Benchmarking Environmental Performance of Indian Steel Mills

Freudenberg, Thermax form filtration partnership in India
Filtration Industry Analyst. Oxford: Oct 2010. Vol. 2010, Iss. 10; pg. 4
Abstract (Summary)
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies has entered into a partnership with Thermax, an Indian
energy and environmental technology company, to jointly offer filtration and cooling
solutions for large gas turbines and compressors for the energy, petrochemical, iron, steel and
other sectors. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
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Corporate Social Responsibility: A Developmental Tool for India

Anupam Ghosh, Chhanda Chakraborti. IUP Journal of Corporate Governance.
Hyderabad: Oct 2010. Vol. 9, Iss. 4; pg. 40, 17 pgs
Abstract (Summary)
After discussing the various changes that the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) has undergone since its inception, this paper focuses on a relatively new proposal by
the United Nations (UN) called 'Global Compact' (GC) and 'Millennium Development Goals'
(MDGs) to reshape Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a tool for national and
international development and its applicability in the Indian context. This study also critically
analyzes the CSR initiatives adopted by Tata Steel Ltd in the light of this approach to CSR as
a developmental tool. The data analysis is based on auditor's annual report and the CSR
reports of Tata Steel Ltd. Rural Development Society (TSRDS) from 1990 to 1998 (post
liberalization in India). The analysis ends with the conclusion that Tata Steel Ltd's CSR
activities implicitly follow the MDGs of the UN as a developmental tool for Jharkhand.
These CSR activities (which are well-structured following the MDGs) act like tools for
development and try to fill the developmental gaps of the Government. [PUBLICATION
ABSTRACT]

Subjects: Social responsibility, Steel industry, Economic development, Studies
Classification 9179 Asia & the Pacific, 2410 Social responsibility, 8660 Metalworking
Codes industry, 1120 Economic policy & planning, 9130 Experiment/theoretical
treatment
Locations: India
Companies: Tata Iron & Steel Co Ltd (NAICS: 331111 )
Author(s): Anupam Ghosh, Chhanda Chakraborti
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Publication IUP Journal of Corporate Governance. Hyderabad: Oct
title: 2010. Vol. 9, Iss. 4; pg. 40, 17 pgs
ISSN: 09726853
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An outlook into energy consumption in large scale industries in India: The cases of steel,
aluminium and cement
Monica Dutta, Saptarshi Mukherjee. Energy Policy. Kidlington: Nov 2010. Vol. 38, Iss. 11;
pg. 7286
Abstract (Summary)
All the growth-oriented sectors in a developing economy consume enormous energy in their
production processes. Steel, aluminium and cement are the key manufacturing industries in
India which provide inputs to various other sectors such as construction, transportation,
power transmission, etc. As a result, their demand is consistently rising. These industries are
heavily energy-intensive and use raw materials such as iron ore, coal, electricity, steam, and
fuel oil, whose supply can act as severe production constraints over a period of time and can
hinder sustainable development. Hence it becomes imperative for these industries to
continuously innovate more energy efficient techniques. This paper makes a foray into the
energy demand for these industries and explores the potential of any future reduction in their
energy consumption. The paper offers a projection scenario for 2001-2031 (based on the
MARKAL Modeling exercise for India) for possible catching up in reduction in energy
consumptions in these sectors under alternative situations. The analysis suggests the existence
of some plausible energy efficiency enhancing techniques in these industries. Exploring these
options will definitely ensure cost effectiveness and competitiveness of these three key
sectors in the global market. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Subjects: Studies, Sustainable development, Energy efficiency, Developing
countries--LDCs, Models, Metal industry, Cement industry
Classification 9130 Experiment/theoretical treatment, 9179 Asia & the Pacific,
Codes 1540 Pollution control, 5150 Energy management, 8600 Manufacturing
industries not elsewhere classified
Locations: India
Author(s): Monica Dutta, Saptarshi Mukherjee
Document Feature
types:
Publication Energy Policy. Kidlington: Nov 2010. Vol. 38, Iss. 11; pg. 7286
title:
ISSN: 03014215
ProQuest 2180866491
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Striving for the CMA
Devendra Singh. Strategic Finance. Montvale: Sep 2010. Vol. 92, Iss. 3; pg. 64, 1 pgs
Abstract (Summary)
The author moved from India to Saudi Arabia at the beginning of 2007 to become a senior
accountant in one of the steel forging factories there. Immediately after he took the job, the
finance department's manager left the organization, and he was assigned the responsibility of
the finance department. After taking charge, he realized that the position involved a mix of
financial and managerial skills rather than pure financial skills,so he decided to try to become
a CMA (Certified Management Accountant). Unfortunately, during the fourth quarter of
2008, the worldwide recession started. Being in the steel industry and dependent on the oil
and gas sector of Saudi Arabia, his company was severely affected and retrenched 85% of the
workforce, including him.

