PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT

Our project is to be concentrated on the PRODUCTION AND OPERATION aspects & what are the measures that any small scale firm takes in order to increase overall efficiency & make itself competent in the market also what are the polices that affect directly or indirectly to the functioning of small scale unit. To make our understanding more clear & to understand different phases of production .we will take into consideration the practical working of SUPERNOVA TECHNOLOGIES Pvt. Ltd. Whose introduction is already given in the beginning. Now we will look after the various aspects of production of the firm in consideration step by step What actually PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT is:Production and operation management concerns itself with the conversion of inputs into outputs, using physical resources, so as to provide desired utility/ies-a firm , place, possession or state or a combination thereof- to the customer while meeting the other organizational objectives of effectiveness, efficiency and adaptability. Production/operations management is the process, which combines and transforms various resources used in the production/operations subsystem of the organization into value added product/services in a controlled manner as per the policies of the organization. Therefore, it is that part of an organization, which is concerned with the transformation of a range of inputs into the required (products/services) having the requisite quality level. The set of interrelated management activities, which are involved in manufacturing certain products, is called as production management. If the same concept is extended to services management, then the corresponding set of management activities is called as operations management.

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ELECON ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED COMPANY OVERVIEW HISTORY

Elecon Engineering Company Limited has been originated from Milling Trading Company established in 1914 and function as a house of machinery imports. In 1951, the Milling Trading Company imported an idea of establishing an indigenous organization to manufacture material handling equipment in the country and thus ELECON came into existing in 1951 at Goregaun, Mumbai. Before incorporation, it was working in the form of partnership firm to carry out manufacturing and dealing in Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Partnership firm was dissolved in 1959 and Shri B. I. Patel took over as a proprietor. On 11th January 1960 it was incorporated as a Private Limited Company. But later in the year 1961, company was converted into Public Limited Company. The name of company is derived from its two main products namely ELEVATOR & CONVEYOR, thus it is ELECON. After getting valuable experience of the decade Elecon shifted to V. V. Nagar from Mumbai in the year 1962. ELECON commenced manufacture of reduction Gear units in 1962 and set up a separate Gear Division in the year 1976. It was the first to introduce modular design concept, case hardened and ground gear technology in India. ELECON has also setup an Alternate Energy Division (AED) in the year 1993. For manufacturing and supply of Wind Turning Generators (WTG), a non-conventional source of providing energy under the technical knowledge. ELECON has installed around 25 WTGs at Lamba and Dhank site in Gujarat. ELECON to begin with, is

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manufacturing 300 kw to 600 kw rating fully pitch controlled and free yawing wind electrical generators.

COMPANY PROFILE Establishment year Registered Office : :

1951 Elecon Engg. Co. Ltd. Anand Sojitra Road, Vallabh Vidyanagar 388 120 Gujarat, INDIA.

Web site

www.elecon.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shri Bhanubhai I. Patel Shri Prayasvin B. Patel Shri Pradip M. Patel Shri Upendra M. Patel Shri Chirayu R. Amin Shri Ashok J. Patel Shri Hashmukhlal S. Parikh Dr. Amritlal C. Shah Shri Nanalal D. Shah - ICICI Nominee -Chairman and Managing Director - Managing Director

SECRETARY
Nayan M. Adhyaru

AUDITORS
Thakorbhai-Shriish Desai and Butala Chartered Accountants, Navsari

BANKERS
State Bank of India

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 Bank of Baroda Canara Bank

ASSOCIATE BANKERS
ICICI Bank IDBI Bank HDFC Bank ABN AMRO Bank

BRANCH OFFICES
-Ahmedabad -Bilaspur -Dhanbad -Nagpur -Secunderabad -Asanol -Kolkatta -Jamshedpur -New delhi - Bangalore -Chennai -Mumbai -Pune

ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
1] EIMCO ELECON (I) LTD. 2] POWER BUILD LTD. 3] EMTICI ENGINEERING LTD. 4] ELECON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LTD. 5] KIRLOSKAR POWER BUILD GEARS LTD. 6] PRAYAS CASTIGS LTD. 7] VVN MFG. & INVESTA LTD. 8] RINGSPANN ELECON (INDIA) LTD. 9] AKAAISH MECHATRONICS LTD. 10] ELECON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. 11] ELECON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 12] ELECON AFRICA PTY. LTD.

