Title: Evaluation of local OEMs in agricultural machinery spare parts manufacturing in Bangladesh

Authors: Fariha Akhter; Md. Rizwanur Rahman; A.K.M. Saiful Islam

Addresses: Strengthening Farm Machinery Research Activity for Mechanized Rice Cultivation (SFMRA) Project, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur- 1701, Bangladesh ' Banglamark Agro, Chandanaish, Chittagong-4380, Bangladesh ' Farm Machinery and Postharvest Technology (FMPHT) Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur- 1701, Bangladesh

Abstract: The agri-machinery sector in Bangladesh is reliant on OEMs for spare parts production. The local OEMs performance remains a critical concern; they face challenges in quality control, supply chain, etc. This study evaluates local OEM's performance to identify strengths, weaknesses, improvement areas. A survey was conducted among 30 OEM representatives. Data analysis revealed that majority of OEMs face challenges in design capabilities, with 80% lacking them, and 63.3% having poor QA. R&D investment is minimal, 66.7% making none; workforce training remain inadequate, 66.6% offering little. Environmental compliance is inconsistent, 76.7% have weak energy efficiency practices. 83.3% lack supplier's partnership, affecting market expansions. The study recommends that, to stay competitive in the global market, OEMs should strengthen quality control, enhance supply chains, invest in worker training, and embrace innovation. These findings have implications for policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers aiming to establish a self-sufficient agri-machinery sector.

Keywords: agricultural machinery; manufacturers; quality assurance; logistics; supply chain.

DOI: 10.1504/IJAITG.2026.155378

International Journal of Agriculture Innovation, Technology and Globalisation, 2026 Vol.5 No.3, pp.291 - 303

Received: 12 Apr 2025
Accepted: 13 Feb 2026
Published online: 30 Jul 2026 *

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