ANAND Interaction

INTERACTION VOL LXVI, JUNE 2018

ANAND CORPORATE SERVICES

A Seal of Quality & Trust

editorial Managing Editor Garima Gupta Feature Editor Chethan R. Kumar Designer Divya Thakur CORRESPONDENTS ANAND Automotive Mohit Kaushik Anand CY Myutec Automotive Shuvadeep Samanta Anand I-Power Col. Braham Singh ANAND U Kapil Thakur Ansysco Anand/Anchemco Anand Neha Khatri CY Myutec Anand India K. Latha Faurecia Clean Mobility Deivam Kumaravel Federal-Mogul Anand Bearings India Pankaj Manish Federal-Mogul Anand Sealings India Manjunath Karikatti Gabriel India Unmesh Rajhans Shalini Gupta Haldex India Deepak Chaudhari Henkel Anand India Vivek Tyagi

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MAHLE Behr India Shivangi Pathak MAHLE Filter Systems (India) Kritika Nigam

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Mando Automotive India R. Surendar SNS Foundation Damayanti Bhowmik

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Spicer India Suchita Kadam SUJÁN Luxury Hospitality Yusuf Ansari Takata India R. Girirajan Valeo Friction Materials India Sathiyaseelan Jaganathan Valeo Service India Auto Parts Suma Chendrashekhar PRODUCED BY Corporate Communications Team

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COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

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ISUZU senior representatives, Mr. Baba San, President-Global Purchasing, IGCE Directors, Vice Presidents and 60+ other invitees from engineering, sourcing and supplier quality were present at the event. The Gabriel senior management team presented their credentials. Mr. Baba San inaugurated the tech day event and appreciated Gabriel’s future technology readiness.

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aster Sujan Singh and Miss Amrit Kaur Singh visited the Gabriel plant at Khandsa on 12th January 2018. Both of them were excited to see the live line-wise product manufacturing process, which clearly depicted the manufacturing of products. The operating engineers at Gabriel India had designed a simple process flow model to explain the

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special function was organised by the ANAND Group to felicitate Padma Shri Prof. Shoji Shiba, one of the greatest thinkers and transformers of recent times. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Deep C Ananad, Chairman Emeritus, ANAND; Mr. Jaisal Singh, Chief Executive, Sujan Luxury and Member, ANAND Supervisory Board; Mr. Furuhashi Takeyuki, Mr. C.S Patel, Mr. Deepak Chopra, members of ANAND Executive Committee and ANAND Management Committee and other dignitaries.

process to Master Sujan and Miss Amrit. The Gabriel team also conducted a live run of an auto-valving machine along with other processes. After the plant visit, Master Sujan and Miss Amrit were felicitated by mementos and personalized greetings, followed by a cake cutting ceremony. The siblings thoroughly enjoyed the proceedings of the day.

The dignitaries at the event spoke about the contribution made by the Professor to the Indian Industry, VLFM Community and the ANAND Group.

Mr. Anand presented a special memento to the professor, as a token of appreciation

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Gabriel India - ISUZU Tech Show

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IL conducted its first overseas Technology Day at ISUZU Global CV Engineering Centre (IGCE), Thailand on 13th March 2018. Gabriel India Limited is a supplier to ISUZU Global Team in the VD00 Global platform.

ISUZU senior representatives, Mr. Baba San, President-Global Purchasing, IGCE Directors, Vice Presidents and 60+ other invitees from engineering, sourcing and supplier quality were present at the event. The Gabriel senior management team presented their credentials. Mr. Baba San inaugurated the tech day event and appreciated Gabriel’s future technology readiness.

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COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

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Faurecia Clean Mobility – MoU with Clean Air Asia

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aurecia Clean Mobility (FECT) signed a MoU with Clean Air Asia, an international NGO that is working on enhancing clean air quality globally.

FECT and Clean Air Asia are partnering to explore effective technology solutions to improve air quality and enhance industry awareness of clean city solutions.

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CYM celebrated Operating Engineer (OE) Day on 2nd January 2018. It is celebrated every year to recognise the contribution and dedication of all OEs towards the growth of the company.

Gabriel India Limited - China Vendor Meet

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abriel India Limited sources almost 14% of its parts and components from China suppliers. In order to strengthen its partnership with China, Gabriel India Limited hosted a vendor meet at Ningbo, China in the presence of 18 vendor partners. The theme was ‘Pragati’ (Hindi word meaning Progress).

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The forum served as a platform to thank the vendors for their continued support and also to convey the expectations. A Supplier Quality Manual was launched formally and best performing vendors were recognised.

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AIPL celebrated Partners Day on 01st March 2018 to encourage and motive its suppliers. Mr. Sejoon Oh, Managing Director, Mando India; Mr. Sarathi. S, Jt. Managing Director, Mando India and Mr. Hwang Yong Joo, CPO, Mando India graced the event. It was attended by key members of the supplier companies and ‘Best supplier’ awards were distributed.

