KEPL awarded at ICQCC 2015 in Korea

Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd  has announced that it has won Silver Star Illumination Award at the event organised by “International Convention on Quality Control Circle (ICQCC), 2015”, during October 5-8,2015 in Korea.

The proposition of(ICQCC) was made at the Korean Control Conference 1975 in Seoul. ICQCC is an annual convention organised by Asian countries and it showcases the best international teams (called Quality Circles) by engaging them in a competition that is assessed by a team of experienced Jury members. Current year’s theme was “Upgrade Lives through QC Circles”.

KEPL team “Nav-Nirman” (New Creation) participated in the International Convention and presented an improvement case study on “Elimination of set-up and adjustment loss on Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)”under TPM Category. The presentation flow started with introduction of Kirloskar Group Companies andits uniqueness with respect to product range and its applications, domestic and international customers, world class manufacturing practices and introduction to the exciting new developments in terms of new products. The continual improvement culture was also demonstrated by sharing the achievements in the form of Rewards and Recognitionsreceived fromPune Divisional Productivity Council (PDPC), Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) and Confederation of Indian Industry(CII)at various level competitions.

The introduction part was followed by actual Case Study.  The case study focused on the TPM loss called Setup and adjustment loss on Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). A systematic approach for problem solving was demonstrated by presenting effective use of problemsolving tools and techniques like identification and defining the problem, root cause analysis, selection of permanent solution from various alternatives, implementation, sustenance, horizontal deployment etc.  The presentation was concluded with an interactive session of questions and answers.

S S Katare, KEPL Plant Head, KEPL said: “The ICQCC forum was a platform for knowledge sharing, interaction and ideas on Quality Concepts. In 2014 KEPL teams wererewarded with “Excellence” and “Par Excellence” at QCFI. A team was then recommendedfor “International Convention on Quality Control Circle (ICQCC), 2015. Korean Standards Association (KSA) recognised KEPL by rewarding Silver Star Illumination Award which encouraged us to continueour journey of professional development and leadership”.