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DECLARATION

I, Ajay Antony Mampilli. ,student of Nehru Institute Of Information Technology and

Management coimbatore, hereby declare that this is entitled as A report on the

organizational study conducted at Keltron controls ,Aroor is based on the original study

conducted by me and is submitted in partial fulfillment of requirement for the award of

the Post Graduate in Masters in business administration approved by Anna University

Chennai.

Date: Ajay Antony Mampilli

Place:


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction

Industry Profile

Company Profile

Board of Directors

Product:PNG,towed arrays,PLC

Departments

KCL-Organization Chart

Planning Department

Marketing Department

Manufacturing Department

Plant Engineering Department

Calibration Department

Quality Assurance Department

Finance Department

Engineering And Design Department

Human Resource & Administrating Department

Research And Development


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Electronic Data Processing Department

Etching & Forming Department

SWOT Analysis

Findings & Recommendation

Conclusion

Bibliography


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1.3 Scope of Study

The study is intended to provide managerial insight to a management student. If willenable him to take up responsibilities of a manager at ease and provide him more

confidence. The scope of the study is confined to a few selected departments and their

functions. The trainee may also get a feel about how business executives operate in their

work settings.

1.4 Methodology

An Organization Study conducted at KELTRONis based on a descriptive study. The data

collection were both from primary and secondary sources

The primary source of data collection includes consultation with top management,

interviews with employees, informal talks with employees and observations. The secondary

sources of data collection were the annual reports, Departmental reports, catalogues, etc.

1.5 SCHEME OF REPORTING

This report is presented in five chapters. The first chapter introduces the study by

highlighting the need for the study, the study objectives, methodology and scheme of

reporting. The second chapter on History of Company. Third chapter describes profile of

Keltron controls Ltd.. The fourth chapter describes the detailed study of different

departments in which the trainee had under gone the training.


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burgeoning information technology industry. Thus Keltron has in effect triggered a revolution

that still keeps churning out its benefits to individuals and institutions in different parts of the

world, touching different walks of human life and continuing in its quest toInnovate Products &

Processes and Services that would add further value to the livelihood areas of the country,

supporting real time industrial growth.

Keltron has been making things happen since 1973 starting with spearheading an

electronics revolution in the country to being the most sustainable electronics corporation in the

state sector. Relitronicsthat was the word used by for the products and services of Keltron

by the visionary founder i.e.: Reliable Electronic products and services. A strong infra-

structure, enterprising team of enthusiastic in-mates, innovative operational methods, accent on

quality and customer-orientation are the core competencies of the organization which has made

things happen all these years. Large pool of Experienced Technical man power, expertise in high

quality manufacturing is the direct result of the highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of

graduate engineers, project managers and a skilled workforce with a proven track record in

complex precision manufacturing. Now the visibility of Keltron is very much evident.

Currently Keltron employs a work force of 2000 of which 400 are engineers who

possess extensive hands-on experience in technology integration and adoption, high-Tech

manufacturing operations and in managing turn-key projects. Man power at space electronics

section has been specially trained at Indian space Research Organization (ISRO) in high

reliability soldering, harnessing and QC. Keltron also provides technical man power to major

organization like ONGC and VSSC and collaborators like Hitachi Japan. Country wide sales

network - Keltron has an all India Sales network in place with full-fledged Marketing offices in

Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Trivandrum to provide the

quickest possible service to customer.


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Technology Support at the moment; Keltron has an arrangement with CDAC, the research

and development organization under the Government of India, which is located in the Keltron

House campus in Vellayambalam (Trivandrum), for technology development and adaptation. An

in-house research and development facility along with a full-fledged Knowledge Centre is in the

pipeline and will be implemented shortly. Strong Infrastructure and Manufacturing Experience

since its inception in 1973, Keltrons forte has alwaysbeen high quality manufacturing. During

the past 30 years, Keltron has churned out a whole range of electronic products, electro-

mechanical and high precision modules and sub assemblies for different industry segments. Over

the years, Keltron has built up a strong infrastructure spread over 7, 00,000 sq ft of built-up area.

Equipped with computer-based facility for system design & engineering, and software

development tools for embedded systems, Keltron today is fully geared to offer integrated

manufacturing solutions.

2.2 OWNERSHIP PATERN

Keltron is one of the major public sector companies in Kerala. Its ownership is

completely held by government of Kerala. Keltron Controls Aroor (KCA) was started as its

Control and Instrumentation division. But during the late 90`s because of the globalization of

Indian market and the change of energy sector reforms the control and instrumentation business

in India has become dull. In order to utilize its idle capital and infrastructure Keltron Controls

Aroor were restructured in four self-profit-generating strategic business units (SBU`s). The

activities of SBUs are supported by Common Service Groups (CSGs).

World Scenario

The worldwide electrical and electronics industry is experiencing phenomenal and

remarkable changes these days. The worldwide electronics industry is distinguished by fast

technological advances and has grown rapidly than most other industries over the past 30 years.

Globally, during the early 2000s, end-users of passive electronic components like


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capacitorsnamely original equipment manufacturerswere applying continuous pressure on

the industry to lower prices. This had a devastating impact on profitability, as many capacitor

manufacturers were forced to produce components at or below the cost of production. In

addition, the industry was forced to contend with a generally weak economic climate, heightened

competition from the likes of Asia, and downturns in leading end markets like

telecommunications equipment and computers. These negative conditions led to workforce

reductions, consolidation, plant closures, and a reduction in overall capital spending and

production capacity.

Factors Governing the Growth of this Industry

The key factors governing the growth of electrical and electronics industry are as follows:

Rising and continuous investments in research and development has led to increased

productivity and higher-value added electrical and electronics products.