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AHLE Behr India Private Limited (MBIPL) hosted its key strategic suppliers meet on 20th March 2018 for a Zero Defect Drive. Senior team consisting of 11 supplier partners interacted with MAHLE Behr’s leadership team.

Mando India - 20 years association gift from Hyundai Motor India

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yundai Motors India (HMI) gifted a “Traditional Watch” to MAIPL to commemorate its 20 years of association. Mr. YK Koo, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India unveiled the clock in the presence of Mr. Se Joon Oh, Managing Director, MAIPL; Mr. CW Kim, COO, MAIPL and other plant employees.

YMA celebrated its 10th Annual foundation day on 6th March 2018 in Chennai with employees and family members. Mr. Mun Jae Lee, CY Myutec, Managing Director inaugurated the event. Dance programmes were organised to entertain the employees and their kids. Long service awards were also presented during the event.

Mr Tribhuvan Rasyara, COO, MAHLE Behr India Private Limited addressed the audience and shared MBIPL’s vision of being the “most preferred choice of customers”. He highlighted key customer expectations and extended MAHLE Behr’s support in partnering with the suppliers to drive improvements in their plants.

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The management of MAHLE Behr India Private Limited launched multiple initiatives at Global level to strengthen supplier quality like Supplier Portal POOL4TOOL for quality management, MAHLE Supplier Improvement Programme, etc.

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he annual distributors meet of Spicer India Private Limited (SIPL) was held in Macau from 18th to 20th January 2018. Senior representatives from Spicer head office, SIPL plants, Dana, and merit based dealers participated in the meet. Awards were distributed to the best dealers of 2017.

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Haldex India - Annual Day Function

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aldex India Private Limited celebrated its Annual Day and family get together on xxxxxxx. The event included fun games followed by gift distribution. ANAND Hub companies and its customers were invited for the celebration. Various programmes like dance, singing, mimicry, skit drama etc. were conducted. Rewards like long service awards, Best OE, Best suggestion/ kaizen were also presented.

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COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

Women’s Day

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NAND group celebrated Women's Day on 8th March 2018 in a special way by bringing together all the women employees from the respective Group companies and hubs.

Distinguished women were invited as panel guest speakers The celebration was held with the following activities: • ‘Women safety and wellness training’ programmes on self-defence and overall fitness

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Large Scale Interactive Process (LSIP)

• Special lunch for women employees

Key takeaways • Brings alignment with common organisational objectives among large groups within a specific time duration

• Games and special events like ZUMBA dance for women employees

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arge Scale Interactive Process (LSIP) is a structured technique used across the ANAND Group to engage the key representatives in a collective manner to meet common organisational objectives that are linked to individual performance.

• Finalises Key Result Areas (KRAs) till the direct reportees of function heads through the process by the end of the workshop

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daylong workshop was conducted for ANAND Automotive Private Limited (AAPL) employees on 30th January 2018 in New Delhi. Midmanagerial level employees from AAPL participated in the goal-setting exercise for 2018. The workshop was addressed by Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND. Mr. Sumit Bhatnagar, Group Head, HR, moderated the event. The expectations of various departments were shared by the respective heads of department and the approved KRAs were signed by all the representatives.

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abriel India Limited (GIL) conducted LSIP on 16th-17th March 2018 at Pune. The annual goal-setting process brought together 140 employees in the mid-managerial level and above, with an objective of exceeding customer expectations and reaching new milestones as ‘One Gabriel, One Team.’

The 2-day collaborative process started with the streaming of an inspiring message from Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, Gabriel India Limited. Voice of customers and suppliers were also shared. SBU heads, functional heads and plant heads presented focus areas for 2018-19. This was followed by cross-pollination of expectations. Mr. Sumit Bhatnagar, Group Head, HR, moderated the event.

This was followed by an evening of entertainment, recognition for exceptional performance and dinner.

The event also celebrated ‘The Rewards Nite 2018’, honouring the achievers who go the extra mile.

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aldex India Private Limited (HIPL) conducted its LSIP on 24th February 2018 at Nashik. The one day session was attended by key representatives from Haldex India Private Limited. The daylong event started with top management sharing their expectations. Customer voice through live video was shared along with current market scenario. Key thrust areas and expectations of each department were presented by the respective heads of the department. Organisational goals with individual KRAs were established at the event.

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TATA TECH DAY

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

TATA TECHNOLOGY DAY MAHLE Behr strengthens its Testing Facility at Chakan

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The team installed its 5th Visco testing rig at the Chakan plant. With an extended operating range up to 6000 rpm, and increased measurement accuracy below 20 microns, the rig is indigenously developed with integrated chuck and spindle. It consumes less energy and requires lesser maintenance. The team also installed Automated Leak Measurement (ALM) for HVAC testing. ALM enables fully automated testing that is fail-safe and error-free with minimum human intervention.

