Having the right QA processes and implementing them for supply chain partners (vendors) is extremely important for manufacturing companies. What are you doing in this regard?
This task seems to be difficult at starting of the improvement program but we have planned several steps to change the supplier's attitude and commitment towards continuous improvement.
We have a process called Vendor Quality Management System (VQMS) to improve the manufacturing processes and work place organisations of our suppliers. The successful implementation of VQMS will begin to reduce waste with improved efficiency and there will be consistency in the expected results.
Simplified manufacturing task is the heart of increased efficiency. You need to have an eye for finding an appropriate method of simplification for supplier's improvement. Otherwise improper ways can lead to inefficient manufacturing with inconsistent product quality and many more negative outcomes.
We are even organising supplier's shop floor to increase their efficiency and emphasizing on the importance of neat and orderly workplace. We are also helping them in identifying and minimising the common source of errors. We also aim at training supplier's workforce to increase their efficiency.
In continuation of the above questions, creating a ‘Make in India' brand will need consistency and excellence of manufacturing as well as engineering across the supply chain ecosystem. What are the key challenges in achieving this and how can companies overcome these challenges?
I think India still lags behind the western world in most of the manufacturing areas but we have competencies and young talent which can create wonders for this country. We just need to learn from the mistakes of western world and adopt best technologies to change this situation.
Indian industries should insist on superior technologies to improve product quality and consistency in performance. We need to focus on value addition than being cost centric about technology.
Make in India has a lot of potential to enhance manufacturing sector and I think this Government is doing a sincere effort and trying to explore employment opportunities for our youth population. Looking at our abundant youth population we will remain young country for next 2-3 decades unlike other western countries and China who are aging rapidly and world will depend a lot on us. Therefore, I think Make in India needs to continue with the same thrust.
R&D restoration: We need to make huge investments in R&D to compete against global industries. Indian industries should also collaborate with government organisations like Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for robust R&D.
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