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EMPLOYEES On 31-03-05
MHE Gear Total 330 350 680

DIVISIONS
1. Gear Divisions 2. MHE division Elecon Engineering Company Ltd. was established in the year 1951. Since then it has been cast in the mould of a pioneer, setting trailblazing standards of technical excellence, scaling new heights in its determination to deliver the best. From elevators, conveyers and gears to material handling plants. For almost five decades, ELECON has supplies hi-tech equipments to major core sectors such as steel, fertilizers, cement, coal, lignite, and iron-ore mines, power station and port mechanization in India and abroad.

MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT DIVISION

ELECONS product range and field expertise in Material Handling Equipment is unsurprised. It was one of the first to introduce the concept of Mechanized Bulk Material Handling Equipment in India. Since then, the company has grown to become the single largest company having a composite range of almost all types of bulk material handling equipment and products. ELECON has today broad based its production to cater to diverse requirement. INFRA STRUCTURE A workshop area 1,17,000 sq. mt. for MHE, the latest CNC and NC machine tools, quality control and testing equipment. All these contribute towards a highly reliable range of material handling equipment. Working hand in hand with technology is Elecons skills workforce at different operational levels.

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QUALITY STANDARDS

In November 1999,ELECON MHE division achieved international recognition by receiving ISO 9001 certification for Design, manufacture, Supply, Election, Commissioning and Servicing of turnkey material handling system and equipments.

SPARE PARTS & AFTER SALES SERVICE

ELECON has an established spare parts division for speedy supply of spare and experienced Engineers to render after sales services at various centers, all over India. Each service center is equipped with highly qualified and experienced Service Engineers, who are regularly trained at ELECON works.

MHE VISION
For close to half a century, Elecon has contributed to nation building activities through infrastructure development and bulk material handling solutions thereby positively impacting the livelihood of millions and promises to do so in our mind and deeds. Courageously ELECON shall continue to improve and adapt to changes and be a market leader by always remaining a step ahead in technology and quality and strive to widen ELECON horizon through globalisation. ELECON shall meet the aspirations of its stakeholders and enhance their wealth. ELECON shall continue to be a joyful and happy Elecon family of smiling faces through love, honesty and respect for each other. ELECON shall always remain conscious of our social obligations and adopt environment- friendly practices.

GEAR DIVISION
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ELECON commenced manufacture of Reduction Gear units in 1962 and set up a separate Gear Division in the Year 1976. It was the first to introduce modular design concept, case- hardened and ground gear technology in India. ELECON has since had a glorious history in the design and manufacturer of a wide range of worm, parallel shaft, helical and spiral bevel helical gears with horizontal and vertical output shafts in various sizes; from single to quadruple stage reduction. ELECONs helical gearboxes, especially have won the approval of industrial plants all over Asia. They are compact and light, thereby saving space, reducing foundation structure cost and lubricating oil consumption.

QUALITY STANDARDS

In November 1994 ELECON Gear Quality Management System achieved international recognition when it was conferred the ISO 9001 certificate and today it has achieved ISO 9001-2000 Certificate. The Elecon Gear Division is acknowledged as the most modern in the industry more than 85% of the machinery and testing equipments is computer controlled, ensuring a high degree of precision in the manufacture, and testing of gear components. In addition to being the only company to have the 3 axis coordinate measuring machine, Elecon has sophisticated gear profile testing machines, full fledged testing / calibrating lab and vacuum spectrometers to check chemical analysis of incoming material. Further, an on line computerized inventory control along with speedy execution of orders have established Elecon as a dynamic visionary company. Already plans are being finalized for setting up the largest EDP center in Indian Engineering Industry.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION A PLANNED STRATEGY

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Quality assurance in design, department, production, installation and service is part of Elecons planned strategy to serve customers better. Its strength lien in its most modern integrated system of distribution and sales network encompassing dealers, CREs(Consulting Resident Engineers), Customer Service Representatives, sales offices and service centers all over India. From conventional gears boxes to spares available round the year, today every industry derives superior service benefits from Elecons superior end products.