Increased foreign investments have resulted in the accelerated growth in terms of

electronics production and exports. Foreign companies are now making huge investments

and are installing extensive production capacities in developing countries.

Extends support to several global industries namely medical, telecommunications,

industrial and automotive sectors.

Rising incomes and living standards have resulted in the increase in demand of

electronics especially consumer electronics products in the world.

This industry is highly fragmented which comprises of many small and medium size

enterprises.

Rapid pace of innovation in electronics technology is resulting in a consistent demand fornewer and faster products and applications.
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CHAPTER 3

COMPANY PROFILE

Introduction

Keltron Controls, a division of KSEDC was set up in 1979 to introduce the-state-

of-the-art-technology in the field of Control and Instrumentation (C&I) to the power and process

industries in the country. Keltron Controls commenced its operation with the signing of technical

collaboration agreement with Controle Bailey, Francefor their sophisticated, versatile electronic

analogue control technology- the 9020 system. At that point of time operations of the Division

are focused on system design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Erection & Commissioning

and Project management of Thermal Power sector and Process Control sector instrumentation

systems. The divisions operations include manufacture of panels and other C&I Systems and

Instruments also. Thus the focus was entirely on C&I business.

THE CLASSIC ERA.(1979 to 1999)

Ever since its inception, KELTRON CONTROLS has offered cost effective, State-

of-the-art Engineering solutions in Control & Instrumentation and Process Automation to Core

sectors like Power, Steel, Petrochemicals, Oil & Natural Gas, Fertilizers, Aluminium and

Cement Industries. The Division has brought-in the latest Control & Instrumentation

Technology into the country, covering such as Sensing Elements, Monitoring Hardware, Final

Control Elements, Actuators, and Control and Automation software.

With an Annual turn Over of Rs.600 Million and manpower base of over 600personnel, Keltron Controls specialized in system Engineering and Design, Manufacturing,

Software Development, Quality Controls, Erection & Commissioning and Customer support

services (AMCs etc.). The rich tradition of KELTRON in the field of Electronics gave

KELTRON CONTROLS a leading edge in Technology Assimilation, Research and

development. With its increasing capability to undertake Turn-Key projects in Control,


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Instrumentation and Automation for varied application; Keltron Controls was able to meet the

challenges poised in front of them.

Keltron Controls has achieved many first time feats in India, like Total Power Plant

Automation at Vijayawada Thermal Power Station of AP State Electricity Board and the fully

automated Steel Melting Shop at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP). With the signing of

Technical Collaborations with CONTROLE Bailey, France (1979), the Division successfully

introduced the popular Analog Control System in Indian Thermal Power Stations with a vision to

adapt sophisticated technologies to suit the Indian needs:

Analog Control InstrumentationControle` Bailey, France

Edge-wise IndicatorsCamille Bauer, Swiss

Electronic Pressure & Differential Pressure Transmitters & AnalyzersABB Kent

Tank Level GaugesEnraf B.V, Holland

Single Loop ControllersABB Kent, UK.

Digital Distributed Control SystemABB Kent, UK.

Subsequently emphasis was on technology assimilation, know-how studies and as a resultindigenization has contributed to the success of Keltron Controls in offering industry solutions

based on latest technology developed indigenously. Thus having blazed a trial of success in the

speedy implementation of various core sector projects, the manufacturing unit of Keltron

Controls Division set up amidst the lush greenery with the back drop of backwater in Aroor near

to Kochi, has been delivering complete solutions for total automation such as:

HIACS3000 Digital Distributed Control System for Power Plant Applications

Multi Loop Digital Distributed Control System for Process Automation

9020 Analog Control system for Power Plants

S-9000 PC Based DCS for Power & Process industries.

SCADASupervisory Control & Data Acquisition software for Power & Process Plants


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Along with other complementing systems like Programmable Logic Controllers, Open

loop Logic System, Sequential Events recorders, Valve position Controllers and Multi-window

Alarm Annunciation Systems, and the unit ensured complete in-house solution towards total

automation solution integration. Thus the division was sailing smooth with the classic and

traditional industrial structuring of well defined broad spectrum departments:

1. MARKETING: The division was equipped with well established marketing network

backed by qualified and experienced professionals assisting the customers in selecting

right products for specific applications in the core sectors.

2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: The project team provided the customers with single

point contact and co-ordinated with various departments and for the support services

required for the customers.

3. SYSTEM DESIGN & ENGINEERING:The design team comprised of qualified and

experienced engineers specialized in process technologies to create optimum engineering

solutions. The Divisions Engineering capabilities had gained International acceptance

through associations with its collaborators for overseas contracts in Singapore, Nigeria,

Philippines.

4. SOFTWARE:A dedicated group of experienced application software engineers worked

to provide real-time software solutions on a variety of hardware platforms. This group

also provided software support services the collaborators for their overseas contracts etc.


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5. MANUFACTURING:The sophisticated manufacturing unit of Keltron controls covers

a floor area of 13,000 sq.meters spread over 18 acres of land in Aroor. This unit houses:

Fully equipped, air conditioned Electronic assembly shop for component

insertion, soldering, testing, calibration of PCBs, including computerized in-

circuit testers, cabinets wiring and system integration & testing.

Machine shop for precision machining of critical components

Painting shop for high quality surface finish

Assembly line for Analyzers, transmitters and pneumatic products.

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Divisions Total Quality Management always ensured and

directed at constant improvement and development of products and servicesTotal quality

management efforts match the companies set standards of excellance to ensure that the

customers receive ZERO defect systems.

7. ERECTION & COMMISSIONING: In any Turn-Key project execution environment

Erection & Commissioning are two important overall functions. The division is

committed to comprehensive customer support at every stage of contract execution up to

the final responsive after sales service.

