CII Communique - October, 2010

egionsThe Water Directory and the Voluntary Aqua Code werereleased at the event.‘One Manufacturer’23 September, ChennaiThe evening session on ‘One Manufacturer’ highlightedthe various strategies organizations can adopt to attainone modus of efficiency throughout all operations,for greater control and productivity. The session wasfollowed by a panel discussion on challenges and trendsin manufacturing.Cost Reduction through Value Engineering29 September, ChennaiThe workshop introduced members to a newapproach to cost reduction through value engineering,interactive technical sessions and industry case studypresentations.Puducherry2nd TQM Forum13 September, PuducherryThe TQM Forum discussed the concept “ProcessWindow Mapping” in detaili. The members were takenthrough a Study, Approach, Procedures, Machine settingparameter, Visual Inspection Mapping, MVDT StatusMapping, Coil Resistance Mapping, DPMO Formula,etc. to understand “Process Window Mapping” and itsusage at their workplace.Productivity and Quality Improvement15 September, PuducherryThe programme created awareness on 3M – 5S – 7Waste Elimination as the base for any improvementinitiative in Productivity & Quality. Successful industriesmade case study presentations on their expertise in3m-5s-7 waste elimination concepts.E-filing of Commercial Tax16 September, PuducherryMr M S Vijayarahavan, Chairman, CII Puducherry,called on Mr Raje Saker, Commissioner, CommercialTax, to discuss issues on online filing of C Form throthe internet.Update on Urban Mission to Europe17 September, PuducherryThe session was held to brief senior governmentofficials about the forth-coming mission’s objective,and opportunities available to meet leaders fromEurope and India in areas such as Urban Planning,Heritage Conservation, Real Estate Development, EnergyManagement, Sustainable Development and Mass RapidPublic Transport Systems.Investment Opportunities with JETRO23 September, PuducherryThe objective of the meeting was to understand theeconomy and industrial climate in Japan through JETRO(Japan External Trade Organization) and how to makeit viable with Industries and Trade in Puducherry.MSME Developmental Initiatives23 September, PuducherryThe meeting was held to understand the current statusof upcoming SEZ, labour related issues which affectthe growth of industries in Puducherry and MSMEdevelopmental programmes.Skills Development for Employability24 September, PuducherryMr V Vaithilingam, Chief Minister of Puducherry, chairedthe meeting to discuss modalities for providing trainingand employment opportunities to the local people. MrM Kandasamy, Minister for Labour and Employment,Puducherry, was the Vice Chairman for the meetingwhich was also attended by senior government officials,trade union leaders and representatives of other industryassociations. CII suggested bringing out governmentpolicy on skills development so that different stakeholders could understand their roles and responsibilitiesin this regard.Live Demo Session of Online Forms29 September, PuducherryThe session enabled member companies to familiarizethemselves with online issue of Form C & Form Fand to file Form C & F through the internet. Mr RajeSaker, Commissioner, Mr Sridhar, Dy. Commissioner,Commercial Tax, and Mr M S Vijayaraghavan, Chairman,CII Puducherry, were present.ZonesChennaiDoing Business with Japan21 September: ChennaiThe seminar highlighted how Mizuho Corporate Bank LtdCommuniqué October 2010 | 77