INFRASTRUCTURE
The smallest to the largest gears that roll out Elecons 97,000sq. Mt plant are testimonial to its superior infrastructure which provides facility to test raw materials, manufacture components, inspect and assemble finished products. The latest CNC and NC machines, tools, control and testing equipment. All these contribute towards a highly reliable of gears. Elecon manufacture the largest range of gears of gears in Asia. Backed by the most modern integrated system of networking all over India. Its the only company in India, which has the 7 axs CNC gear Profile Grinder cum Tester. And also, the only company to employ the Hard-cutting process for spiral in contrast to Lapping used by others. Supported, of course, by 10 CNC centers in the Gear Division.

NEW GENERATION TECHNOLOGY

The latest Addition to their production line are planetary gear boxes for marine and other industrial applications which have already been delivered for use on the patrol vessels of the Indian Cost Guard and other industrial applications. These are very compact, high precision boxes, capable of transmitting up to 4,700 kW of power.

GEAR VISION
ELECON wants to drive the industry with precision to enable them generate wealth. ELECON guarantee product performance to international standards. ELECON shall always be a leader by continuously upgrading and innovating our products to meet the diverse needs of our domestic and international customers, to always remain a step ahead.

MAJOR CLIENTS OF THE COMPANY

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 Cement Plants Coal Plants Fertilizer Plants Power Plants Sugar Plants Other Clients

COMPANYS FUCTIONING SYSTEM

It depends upon the type & size of the company. It shows how effectively & efficiently works is being carried out in the company. In Elecon the work is divided into various departments like Costing, Purchase, Sales planning, Designing, Production, Marketing, Stores, Packing etc. First of all, marketing dept. surveys the market. This dept. comes under plant division. Then it fills the tenders for various jobs according to capacity organizational skills & technical facilities. In these tenders general design of work & cost estimation are carried out by costing dept. then the expected, value etc. of the project. This L.O.I is passed to contract dept. where detail growing of the project is carried being carried out. Then it is sent back to client for verifications & its approval. After being approved, the drawings are sent to drawing dept. & planning dept. In drawing dept. manufacturing drawings of work is being carried out which is forwarded to planning dept. In planning dept., the job order indicating the sequence of operation are being prepared & also they issue purchase requisition to purchase dept. for the procurement of bought out items. Purchase dept. procured the material and deliver to main store. This is listed in Issue slips after sorting out the issue slips, the main store deliver the items to concerned dept. for further processing. After, fabrication, machining, assembly, painting of the job, inspection is carried out by internal inspector & then clients inspection call is given by contract dept. and then client comes for the inspection of their jobs. After this, shop delivery memo is released & is then send to various dept. like shipping dept... Works office, contract dept. planning dept., inspection dept., etc. Then it is delivered to client by help of Page 9

packing dept. At the same time, the bills are prepared by contract dept. & payments are being cleared.programming, co-coordinating and controlling production i.e. the operation of the part of an enterprise, which is responsible for the actual transformation of materials into finished products. Tender ELECON was one of the first to introduce the concept of Mechanized Bulk Market MaterialL.O.I. Handling Equipment in India. Since then, the company has grown to become the single largest company having a composite range of almost all types of bulk Researc h material handling equipment and products. The name ELECON of the company is derived from two product of the company ELEvators and CONveyers. ItCosting is managed Project and Marketing dept. by highly qualified, trained and enthusiastic group of engineers with long industrial experience. ELECON has all the manufacturing facilities like heavy fabrication shop, Contract department modern up to date heavy and light machine shop, heat treatment facilities etc. These manufacturing facilities are further backed by well knit testing facilities including xray, radiography, ultrasonic dept. and stringent quality control measures at every stage Design testing Planning dept. of manufacturing. ELECON cranes are aesthetically strengthened and offer many Detail drgs. Purchase renovated features order ELECON was the first to introduce modular design concept, case- hardened and ground gear technology in India. ELECON is manufacturing wide range of worm, Shop Purchase dept. Drg order Industrial dept. parallel shaft, helical and spiral bevel helical gears in various sizes. ELECONs helical s && gearboxes, especially have won the approval of industrial plants all over Asia. They are Store compact and light, thereby saving Shop floor space, reducing foundation structure cost and lubricating oil consumption. Inspection Finished product

