SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF BIO-CRAFT PRODUCTS FROM SILK WASTE COCOONS
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2017-09-25
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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, GKVK BENGALURU
Abstract
The study was conducted to know the utilization of cut/pierced mulberry
silkworm cocoons obtained from grainages as decorative crafts from handicrafts makers.
The data from three handicrafts units and 30 randomly selected customers were obtained
from Kolar, Chikkaballapura and Mysore districts of Karnataka.Silk cocoon handicraft
articles like garlands, different types of flowers, artisans and flower pots were designed.
The average capital requirement to start the business was around Rs.36,000 which
resulted in a business turnover of Rs. 9,38,424. Bio-craft units yield 5-6 per cent net
returns on initial investment. The net profitability index for cocoon garland was 1.28,
whereas individual flowers and other craft items showed 1.26 and 1.31 net profits for
every rupee cost. Majority of the customers preferred single flowers (93.3 %) while
cocoon artisans (26.6 %) was the least preferred bio-craft item. Fishbein-Rosenberg
model for customer importance rank of silk cocoon handicrafts characteristics revealed
that single flowers with an importance coefficient of 0.708 was the most preferred
followed by designed mud pots (0.587). Short inventory, quick turnover and consistent
consumer demand for cocoon craft are the strengths of bio-craft units. Lack of skilled
designers was the major constraint followed by too much hardship in sale of handicrafts.