Subjects: Management accountants, Appointments & personnel changes,
Managerial skills, Recessions
Classification 9178 Middle East, 2200 Managerial skills, 4110 Accountants,
Codes 1110 Economic conditions & forecasts
Locations: Saudi Arabia
Author(s): Devendra Singh
Document Commentary
types:
Section: IMA life
Publication Strategic Finance. Montvale: Sep 2010. Vol. 92, Iss. 3; pg. 64, 1 pgs
title:
ISSN: 1524833X
ProQuest 2140276061
document ID:
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Benchmarking environmental performance: five leading steel mills in India
M. Ruhul Amin, Sharmistha Banerjee. Benchmarking. Bradford: 2010. Vol. 17, Iss. 3; pg.
378
Abstract (Summary)
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to review general applications of the ISO14001
certification process and show how limitations such as ensuring minimum environmental
performance standard, public access to performance information, and peer benchmarking
may be overcome by voluntary commitment to attainable standards by association of specific
industries. Design/methodology/approach - A replicable environmental performance
(weighted) index was developed by the authors. Secondary data obtained from five (public
and private) steel mills provided technical data under voluntary compliance standards.
Primary data on non-technical items of performance index were collected. The index was
tested to demonstrate peer benchmarking process. Findings - ISO 14001 certification cannot
serve as an end in itself for industries as peer companies under voluntary compliance may
exceed environmental performance. Minimum acceptable environmental standards could be
enforced through industry-wide consensus. Public access to performance indicators can be
ensured under a voluntary mandate; peer benchmarking may allow for competitive goal
setting. The model proposed could be gainfully replicated particularly in developing
countries. Research limitations/implications - The weighted index used in the paper could be
further expanded to include additional non-technical items such as occupational employee
health and R&D expenditure of plants on environmental management system. Practical
implications - Peer benchmarking should allow for competitive goal setting for continuous
improvement. The weighted index could be replicated for other industries in India. This
index with minor adjustment, if needed, could be used in other countries and by industries
already certified by ISO 14001 standards for peer benchmarking toward continuous
improvement. Originality/value - The weighted index is the original contribution. It is likely
to make definitive contribution to the literature of environmental performance measurement.
It also makes a contribution to the benchmarking literature in general and to peer
benchmarking in particular. The paper not only shows the limitation of ISO 14001 standards
but demonstrates how to overcome the limitations toward the competitive goal setting and
continuous improvement of performance by the benchmarked industries. [PUBLICATION
ABSTRACT]

Subjects: Studies, Steel industry, Environmental management, Benchmarks,
International standards
Classification 1540 Pollution control, 8660 Metalworking industry,
Codes 9130 Experimental/theoretical
Author(s): M. Ruhul Amin, Sharmistha Banerjee
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types:
Document References, Tables, Equations
features:
Publication Benchmarking. Bradford: 2010. Vol. 17, Iss. 3; pg. 378
title:
ISSN: 14635771
ProQuest 2039321541
document ID:
Text Word 6595
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DOI: 10.1108/14635771011049353
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Transition of the Indian steel industry into the twenty-first century

Amit Chatterjee. Ironmaking & Steelmaking. London: 2009. Vol. 36, Iss. 7; pg. 491, 9 pgs
Abstract (Summary)
Over the last few years, the demand for coal has consistently outstripped supply (production
has grown by 2% annually and demand at 8%). Against a demand of 354-3 Mt in 2001-02,
the total supply was 327-8 Mt; in 2006-07 the demand was 473-2 Mt against supply of 431 5
Mt. Furthermore, in allocating the limited production, priority is given to the power sector.