Assembly

Shop delivery memo

Shipping dept. Client Decide how to deliver Site Page 10 Erection

PRODUCTION

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Production is anything that can be offered to a market to satisfy a want or a need. Production means creation of utilities and utilization of resources such as labour, energy, materials, equipments, and machinery etc. Production management is the process of effectively

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE OF PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT OF ELECON

Chairman And Managing Director

Managing Director

Vice president (Tech. and Works)

A.G.M. (Production and Planning)

Sr. Manager (Works)

Manager

Asst. Manager

Dy. Manager

Asst. Manager

TYPE OF PRODUCT MHE PRODUCT RANGE

Belt Conveyors, idlers and pulleys Page 12

 Elevators and chain Conveyors Stackers, Reclaimers, Stacker-cum-Reclaimers Bridge type Blenders Reclaimers Bridge type Bucket Wheel Reclaimer Wagon Loaders Crawler and Rail mounted Trippers Twin boom stacker Ship loader Side arm charger Rail pusher car Apron Feeder Paddle feeder Vibrating feeder Semi mobile crusher Reversible hammer mill Impactor Double roll crusher Ring granulators Feeder braker Roller screen Transfer car Cable reeling drum Idlers Pulley Traveling Tripler Circular stockpile Rotary Wagon Tripler

GEAR PRODUCT RANGE

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 NU worm Gears Helical Gears Fluid, General & Flexible coupling

Planetary bucket Wheel Gearbox

Special Gears:
Gear drive for piercing mill in seamless tube plant Gear drive for seven roll stands in tube mill plant Sheet metal uncoiler gearbox Assel mill gearbox in seamless tube plant Drive for briquetting mill in continuous steel plant for hot strip mill 330 kw wind mill gear drive unit Drive for sponge iron kiln. Marine gearbox for advanced offshore patrol vessel propulsion

RAW MATERIAL USED

In materials handling department of ELECON, generally the tailor made items are made. The products are made as per the requirement of the customers, so the raw material is not fix for all type of product. The gear division of ELECON makes the standardized item as well as standardizes items, so here the raw material may be fix for some standardizes items but here also customized items are made. Generally in ELECON the following type of raw material is used like: Iron Steel Plate Rubber Fastener Round bar Angles Bearing

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 Chain Ring for wheel Casting Pipe forgings Belting Electrical Plain washer Channels Grease nipple Nut bold etc.

PURCHASE PROCEDURE OF ELECON

In ELECON generally raw material purchase procedure is as per following steps. 1] The planning department make purchase requisition as per orders of the company and than send that purchase requisition to the purchase department. 2] After receiving the purchase requisition from planning department the purchase department start inquiry from various suppliers in government and private sector for require raw material. Generally ELECON demands all-inclusive price of material from suppliers. 3] Then purchase department receive quotation for material from different suppliers. 4] After receiving quotation, ELECONs purchase departments make comparative statement of different suppliers quotation. 5] Then again ELECON purchase department ask to supplier for best possible discounted price to finalized deal. So the company will get second quotation from supplier. 6] Then ELECON purchase department select the final supplier and then make purchase order after finalized deals as per required material and fixing all payment terms, delivery terms etc. 7] Then Company follow up the order. Thus the above is purchase procedure of ELECON. When ELECON receives the material the company check material as per order.

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STORE PROCEDURE
In ELECON in store department there three main function 1] Receiving 2] Keeping 3] Issuing. When the store departments receive the material the authorized person do visual inspection of material. Then the quality inspectors do the inspection of raw material as per standard. If the material is as per standard then company accept the material and keep the material with company and if the material is not as per the standard then the company inform the supplier and reject the material. The store managers keep all record of different type of material in store department.

MATERIAL CODING SYSTEM

In ELECON in store department they using alphabetical and numerical coding system for easy reorganization and issuing of material. The raw material is arranged in racks. In gear division in Elecon there is electrical system for finding out material from rack. The store department issue the material when it get material requisition from any department and maintain all up to date record s above the material.

MATERIAL HANDLING
Material handling has been rightly defined as an art and science involving the moving, packing and storing of substance in any form. Material handling is the preparation placing and positioning of materials to facilitate their movement or storage. IN ELECON generally cranes are used as a (MHE) Material Handling Equipment. The other material handling equipment is also used as like: trolley, truck, Lifts and hoists, Electromagnets and Vacuum lifting devices etc. In Elecon there is near one hundred and twenty cranes in both division.

