Author: Group Communications

The ANAND Corporate Materials department organised the 5th Purchasing and Supply Chain Meet 2019 for ANAND Group companies at Dana Anand India, Pune. Mr Deep C. Anand, Chief Mentor, DCA Foundation, attended the meet and interacted with the team members for a brief period. The event focused on special projects, future challenges, cost optimisation, streamlining supply chains and sharing best practices.

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised the ‘International Automotive Supply Chain Conclave 2019’ in New Delhi to highlight some of the emerging trends for building intelligent supply chain ecosystems in India and globally. Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group Chief Executive Officer, ANAND, participated in a panel discussion on ‘Embracing Capabilities and Collaboration for Competitive Agility in Global Market’.

Gabriel India conducted its 57th Annual General Meet (AGM) 2019 in Pune this year. Mrs. Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, Gabriel India and ANAND Group, chaired the AGM along with the Gabriel Board of Directors and other senior representatives. The event was attended by shareholders and various key resolutions were unanimously passed.

International Yoga Day was observed with much fervour, boundless enthusiasm and utmost sincerity across SNS Foundation project sites in its eight states of operation. Students from partner government schools and young adults pursuing skills training at SNS Foundation run skill development centres performed various ‘Asanas’ to mark this very significant day.

On June 20th, SNS Foundation Dewas completed the training of the first batch of 30 women under its newly awarded project by NABARD – Livelihood & Enterprise Development Programme (LEDP). During the 15-day training session, women who have now long been engaged in micro-finance activities were trained in the designing and production of several household items – bedspreads, comforters, sofa covers, doormats and planters. Some of the items taught were developed out of waste materials such as used tyres. In addition to the technical sessions, the training programme also included motivational talks, discussions over successful women enterprises in India and on the most important aspect of marketing. With each passing day of the training programme, the participants showed greater interest and enthusiasm and refused to budge from their seats until they had perfected their products, unperturbed by the moving hands of the clock.
 
The closing day saw the participation of District Development Manager, NABARD, Dewas, bank officials and block level government officials. The dignitaries appreciated the work of SNS Foundation and the high spirits demonstrated by the women in taking their lives forward.
 
Two more batches of 30 women each will be provided similar training, after which all ninety will be grouped to form a federation to ease marketing issues.

Quality is the key parameter to achieve a sustained growth within automotive industry. To attain and sustain world-class quality across all levels within ANAND Group, a comprehensive Quality framework named ANAND House of Quality Culture (AHQC) was formulated. AHQC was formally launched in 2017 and subsequently rolled out across major ANAND hubs. To keep up the momentum and disseminate best practices, regular assessments and reviews are done. In addition, an AHQC concourse was also conducted at the Corporate Headquarters, Hauz Khas, New Delhi in March 2019 to review the progress made in the AHQC journey and recognise key contributors from across the Group.
 
The event was inaugurated with ribbon cutting and release of a sustainability booklet by Mrs. Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, ANAND Group; Mr. Jaisal Singh, Director, ANAND Supervisory Board and Chief Executive, SUJÁN; Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group Chief Executive Officer, ANAND and Mr. Sunil Kaul, Group President, Excellence in Manufacturing, Innovation & Technology, ANAND. The event was attended by members of ANAND Supervisory Board (ASB), ANAND Executive Committee (AEC), ANAND Management Committee (AMC), Q-Council and COOs of the Group companies.
 
ANAND Group companies namely, ANAND CY Myutec, Anchemco/ Ansysco ANAND, Gabriel India, Haldex ANAND India, ANAND I-Power, MAHLE ANAND Thermal Systems, MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems and Dana Anand India along with corporate functions of Human Resource, Excellence in Manufacturing and Services, Corporate Communications and Information Technology presented their respective AHQC journey and some key breakthrough projects. The companies and functions were felicitated for their contributions towards building quality culture at ANAND. Mr. Naresh Moily, Chief Operating Officer, Dana Anand India received the ‘Chairperson’s Award’ from Mrs. Anjali Singh.

Employee safety is a prime focus across ANAND Group. Safety Awareness Programmes are regularly conducted across all Group companies to create awareness within the employees on environment, health and industrial safety.
 
Senior management and employees participated in the employee engaging activities which included flag hoisting, taking safety pledge, themed competitions and training sessions on safety alertness organised by the Group companies namely Anchemco ANAND, CY Myutec ANAND, MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems, MAHLE ANAND Thermal Systems, and Dana Anand India.