Electronics, Bangalore as well as into shipping instrumentation in association with Cochin

Shipyard Ltd (STSG). Also the division is a major supplier of technical manpower to ONGC for

their rig operation & maintenance. As there is very good manufacturing infrastructure for

Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical products and services, the division offers Contract

Manufacturing Services to clients from abroad and India.

3.2 THE ORGANISATION


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Presently the Divisionis headed by Chief General Manager(CGM)and supported

by a team of well qualified and experienced Engineers and Technicians & other Professionals

from commerce, Finance & HR etc fields. At present the operations of Keltron Controls division

is based on FOUR independent Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and each SBU is self-profit-

generating-center. The activities of SBUs are supported by common service groups (CSGs).

Under the division head SBUs are independently looked after by SBU Heads.

APPLICATION/CUSTOMERS

Electrolyte capacitors are widely used in TV sets, VCR, Radios, Tape recorders, Telephone

instruments, Motors, Electronic exchanges, Communication equipments, Defense

equipments etc.

The present customers include major Indian companies like BEL, ITI, C-DOT, HCI,

Tata Telecom, Onida, Sharp India, Videocon, Crompton Greaves, Kirloskar and other

small OEMS serviced through dealer network.

MISSION

We aim at maximum satisfaction to our customers by providing goods which meet

the requirements. We are committed to achieve our goal with the involvement of employer at

all levels.

VISION


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To re-build Keltron into Rs1000 crores company in five years time frame and make it a NAVRATNA of the

country

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

National Productivity Award for 1988-89 under large scale electronic components

from National Productivity Council, New Delhi.

ELCINA Award 1993 for excellence in Research and Development for work done

in the field of forming technology.

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and Ministry of Science and

Technology, Government of India approval for in-house Research and

Development.

ISO-90012000 Certification from M/S Intertek - UK


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PRODUCT

1.PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC for short, is simply a special computer

device used for industrial control systems. They are used in many industries such as oil

refineries, manufacturing lines, conveyor systems and so on. Where ever there is a need to

control devices the PLC provides a flexible way to "softwire" the components together.

The basic units have a CPU (a computer processor) that is dedicated to run one program

that monitors a series of different inputs and logically manipulates the outputs for the desired

control. They are meant to be very flexible in how they can be programmed while also providing

the advantages of high reliability (no program crashes or mechanical failures), compact and

economical over traditional control systems.

PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS GROUP (PNG)

The Pneumatic Business Group is engaged in the business of Pneumatic Actuators

using Power Cylinder. KELTRON is in the business of Pneumatic Actuators using Power

Cylinders since 1979. KELTRON Pneumatic Actuators are in service in almost all the Thermal

Power Plants, Captive Power Plants, and Steam Generating Units of various Process Plants etc.

These double acting pneumatic actuators accurately operate and position regulating devices such

as dampers, fan inlet vanes, rheostats, butterfly valves etc. KELTRON actuators can operate

outdoors in corrosive, dusty and high temperature atmosphere with a proper selection of

materials and accessories. To operate under such adverse conditions, they are fitted with a hard

chromium plated steel piston rod, stainless steel tubing and connections, suitable sealing, bellows

and coated with epoxy paint to make all these devices weather proof.

TOWED ARRAYS

Towedarray sonaris a sonar array that is towed behind asubmarineor surfaceship.It is

basically a long cable, up to 5 km, withhydrophonesthat is trailed behind the ship when

deployed. The hydrophones are placed at specific distances along the cable. Towed arrays are

used for the detection of missiles and location of submarines
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KELTRON CONTROLS

LIMITED

DEPARTMENTS


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KELTRON-ORGANIZATION CHART

MD

PLNG

MRKG

MFG-1

MFG-2

MFG-3

MFG-4

PE

CAL

QA

E & D

HRD

R & D

E & F

FN

EDP


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PLNG : PLANNING

MRKG: MARKETING

MFG-1 : MANUFACTURING 1




PE : PLANT ENGINEERING

CAL : CALIBRATION

QA : QUALITY ASSURANCE

FN : FINANCE

E & D : ENGINEERING & DESIGN

HRD : HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

R & D : RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

EDP : ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING

E & F : ETCHING & FORMING


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PLANNING DEPARTMENT

In Keltron planning is done in all department on the annual intend from top

management, marketing department and planning department will prepare an annual budget

based on the marketing trend, demand and price existing in the market. After getting

the approval of Managing Director the Annual Budget is send to the marketing

department and other proposed departments other than preparing the annual budget the

planning department is also engaged in preparing a quarterly and monthly budgets to

meet market requirements. They arrange short-list; in which non-availability of material

is listed initiative taken by the purchase department is highlighted. Purchase department

makes arrangement for providing materials and after receiving materials work order is

issued to production department. After inspecting the Raw Materials they are given to

stores which would be then put in production.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT- ORGANIZATION CHART

HOD

OIC

TYPIST ASSISTANT ASSISTANT TYPIST


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DUTIES

Planning department has to look after the rework of capacitors, standardization of

work and even tool room fabrication. The primary duty of planning department is to

reduce wastage from each department, wastage including time, material, finance, motion

etc. reducing the congestion in stores by using FIFO method is also taken into

consideration. It keeps production control that is according to the plan and sees to it that

cost can be reduced in manufacturing. It also takes into consideration whether men and

material are running in full capacity.

SCOPE

Manufacturing of Aluminum electrolyte capacitors and related production activities.

Forming of aluminum foil.

Job work for sub-contracted items.

Rework of capacitors.

Tool room fabrication and miscellaneous job work.