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PRODUCTION PROCESS
Production process is a process of producing goods and services by combining and utilizing the services of factors of production In ELECON generally the production process consists of following stages 1] Production dept receive production Design 2] Receiving Raw material 3] Making and machining billets and blanks 4] Making components as per design 5] Assembling units 6] Separate articles 7] Checking the quality of the parts and assemblies 8] Painting The engineering department on the basis of order received decides whether the order received is standardized or customized. In case it is a non-standardized then the engineering checks whether it can be produced within the available facilities or not. If ELECON cannot produce some part of product then company will give that part on contract basis to other company. Then the assembly drawing and the detailed drawings are made. Assembly drawings show all the components but not the great details. After the preparation of the drawing they are sent to the production department. Incase of any change modification are done then. After production and before installation care is taken that the customers completely read the manual before usage. If customer made any changes in product then the guarantee of the product is void. The success of each step depends on an uninterrupted supply of raw materials, the proper tools, efficient maintenance, efficient manpower etc.

Types of PRODUCTION process

In ELECON there are three types of production depending on the quantity of articles produced and the nature of their manufacture the production can be classified into three categories.

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1. Continuous 2. Intermittent 3. Mixed ELECON adopted the process as per the order

TYPES OF PLANT LAYOUT DEFINITION OF LAYOUT

The layout of a factory, workshop or working area means the position of the departments or shop in the factory and of the machines, work places and storage points in the working areas, including officers and staff facilities relatives to one another.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF LAYOUT

1] Layout by process or layout by function 2] Layout by product or line production 3] The combination layout of product and process 4] Layout by fixed position or fixed material location In ELECON product layout, process layout and combine layout is used. In Elecon as per order the layout is used. Generally in Gear division product layout used and in MHE division both process layout and combine layout is used

PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL

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The production planning and control functions and its interaction with other functions in Elecon are shown below figure.

Sales forecast And Market research Production planning And Control

Product design And Development

Production planning
-Production plan -Methods -Machines -Time estimates -Scheduling

Production control -Dispatching -Transportation -Quality control -Expediting -Shipping

Inventory control -Stores management -Quality control -Purchasing -Receiving -Simplification

Quality assurance

Vice president (Tech & Works)

Quality control is a deliberate and planned activity to integrate the quality development, quality maintenance and Dy. General quality improvements efforts of the entire Manager various groups in ELECON. The quality is not only means for enlarging the market share of exports and also of goods in the internal market where there is a growing inter firm competition but also means for providing he right quality of the goods to the Senior Manager customer with satisfaction.

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF ELECON

Heavy Material Build Shop Contract CoOrdination Idler & Pulley Spare M/C ing Comp. Page 19 Steel Inspection Sub Contract Inspection Store Receiving

TOTAL QUALITY ASSURANCE IN ELECON

ELECON follows the concept of total quality control because of their high quality objectives. In Elecon they are using instruments like varnier, x-ray, caliper, radiography, ultrasonic testing, micrometer etc for quality assurance.

Total quality assurance

QUALITY DESIGN Setting standard Product research Marketing research Principle of prototype model

Quality process

SMALL SCALE FIRM

SUPERNOVA TECHNOLOGIES Pvt. Ltd.

Registered Office and work at

Inspection of various stage of SUPERNOVA TECHNOLOGIES Pvt. Ltd. Inspection in chemical production lab Plot no: I-103 (In process control) Phase-4 GIDC Raw material inspection Finish inspection of product This is done on sample basis. Piloting V.U.NAGAR,the quality of running products Process conformance

Anand (Gujarat) control In process

Data are more important. Representation Form of Organization is high for further improvement.