Subjects: Steel industry, Growth industries, Transitions, Production capacity,
Demand
Classification 9179 Asia & the Pacific, 8660 Metalworking industry, 5310 Production
Codes planning & control
Locations: India
Author(s): Amit Chatterjee
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types:
Document Graphs, Tables, Maps, Charts
features:
Publication Ironmaking & Steelmaking. London: 2009. Vol. 36, Iss. 7; pg. 491, 9 pgs
title:
ISSN: 03019233
ProQuest 2014033651
document ID:
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Premiere Industries
Kannan Nilakantan, Ruchir Gupta, Ankur Kale. International Journal of Case Studies in
Management (Online). Montréal: Feb 2010. Vol. 8, Iss. 1; pg. 1, 23 pgs
Abstract (Summary)
"Premiere Industries" is the fictional name of a very real company that manufactures cold-
rolled steel products. The three authors of this case, Kannan Nilakantan, Ruchir Gupta and
Ankur Kale, all from India, are interested in the crucial importance of production efficiency
in a highly competitive market. To illustrate their point, they demonstrate how poor
coordination in the area of production leads to poor performance at the plant level.
Conversely, the case also shows how the company, which must deal with fixed prices for its
base materials on the one hand, and fierce competition in the price of final products on the
other, can apply quantitative methods and techniques to ensure operational efficiency and, in
doing so, stay competitive. [PUB ABSTRACT]

Subjects: Competitive advantage, Efficiency, Production controls, Production
management, Production planning, Steel products
Classification 8660 Metalworking industry, 5310 Production planning & control
Codes
Author(s): Kannan Nilakantan, Ruchir Gupta, Ankur Kale
Document Feature
types:
Document Diagrams, Tables
features:
Language: Frenc
Publication International Journal of Case Studies in Management
title: (Online). Montréal: Feb 2010. Vol. 8, Iss. 1; pg. 1, 23 pgs
ISSN: 19112599
ProQuest 1998504441
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Characterization of corrosive bacterial consortia isolated from petroleum-product-