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MARKETING DEPARTMENT

Marketing is one of the most important operative functions of management. Marketing is a

human activity directed at satisfying needs and wants through exchange process. It includes all

resources and selling activities necessary to direct and facilitate the flow of goods and services

from producers to consumers in the process of distribution. The success of a company depends

on the acceptability of its products in the market.

MARKETING DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION CHART

MARKETING

MANAGER

SENIOR OFFICER SENIOR OFFICER

SECTION

ASSISTANT

SECTION

ASSISTANT

SECTION

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OBJECTIVES

To fulfill customers needs

To increase sales

4 PS OF MARKETING MIX

As Marketing Department n of every other organization here also they focus on the

marketing mix i.e.; 4Ps which are this;

1. Product

2. Price

3. Place

4. Promotion

Product

The product of KCL is the pcbs,arrays,power electronics. These are industrial oriented

product which is a component of electronic goods like TV, Refrigerator, and Computers and

defence etc.

Price

The price of capacitors are fixed in such a way that is not too high, that customers

cannot afford it nor too low that they cannot incur the cost of production. Comparatively

the price of capacitors of KCL high but even then they are able to withstand in themarket because of the good quality. Price is fixed on the basis of the cost, demand and

competition.


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Place

KCL carries out their sales through

Authorized Dealers

Direct Sales

All over India KCL have dealers network. It has branches in cities namely; Ahmadabad,

Bangalore, Calcutta, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Trivandrum.

The company sells the product to authorized dealers who sell it to the retailers which

are sold by them to ultimate customers. Dealers are given discounts and the company

offers additional discounts in case of quick payment and to regular customers.

Company fixes target sales for the dealers and if they succeed in meeting the fixed

target they are offered commission at the end of the year. Some of their customers are

given discounts on the basis of the turnover which is termed as Turnover discount.

KCL is also engaged in direct sales to the customers in case its a bulk order.

Promotion

The product of KCL is a component which is an industrial product and therefore

they need not use any form of advertisement. But they do take part in exhibitions and

conduct seminars to promote their product. Thus they do not require huge investment for

sales promotion.


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MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT

KCL has state of the art manufacturing facility equipped with latest automatic

and semiautomatic production machinery and test equipments. It has also the capability

to design and develop meeting national or international customer specifications. The

company has, for the first time in India, developed the technology for forming of high

and low voltage foils in its in-house forming plant. In fact, KCL is the only company

for manufacturing all Towed Arrays,PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR,Programmable Logic

Controllers

PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS GROUP (PNG)

The Pneumatic Business Group is engaged in the business of Pneumatic Actuators

using Power Cylinder. KELTRON is in the business of Pneumatic Actuators using Power

Cylinders since 1979. KELTRON Pneumatic Actuators are in service in almost all the Thermal

Power Plants, Captive Power Plants, and Steam Generating Units of various Process Plants etc.

These double acting pneumatic actuators accurately operate and position regulating devices such

as dampers, fan inlet vanes, rheostats, butterfly valves etc. KELTRON actuators can operate

outdoors in corrosive, dusty and high temperature atmosphere with a proper selection of

materials and accessories. To operate under such adverse conditions, they are fitted with a hard

chromium plated steel piston rod, stainless steel tubing and connections, suitable sealing, bellows

and coated with epoxy paint to make all these devices weather proof.

KELTRON Pneumatic Actuators are preferred by OEMs like Boiler manufacturers

(BHEL, ALSTOM, THERMAX, IJT, CVL, etc.) as well as Boiler Auxiliaries (Fan / SADC /

SCOOP Tube Coupling) manufacturing (C.DOCTAIRE, VOITH, BCPL, BILT, PEMPRIL,

etc.). The Group has supplied about 35,000 units of Pneumatic Actuators and they are working in

almost all the Power Plants spread all over in India.


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PNEUMATIC POWER CYLINDERS

KELTRON CONTROLS manufactures a wide range of pneumatic instruments in

collaboration with Control Bailey. Pneumatic Power Cylinders manufactured by KELTRON

CONTROLS have been installed around 25,000 locations all over India at different power plants

and process plants.

Pneumaticsis a section of technology that deals with the study and application of

pressurized gasto effect mechanical motion.

Pneumatic systems are extensively used inindustry,wherefactoriesare commonly

plumbed withcompressed airor compressedinert gases.This is because a centrally located and

electrically poweredcompressorthat powerscylindersand other pneumatic devices through

solenoid valvesis often able to provide motive power in a cheaper, safer, more flexible, and

more reliable way than a large number ofelectric motorsandactuators.

TOWED ARRAYS

Towedarray sonaris a sonar array that is towed behind asubmarineor surfaceship.It is

basically a long cable, up to 5 km, withhydrophonesthat is trailed behind the ship when

deployed. The hydrophones are placed at specific distances along the cable. Towed arrays are

used for the detection of missiles and location of submarines
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A hydrophone(Greek "hydro" = "water" and "phone" = "sound") is amicrophone

designed to be used underwater for recording or listening tounderwater sound.Most

hydrophones are based on apiezoelectrictransducerthat generates electricity when subjected to

a pressure change. Such piezoelectric materials, ortransducerscan convert a sound signal into an

electrical signal sincesoundis a pressure wave. A hydrophone can "listen" to sound in air, but

will be less sensitive due to its design as having a goodacoustic impedancematch to water, the

denser fluid. Likewise, a microphone can be buried in the ground, or immersed in water if it is

put in a waterproof container, but will give similarly poor performance due to the similarly bad

acoustic impedance match.

