Author: Ananth

Ananth has over 19 years of experience in the areas of Implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts, Quality Management, and Supply Chain Management initiatives. Ananth has authored a book “Level One” which helps people joining manufacturing sector understand the basics of the various functions in a company (Production, Quality, Purchase, Maintenance, etc.) and perform efficiently within a short period of time.

Operational Excellence at Ital Beauty Nippers India Pvt. Ltd.

Lean Manufacturing in Chennai

Operational Excellence at Ital Beauty Nippers, Chennai Introduction: We worked with Ital Beauty Nippers – A leading Global Beauty products manufacturer. Productivity, Quality Improvement, SMED and 5S Implementation were deliverables for our engagement. Our Activities: We have implemented the Continuous Flow and Lean Manufacturing System in the Production line. Initiated the Root Cause Analysis and […]

5S and SMED Implementation at Ammega India

5S and SMED implementation at Ammega

5S and SMED Implementation at Ammega Belting India Pvt. Ltd, Chennai Introduction: We worked with Ammega Belting India (part of Global Conglomerate) manufacturing Belts for Industrial and Automotive applications. We implemented 5S and Quick Changeover in the Unit What We Did: We have used our unique Gamification method and created various zones, Zone Leaders for […]

Gamification Lessons from Candy Crush Saga!

Gamification Lessons from Candy Crush Saga! In most companies, the Manufacturing shopfloor is not a pleasant place to be in. They are very Hot (Furnaces / Ovens, etc.) Noisy, Low Lighting, Oil spillage in the floor, etc. It is very normal to get demotivated after a few months/years. In this situation, how can the employees come […]

Why Transformation of Senior Management is Difficult?

Why Transformation of Senior Management is very Difficult? Many reports indicate that more than 75% of consulting engagements fail to deliver the results. Results can be sustained only if there is a culture change in the company. The Culture for any organization is SET by the Leader of the company. All the other employees mimic/follow […]