Operations management practices and business sustainability of micro manufacturing enterprises in the Province of Rizal

Micro manufacturing enterprises need to ensure effective management practices not only to compete with larger companies but also to sustain their existence in the market. Business sustainability can be assessed by integrating economic, social, and environmental indicators. The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of operations management practices and their relationship with the business sustainability of micro manufacturing enterprises in the Province of Rizal. The researcher employed a descriptive research design by conducting a survey involving 363 owners or managers of micro manufacturing enterprises. Frequency, percentage distribution, weighted mean, and Pearson’s r correlation were used to statistically determine the degree of association between operations management practices and business sustainability. The findings indicate that micro manufacturing enterprises perceived their operations management practices as effective and agreed with the business sustainability indicators. The p-values revealed a significant positive relationship between operations management practices in the areas of production, finance, marketing, and human resources and the indicators of business sustainability. The researcher suggests that micro enterprises should continuously evaluate the effectiveness of their management practices to sustain business operations. In addition, providing a safe and healthy workplace and placing greater emphasis on environmental programmes are highly recommended.