On the first few hundred meters near the ship'spropellerthere are usually no

hydrophones since their effectiveness would be reduced by noise, vibration and turbulence

generated by the propulsion. The array's hydrophones can be used to detect sound sources, but

the real value of the array is that thesignal processingtechnique ofbeamformingandFourier

analysiscan be used not only to calculate the distance and the direction of a sound source, but

display its acoustic signature for determining the type of ship based on machinery noise. For this,

the relative positions of the hydrophones need to be known, usually only guaranteed when the

cable is in a straight line, or else a GPS is used to monitor the shape of the array. Therefore, a

vessel using a towed array will need to travel straight and level lest a change of course disturbs

the array and reduces its effectiveness. This requirement is reduced in modern systems by

sensors which constantly measure the relative positions of the array. Also it has to reduce its
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speed as thehydrodynamicdragmight tear the cable - this can also happen if the array makes

contact with the seafloor or the submarine operatesastern propulsion.

The hydrophone assembly consists of a hydrophone and a charge amplifier. It has two

functions of data acquisition and signal conditioning. The data taken in the analog form is

converted into digital form in the corresponding signal conditioning unit. Finally this digital data

is converted into optical form. The hydrophone array is enclosed in Kevlar material. The spacing

between the housing assemblies varies in terms of wavelength. They are thickly arranged for

high frequency applications and loosely arranged for frequency applications.

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC for short, is simply a special computer

device used for industrial control systems. They are used in many industries such as oil

refineries, manufacturing lines, conveyor systems and so on. Where ever there is a need to

control devices the PLC provides a flexible way to "softwire" the components together.

The basic units have a CPU (a computer processor) that is dedicated to run one program

that monitors a series of different inputs and logically manipulates the outputs for the desired

control. They are meant to be very flexible in how they can be programmed while also providingthe advantages of high reliability (no program crashes or mechanical failures), compact and

economical over traditional control systems.

It is defined as s digital electronic device that uses programmed memory to store

instructions such as logic , sequence timing, counting and arithmetic to control machines and
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process. It can be used in any specific applications by appropriate programming. Infact it can be

programmed to carry out control tasks in a truly user friendly fashion by using the simple and

flexible ladder logic using popular relay logic symbols. This ensures easy process modifications.

A PLC basically consists of following key elements.

Memory: It is the storage area used to hold the set of instructions to be executed by the

processor.

Processor: It is the brain of the system. It interprets the set of instructions and

implements the control of the machine/process

Input Interface: It receives signal from field (like limit switch, circuit breaker contact,

and proximity software)

Relays: It is electrically operated software. Current flowing through the coil of the

relay creates a magnetic field which attracts a lever and changes the switch contacts.

The coil current can be on or off. So relays have two s/w positions and they are double

throw switches.

Relays allow one circuit to switch a second circuit which can be completely separated

from the first. For eg. ;- a low voltage battery circuit can use a relay to switch a 230V AC main

circuit. There is no electrical connection inside the relay between the two circuits, the link is

magnetical and mechanical.

NO NC

COM

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COM: Common always connect to this, it is the moving plate of the switch

NC: Normally closed, COM is connected to this when the relay coil is off.

NO: Normally open, COM is connected to this when the relay coil is on

Eg: Panel board display: It contains eight counters, 24 V bulbs and a hooter. There are eight

packing machines in a bagging plant. Each counter counts the number of sack packed by each

machine. The counter C1 is for machine one and C2 for number two etc. The 24V bulbs BLL1 to

BLL8 indicates the low level material bin for each machine. When the material level for in any

of the machine is low the corresponding bulb will glow. Whenever the air pressure is low bulb

APL will glow and at the same tome hooter will be ON for 30sec.

Panel Board Display

The 110V supply is given to each counter and the counter will get the pulse signal

from the corresponding machine. Whenever the counter gets the pulse , count value is

incremented by one. A connection is taken from the level switch which is placed inside the

material bin and connected to the 24V bulbs provided for the bin level indication. Inside the

panel one timer and relay are there. When APL bulb glows, the timer gets ON for 30sec.The

output of the timer is connected to the relay.

C1 C2 C3

C4

C5 C6 C7 C8

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A programmable logic controller is a specialized computer used to control machines and

processes. It therefore shares common terms with typical PCs like central processing unit,

memory, software and communications. Unlike a personal computer though thePLCis designed

to survive in a rugged industrial atmosphere and to be very flexible in how it interfaces with

inputs and outputs to the real world.

The components that make a PLC work can be divided into three core areas.

The power supply and rack

The central processing unit (CPU)

The input/output (I/O) section

PLCs come in many shapes and sizes. They can be so small as to fit in your shirt pocket

while more involved controls systems require large PLC racks. Smaller PLCs (a.k.a. bricks)

are typically designed with fixed I/O points. For our consideration, well look at the more

modular rack based systems. Its called modular because the rack can accept many different

types of I/O modules that simply slide into the rack and plug in.
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The Power Supply andRack

The CPU

The brain of the whole PLC is the CPU module. This module typically lives in the slot

beside the power supply. Manufacturers offer different types of CPUs based on the complexityneeded for the system.

The CPU consists of a microprocessor, memory chip and other integrated circuits to

control logic, monitoring and communications. The CPU has different operating modes.

Inprogramming modeit accepts the downloaded logic from a PC. The CPU is then placed

in run modeso that it can execute the program and operate the process.
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Since a PLC is a dedicated controller it will only process this one program over and over

again. One cycle through the program is called a scan time and involves reading the inputs from

the other modules, executing the logic based on these inputs and then updated the outputs

accordingly. The scan time happens very quickly (in the range of 1/1000th of a second). The

memory in the CPU stores the program while also holding the status of the I/O and providing a

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After the testing of capacitors it is sent to the Quality Assurance department

so that it can be checked for proper functioning in order to get 100% satisfaction from

the customer.

