IIPM mumbai - Industry Visit

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IIPM Mumbai Industry Visit

PEPSI
DATE: 12th & 13th of September 2007
VENUE: Pepsi factory, Chembur

Two batches of students from IIPM, Mumbai along with students from University of Berscia, Italy were taken to the Pepsi factory at Chembur. The visit helped the students understand the bottling and water purification process at Pepsi.

A special meeting with the VP HR of Pepsi Co- Mr. Avinash Deolekar was also organized during the visit to emphasis on the company policies.


Students at the Voltas factory,Thane	Students understand the manufactiring process at the factory	Voltas represenative explains the processes at the factory

VOLTAS
DATE: 11th July 2007
VENUE: Voltas factory, Thane

The students of PGP (07-09)/ SS had an opportunity to visit the Voltas factory in Thane district on 11th of July 2007. The entire factory is divided in two sections. One unit manufactures Air Conditioners. The students were briefed firstly about the assembly process and how automation of certain processes was helping them to achieve their targets. Then students were introduced to the second section where the fork lifting machines were being manufactured. Here they were demonstrated how these machines are being tested before the products are being launched in the market.


Students at Bisleri – Factory Andheri Mumbai

BISLERI
DATE: 7th March 2007
VENUE: Bisleri factory, Andheri West

The Students of IIPM Mumbai visited the Bisleri Mumbai Factory on the 7th of March 07. The visit was very exciting and the students learned the techniques of how water is purified bottled and packaged. They also explained precaution measures taken to keep the water safe during processing and distribution. The students were taken step by step trough the various mechanisms in the factory and each process were explained in detail. The trip was a great educational experience for the students.


A introductory session By Parle- G representative before the factory Visit		IIPM students visit Parle-G factory in Mumbai

Industrial Visit to Parle-G
DATE: 8th February 2007
VENUE: Parle –G Factory, Vile Parle, Mumbai

The students of the batch of PGP (05-07)/ SS visited the Parle G factory in Mumbai on the 8th of February 2007. It was an enriching experience for all the 60 students who visited the factory and understood the manufacturing process of this well know brand of biscuits.

The students were first introduced to the company’s history in an auditorium specially designed for such industrial visits by students. Here the factory manager explained how Parle G fought against all odds to first survive in the market and then making Parle-G biscuits a household name. The students were then taken around the factory area to see the manufacturing process and the packaging process.


Students look upon while a worker explains the manufacturing process involved in making a food processor		Students watch workers give a finishing touch to the car spare parts

Venue: Silvassa Batch: UGP (05-08) Duration: 4 Hrs

S.NO.	DATE	COMPANY	FACULTY
1.	31st July 2006	Canbara Industries	Ms. Melissa Pinto
2.	31st July 2006	Saicon India Ltd.	Ms. Melissa Pinto

On 31st July 2006 the UGP batch of IIPM, Mumbai was taken for an industrial tour to Silvassa. This tour included two industry visits: Canbara Industries and Saicon India Ltd.

CANBARA INDUSTRIES

The students had an enriching learning experience when they visited Canbara Industries. This factory manufactures Food Processors, Air coolers Car Batteries and Plastic Furniture for leading brands in India like Bajaj, Neelkamal etc.

The students learned about the various processes involved in manufacturing these products and the bottle necks faced in labour and branding their products.

SAICON INDIA LTD.

The next factory visit to Saocon India Ltd. Gave the UGP students an insight in to the Steel rolling mill. The manager at the mill explained the processes involved in purifying raw steel using hydrochloric acid to convert it to usable steel. This steel is then molded in to car parts, car frames etc.


IIPM Students visited D K Jewels on 27th June 2006 to understand the usage of modern technologies in Jewellery making

Venue: D K Jewels Batch: UGP (05-08) Duration: 2 Hrs

S.NO.	DATE	COMPANY	FACULTY
1.	27th June 2006	D K Jewels	Ms. Melissa


Students of the batch PGP(05-07)/ FW visit Sapphire Machines		Students watch while an officer at the factory explains various processes at Die- craft factory

Venue: Andheri (East) Batch: PGP (05-07)/ SS Duration: 2 Hrs

S.NO.	DATE	COMPANY	FACULTY
1.	30th March 2006	Total Presentations Devices India Pvt. Ltd.	Ms. Monisha Somji

Total presentations devices India Pvt. Ltd. is a pioneer in India providing customized business conferencing solution. IIPM Mumbai students visited this industry which proved to be a very good experience for students to absorb more knowledge in terms of technology and how useful it is for corporate functioning.

