TATA MOTORS HAS MOVED QUICKLY TO START MANUFACTURING THE TIAGO AND TIGOR AT ITS SANAND PLANT, AFTER REALISING THE PLANT'S POTENTIAL.
SOMETIMES IT PAYS TO CHANGE HORSES midstream. Provided you have an alternative or backup plan. That's what Tata Motors did at the Sanand plant in Gujarat. The facility, which was set up to produce the Nano, is now being utilised to manufacture the Tiago and Tigor. The smaller numbers of Nano is compelling the company to manufacture other models based on orders received.
What the company did not foresee and expect was that the Sanand plant would soon go on to achieve 100% capacity utilisation. Since the last few quarters, Tata Motors has been seeing a robust demand for Tiago and Tigor, and accordingly announced production ramp-up at its plant. The Sanand plant has a production capacity of 1,54,000 units and so far the plant has manufactured 4,60,000 units since its inception in June 2010. The 5,00,000 unit production mark will be celebrated in October 2018.
Speaking about strategy, Mayank Pareek, president, passenger vehicle business, Tata Motors, said, "We have worked a strategy of 'Turnaround 2.0' and that stands on three pillars—sales enhancement, cost reduction, and improving efficiencies. This is where Sanand plays an important role. The whole idea is to win Sustainability in PVs. A lean manufacturing process plays a key role in our growth strategy, enabling the Sanand plant to contribute around 60% of the overall PV production. The plant has already achieved WCQ 3 level in quality standards and we are proud of this achievement.”
This story is from the September 2018 edition of Manufacturing Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 2018 edition of Manufacturing Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Innovate & integrate
The recently concluded roundtable on ‘Manufacturing Reimagined: A digital Leap with ServiceNow' focused on the role of digital transformation in manufacturing and supply chain management, emphasising the integration of digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and business growth.
India's path to global semiconductor dominance
In conversation with Ashok Chandak, President IESA and Dr V Veerappan, Chairperson, IESA
Hydrogen: A catalyst for decarbonisation
Hydrogen is gaining momentum as a versatile solution with the potential to decarbonise various sectors. Exploring the current state of hydrogen, challenges and prospects that lie ahead.
Al's silent cyber attack
Take a sneak peek into the escalating threat of AI-driven cyber-attacks, along with the intricate challenges and imperative strategies in safeguarding against digital invasions.
Revolutionising energy efficiency
Effective electric motor rewinding practices are vital for enhancing energy efficiency and mitigating carbon emissions.
BEYOND TRACKS
From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Olivier Loison, Managing Director of Alstom India delves into the company's century-old legacy and its stride towards the future.
Enhancing asset management with forefront RFID technology
Track, manage and monitor inventory of high-value assets using Zebra Integrated RFID technology to optimize workflow.
The role of robotics, automation & network integration
There is a symbiotic relationship between robotics, automation, and network technology. With the Internet of Things projected to exceed 25 billion devices, the integration of cutting-edge robots into interconnected systems is rapidly becoming a reality.
Pune Machine Tool Expo and FACTEQ 2024 to propel manufacturing progress in India
The four-day event featured around 230 exhibitors
UltraTech Cement's ₹800 crore investment
UltraTech's board greenlights capacity expansion at the Parli facility by 1.2 million tonnes