Mr. M. Vishva Kumar, Senior Faculty (Grade II) at the School of Footwear Design & Production (FDP), and Mr. Abdul Swabeer M., Instructor at the Department of FDP, have co-authored a noteworthy research paper titled “Quality Management in the Footwear Industry: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Directions.”
Published in the International Journal of Sciences and Innovation Engineering (IJSCI), Volume 2, Issue 9, September 2025 (ISSN: 3049-0251), the study underscores the critical role of quality management in ensuring product reliability, minimizing defects, and enhancing competitiveness in both domestic and global footwear markets.
The research delves into key challenges faced by the industry, including variability in raw materials, dependence on labour, global supply chain complexities, and the growing demand for sustainable practices. It proposes an integrated quality management framework specifically designed for the footwear sector. By emphasizing digital quality control systems, advanced testing methods, material traceability, and customer feedback mechanisms, the paper charts a forward-looking roadmap for strengthening the industry’s global competitiveness.
This publication reflects FDDI Chennai and Ankleshwar campuses’ ongoing commitment to advancing industry knowledge and fostering innovative, sustainable practices in footwear manufacturing. The paper is available at: https://ijsci.com/index.php/home/article/view/650