transporting pipelines
Aruliah Rajasekar, Balakrishnan Anandkumar, Sundaram Maruthamuthu, Yen-Peng Ting,
Pattanathu K S M Rahman. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. Berlin: Jan 2010.
Vol. 85, Iss. 4; pg. 1175
Abstract (Summary)
Microbiologically influenced corrosion is a problem commonly encountered in facilities in
the oil and gas industries. The present study describes bacterial enumeration and
identification in diesel and naphtha pipelines located in the northwest and southwest region
in India, using traditional cultivation technique and 16S rDNA gene sequencing.
Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA sequences of the isolates was carried out, and the
samples obtained from the diesel and naphtha-transporting pipelines showed the occurrence
of 11 bacterial species namely Serratia marcescens ACE2, Bacillus subtilis AR12, Bacillus
cereus ACE4, Pseudomonas aeruginosa AI1, Klebsiella oxytoca ACP, Pseudomonas stutzeri
AP2, Bacillus litoralis AN1, Bacillus sp., Bacillus pumilus AR2, Bacillus carboniphilus AR3,
and Bacillus megaterium AR4. Sulfate-reducing bacteria were not detected in samples from
both pipelines. The dominant bacterial species identified in the petroleum pipeline samples
were B. cereus and S. marcescens in the diesel and naphtha pipelines, respectively. Therefore,
several types of bacteria may be involved in biocorrosion arising from natural biofilms that
develop in industrial facilities. In addition, localized (pitting) corrosion of the pipeline steel
in the presence of the consortia was observed by scanning electron microscopy analysis. The
potential role of each species in biofilm formation and steel corrosion is discussed.
[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Subjects: Studies, Bacteria, Biofilms, Microbiology, Microorganisms,
Ribonucleic acid--RNA, Pipelines, Petroleum
MeSH subjects: Alkanes, Bacteria -- classification, Bacteria -- genetics, Bacteria --
isolation & purification (major), Biodegradation,
Environmental, Biofilms, Corrosion, DNA, Bacterial -- genetics, DNA,
Ribosomal -- genetics, Extraction & Processing Industry --
instrumentation, India, Industrial Microbiology (major), Petroleum --
microbiology (major), Phylogeny, RNA, Bacterial -- genetics, RNA,
Ribosomal, 16S -- genetics, Steel -- chemistry, Transportation (major)
Classification 9130 Experimental/theoretical, 9179 Asia & the Pacific, 5400 Research &
Codes development, 8510 Petroleum industry
Locations: India
Author(s): Aruliah Rajasekar, Balakrishnan Anandkumar, Sundaram Maruthamuthu,
Yen-Peng Ting, Pattanathu K S M Rahman
Document Feature, Journal Article
types:
Publication Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. Berlin: Jan
title: 2010. Vol. 85, Iss. 4; pg. 1175
ISSN: 01757598
ProQuest 1942786681
document ID:
Text Word 7509
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-009-2289-9
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Spatial and temporal variation of mercury load in surface water and sediments around
an integrated steel plant in India
Anubhuti Koshle, Yasmeen Pervez, Shamsh Pervez. Environmentalist. Lausanne: Dec 2009.
Vol. 29, Iss. 4; pg. 421
Abstract (Summary)
Coal burning in the steel industry is the chief source of mercury presence in surrounding
environment. About 20 water-storage ponds and three natural water streams are located in
adjoining areas of an integrated steel plant in Bhilai, India. Hundreds of hospital admissions
with chronic ailments due to hazardous emissions from the steel industry are frequently
reported. Many of these ailments are related to reported mercury-poisoning diseases.
Measurements of mercury levels in various environmental matrices around this industrial
area was started early in the 1990s. From 1990-1995, few environmental samples were
analyzed for mercury content but from 1995 onwards, comprehensive assessment of mercury
load along with other toxic metals in various environmental matrices were begun. This work
synthesizes and compares data of mercury in the surface water from three major field
programs, in 1997, 2002, and 2006. The focus is on both spatial and temporal variation. In
the present survey (2006), mercury levels are significantly higher compared to subsequent
surveys and have shown 10-18 times higher values compared to 2001 and 1997 surveys. The
differences in Hg levels between downwind and other sites in three survey programs are
found to be in order: 1997 > 2001 > 2006. Regression between water and sediment mercury
levels has shown variation in correlation values and higher in winter season.
[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Subjects: Studies, Steel industry, Mercury, Industrial wastes, Water pollution,
Sediments
Classification 9130 Experimental/theoretical, 8660 Metalworking industry,
Codes 1540 Pollution control, 9179 Asia & the Pacific
Locations: India
Author(s): Anubhuti Koshle, Yasmeen Pervez, Shamsh Pervez
Document Feature
types:
Document References, Tables, Maps, Illustrations, Graphs
features:
Publication Environmentalist. Lausanne: Dec 2009. Vol. 29, Iss. 4; pg. 421
title:
ISSN: 02511088
ProQuest 1902671091
document ID:
Text Word 5310
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DOI: 10.1007/s10669-008-9213-1
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Setting manufacturing strategy for a company's international manufacturing network

John Miltenburg. International Journal of Production Research. London: 2009. Vol. 47,
Iss. 22; pg. 6179
Abstract (Summary)
Manufacturing strategy is a plan for moving a company from where it is to where it wants to
be. Determining the best manufacturing strategy is not easy because of the wide range of
choices and constraints a company faces. Manufacturing strategy frameworks or models are
helpful because they identify the objects that comprise manufacturing strategy and organise
these objects into a structure that enables a company to understand and use the objects to
develop strategy. This paper examines a company's international manufacturing network. It
identifies and examines six manufacturing strategy objects (generic international strategies,
manufacturing networks, network manufacturing outputs, network levers, network capability,
and factory types), linkages between objects, and the manufacturing strategy framework that
follows from these objects and linkages. Then the paper applies the framework to the
manufacturing networks of three companies in the global steel industry: Arcelor
(Luxembourg), Mittal (India), and Dofasco (Canada). [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Subjects: Studies, Manufacturing, Models, Steel industry, Globalization, Process
planning
Classification 9130 Experiment/theoretical treatment, 9175 Western Europe, 9179 Asia
Codes & the Pacific, 9172 Canada, 8660 Metalworking industry,
5310 Production planning & control
Locations: Luxembourg, India, Canada
Author(s): John Miltenburg
Document Feature
types:
Publication International Journal of Production
title: Research. London: 2009. Vol. 47, Iss. 22; pg. 6179
ISSN: 00207543
ProQuest 1841071501
document ID:
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Domestic climate policy for the Indian steel sector

