21 Teams presented their World Class Practices in CICU 15th National Kaizen Competition

Ludhiana, January 25, 2024: Kaizen is a Japanese word belonging to the business philosophy of continuous improvement of working practices, personal efficiency, etc. Kaizen is applicable in all business processes including manufacturing and engineering with an emphasis on improving productivity on an ongoing basis.
 
Upkar Singh Ahuja, President, CICU said that Kaizen has been proven to bring quantum benefits to the company and employees whilst simplifying processes, eliminating waste, saving costs, and other intangible benefits. It is a fact that the best ideas are born from the exchange and sharing of knowledge and experience. He further said that the objective of this Competition is to motivate for practicing KAIZEN & make it a way of LIFE. This Event provided the opportunity to understand the philosophies, listen to Companies who have successfully developed Kaizen as a culture, and also provided a competitive Arena to witness and share the best Kaizen implemented.

J.S Bhogal, Organizing Secretary, CICU informed us about the importance of organizing competitions for learning other industrial units. He further said that the response to this Competition is overwhelming, both from participating teams and attending delegates, as well as Trade & Industrial bodies in the region that have been enthusiastic in their support. Experienced employees of 21 companies presented their Kaizen in front of more than 200 audiences.

S.B Singh, Joint Secretary, CICU made efforts for this event to make it successful and coordinated with the teams. He also gave them valuable suggestions to improve their presentation and healthy working in the industries.

Rakesh Kansal, General Manager, District Industries, Ludhiana graced the event as Chief Guest and distributed the prizes to the participating teams.

The competition was judged by jury members comprising eminent professionals i.e. Dr. Sachit Vardhan Deputy Dean of Research, C.T. University, Dr. Sanjeev Katoch, G.M., Institute for Auto Parts and hand-tools Technology, Jagdeep Singh, Assistant Manager, Central Tool Room, Vishwash Mehta, Assistant Manager, R & D Center for Bicycles & Sewing Machines.

The Program was organized with the support of Sonalika Group, Rajgadh Fusion, G S Auto, Swan Agro and Bonn Breads.

The companies from PAN INDIA participated were Kay-Jay Forgings, SKG Engg. Co., Farmparts Company., Steel Strip Wheels Pvt. Ltd, Moonlight Auto Pvt. Ltd.,   Poddar Tyres, JVR Forgings ltd, Tech Auto Pvt Ltd, Vardhman Spinning & General Mills, Big Ben Industries, Vardhman Special steels, Forge Auto International.

The following Winning Teams got awarded on the basis of points under various categories.

Kaizen Grand Awards Winners:

First Award	Tech Auto Pvt Ltd.
Second Award	Vardhman Special Steels Ltd.
Third Award	Poddar Tyres Ltd.

 Kaizen Golden Awards Winners:

Quality Improvement	(1) Farmparts Company (2) SKG Engg. Co.
Low-Cost Automation	Poddar Tyres
Productivity Improvement	Steels Spirits Pvt Ltd.
Cost Saving	(1) Vardhman Spinning & General Mills (2) Tech-Auto Pvt. Ltd. (3) Big-Ben Exports
Energy Saving	Kay Jay Forgings