Later, TATA Motors, through its electric vehicle program, acquired a government EESL order for 10,000 e-cars. MAHLE Behr India developed the battery cooling unit for TATA. MAHLE Behr India is now the only company in India that provides battery cooling solutions.

BIPL engineering team installed a Sonic Tester in Chakan plant, to identify the baffle leak in evaporators. The equipment works on ultrasonic principles and helps identify micro leakages up to 0.0005 mm with a cycle time of less than 2 seconds.

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ith the drive for reduction in CO2 and electrics, comes the need to maintain the battery temperatures within the limits for optimal battery output. In India, MBIPL started its first project with Mahindra Electric for the development of thermal solution for e-Vertio Vehicle. An Auxiliary cooling unit that works in a closed loop was designed specifically for batteries to maintain temperatures.

These equipments support the vision of providing sustainable quality products to customers!

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s the Indian automotive industry gears up to Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission standard by 2020, MFSIPL R&D team has taken the lead to manufacture products that are BS-VI compliant. MFSIPL introduced two indigenously designed and developed BS-VI products

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FSIPL filed two international patents and received one national patent in 2017. This year, the R&D team has sent four more new patent filing requests to MAHLE GmbH for international patents.

In order to encourage the efforts and strengthen the current innovation drive, MFSIPL has constructed state of the art Innovation Bay in its R&D office at Gurgaon. It was inaugurated by Mr. Sunil Kaul (Group President – Excellence in Manufacturing Innovation & Technology) on 10th February 2018. The bay will provide a conducive environment to develop new innovative ideas. The bay includes a tear-down area, product display, technical library and direct access to MAHLE’s benchmarking database.

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first BS-VI air cleaner business from Mahindra. Mahindra decided to change its adopted air cleaner technology, i.e. from ‘Foam type’ to ‘Cellulose type’ filter media, to achieve high filtration efficiency.

MFSIPL team provided the filter media which can give filtration efficiency of 99.9% for particle size of 5 µm. and above.

II) Air Cleaner for Commercial Vehicles: MFSIPL R&D team has designed a simple and robust air cleaner for commercial vehicle segment in India. The smartly designed air cleaner comes in three sizes for the air flow requirements of different vehicles, suitable for BS-IV and BS-VI norms. MFSIPL will launch the first variant on a truck from Mahindra Truck and Bus Division with name – ‘AeroCop 0610’, indicating the air flow range handled i.e. from 6 m³/min. to 10 m³/min.

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Awards at ANAND

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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Received the prestigious ‘Overall Performance Award’ for 2017 at Maruti Suzuki India Limited vendor conference.

Received the prestigious ‘Overall Performance Award’ for 2017 at Maruti Suzuki India Limited vendor conference.

SUJAN Jawai, Rajasthan in recognition of valuable contribution to the Conservation of wildlife in India by Zeiss wildlife Conservation Award 2018

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HPS Improved Plant Award Best supplier award for continuous quality performance and zero defect supply presented by Mr. Rudiger Kasparek, Executive VP, Quality Assurance Group India, Volkswagen to Chennai plant.

Gold Award in Spare Parts for Excellence in Quality, Cost & Delivery for 2018 received by Mr. Anand Sontakke, COO, MFSIPL and Mr. Nikhil Agarwal, Plant Head, MFSIPL.

Awarded the Logistics Excellence Award, for 2017 to Chennai plant.

This is the second consecutive year FCM has received this awarded from HMI.

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MAIPL, Korea awarded Mando Automotive India with a special award “HPS Improved Plant” for its notable improvement in HPS.

Supplier Excellence Award 2017 was presented by Mr. Eiichi Seto, Managing Director & CEO - SMLI, in Zirakpur, Chandigarh to Dewas plant.

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Loreum Ipsum Chakan Team-Runners won Excellence Award in the National Quality circle and qualified for International QCC. The project - Reduce Laser welding leakage rejection in VW FR outer tube from 0.5% to 0.05%.

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Creator team from Sanand plant won the 1st Runner’s up at ACMA (Western Region) QC Competition at Ahmedabad.

Two teams received 'Distinguish Award' at Quality Circle Forum of India, NCQC. Projects – ‘Eliminating Side Support displacement in XH5 Radiator’ and ‘Reducing bad insertion M300 GSL Condenser’

Won the North West Quality Tech (NWQT) 2018 winner award in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) category for the project 'To Improve Productivity of Coolant Line'.

Plant 1 and 2 Chennai participated at 2nd National Convention 2018 and presented on “Quality Improvement”. Plant 1 achieved “Diamond Award” and plant 2 “Gold Award”

Awarded the prestigious Golden Peacock Awards in HR Excellence for 2017. Mr. Rajeev Gera, COO, ACYM; Ms. Shweta Sharma, HR Head, ACYM and Mr. JP Chauhan, Manufacturing Head, ACYM received the award.

