Abhik Ghosh

Dear VK, Thanks for your inputs. The situation at present is that the manufacturing unit is very unstructured. There aren't any processes in place, nor is there any data being recorded at each level of the manufacturing cycle. So my Consulting engagement with the client is likely to change from Improving Operational Productivity to Designing Processes and Process Flows. It was surprising that even with a INR 10 cr. turnover (I know its not much, but sizeable for a company just 3 years old); the firm has no set processes in place. Will keep you posted on how the Consulting engagement proceeds. Regards, Abhik

Hi Mahi, Pardon me, but I am still not clear about the concept. Please elaborate.

Hi Mahi, To be more specific, the unit at the moment is getting 50% of its work sub-contracted. Now the cost of this operation, which in effect is RM cost as it comes in as input from the sub-contracted firm, is proving to be expensive. Is the solution simply to find another sub-contractor or could be otherwise as well? Would be great to know your thoughts. Regards, Abhik

Hi Guys, Assume a company with an INR 5 cr. turnover (SSI) in the Kids Garment segment. The company is facing trouble with its bottom-line, mainly due to high cost of procurement. Could you suggest some viable lean projects for such a company? Regards.