EDP Notes

Some of the more important problems faced by MSMEs are as follows:
1) LACK OF MANAGERING EXPERIENCE: They may not be having specialised
knowledge in the different fields of management. At the time of initiating the project, they are not
in a position to anticipate correctly their financial requirements and the size of market for their
products.
2) INADEQUATE FINANCE: Generally MSMEs are not in a position to arrange full
finance from their own sources. They obtain finance from unorganized finance sector at higher rate
of interest.
3) LACK OF PROPER MACHINARY AND EQUIPMENT: Many MSMEs use
inefficient and outdated machinery and equipment. This affects the quality of production.
4) LACK OF TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW: Do not have the knowledge about different
alternative technologies and processes available for manufacturing their products to improve the
quality of products and reduce costs.
5) RUN ON TRADITIONAL LINES: They have not yet adopted modern methods and
techniques of production. They have not taken adequate interest in research and development
efforts. Hence they cannot be run efficiently.
6) IRREGULAR SUPPLY OF RAW MATERIALS: The majority of MSMEs depends
on local sources for their raw material requirements. Small entrepreneurs are forced to pay high
prices for materials because they purchase materials in small quantity.
7) PROBLEM OF MARKETING: The brand name of the products of MSMEs is acute
due to tough competition from large industries. It cannot afford to costly advertisement and
network of distribution system. There are delays in the payment of bills by large purchasers
resulting in inadequate working capital.
8) PERSONNEL PROBLEMS: It is difficult for them to get qualified persons to run the
business. They cannot provide much training facilities to employees.
9) LACK OF CLEAR-CUT POLICY OF THE GOVT: The Govt. may take decisions
relating to MSMEs on the basis of political consideration rather than on economic consideration.
10) BOGUS UNITS: The government should look into this aspect seriously, break the
strong hold of such vested-interested and promote only genuine entrepreneurship in the country.
11) OTHER PROBLEMS: Like inefficient management, non-availability of cheap power,
burden of local taxes etc.