Felicitated for significant achievement in HR Excellence for 2017. Mr. Pankaj Sharma, HR Head, MFSIPL received the award along with other team members

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COVER STORY

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Management & Governance

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Information Technology

Technology & Innovation

Legal

Tax

Internal Audit

After Market

Human Ressources & ANAND U

Business Development

Finance

Corporate Materials

Corporate Strategy

Corporate Communication

EIMS

Infrastructure

Corporate Social Responsibility

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Offerings

New Activities

1. Network management

Plan for logistic optimization by introduction of national transport vendors and online tracking

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Group-wide network of 1200+ Dealers and distributors

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New dealer identification and addition

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Training and technical knowhow to dealers, sales staff and mechanics

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Stocking points and warehouse support through C&F Agents/Warehouses in strategic locations

Corporate Communications

Achieve warehouse optimization by reducing total number of Warehouses supported by the GST regulation Strengthen sales organization for future

Tanuj Goyal Vice President

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On-time resolution of issues through Aftermarket online/mobile portal

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New Activities

1. Publications - Yearly publish interaction and Annual Reports of Gabriel, SNSF, Group sustainability

Ensure compliance with ANAND brand identity guidelines

2. Social media - Run regular campaigns, train staff on SM engagement and also track analytics

Implement Standard Operating Processes for key activities

3. Website and video– Update and manage website and corporate video. Manage SEO for website

3. Shared services and facilities through Business Centres

4. Support marketing activities for Gabriel and other Group companies

4. Counterfeit management through Legal & ACMA support

5. Manage range of merchandise and stationery requirements across AAPL, Group companies and SUJAN

Aftermarket

New Activities

1. Leveraging automotive industry network built across five decades to support Group Companies in developing business with established and new customers

Implement CRM solution to enhance efficiency in the function

2. Relationship management with key Customers 3. Conduct Technology Days at customer locations to present unified Group product offerings

V Madhavan President

5. Conduct regular customer satisfaction surveys to understand the pulse of customers

Vice President

7. Conduct external events like Auto Expo, Tech Days as per approved SOP

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4. Host ANAND’s stall at Auto Expo, India’s leading automotive components exhibition

Garima Gupta

6. Conduct internal events and campaigns - Quality Culture, Hub Events and HR (ALDP, LSIPs, GPTW, Ethics etc.)

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New Activities

1. Improvement of supply chain efficiency within ANAND Group, including freight transportation

Introduce Supply Chain Systems to capture Supplier Ratings and Supplier Satisfaction Survey

2. Leverage purchasing synergy across Group companies, especially of indirect materials

Launch a Supplier Online Portal

3. Support localisation of imported components by identifying qualified local vendors

Abhay Soman Vice President

6. Provide business intelligence based on market and regulatory developments

4. Improve supplier base through vendor consolidation with better and larger vendors

Conduct Annual Supplier Meets Work towards enhancing supplier PPM using AHQC Development of database of preferred suppliers

5. Reviewing and supporting negotiations of major purchases, including capital equipment, solar power agreement 6. Sharing best practices within Group Companies in the areas of Sourcing and Supply Chain Management.

7. Managing supplier risk under the broader ERM umbrella

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Offerings

New Activities

1. Improvement of the overall supply chain efficiency within ANAND Group

Focus further on supplier consolidation and performance

2. Leverage synergy across companies and localisation to generate substantial cost savings

Introduce Supply Chain Systems to capture

3. Achieve cost savings through Knowledge based sourcing and vendor consolidation

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Excellence in Manufacturing and Services

Supplier Ratings and Supplier Satisfaction Survey

Launch a Supplier Online Portal Conduct Annual Supplier Meets

P. Arul Kumar

Work towards enhancing supplier PPM using AHQC

President

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Establish a process through AHQC to upgrade suppliers

New Activities

1. Support Group companies in achieving the mission of Quality Culture

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Established the AHQC framework

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Focus on Zero Defect, Zero Waste, Zero Accidents, Zero Broken Commitments

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Covers all functions and offices

2. Support implementation of the multi-year program

Rajesh Kakkar President

3. Support Companies towards higher levels of automation in their manufacturing processes 4. Improved manufacturing operations through the AHPS

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Increased focus on a “learning organization” through sustained skill development Spreading the culture of Six Sigma as a problem solving tool Increased focus on “Green Plants” and a holistic approach to Sustainability

5. Manage the VSME program to enable development of Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers 6. Tracking EHS projects, incidents and status; sharing bestpractices

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New Activities

Banking, Auditor & Insurance arrangements at favourable/ optimal terms and lower costs through synergy at Group level