Private Ltd.Organisation

Type of Unit
Small Scale Industry

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Directors Name
CHAIRMAN- P.N.Amersey DIRECTORS-HARSH AMERSEY, ARVIND AMERSEY, MEHER AMERSEY

Few Things about SMALL SCALE INDUSTRY:Registering your SSI Unit:

The main purpose of Registration is to maintain statistics and maintain a roll of such units for the purposes of providing incentives and support services. States have generally adopted the uniform registration procedures as per the guidelines. It must be noted that small industries is basically a state subject. States use the same registration scheme for implementing their own policies. It is possible that some states may have 'State registration scheme'

Quality Certification: To avail the certification of ISO-9000, a unit has to undertake significant costs.
The small-scale industries have been found wanting mainly on account of resource crunch to implement quality systems to obtain this certification. However, as a paradigm shift, SSI must make 'Quality' a way of life. It has been decided to push the quality up gradation programme in the SSI Sector in a big way. A scheme has been launched to give financial incentive to those SSI units who acquire ISO-9000 certification, by reimbursing 75% of

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their costs of obtaining certification, subject to a maximum of Rs. 0.75 lacs per unit.

In order to promote modernization and technology up gradation in SSI, the units are assisted in improving the quality of their products. In quality awareness and learning programmes organized specially for their benefit.

Opportunity: Less Capital Investment Promotion & Support by Government Reservation for Exclusive Manufacture by small scale sector Project Profiles Funding - Finance & Subsidies Machinery Procurement Raw Material Procurement Manpower Training Technical & Managerial skills Tooling & Testing support Reservation for exclusive purchase by government Export Promotion Growth in demand in the domestic market size due to overall economic growth Increasing Export Potential for Indian products Growth in Requirements for ancillary units due to the increase in number of
Greenfield units coming up in the large scale sector. Small industry sector has performed exceedingly well and enabled our country to achieve a wide measure of industrial growth and diversification.

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Registration:
Details for registration of SSI units have been already discussed earlier now we see few benefits that are being generated with registration.

SSI REGISTRATION
When any firm is registered under SSI we need to understand that this is a registration made at the District level of state. SSI REGISTRATION is compulsory for every firm aspiring to get benefits given by the government. Our SUPERNOVA INDUSTRY is a registered member of SSI UNIT ASSOCIATIONS. Now we will see the benefits that the firm gets: (i) They get free stalls at government exhibitions.

(ii) When tenders are being opened Earnest money that needs to pay by firm is waived at times. (iii) Also at times security deposits are being waived during the opening up of tenders.

NSIC REGISTRATION

Its full form being National small scale industry registrations. Units registered under this head are nationally registered & benefits derived at that level can be availed. Also a member of GIDC ASSOCIATION; being a member the biggest benefit that Supernova Technology derives is that the unit is being continuously informed & upgraded about the latest happening taking place in the field. These are the few associations & memberships that our unit is compiling with & is a member of. Supernova technologies have applied for ISO 9001 which is a requirement for every firm in this field of engineering production & working.

ISO 9001 - The International Standard for Quality Management What is ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized standard for the quality management of businesses. It applies to the processes that create and control the products and services an organization supplies. It prescribes systematic control of activities to ensure that the needs and expectations of customers are met. It is designed and intended to apply to virtually any product or service, made by any process anywhere in the world.

Why seek certification to ISO 9001?

Registration to ISO 9001 by an accredited certification body shows committed to quality, customers, and a willingness to work towards improving efficiency. Page 23

It demonstrates the existence of an effective quality management system that satisfies the rigours of an independent, external audit. An ISO 9001 certificate enhances company image in the eyes of customers, employees and shareholders alike. It also gives a competitive edge to an organisation's marketing.