Umashankar Sreenivasamurthy. Climate Policy. London: 2009. Vol. 9, Iss. 5; pg. 517, 12
pgs
Abstract (Summary)
The problem of creating an appropriate domestic sectoral climate policy by emerging
economy governments is examined through the case study of India's iron and steel sector.
Unique circumstances and patterns exist in different sectors of emerging economies so a
single international policy may be unable to reconcile subtle yet important country-specific
drivers. Shortcomings in the form of distortions could arise if policies are designed with a
short time horizon. A fully integrated, long-term and well-planned domestic policy is
required. The emergence of a strong domestic carbon price to guide sector expansion is
identified as a key feature for such a framework. Additional support through international
cooperation would help to gain the necessary political support while stabilizing the policy
environment and facilitating substantial sectoral abatement. Policy relevance: Fuel savings
and emissions reductions in India's steel sector can be delivered firstly by improving energy
efficiency in existing and new plants, secondly by shifting to efficient production processes,
and thirdly by using steel more efficiently as a component or by substituting low-carbon
alternatives. The CDM only supports energy savings and emissions reductions from
efficiency improvements in the production process, but cannot target the other two
opportunities. Domestic policies, including improved product standards and carbon pricing,
can create broader benefits for the Indian economy and global climate. However, to achieve
domestic support for these measures, international cooperation and coordination are
necessary. A key question is how support can be structured without providing subsidies for
the production of a carbon-intensive commodity. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
References
 References (26)

Subjects: Steel industry, Studies, Energy efficiency, Emissions, Technological
change, Sustainable development, Research & development--R&D,
Objectives, Developing countries--LDCs, Capital investments
Author(s): Umashankar Sreenivasamurthy
Document Feature
types:
Document Charts, Graphs, Illustrations, Tables, References
features:
Section: country study
Publication Climate Policy. London: 2009. Vol. 9, Iss. 5; pg. 517, 12 pgs
title:
ISSN: 14693062
ProQuest 1871882461
document ID:
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Liquidity, Risk and Profitability Analysis: A Case Study of Steel Authority of India
Limited
R D Saini, Prakash Sharma. ASBM Journal of Management. Bhubaneswar: 2009. Vol. 2,
Iss. 2; pg. 64, 12 pgs
Abstract (Summary)
The study, based on different measures, reveals that the overall liquidity position of Steel
Authority of India Limited was satisfactory. Although the behaviour patterns of the different
indices indicate the sound liquidity management of the company, yet recommendations based
on findings are offered to improve certain factors like reduction in current assets through
maintaining its optimum level, prompt recovery of debts through the preparation of periodical
reports of the overdue, maintaining a definite proportion among the various components of
working capital on the basis of past experience and strengthening the cash position through
reducing the level of investment in inventory and collecting what is outstanding properly.
There was a very high degree of positive correlation between liquidity and profitability,
reflecting the favourable effect of liquidity on profitability. There was a negative association
between the risk and profitability. The high degree of aggressive policy adopted by SAIL has
made a negative impact on its profitability. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Subjects: Studies, Steel industry, Liquidity, Profitability, Impact analysis, Current
assets
Classification 8660 Metalworking industry, 9130 Experiment/theoretical treatment,
Codes 9179 Asia & the Pacific
Locations: India
Companies: Steel Authority of India Ltd (NAICS: 331111 )
Author(s): R D Saini, Prakash Sharma
Document Feature, Case Study
types:
Document References, Tables
features:
Publication ASBM Journal of Management. Bhubaneswar: 2009. Vol. 2, Iss. 2; pg. 64,
title: 12 pgs
ProQuest 2061379111
document ID:
Text Word 4258
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Development of material trajectory simulation model for blast furnace compact bell-less
top
S Nag, V M Koranne. Ironmaking & Steelmaking. London: 2009. Vol. 36, Iss. 5; pg. 371, 8
pgs
Abstract (Summary)
The mathematical model can predict the influence of chute inclination angle on the radial
landing position(s) of coke and metallics at a given stock level. Figure 7 compares the
experimentally observed landing positions of coke with the theoretical predictions as a
function of chute inclination angle. Figure 8 presents corresponding results for sinter. The
two sets of data in either figure represent two different stock levels (5-35 and 4-35 m below
the hinge point of chute).