Implementation of IND AS across Group entities

Support forex hedging through advisory services and securing optimal rates

Enhance efficiency of Group reporting through full automation of MIS

Developing the Finance community and skillset across Group companies

Jagdeep Singh Oberoi

Support in compliance with regulations such as GST

Vice President

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New Activities

Enterprise Risk Management

1. Co-development of medium term organic strategy for the Group, Companies, Corporate Functions and monitoring the implementation of these strategy

Inorganic growth projects for the Group

Supporting internal finance controls

2. Support in the assessment of large capex projects

Finance Maya Chaudhari Sr. Vice President

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Human Resources

Offerings

New Activities

1. Support plant/factory infrastructure team on issues related to facility maintenance and management

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Support “Green Building” certification for new projects – all greenfield projects, and where feasible brownfield projects

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New Activities

Rakesh Singh

1. Recruitment and hiring of key talent for Group companies

Talent development

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2. Talent development through various programs across leadership and operational excellence

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Increase focus on development of technical skills, launchthe Anand Specialist Development Programme (ASDP)

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Establish Mentor Certification Programme to develop Mentoring Capability at ANAND

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Establish a knowledge repository

Sumit Bhatnagar

8. Unique “Operating Engineer” Model: Guidelines and implementation support in the factories, enabling manning of shop-floor with educated work force

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Facilitate certified programmes for Quality, SCM, etc.

Sr. Vice President

9. Support in managing Industrial Relations

HR as a shared service for Group companies

3. Internal: ATA, ALDP 4. External: Executive management programs at Oxford, ISB, IIM, NITIE, etc.

5. Coaching and mentoring 6. Key management performance reviews 7. Succession planning for key or lynchpin positions

10. Development and deployment of HR policies

Infrastructure

11. Guidelines to align employee compensation, benefits and incentives to the market 12. Management of key employee life cycle experience from induction to exit 13. Audit of HR practices to ensure regulatory compliance 14. Digital platform, the HR Management System (HRMS) to support all activities, including setting of yearly goals and targets, appraisals, training, etc.

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15. Employee care and engagement initiatives at the various “hubs” 16. Enforcing Ethics and Code of conduct across all Companies

Information Technology Offerings 1. Leverage Group procurement agreements for purchasing hardware and software

Supporting automation of business processes

2. Support to assess and improve IT security

Enhancing information security and controls

3. Ensuring external vendors (IBM etc.) provide value to Companies on IT related projects through subject matter expertise

Transform IT infrastructure to cater to dynamic needs, provide scalability, security and seamless access

4. Support Corporate projects, such as:

Create center of excellence – SAP, big data /analytics, AI, IoT, 3D printing, cloud computing, industry 4.0, etc.

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Head Group

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New Activities

Offerings

New Activities

1. Internal control assurance to management, audit committees and statutory auditors

Introduce Internal Audit automation tools for Audit information, Scheduling, Data Mining, Risk and quality Assessment, etc.

2. Create improved control environment at companies towards risk mitigation 3. Sharing of best practices across companies

B. Krishna Kumar

4. Audit-based benchmarking for cost savings and efficiencies

Vice President

5. Nurturing finance talent requirements of the Group

Enhance Data Analytics capability including predictive analysis Audit of ERM and IT risks

6. Support in statutory compliance and hence clean external audit reports

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Legal

Offerings

New Activities

1. Support in effective tax planning of companies

Maximise realisation of export incentives

2. Monitoring the tax compliances of companies

Automation of activities such as digital maintenance of tax related documents and records, online tracking of cases, etc.

3. Working together with Companies for resolution of cases

Charanjit Singh Vice President

Offerings 2. Facilitates dealing with government authorities for approvals, registrations, etc.

3. Legal support for major issues related to vendors, government, customers 4. Drafting of various contracts and agreements – corporate, technical, commercial, etc.

People development Tax as a shared service for Group companies

5. Tracking tax laws, impact, incentives – for direct & indirect taxes 6. increase awareness of Tax regulations within the Group companies

New Activities

1. Supporting compliance with various regulations

4. Support Companies in tax reconciliation with Tax department and tax reduction claims for Non Creditable taxes

Implementation of contract management tool Launch of an in-house Legal Bulletin Manage key secretarial issues i.e. preference shares, change of name, amendment of Articles Of Association

5. Negotiation support for various agreements

Enhance competency in laws and regulations related to labor laws, cyber/ online activities, bankruptcy, and hospitality

6. Tracking changes in statutes (Company, Tax, EHS, Foreign exchange, Labour) at Local, State and Central levels to support compliance

Expand external network of lawyers and consultants

Tax

7. Liaison with authorities, MCA, RBI, FEMA, etc.

Anshul Bhargava

8. Supporting intellectual property rights and Protection of Brands

General Manager

9. Review of Board and AC Minutes for JV companies

Management & Governance

Offerings 1. Corporate governance through ANAND Supervisory Board and its committees

