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Be theChennaiyou want to beAnnual Report2009-2010

Chairperson’s MessageDear Members,Greetings from CII Chennai Zone!It was indeed my pleasure to Chair the Chennai Zone whichhas the largest number of members in the country. It has beena very eventful year for us and our main focus for the yearwas to communicate on a continuous basis with our esteemedmembers and try and offer programmes and events that wouldbe interesting to you and offer great value to your businesses.The theme for the year was ‘Be the Chennai You Want to Be’which was the focus of the Chennai Zone for 2009-2010.The year witnessed a myriad activities and to deliver our key focus areas we had constituted Panels onManufacturing and Electronics and Task-forces on Infrastructure; Arts, Culture and Entertainment.These panels were chaired by leaders from the industry supported by a dedicated team of members.The Panel on Manufacturing chaired by Mr Palaniappan organized several workshops, seminars,missions and quality conventions to reach out to the small, medium and large scale enterprises. Thequality conventions inspired and provided an opportunity to various organizations to observe andlearn from the best practices that are being followed in the manufacturing sector.The Panel on Electronics chaired by Mr Josh Foulger, conducted a Faculty Development Programmeto Nokia India Ltd, Chennai in collaboration with the Anna University. By interacting with industryrepresentatives in the Electronic Sector the faculty members gained a better understanding of theknowledge requirements of the electronic sector so students could be schooled in a much moreappropriate way.The Task-force on Infrastructure, chaired by Mr Ajit Kumar Chordia conducted several events. Someof the key events included the ‘Seminar on Housing for All’ and ‘Session on Energy Conservation’.We also submitted our recommendations on ‘Housing for All’ to the Government of Tamil Nadu.The recommendation suggests that stakeholders namely developers, regulatory authorities and thegovernment must come together and develop a common agenda to make the dream of owning anaffordable home a reality.The Task force on Arts, Culture and Entertainment chaired by Mr N Prakash aimed at promotingTourism and creating a brand around the city of ChennaiMembership Road Shows were anchored by Mr S Abhaya Kumar, Vice Chairman of CII Chennai2

Zone who reached out to potential members by making them aware of the gamut of services offeredby CII. I am pleased to inform you that the membership count has increased from 482 to 547.A key initiative of Chennai Zone this year was SAFE CHENNAI. The focus of this seminar was tosensitize people on the importance of safety; advocate awareness, facilitate and maintain resourcesto ensure security and execute security measures. Towards this, a ‘Round Table on Safe Chennai’ wasorganized. A white paper was submitted to the Government which highlighted the Role of Governmentand Regulatory Bodies, Role of Corporate organizations, Role of Industry Bodies , and Role of theCommon Man to ensure the safety of the citizens of Chennai. Based on this an interactive sessionwith Mr T Rajendran IPS, Chennai Police Commissioner was held to deliberate on the security andsafety scenario in Chennai city and plan of action on safety measures.I am glad to inform you that ‘Safe Chennai’ initiative has been adopted as a nationwide initiative.We have constituted a ‘Core Group’ to work with the Chennai Police Commissioner on the ‘SafeChennai’ initiative which will take the work forward in the coming year.A Conference on Publishing BPO services was organized with an aim to provide a platform for thepublishing industry and its various stakeholders to understand the impact of digital explosion andalso to adapt themselves to the changing global trends.Various sessions on International Business Linkages were conducted such as an Interactive Sessionwith Mr Enrique Penalosa, Former Mayor of Bogota, Colombia and Session on Doing Business withUAE’.A ‘Session on Doing Business in the United Kingdom & Related Opportunities’ was jointly conductedby CII and The British Deputy High Commission which gave an opportunity to the participants togain understanding on the investment opportunities and strengths of the United Kingdom.The CEO Bouncing Board is a unique initiative which was formed to create an opportunity for agroup of industry leaders to meet together to discuss, share and exchange ideas on business, socialand personal fronts.The above is a glimpse of the activities conducted under Chennai Zone for the year 2009-2010.I would like to express my gratitude to the Vice Chaiman, the Panel Convenors and all the CII ChennaiZone members who have extended and continue to extend their enthusiastic support towards ouractivities and initiatives.I wish Chennai Zone success in all their future initiatives!Kind Regards,Gayathri SriramChairperson, CII Chennai Zone3

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SNAPSHOT OF ACTIVITIESMANUFACTURING PANELFocus AreasTo function asthe bouncingboard for themanufacturingindustryTo provide a conduciveplatform to network andenhance the capabilityof the manufacturingindustryManufacturing Excellence missionto Hyundai Motor Ltd and TechnicalStampings Automotive LtdTo enhancemembershipgrowthWorkshop on Energy Efficiency& Implementation –A Key to Cost Saving28 April 2009 : Chennai21 May 2009: ChennaiCII organized a mission to Hyundai Motor Ltdand Technical Stampings Automotive Ltd with anobjective to provide an opportunity to the smalland medium enterprises to learn manufacturingexcellence practices from large organizations andbenchmark some of their practices.Energy conservation and management practiceshave acquired great importance in managingcosts. A company’s competitiveness dependson how energy can be saved. After the EnergyConservation Act was passed it has becomemandatory for the manufacturing industry tomanage energy cost effectively.The speakers at the workshop were Mr PremKumar, AGM – Maintenance, Delphi TVS;Mr Abhaya Kumar,Vice ChairmanCII Chennai Zoneaddressing theworkshop on EnergyEfficiency andImplementationDelegates at Manufacturing Excellence Mission5