Subjects: Studies, Furnaces, Mathematical models, Metalworking industry
Classification 9130 Experiment/theoretical treatment, 8660 Metalworking industry,
Codes 9179 Asia & the Pacific
Locations: India
Author(s): S Nag, V M Koranne
Document Feature
types:
Document Diagrams, Graphs, Equations, References
features:
Publication Ironmaking & Steelmaking. London: 2009. Vol. 36, Iss. 5; pg. 371, 8 pgs
title:
ISSN: 03019233
ProQuest 2014029101
document ID:
Text Word 3110
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ERP IMPLEMENTATION IN TATA STEEL: FOCUS ON BENEFITS AND ROI

Sanjay Kumar, Anurag Keshan. Journal of Information Technology Case and Application
Research. Marietta: 2009. Vol. 11, Iss. 3; pg. 94, 10 pgs
Abstract (Summary)
An Enterprise Resource Planning system is a packaged business software system that allows
a company to: 1. automate and integrate the majority of its business processes, 2. share
common data and practices across the entire enterprise, and 3. produce and access
information in a real-time environment. The system is able to use various interfaces to
capture the flow of goods, information and funds across the process. ERP implementation is a
complex and multi-dimensional process and is suited to an interdisciplinary approach with
softer elements like change management being used with more technical tasks, like system
integration and data migration. Maintenance reduction may be attributed to preventive
maintenance and reliability based approach to maintenance rather than to ERP systems
implementation, even though the manager may use the system to monitor the machine assets
and use the data to develop a reliability centered approach to maintenance.
References
 References (44)

Subjects: Enterprise resource planning, Return on investment, Information systems,
Advantages, Technology adoption, Steel industry, Case studies
Classification 5310 Production planning & control, 5240 Software & systems,
Codes 8660 Metalworking industry, 9110 Company specific
Locations: India
Author(s): Sanjay Kumar, Anurag Keshan
Document Feature
types:
Document Diagrams, Tables, References
features:
Publication Journal of Information Technology Case and Application
title: Research. Marietta: 2009. Vol. 11, Iss. 3; pg. 94, 10 pgs
ISSN: 15228053
ProQuest 1876864581
document ID:
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ERP IMPLEMENTATION IN TATA STEEL: FOCUS ON BENEFITS AND ROI

Sanjay Kumar, Anurag Keshan. Journal of Information Technology Case and Application
Research. Marietta: 2009. Vol. 11, Iss. 3; pg. 68, 26 pgs
Abstract (Summary)
The case deals with the implementation of ERP systems in a major steel plant in India. The
case covers the following three phases: Phase 1: SAP implementation in the Order generation
and fulfillment process. Period 1998-1999 to 1999-2000. Phase 2: SAP implementation in the
entire plant covering the finance and accounts, procurement, materials management and
costing functions. Phase 3: ERP audit and benefits evaluation for enhancement of the ERP
systems period 2003 to 2005-2006. The case focuses on the need for the ERP
implementation, the goals for ERP implementation at each stage, the actual implementation
of the ERP system in each phase, and the actual benefits achieved by the company as
evaluated during the audit process. The ERP audit and ROI calculation was done so that the
IT department could get approval of fresh investment required for implementation of
Advanced Planning Systems for Supply Chain Management and also for ERP upgradation.