Deepak Chopra Group CEO

New Activities Loreum Ipsum

Offerings

New Activities

Operations Committee (OC)

1. Inspire employees to take up the “journey of innovation”, big and small, in their respective areas of work

Personnel Committee (PC)

•

Conduct workshops on innovation methodologies

Explore and identity inorganic growth opportunities, both in traditional and new/emerging technologies

2. Support and oversight through the ANAND Executive Committee and ANAND Management Committee

•

Create excitement for innovation and technology through discussions

•

Strategic direction

•

•

Business plans

Encourage needed behavioural changes through facilitation

•

Enterprise risk management

•

Major capital expenditure projects

•

Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC)

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Technology and Innovation

M. S. Shankar Senior Director

2. Support specific technology and innovation projects within the Group companies 3. Collate and share success stories related to Innovation and Technology

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COVER STORY

COVER STORY

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Information Technology

Technology & Innovation

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Legal

Tax

Internal Audit

After Market

Human Ressources & ANAND U

Business Development

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Finance

Corporate Materials

Corporate Strategy

Corporate Communication

EIMS

Infrastructure

Corporate Social Responsibility

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Corporate Services in Action

COVER STORY

COVER STORY

After Market

Business Development

Corporate Communication

Corporate Materials

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Strategy

EIMS

Finance

Human Ressources & ANAND U

Information Technology

Infrastructure

Internal Audit

Legal

Management & Governance

Tax

Technology & Innovation

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AWARDS RECOGNITION AUTO&EXPO 2018

AWARDS AUTO&EXPO RECOGNITION 2018

AUTOEXPO

Showcasing

Future-Ready Products

Mr. D.C. Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, DCA Foundation, visited the ANAND Group stall

Mr. Shridhar Gupta and Mr. Dheeraj Dhar Gupta from KSS-Abhishek Safety Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, ANAND Group, Mr. Deepak Chopra, CEO, ANAND Group, along with Mr. R. Sivanesan, Senior Vice President (Quality and SSC), Vice President (Sourcing and Quality, Ashok Leyland), and senior management of Ashok Leyland and ANAND Group

It was that time of the year again. The prestigious and one

ANAND Group of companies exhibited only new technology

of the world’s largest automotive component shows ‘Auto

products with clear focus on BS-VI, safety and fuel efficiency.

Expo 2018’ was held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 8th

Conventional products were displayed digitally through

February 2018 to 11th February 2018. The ANAND Group

interactive touch screen consoles at the respective kiosks.

The ANAND Group also exhibited the latest technology products by creating two access controlled enclosures

It was a moment of pride when the ANAND Group stall was

within the stall. Aptly coined “ANAND Technology Centers

inaugurated by Mr. Sunil Kakkar, Executive Vice President,

(ATC)”, these centers displayed the latest technological

Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki. Several ANAND dignitaries

advancements made by two joint venture (JV) companies

were also present.

called Mando and Faurecia. The ATC attracted the attention

The theme of the show was “ Future Ready” and all 16

Mr. Sunil Kakkar, EVP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki, inaugurated the ANAND Group stall

of several key customers and generated queries.

3

The Tata Motors team visited ANAND Group stall during Auto Expo 2018

Day

1

Mr. Sunil Kakkar, EVP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki, and Deepak Thukral, VP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki, with Spicer Leadership Team

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Mr. Pawan Goenka, MD, M & M and Mr. Hemant Sikka, Chief Purchase Officer, M & M visited the ANAND Group stall

Mr. Tom Flack, Chief Purchasing Officer, TATA Motors, visited Mahle Behr India stall

Mr. Sunil Kakkar, EVP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki, and Deepak Thukral, VP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki, along with Faurecia Team

4

Day

product portfolio at Hall No. 12A, Stall No. 3.

Day

presented a unified front and exhibited its wide range of

Day

2

Car sculpture with the product manufactured by the ANAND Group, which attracted visitors

Mr. Pawan Goenka, MD, M & M and Mr. Hemant Sikka, Chief Purchase Officer, M &

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ANAND U

Master Sujan Singh and Miss Amrit Kaur Singh along with their parents and the top management of the ANAND Group

ANAND Strategic Leadership Programme

The activities by Amrita

ASLP is inspired from the ‘Oxford’s Leadership Programme’ and is designed to provide

on the role of body language

thought provoking perspectives on global challenges, which transform leadership skills and

and facial expression.

Laljee were a good reflection

create a positive change and growth.

Glimpses of

Master Sujan Singh & Miss Amrit Kaur Singh at Auto Expo

Master Sujan was at his inquisitive best, seeking answers to a wide

This year, the four day programme was attended by 22 participants with diversified

range of queries and impressed everyone present with his knowledge

backgrounds from ANAND Talent (AT), ANAND Leader (AL), and DGMs across the Group

The EVA workshop was

of automobile components. He seemed to be a true lover of

of companies.

great and made me think seriously on this aspect

automobiles. Miss Amrit followed her brother and also showed keen interest in the components at display. She also took time off to sketch

Key Highlights

a few amazing drawings, a talent inherited from her mother Mrs. Singh.