Mr B Visweswaran; Chief Executive Officer,Wysine Technologies Ltd; Mr S Karthikeyan,Counsellor, CII GBC; Mr N S R Amarnath, VP– Operational Development, Dalkia India Ltd.Workshop on 5S26 June 2009: ChennaiA one day workshop on 5S was conducted toshare the best practices that companies follow intheir organizations.Ashok Leyland Ltd focused on different ways toimplement 5S at the work place. Saint-GobainDelegates at the mission on Total Employee InvolvementInvolvement and benchmark some of the bestpractices followed by these organizations.22nd Tamil Nadu State Level QualityConvention for Operators13 November 2009 : ChennaiThe 22nd edition of the State Level QualityConvention for Operators was conducted with thetheme “Profit through Quality”. The competitionfocused on maximizing the effectiveness ofmanufacturing businesses by way of enhancingemployee participation in their quality mission.The competition drew participation from 14teams representing various manufacturingcompanies in Tamil Nadu. Prizes were wonby Wabco TVS, Chennai, Ashok Leyland Ltd,Hosur and Hi-Tech Aria Ltd, Madurai for theiroutstanding performance.At the Workshop on 5SGlass Ltd., through the concept of 6S presentedon safety at work floor and usage of IT helped inreduction of cost. Amara Raja Batteries focusedon synergy between 5S and Environment whichcan make a better environment. Rane BrakeLinings Ltd and Wabco TVS shared their bestpractices in implementation of 5S.Mission on Total Employee Involvementto Wheels India Limited & SRF Limited30 July 2009: ChennaiA Mission to Wheels India Ltd & SRF Ltd,Chennai was organized with the aim of providingan opportunity for industry representatives toexamine and learn the concept of Total EmployeePrize distribution at the 22 Tamil Nadu State LevelQuality Convention for Operators.6

14th State Level Convention onEmployee Involvement in ContinuousImprovement Implementation forExecutives & Supervisors11 December 2009: ChennaiThe 14th State Level Convention on EmployeeInvolvement in Continuous ImprovementImplementation for Executives & Supervisorswas organized with the theme “Profit throughQuality”. Thirteen teams from variousMs Gayathri Sriram, Chairperson, CII ChennaiZone addressing the participants in the Seminar ofEffective Cost Management.by leading Manufacturing Companies namelyWabco TVS Ltd, Carborundum Universal Ltd,SRF Ltd & Rane Madras Ltd, on Gross rootlevel employees initiative, First line executivesinitiative, Middle management initiative and theTop management initiative.Judges at the 14th Quality State convention onEmployee Involvement in Continuous ImprovementImplementation for Executives and Supervisors.manufacturing companies in Tamil Naduparticipated in the Competition. Prizes were wonby Wabco TVS, Chennai, Rane Brake LiningsLtd, Chennai & Ford India Ltd, Chennai.Mission to Toyota Kirloskar MotorPvt Ltd & Bosch Ltd22 February 2009: BengaluruThe objective of this mission was to providean opportunity for industry representativesto examine and learn from the manufacturingexcellence models and some of the best practiceson 5S, Just-in-Time and Jidoka being followed bythese organizations. Delegates from companieslike Ashok Leyland Ltd, Rane (Madras) Ltd,Rane Engine Valve Ltd, Regen Powertech, RootsIndustries India Limited, Saint-Gobain GlassIndia, Sterlite Industries India Ltd, TAFE,Wabco-TVS (India) Ltd, Nokia India P Ltd,Metecno India Private Limited participated inthe Mission.Seminar on Effective Cost Management10 February 2010 : ChennaiIndustries across the world had undergonetough times during the recession period. Manyinitiatives were employed to overcome the toughtimes. One such important initiative is EffectiveCost Management or rationalization.In the above context, CII Chennai Zonehad organized a Seminar on Effective CostManagement.The Seminar was an experience sharing sessionTotal no. of events in Manufacturing: 8No. of Participants: 5007

SNAPSHOT OF ACTIVITIESELECTRONICS PANELFocus AreasInfrastructureDevelopment ofHuman CapitalElectronics supplychain in IndiaFaculty Development Programme atNokia India Ltd in Collaboration withAnna University28 October 2009 : Chennairepresentatives in the Electronic Sector to identifyareas required to collaborate with the industry.The participants were taken on a Factory tour ofNokia India Ltd and Salcomp.The objective of this programme was toprovide an opportunity for faculty membersof Anna University to interact with industryOfficials of Nokia India Ltd. at the FacultyDevelopment programme.Participants at the Faculty DevelopentProgramme at Nokia India Ltd.8

Session at Kurukshetra withAnna University:21st January 2010 : ChennaiKurukshetra is the first student InternationalTechno-Management Festival organized byAnna university which encourages thousandsof students to participate every year. This eventdraws speakers from all over the world to sharetheir expertise with the student community. MrJosh Foulger, Convenor, Panel on Electronicsaddressed the students about the scope andobjectives of the CII Chennai Zone ElectronicsPanel and the Manufacturing Sector in India.Mr Josh Foulger, Convenor, Panel on Electronics,CII Chennai Zone addressing the students at theSession at Kurukshetra at Anna UniversityTotal no. of events in Electronics : 2No. of Participants : 5409