Venue: Worli Batch: PGP (05-07)/ FW Duration: 2 Hrs

S.NO.	DATE	COMPANY	FACULTY
1.	30th March 2006	Sapphire Machines Pvt.Ltd.	Mr. Prashant Iyer

The company caters to all the pharmaceuticals right from Ranbaxy to Dr. Reddys. Students were shown how these machineries are being manufactured and also its usage and its importance for manufacturing medicines.

Venue: Navi Mumbai Batch: PGP (05-07)/ SS Duration: 2 Hrs

S.NO.	DATE	COMPANY	FACULTY
1.	30th March 2006	Marvel Fragrance Pvt. Ltd.	Mr. Souvik Roy

The experience was an eye opener for all the students Marvel Fragrance is a family run business established 30 years ago and is currently the largest exporter of incense sticks & fragrances in Asia. They have 350 varieties of incense ticks exported and sold in stores like WALMART & TARGET. The students were accompanied by Mr. Sanjay Ahuja (Export Merchandiser) of Marvel Fragrance who explained every step from of the process from procurement of raw material to packaging of the incense stick.

Venue: Worli Batch: PGP (05-07)/ FW Duration: 2 Hrs

S.NO.	DATE	COMPANY	FACULTY
1.	30th March 2006	Die- Craft Pvt.Ltd.	Mr. Prashant Iyer

To know more about the pharmaceutical industry a factory visit to Die-Craft Pvt. Ltd. Was organized. The students were shown how the tablets are packed in various quantities. They also saw a demonstration on how strips of tablets are made and how various machineries in the process work.


IIPM, Mumbai students at the UPL factory at Vapi

Venue: UPL, Vapi Batch: PGP (05-07)/ SS Duration: 3 Hrs

S.NO.	DATE	COMPANY	FACULTY
1.	26th November 2005	United Phosphorous Ltd.	Prof. Sohani

An industrial visit was organized on 26th November 2005 to UPL Industries, situated at Vapi in Gujarat. It was a 1 day industrial trip planned by the institute to show the students the actual working of an industry and enlighten them about the various prospects of working in a manufacturing industry. 44 students participated for the same. UPL converts Phosphorus into various crop protecting products which are then used for protecting the crops produced by farmers against any insects or pests.

UPL mainly exports its products to various countries all across the world. It has great demand for its product in countries like UK, USA, Brazil etc. This is the reason why they have to keep different packages for different countries as languages changes in various countries. After seeing the packaging process of the finished products, they proceeded towards the actual making of various products. They were taken to various plants i.e. to the actual production units in the complex. The machinery here is controlled by SAP. This was followed by a discussion with Mr Akhilesh - HR Manager of UPL Vapi who gave a further insight about the company regarding their policies towards workers and customers.


B.E.S.T Factory at Dadar

Venue: B.E.S.T Batch: UGP (04-07) Duration: 2 Hrs

S.NO.	DATE	COMPANY	FACULTY
1.	26th June 2005	B.E.S.T	Ms. Shonali Shetty

The industrial visit to B.E.S.T Undertaking provided students with a conceptual understanding of the role that quantitative methods play in the decision-making process. It helped the students understand the practical implication of topics like PERT /CPM Techniques, Replacement Models, Inventory Models and Transportation Models. The visit helped them gain an experiential understanding on how Replacement / Maintenance and Transportation models are applied to the daily working of B.E.S.T.


Pratibha Pipes Factory at Kasara

Venue: Prathibha Pipes Batch: UGP (04-07) Duration: 2 Hrs

S.NO.	DATE	COMPANY	FACULTY
1.	23rd June 2005	Pratibha Pipes Factory	Mr. Sohani

The BBA Students along with Prof. Sohani visited the Pratibha Pipes Factory. During the factory visit the students learned various steps involved in execution of a project/order. The procedure involved in appraising the progress of the order and how various mathematical techniques are used in the process. They also saw the industrial process involved in making of the pipes. They learned how Quality control and testing is done in various stages while making the pipes. The trip was a great learning experience for all the students.

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