Visit to Heritage Transport Museum, Gurgaon

for a long term.

The visit to the Heritage Transport Museum was

A session on Voice, Vision, Vitality

excellent and the experience of visiting a first of its kind

Debates & Discussion

museum was great.

Like every year, the much awaited ‘The Big ANAND Debate’ was conducted. The topic for this year was “At ANAND, GPTW score is an effective yardstick to measure employee satisfaction”. The debate was chaired by Mr. Deepak Chopra, CEO, ANAND Group. A rolling trophy was handed over to the winning team followed by certificate distribution to all ASLP participants.

ANAND Mentoring Certification For the first time, the ANAND Group introduced a “Mentoring Certification” programme to identify the potential leaders within the group, who can act as mentors and groom specific

The program helped

employees. This programme aims to equip the potential leaders with the necessary knowledge

to increase my knowledge, skills and

One must attend this

perspectives.

session to comprehend the various aspects of leadership.

and skills by providing valuable insights into the process of teaching and mentoring.

Programme Pedagogy 30+ Hours Classroom training 12 Hours Online Live Webinars

This workshop provided valuable insights in tapping my strengths as a professional and the things that I need to develop and work on.

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10+ Hours Course Material Reading GDs, Reading, Presentation, and AVs along with advance tools of facilitations.

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SNS FOUNDATION

SNS FOUNDATION

Community Conservation SNS Foundation has worked for community conservation since 2009 to promote the wellbeing of local communities living in and around wildlife habitats. The main focus is to improve rural infrastructure, skill development, health, sanitation and access to quality education of the local community.

The community conservation started from 2014 with the opening of Jawai Leopard Camp. The activities covered five main villages of Perwa, Jivda, Meeno Ki Dhanee, Sena and Biselpur in addition to a few hamlets around the main villages.

SNSF has developed this in line with SUJAN Luxury Hospitality. The activities are spread across three main locations: The Serai, Village Bherwa JAWAI, Perwa, Jivda, Meeno Ki Dhanee, Sena and Biselpur

Key highlights of the activity:

Sher Bagh, Kutalpura Maliyan and Sherpur-Khiljipur

►►Engaged with nine Govt. school through a team of 12 teachers benefiting 1200+ student from class 1 to class XII. Also provided sanitation facility ►►Provided regular health camps for veterinary population across five villages. Treated over 600 thousand cattle ►►Provided regular health camps for people across the villages ►►Worked for sanitation along with panchayat of village Perwa under Swatch Bharat Abhiyan to ensure the sustainability of initiative ►►Established cutting and trailing centre at Village Sena Providing health services for human and veterinary population of village Bherwa and the surrounding villages. Transportation access to the school here is the prime activity of the SNS Foundation since 2009.

Key highlights of the activity: ►► 8,500 veterinary health camps since 2009, leading to significant drop in animal diseases ►► Health services to people in Bherwa and surrounding hamlets ►► Necessary transportation access organized to the nearest high school to help especially girls to continue their study after class VIII

The conservation activities were initiated in Jan 2018 focusing on the two villages Kutalpura Maliyan and Sherpur-Khiljipur.

The scope of initiation includes: ►►Engagement with the local Govt. school having approx. 184 students ►►Village Sanitation Programme: Regular cleaning of village streets and efficient garbage disposal ►►One time cleaning of long standing debris, providing infrastructure for waste disposal and training local community

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JUNE 2018 INTERACTION 33

VISITS

Visitors On Campus

VISITS

Gabriel India Ltd – M&M Senior Management Visit

SNS Foundation – Visitors from Dana

T

he delegates from Dana, Mr. Robert Pyle, President, Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Mr. Michael Campbell, Regional HR VP, Asia Pacific, Expats – Shanghai, Mr. Mike Bridenbaker and Mr. Jeff Periat visited SNSF, Gurgaon. The Dana team was accompanied by the Senior Management from ANAND and Spicer. They visited the Multi Skill Development Centre and training centre for the youth with speech and hearing impairment. The Dana team appreciated SNSF for their commitment

M

&M team headed by Mr. Hemant Sikka visited GIL (Gabriel India Ltd), Chakan on 27th December 2017.

The team spent 90 minutes on the shop floor. Mr. Sikka gave a positive feedback about the changes made in the plant in line with the MSES-A requirements. The team reviewed the progress and gave inputs for further improvements.