Subjects: Case studies, Return on investment, Project management, Technology
adoption, Information systems, Steel industry, Enterprise resource
planning
Classification 9110 Company specific, 9179 Asia & the Pacific, 3100 Capital & debt
Codes management, 5240 Software & systems, 8660 Metalworking industry,
5310 Production planning & control
Locations: India
Author(s): Sanjay Kumar, Anurag Keshan
Document Feature
types:
Document Graphs, Diagrams, Tables, References
features:
Publication Journal of Information Technology Case and Application
title: Research. Marietta: 2009. Vol. 11, Iss. 3; pg. 68, 26 pgs
ISSN: 15228053
ProQuest 1876864571
document ID:
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India's outward foreign direct investments in steel industry in a Chinese comparative

perspective
Nagesh Kumar, Alka Chadha. Industrial and Corporate Change. Oxford: Apr 2009. Vol.
18, Iss. 2; pg. 249, 19 pgs
Abstract (Summary)
Indian and Chinese enterprises have emerged as important outward investors in recent times
with their involvement in a number of prominent Greenfield investments and acquisitions.
The theory of international business posits that the ownership of some unique advantages
having a revenue-generating potential abroad combined with the presence of internalization
and locational advantages leads to outward foreign direct investment. Conventional
multinational enterprises (MNEs) based in the industrialized countries have grown on the
strength of ownership advantages derived from innovatory activity that is largely
concentrated in these countries. It examines the case of the steel industry that has become an
important sector of overseas activity for Chinese and Indian companies with a string of major
acquisitions of foreign MNEs for acquiring footprints and natural resources in order to
identify the sources of ownership advantages and strategies of outward investments from
emerging countries. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Subjects: Studies, Steel industry, Foreign investment, Comparative analysis,
Multinational corporations
Classification 9130 Experimental/theoretical, 9179 Asia & the Pacific,
Codes 8660 Metalworking industry, 1300 International trade & foreign
investment, 9510 Multinational corporations
Locations: India, China
Author(s): Nagesh Kumar, Alka Chadha
Document Feature
types:
features:
Publication Industrial and Corporate Change. Oxford: Apr 2009. Vol. 18, Iss. 2; pg.
title: 249, 19 pgs
Supplement: Special Issue: The Internationalization of Chinese and
ISSN: 09606491
ProQuest 1672024061
document ID:
Text Word 6906
Count
DOI: 10.1093/icc/dtp004
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Tata Group: Transforming the Sleeping Elephant

Subir Sen. IUP Journal of Business Strategy. Hyderabad: Mar 2009. Vol. 6, Iss. 1; pg. 31,
15 pgs
Abstract (Summary)
This paper revolves around the turmoil that shook the very foundations of the Tata group
when Ratan Tata was alleviated as the chairman of Tata Sons in 1991. Since its inception in
1875, the group has consistently displayed rare strategic talent by becoming pioneers in
industries such as steel, hotels, power, insurance and airlines. As of today, it is the largest
diversified business group in India. The group is respected for its philanthropic activities and
is also known for distancing itself from political interference. Therefore, during the days of
the license raaj, when most groups were diversifying aggressively, the Tatas were
hibernating. As a result, during the 1970s and 1980s, the groups growth rate slowed down
and relatively younger business groups like Reliance overtook the top position from the Tatas
that they had maintained for decades. When Ratan Tata became the group chairman, he again
expressed his intent to diversify into emerging industries given the relatively free
environment of the 1990s. The powerful satraps vehemently protested. In fact, the entire
unity of the group was at stake. However, against popular pessimism, Rata Tata displayed
rare managerial talent in restructuring the group, regain its lost glory and took it to a higher
level. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
References
 References (7)

Subjects: Diversified companies, Strategic planning, Business growth, Corporate
profiles, Reorganization
Classification 9179 Asia & the Pacific, 9110 Company specific, 9530 Diversified
Codes companies, 2310 Planning
Locations: India
Companies: Tata Group (NAICS: 551112 )
Author(s): Subir Sen
Document Feature
types:
features:
Publication IUP Journal of Business Strategy. Hyderabad: Mar 2009. Vol. 6, Iss. 1; pg.
title: 31, 15 pgs
ISSN: 09729259
ProQuest 1948666371
document ID:
Text Word 7213
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