Other norms that are being abided are CSPO i.e. Centre Store Purchase Order in which all the information concerning Government department tenders are being updated & given first & information regarding opening up of the tender is being given to them. Purchase orders of different Government departments are also placed online & information is received before hand. Also they have been registered with DGS&D in which price fixation norms are being mentioned & are being abided by the SUPERNOVA TECHNOLOGIES Pvt. Ltd. Also they have other registrations as mentioned below: 1) Electrical Research & Development Authority 2) Centre Of Wind Energy Test Department 3) As mentioned earlier Applied for ISO-9001 The main reason why all this norms & registration policies have been mentioned over here is that these policies give us an idea regarding the awareness regarding happenings around the environment by the firm. The company does not advertise more for its products & functioning, the sole reason being that advertisements cost much more than the publicity that they get when articles are published in the magazines of their concern. INTRODUCTION OF COMPANY Supernova technologies Pvt.Ltd. is a Vallabh udhyognagar based Small scale firm having a turnover of about Rs.2000 crores. Small scale industries are those industries which have an investment below 1 crore in their infrastructure i.e. asset. It is a private Ltd. firm & having a hierarchical structure of organization, in which they have a CHAIRMAN & 3 Directors as mentioned earlier. Supernova technologies is a Research oriented firm providing Tailor made solutions in the segment of physically challenged people, they are also in the manufacturing of Educational kits & instruments, security alarms & are also actively working in the field of Renewable Energy Sources. The technology being is used is provided by the SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY under the Guidance of SHRI.S.N.JHA of DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS SPU. This Factory was set-up in the year 2001 in the Premises of GIDC located at Vallabh udhyognagar. The UNIVERSITY is paid for each & every research work undertaken under the guidance of SPU. Being a research oriented unit & its production being that of tailor made

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solutions the company does not have any fixed product. They have a varied range of products.

Facility location
The main reason for establishing their unit at ANAND because it is central part of the state and in vallabh Udhyog nagar,GIDC. Because all the infrastructural facilities like transportation (rail,road),couriers, availability of water and electricity are to be found in abundance. Another reason is ANAND is near to metro cities and cheaper(dedicated man power) from near by village available. lots of ancillary units to support the production are also available. V U nagar, GIDC is comparatively less polluted area. the area is safe and sound.medical facilities are much better compared to other GIDC.

LAYOUT
While deciding layout of the unit priority was given to the VASTU SHASTRA which support good ventilation lighting , working atmosphere throughout the year. On the basis of vastu changes were made and departments were setup. The product that the unit produces requires lots of interaction of employees of all the departments. Therefore easy accessibilities, convenient approaches to all the departments is necessary. For that the unit has lots of doors in their layout. EPBX system is installed from inception that is intercom facilities is available on all the tables. Therefore we can conclude that saving of time is given priority.

Products:
1. Bulgural Alarms 2. Fire Alarms 3. Educational kits & instruments 4. Wind solar hybrid system 5. Village electrification system

RAWMATERIALS:
Company produces electronic procucts so it needs raw materials as follows: Electronics components like resistors, inductors, capacitors etc. Relays Coils Motors Connectors Metal housing ABS(plastic housing) Page 25

Batteries Invertors Solar panels Fiber materials Dies Fiber Resin Polymers(FRP) 50 % of raw materials are common to all the products produced.

PURCHASING DECISION
The components use in the production process by the unit is predetermined and selected brands are considered according to feedback which they get from their employees. generally the quantity is considered for four months in majority of cases. Genera daily requirements are purchased on monthly basis whereas few components are purchased on the basis on the weight.

Suppliers and their locations

MAHAMAHIS GURU ELECTRONICS-New Dehi IOTA INTERNATION-New Deli PRAKASH ENTERPRISE-New Delhi ADESHWER ENTERPRISE, Ahmedabad Criteria for selection suppliers Suppliers are selected on the basis of their experience in market and knowledge about ISO 9000 is also taken into consideration.

PRODUCTION CYCLE
Time that is spend after production process for first lot of output to comeout ranges from a week to ten days.the time frame is set based on the performance of marketing people,their regular feedback and weekly updation helps company decide its production process. According to the information given by the marketing people buffer stock is kept in abundance to the suppliers accordingly. TYPE OF PRODUCTION PROCESS The company adopt a job production for their products. They produce a single product at time ordered by customer.

WORKFORCE REQUIREMENT
ITI is minimum qualification for the employees. Employees are free to give their ideas which results in open environment with lots of transparency and the good ideas given by the employees are uploaded. The work is assigned to the employees with consensus. Talent of employees is explore fully that help in the overall development. P.F. rights and public holidays is taken care of. Employees are provided with uniform and safety is given a priority at work place or at fields. Employees are also given incentives on the basis of tasks.

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AWARDS WON BY THE COMPANY:

1. NATIONAL AWARD OF INVENTION 2. Dr.Vikram Sarabhai Award For Scientist

BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. S. N. CHARY; production and operation management; 4 th edition; The McGraw Hill companies 2. www.elecon.com 3. www.supernovaindia.net

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