ANAND CY Myutec Automotive – Tata Motors Visit

ANAND CY Myutec Automotive – Guest from MSIL

M

A

r. Kailas Yadav Vispute, Tata Motors Spares Division - Demand Fulfilment Department Head, visited the ACYM (ANAND CY Myutec) plant on 20th November 2017. He visited the ACYM plant to discuss about the ramp up plan of TML CV spares. ACYM was recently awarded the Best Emerging Supplier for 2017 for showing exceptional support. Mr. Vispute, an ex-Gabriel, appreciated the overall 5S and safety standards maintained at ACYM.

Gabriel India Limited - VECV Visit

M

r. Lakshmipathy, VP, QA Customers, VECV visited the Dewas Plant, with his team on 17th February 2018. He visited the shop floor, interacted with employees and appreciated them for the layout changes in spring assembly line. He inaugurated the lower/upper welding machine and also imparted training to the GIL employees on 8D analysis.

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CYM recently launched a quality culture month. Mr. Krishna Mukund, DPM- Supplier Quality Assurance, MSIL was the chief guest accompanied by few other MSIL SQA team members.

Mr. Mukund appreciated the focus of ANAND management on quality and the efforts of ACYM to improve the quality parameters through various initiatives like ANAND House of Quality Culture( AHQC), etc.

Henkel ANAND India – Visit to Parwanoo

MAHLE Behr India Visitor from Stuttgart Mauerstrasse

M

r. Ritesh Chaudhari, Excom Member, IBS Head, Henkel Group - India and Pakistan Operations visited HAIPL (Henkel ANAND India Private Limted) Parwanoo.

r. Rainer Blaesi, Director Supplier Development and Purchasing from Stuttgart, Mauerstrasse visited the purchasing team of MBIPL (MAHLE Behr India Pvt Ltd) on 2nd December 2017. His visit was scheduled for reviewing and understanding the current challenges in India for supplier development and Cap-ex purchasing.

Gabriel India Limited Visit by Maruti Suzuki India

Spicer India - Visitor from Dana

Takata India - Ford Visit

M

M

M

r. A. S. Raju, Sr. VP – SCM, Maruti Suzuki India Limited visited the Gabriel Khandsa plant. The key objective was to discuss the roadmap for future technology and business apart from the ongoing improvements as required by MSIL.

M

r. Dan P Griffin, Sr. Director global AFM, Dana was in DC on 17th January 2018. He was here to understand the complete Aftermarket activities handled by Spicer India. He toured the plant, reviewed the projects and the initiatives taken to improve the sales.

r. Stanley Jiang, General Manager, Business Development, Ford Asia Pacific visited the Takata plant, Chennai on 03rd February 2018 to see the new project evaluation and the capability of Takata India plant.

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SNS FOUNDATION

Community Conservation SNS Foundation has worked for community conservation since 2009 to promote the wellbeing of local communities living in and around wildlife habitats. The main focus is to improve rural infrastructure, skill development, health, sanitation and access to quality education of the local community.

SNSF has developed this in line with SUJAN Luxury Hospitality. The activities are spread across three main locations: The Serai, Village Bherwa JAWAI, Perwa, Jivda, Meeno Ki Dhanee, Sena and Biselpur Sher Bagh, Kutalpura Maliyan and Sherpur-Khiljipur

Pinterest Providing health services for human and

YouTube

veterinary population of village Bherwa and the surrounding villages. Transportation access to

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the school here is the prime activity of the SNS Foundation since 2009.

Key highlights of the activity: ►► 8,500 veterinary health camps since

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2009, leading to significant drop in animal

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diseases ►► Health services to people in Bherwa and surrounding hamlets ►► Necessary transportation access organized to the nearest high school to help especially girls to continue their study after

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class VIII ►► Govt. Primary Health Centre revived

The community conservation started from 2014 with the opening of Jawai Leopard Camp. The activities covered five main villages of Perwa, Jivda, Meeno Ki Dhanee, Sena and Biselpur in addition to a few hamlets around the main villages.

Key highlights of the activity: ►► Engaged with nine Govt. school through a team of 12 teachers benefiting 1200+

The conservation activities were initiated in Jan 2018 focusing on the two villages Kutalpura Maliyan and Sherpur-Khiljipur.

The scope of initiation includes: ►► Engagement with the local Govt. school having approx. 184 students ►► Village Sanitation Programme: Regular

student from class 1 to class XII. Also provided sanitation facility ►► Provided regular health camps for veterinary population across five villages.

Treated over 600 thousand cattle ►► Provided regular health camps for people across the villages ►► Worked for sanitation along with panchayat

cleaning of village streets and efficient

of village Perwa under Swatch Bharat

garbage disposal

Abhiyan to ensure the sustainability of

►► One time cleaning of long standing debris, providing infrastructure for waste disposal and training local

Digitally Active Across Social Media Channels

initiative ►► Established cutting and trailing centre at Village Sena

/sujanluxury

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/SUJANLuxury

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/SUJAN_Luxury

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community

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all about it’s

QUALITY

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