Packing

Only passed items are packed into multiples of hundreds and sent to finished

goods stores. It may be packed according to customers requirements like tape packing,

bulk packing etc.

Maintenance

After putting the coil in the can it is sealed. Then the sealed capacitor is

washed with a type of acid is used to remove the stains or dirt on the can.

Stores

The finished capacitor is then sent to store, from where it is sold to dealers on

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PLANT ENGIEERING DEPARTMENT

In KCCL, Plant engineering Department takes care of the maintenance of Keltrone.

Maintenance is that function of manufacturing management that is concerned with the

day-to-day problem of keeping the physical plant in good operating condition. The main

function of Plant Engineering Department is for maintenance of machines and also for

providing controlled environment for production activities, In KCCL, maintenance is

carried under 5 heads namely;

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Electronics maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Civil maintenance


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MAINTANENCE DEPARTMENTORGANIZATION CHART

PLANT

MANAGER

PREVENTIVE

MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICALMAINTENANCE

ELECTRONICS

MAINTENANCE

MECHANICAL

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1) MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

Breakdown maintenance of equipment in case of breakdown of a predominantly

mechanical in nature.

Adjustment of production machines for ensuring continuous process capability

Operation of services equipment like air conditioning, plant air compressors etc.

Operation of water utility services, liaison with store to ensure proper inventory

control of mechanical space.

General administration of the section.

Ensure that proper procedures/instructions are communicated to him and see that

such procedures instructions are followed.

Any other responsibility supplementary or complementary to those mentioned above.

Officiate a department head in the absence of HOD

2) ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

Breakdown maintenance of equipment in case of breakdown of predominantly

electrical in nature.

Adjustment of production machine of a personality electrical in nature.

Operation and maintenance of electrical utility services.

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Liaison with stores to ensure proper inventory control of spares electrical.

3) ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE

Breakdown maintenance of equipment in case of breakdown of a predominantly

electronics in nature.

Adjustment of production machines of a personality electronic in nature.

Breakdown maintenance or repair of electronic utility equipment, assessing and

testing instruments and calibration of equipments.

Liaison with stores to ensure proper inventory control of spares electronics.

4) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Making preventive maintenance plan and schedule.

Carry out preventive maintenance of all equipment under the schedule.

Commissioning equipments.

5) CIVIL MAINTENANCE

Planning and arranging maintenance of civil structure, buildings, roads and such other

facility.

Preparation of plan and estimates for civil work.

Supervision of civil work.

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CALIBRATION DEPARTMENT

Measurement are made using a of instrumental ranging from very simple to

extremely sophisticated. We must have confidence that all those measuring instruments are

giving us valid useful data that confidence is provided by Calibration.

Calibration is the set of operation of determining the values of errors of

measuring devices to traceable standard. The set of operation which establish under

specific condition, the relationship between values of represented by a materialmeasure or a reference material and the corresponding values by the standards.

CALIBRATION DEPARTMENT- ORGANIZATION CHART

TECHNICIAN

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

OFFICER IN CHARGE

TECHNICIANTECHNICIAN


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OBJECTIVES

To control calibrate at prescribed intervals and maintain inspection measuring test

equipments used by Manufacturing Department and Quality Assurance Department so

that required measurement capabilities is maintained.

Maintain calibrate records for complete set of instrument.

Evaluation of external sources of calibration for adequate facility and also for

traceability to National/International standards.

ELEMEMENTS OF CALIBRATION

Adequacy of standards

Calibration

Traceability

Recall system

Calibration records

Labeling practice

Calibration intervals and adjustment techniques

Environmental controls

Outside calibration source.

CALIBRATION PROCESS

Calibration makes sure reading that correct. Various steps make up the whole calibration

process for the company.

Calibration is used word wide the Head office of the calibration is at Paris. In India the

Main Branch is at Delhi. All other calibration departments in companies are said to be the

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In Keltron, the calibration process starts with External calibration. All the meters of

Keltron are being calibrated using the different calibration devices. These calibration

devices are first calibrated externally from Fluid Control Research Institute, Palakkad and

Electronic Regional Test Laboratory (South), Trivandrum. Then all the meters of Keltron

are checked with these devices and they give a guarantee period for each meter so that

all these meters are recalibrated within this period. In short, they make sure that each meter

gives the accurate readings. The firm makes sure that all the equipments in the company

are calibrated before the guarantee period of the calibrating devices.

At the beginning of every year all the department gives a list of equipments to be

calibrated. Based on this list the calibration department prepares a scheduled of when to

calibrate the listed equipments are calibrated on the schedule.

Every calibrated meter is labeled to make aware the workers about the reading status

of the meter.

The meters are labeled as follows:

Green- Valid calibration i.e.; cleared for all use.

Yellow- cleared for limited use.

RED-instruments cannot be used for measurement

BLUEcalibration not required.

They maintain record of all the labeled equipments and give the copy of it to the

concerned department so that the workers can know what all measurements can be

obtained accurately in case the equipments has got a yellow label.

Thus calibration department strives to improve product quality which in turn will

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QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT

The Quality Assurance Department (QAD) function includes central examination and

administration, which has to be within an Organization.

It certifies automatically and free from the influence of production that has been

performed in accordance with specific procedure and material or components to meet the

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Organization chart- Quality Assurance Department

Head of Department

OIC/SIC IN PROCESS

INSPECTION, FINAL

INSPECTION & LIFE TEST

OF MB/MS

OIC/SIC RECEVING

INSPECTION

OIC/SIC FINAL

INSPECTION.

