Sunday, August 17, 2008

फॅमिली Photo


Sparkle family : Cyril, Emilda, Divi and Cezan

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Project Management

Tips to handle multiple Short duration projects of similar products


When there are number of projects involved with following activities



1. Design, engg, manufacture, inspection, supply and erection


2. Manufacture, inspection, supply and erection only


3. Manufacture and supply only




Product Management



1. Keep the design modular for all products so the parts are interchangeable for a number of variations and also the raw materials are common


2. Keep the common items under production all times



Project Management



1. Prepare list of jobs to be executed in the month and circulate to all concerned


2. Identify the type of the project depending on nature of job


3. Identify the client and the process involved in execution


4. Prepare list of jobs where inspection is involved


5. Mark all common critical correspondence to all concerned


6. Prepare list of critical jobs where full time attention is required


7. Monitor the approvals and on readiness of materials arrange inspection


8. Seek dispatch clearance and forms where applicable


9. Arrange to submit bills, guarantees, inspection documents in time



Planning, Supply & Dispatch Management



1. Enter in to rate contract for the items required throughout the year with an option to review prices for change in market condition.


2. Monitor trend of raw materials and general condition in market


3. Prepare production and material planning


4. Identify the type of the common supply items involved in the projects


5. Release indents – if specific mark copy to all concerned


6. Release purchase orders with staggered delivery to match with dispatches


7. Plan dispatch of materials with intimation to all concerned to prepare for unloading and plan other connected activities

Quality Management




1. Prepare test plans identifying tests required, quantum of inspection, acceptance criteria, frequency and scope of inspection depending on type of product

2. While releasing the purchase orders and indents mention the requirement of inspection



Logistics Management



1. Identify the transporters and enter into yearly contracts

2. Plan single / multiple location dispatches in one route so as to utilize full capacity of vehicle

3. Intimate all concerned the pattern of loading and identification marks for multiple dispatches and probable date of reaching destination



Site Management



1. Keep list of the jobs involved with person concerned with all critical details of the projects with time frame

2. Identify the resources required for the execution of job in time

3. Understand the client and his processes for record keeping, storage, execution, payment, closure of contract, collection of forms

4. List out the statutory requirements like labor license, PF, Insurance etc;

5. Identify / appoint execution team who can deal with client



General



1. Keep list of all jobs in hand with completion period

2. Keep critical documents like certificates, approvals, standard drawings etc; on line

3. Create portal through internal network to review and enter order, monitor status of project, MIS, collection, keep records of project

4. Keep connected through mail with client and people involved in project all time.

5. Know your customer/vendor/stake holder – His strength and weakness

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Experience of Saputara Tour







Saputara is a lovely hill station on Maharastra - Gujarat border and an ideal week end get away, for recreation and relaxation. Easy to reach from Mumbai via Nasik through Nasik-Surat high way or from Gujarat via Surat or Valsad.




We travelled from Mumbai via Nasik by Car and it took us a little over six hours to reach Saputara.




It has many good hotels for stay with good food. The main attraction is ropeway, Sunrise- Sunset points. It also offers boating, museum, gardens, honeybee center and amusement park with games for children.




There are many interesting spots around Saputara.