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December 31, 2025A FUZZY ECONOMIC ACCEPTANCE SAMPLING PLAN FOR ENHANCING QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE TRADITIONAL INDIAN HANDLOOM INDUSTRY
*Sasikumar, R., & **Soundharya, R.
*Research Scholar, Department of Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
**Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract
The Indian handloom industry represents a vibrant part of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), blending cultural heritage with economic livelihood. Despite its traditional significance, the sector faces increasing quality control and sustainability challenges in the modern global market. This paper proposes a Fuzzy Economic Acceptance Sampling Plan (FEASP) to enhance product quality while promoting economic and environmental sustainability. By incorporating fuzzy logic to address imprecision in quality assessment and applying cost-based decision functions, the proposed approach enables efficient inspection processes while minimising risks associated with uncertain product characteristics. The methodology involves defining acceptance criteria using triangular fuzzy numbers and analysing total cost components under uncertain quality levels. A case-based application is presented for handwoven cotton sarees produced in a traditional Indian weaving cluster. The results show that integrating fuzzy logic into the economic acceptance sampling framework provides flexible, risk-aware, and cost-effective solutions, preserving traditional knowledge while supporting sustainable development goals. This interdisciplinary contribution demonstrates how statistical tools can be adapted to support quality in indigenous industries, ultimately strengthening the resilience of India’s cultural and economic systems.
Keywords
fuzzy logic, economic sampling plan, indian knowledge system, handloom, sustainability, quality control, and cost optimisation.
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To cite this article
Sasikumar, R., & Soundharya, R. (2025). A Fuzzy Economic Acceptance Sampling Plan for Enhancing Quality and Sustainability in the Traditional Indian Handloom Industry. Sparkling International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Studies, 8(4), 31-39.