RADIAL/AXIAL

IN PROCESS

INSPECTION

LIFE TEST FINAL

INSPECTION

FINAL

INSPECTIONRADIAL/AXIAL

FOIL TESTRAW

MATERIALCOMPOUNDS

INSPECTORSINSPECTORS INSPECTORSINSPECTORS


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FUNCTIONS

This department is primarily concerned with ensuring quality of the quality of the

product by way of inspection, which may be categorized as follows:

1. Raw Material Inspection

2. Patrol Inspection

3. Final Inspection

Raw Material Inspection

The materials which are imported for production are being inspected and the

quality is assured. Some materials require 100% conformance as specified. Those materials

that do not give 100% conformance are not accepted because it may adversely affect the

quality of the finished products. It is accepted on deviation confirming to the standard

fixed by the quality department. After the raw materials are imported it will be checked

with the companys own standard, if there is major deviation, then at the same time if it

can be Utilized under certain conditions without affecting the end requirements, the

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RAW MATERIAL INSPECTION

In Process or Patrol Inspection

In KCL, Quality Assurance continues when material are in Process. Here the inspector

goes to the inspection is done to check whether the product after each process satisfies

the confirmed promoters. If there is any critical problem, it will be reported the HOD and

action will be taken depending upon depending upon the nature of the defect noticed.

Outgoing Inspection

It is carried out for the finished goods. Here the inspection starts ageing and testing machine.

KCL produce 500k-600k capacitors per dayquality controller checks the output by a

sample of particular units which is under the hire standards 10673. This is a standards

which is issued by the Government of India for all electronic equipments. The products

that fulfill the quality level specified are selected for sales. The defects are expressed in

percentage level, it will be withdrawn and further rework will be made. In case of

capacitors the parameters which is 100% vested by ageing and testing other promoter are

checked by sub-section of manufacturing department by method of sampling.

PASSED [100%

CONFIRMING TO

SPECIFICATION]

PASSED [100%

CONFIRMING TO

SPECIFICATION]

PASSED [100%

CONFIRMING TO

SPECIFICATION]


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FINAL INSPECTION/ TEST

MANUFACTURING

MANUFACTURING HOT TO

QUALITY ASSURANCE

INSPECTION & MINOR

COSTING

COLLECT SAMPLES IS 10673

FINISHED GOOD STORE

PASSED

PRIMARY PACKING

HOD

QA

HOD

QAMRB

DISPOSAL STORES

RECEIPT

ACCEPTED IS IN

ACCEPTED ON DEVIATION


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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Finance has been defined as the source of money. It studies the principle and raising,

administering and controlling of funds in business. The nature of financial management

refers to its functions, scope and objectives. The scope and coverage of financial

management have undergone fundamental changes. In the early year of its evolution it was

regarded as a branch of economics relating to the raising of funds. But now, in current

literatures pertaining to this growing discipline the scope has changed tremendously so

as to include in addition to the raising of funds, the efficient use of available resources.

This concept is now universally accepted and recognized.

Financial management is concerned with planning, organizing, directing and controlling

financial activities of an organization. It is concerned with sources and uses of the fund. It is

related with proper management of fund. The financial functions are:-

Investment or long term asset mix- decision

Financial or capital mix decision

Dividend or profit allocation decision

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ORGANIZATION CHART-FINANCE DEPARTMENT

FINANCE MANGER

PERSONAL SECRETARY

GENERAL ACCOUNTANTSGENERAL ACCOUNTANTS GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS

OFFICER IN CHARGE OFFICER IN CHARGE

CASHIER

ACCOUNTANTS

ASSISTANTS

HELPER

OFFICER IN CHARGE

ACCOUNTANTS

ASSISTANTSACCOUNTANTSASSISTANTS

WORK ASSISTANTS

TYPIST


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PROCEDURES

Setting various financial performance standards, modifying these time to time.

Preparation of master control budget based on department wise budget,

forward by Head of Departments.

Monitoring of key financial ratios.

Planning and implanting the growth strategy of the organization.

Maintenance account, preparation of annual account, annual reports etc.

Cost study and output.

WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Managing funds are required for providing resources like material, man,

machine etc to sustain the operation of the company on a day to day basis. In

addition to owns funds, if the company requires additional working capital, the

terms are negotiated with the lending institutions. Agreement is also made with

bankers for non-fund assistance like establishment and letter of credit in finance

of overseas suppliers, banks guarantee etc.

DIVIDEND

The company has regularly paid dividend to its shareholders since 1985-86. The last

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AUDIT

The company has efficient external auditors. Moreover there is efficient internal check

system also. Besides this statutory auditors appointed by the company law board

audit the accounts, records of the company. After completing the audit, copy of the

report is sent to the accountant and also presented before the shareholders. If there

are any comments from the auditors, shareholders, the company should provide

sufficient explanation to these comments. In addition to this ISO audit is also carried

out.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Cash payment

Cash receipt

Bank payment voucher

Bank receipt

Journal voucher

Purchase journal

Sales journal

General ledger

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KEEPING ACCOUNTING RECORDS

Files maintained in the finance and accounts department are kept unlocked

shelves. Current ledgers, books, subsidiary registers, salary sheets are under the

custody of concerned personnel the asset register is kept with the HOD. Rank cash

books, journal books, salary records, purchase journal, sales day book and other

subsidiary register of previous years are kept in the record room adjacent to the

accounts departments. Vouchers pertaining to 8 years are kept in boxes mentioning

names of the vouchers and year on the boxes in the record room.

REVENUE ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounts are prepared under the historical cost of accounting and evaluated

on a going concern basis with revenues recognized and expenses accounted. Some

of the revenue accounting policies is:

Fixed assets and depreciation

Inventories

Foreign currency transaction

Deferred tax


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ENGINEERING AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT

For modern products it is useful to document and analyze the design logic. This

means starting with the desired product factors and then identifying the necessary

characteristics for Raw Material and Process steps, such as engineering.

