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35KL MTBE Vehicle Execution
With open mind discussions by the identified task force, it was decided that we will go for semi-trailer using Tata LPS 4923 TC BS III. M/S Tata as main contractor have given turn key responsibility to NSRR for design/sourcing of components including bottom loading special devices from M/SOPW- Dover Corp./fabrication /seeking final approval from PESO and roll out all the 35 vehicles in flat 4 months. PRS took the responsibility of fundamental as well as detailed design checks for the components as well as assembly. I took the responsibility for all concerned statutory clearances at each stage both from RTO and PESO Nagpur/Baroda office.
Sh Mahesh , MD of NSSR got carried out the load arrangement design/Center of gravity calculations etc. and got reviewed by VJTI (Mumbai) , a statutory requirement for type test.
Mr Ilangovan used his power and ensured that Tata factory Jamshedpur deliver first 22 chasis in record time of 22 days from the date of order. Mahesh used his resources and ensured the requisite plate material and structural members are made available immediately.
Then came the catch! As no fabrication shop in India has handled such a large simultaneous requirement, the shop front and man power got overawed with the situation. Typical of AR,
I took the management control in the shop and drove the work like a project driven. Luckily, Mahesh has deployed his son Sh Ajay, a fresh engineering graduate then to carry out the detailed planning and deploy the respective work men with back ground experience. Also, with his vision, he ensured to clear the bays for work progress in sequence. These took about 6 weeks and the overall schedule was slipping. Added to injury, there were mess in two fronts from the sub suppliers- one was from York, a Tata group company itself for ABS system with brake assembly and the other was the component quality of OPW-Dover supplied items. The specification called for Approved ABS with brake assembly and all bottom loading components including valves etc. to meet BVLR Tank Truck as per API RP 1004.
When it came to York, their stores at Pune had only 4 sets against the requirement of 35. When inquired they responded saying the main component has to be imported from Singapore and it may take more than 3 months time. As we were getting panicky over the situation, PRS found a resolution. He identified that TVS group in Chennai have equivalent model of ABS with brake assembly manufactured under brand name WAPCOS and it can serve the purpose. The technical experts from Tatas, PRS and Mahesh evaluated and interacted with that party to freeze that order.
When it came to OPW- Dover,issue was different! Though they supplied the components in time, the finish and quality / certification were in mess. Mr Ashish was helpless and tried his best to shield his company's reputation only. The component especially valve internal machining were coarse and they were not aligning in its position when assembled. As first step, we visited their factory at Poonamalle, in outskirts of Chennai to explore some solution but could not! That made me& PRS to escalate the matter to their HQ at Chicago. Their VP,Mr Somasundaram understood the entire issue and started taking control.He has deployed personnel from Singapore and USA to look into the issues and sort out. Contd.......
Key Aspects :- Codes& Standard, Critical challenge, Incident analysis, Initiative, Responsible,
Technical issue,
35KL MTBE Vehicle Execution
With open mind discussions by the identified task force, it was decided that we will go for semi-trailer using Tata LPS 4923 TC BS III. M/S Tata as main contractor have given turn key responsibility to NSRR for design/sourcing of components including bottom loading special devices from M/SOPW- Dover Corp./fabrication /seeking final approval from PESO and roll out all the 35 vehicles in flat 4 months. PRS took the responsibility of fundamental as well as detailed design checks for the components as well as assembly. I took the responsibility for all concerned statutory clearances at each stage both from RTO and PESO Nagpur/Baroda office.
Sh Mahesh , MD of NSSR got carried out the load arrangement design/Center of gravity calculations etc. and got reviewed by VJTI (Mumbai) , a statutory requirement for type test.
Mr Ilangovan used his power and ensured that Tata factory Jamshedpur deliver first 22 chasis in record time of 22 days from the date of order. Mahesh used his resources and ensured the requisite plate material and structural members are made available immediately.
Then came the catch! As no fabrication shop in India has handled such a large simultaneous requirement, the shop front and man power got overawed with the situation. Typical of AR,
I took the management control in the shop and drove the work like a project driven. Luckily, Mahesh has deployed his son Sh Ajay, a fresh engineering graduate then to carry out the detailed planning and deploy the respective work men with back ground experience. Also, with his vision, he ensured to clear the bays for work progress in sequence. These took about 6 weeks and the overall schedule was slipping. Added to injury, there were mess in two fronts from the sub suppliers- one was from York, a Tata group company itself for ABS system with brake assembly and the other was the component quality of OPW-Dover supplied items. The specification called for Approved ABS with brake assembly and all bottom loading components including valves etc. to meet BVLR Tank Truck as per API RP 1004.
When it came to York, their stores at Pune had only 4 sets against the requirement of 35. When inquired they responded saying the main component has to be imported from Singapore and it may take more than 3 months time. As we were getting panicky over the situation, PRS found a resolution. He identified that TVS group in Chennai have equivalent model of ABS with brake assembly manufactured under brand name WAPCOS and it can serve the purpose. The technical experts from Tatas, PRS and Mahesh evaluated and interacted with that party to freeze that order.
When it came to OPW- Dover,issue was different! Though they supplied the components in time, the finish and quality / certification were in mess. Mr Ashish was helpless and tried his best to shield his company's reputation only. The component especially valve internal machining were coarse and they were not aligning in its position when assembled. As first step, we visited their factory at Poonamalle, in outskirts of Chennai to explore some solution but could not! That made me& PRS to escalate the matter to their HQ at Chicago. Their VP,Mr Somasundaram understood the entire issue and started taking control.He has deployed personnel from Singapore and USA to look into the issues and sort out. Contd.......
Key Aspects :- Codes& Standard, Critical challenge, Incident analysis, Initiative, Responsible,
Technical issue,
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