC 2025)
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Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
24 April 2026
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978-94-6239-654-8
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2352-5401
DOI
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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