In KCL, the Engineering and Design Department is concerned with preparing bills of

materials, altering materials, giving technical support to the manufactured and making

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ENGINEERING AND DESIGNORGANIZATION CHART

OIC : OFFICER -IN- CHARGE

SIC : SECTION-IN-CHARGE

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (ENGINEERING & DESIGN)

OIC/SIC (ENGINEERING & DESIGN) SIC (LIBRARY)

CONFICATIONLIBRARY

(TECHNICAL)DESIGN

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OBJECTIVES

To bring down the product cost by 5% through Engineering and Design.

To meet the customers requirement for utmost satisfaction of the customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation of bill of materials and design specification for electrolyte capacitors.

Preparation of engineering, drawing and design specification and new product

introduction.

Prepare cost data.


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HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION

The basic job of management of any business is the effective utilization of availablehuman resource for the achievement of business objectives. The human resource in an

organization should be motivated and managed with utmost care to inspire, encourage

and impel them to contribute their maximum for the achieve of organizational objectives.

They are considered to be the valuable asset because it is people which make other

assets move.

In Keltron there is a specialized department known as personnel and administration,

which sees to both personnel and administrative functions. The employees experience range

from 12 to 25 years. The company has a Human Resource Development program whereby

training classes on the job is given. Key technical personnel are trained by collaborators

of suppliers of machinery to oversee on the processing of the capacitor and maintenance

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTHRD

GENERAL MANAGER (PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION)

MANAGER (PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION)

PERSONNEL

OFFICER

ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICER

CLERICAL STAFF

ESTATE SECURITYTRANSPORT


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RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT

Recruitment is the process of searching for the prospective candidates for the

employment and motivating them to apply for the same . This process of searching is

known as recruitment.

In Keltron, policy of recruitment is an ideal one. In Keltron the source of recruitment is

external. Being a public sector company, as and when a vacancy arise the Personnel

Department determines the number of employees and notifies the employment exchange

and appropriate candidates are given by the exchange.

Once an offer to an employee has been extended, accepted then the final stage of

procurement function is conducted. This is called as placement. After selection the employee

is put on a six-month probation period. Only after this probation period his employments

will be regularized. Here, Personnel Department also checks the performance of employees.

TRAINING

When a person joins the organization he/she will be given induction training for a minimum

period of one month. After induction training, the person will be given on-the-job training for a

period of one year. Various other training programs are also arranged on the basis of need

criteria.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

Performance of each executive and employees is evaluated through annual appraisal

forms. In case of non-executives performance appraisal forms are to be filled at the time of

promotion of workman. Promotion is given on the basis of the scores of the appraisal

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WAGES AND SALARY

Keltron arrived at memorandum of settlement on 15 April 1996; in respect of wages,

allowances and fringe benefits; based on the approval of Government of Kerala, KSEDC

and Trade Unions. In MOS, the terms and conditions are applicable only for workman. It also

contains the rate of fixed DA. For other staff employees there are other MOS.

ADMINISTRATION OF STANDING ORDERS

In Keltron, Standing Orders Act 1946 is applicable to workmen in the industrial employment.

This Standing Order defines company management, workmen, trainee, leave, salary etc. It is

divided into different chapters namely service, workmen classification address and other

particulars, probation, seniority, temporary appointment, transfer, recognition, promotion,

salary, increment, leave etc.

ALLOWANCES AND BENEFITS

Variable Dearness Allowances

It is the allowances given to the ordinary workers every month. It varies every three

months. It is fixed as per All India Consumer Price Index, 1960 series. According to

cost of living index VDA is given at 1% Basic Pay

House Rent Allowances

This is an allowance given to an employee by his employer in order to

compensate the high rates prevailing in big cities. Keltron provides 10% of Basic

Pay.

Conveyance Allowance

It is the allowances used to meet conveyance for performing office duties.

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Shift Allowances

The general shift is from 8:30am-4:30pm, and other three shifts are from

7:00am- 3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm, and 11:00pm-7:00am the employees who are

in the other three shifts apart from general shift are given compensation known

as shift allowances being Rs.5, Rs.10, and Rs.25.

Food Subsistence Allowance

There is reduction in the price of food by the company to the employees. The

employees should give only one-fourth of the cost of the food. Daily a cup of tea

is free to all employees.

Medical Reimbursement

All employees are eligible for medical reimbursement scheme.

This scheme also includes family members. The amount of benefit is given on the

term of service of the employees.

PROVIDENT FUND

It is the fund that is provided in the future. The fund is credited by a part of the

amount deducted from the salary of employees every month at ascertain rate. When the

retires from the company, he/she receives this amount as lumsum along with interest on

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WELEFARE MEASURES

Housing loans

Reading Room

Facility for sitting

First aid equipment

Canteen

Library

GRIEVANCE FACILITY

When there is a grievance on the employee he/she has to inform his immediate

verbally. If the grievance is not redressed he/she can submit the grievance in writing to

the Head of the Department. If he/she grievance is not settled the matter can be taken

to the Managing Director whose decision will be final.


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FUNCTIONS

The main functions of Research and Department are as below:

Developing high, medium and low voltage forming

Developing technology for editing high voltage Aluminum foil

Updating the manufacturing technology of electrolytic capacitors

Developing electrolyte required for the manufacturing of electrolyte capacitors.

Research and Development plays a crucial role in electronic industry. Innovation and

quality limited are major concerns of this department. If the company has to survive in

the present highly competitive market R&D has to come out with innovative product

and constant up gradation of technology. KCL allocates 0.5% to 1% turnover for R&D

purpose. Research is going on the development of technology for the manufacturing

of electrolyte indigenously. The R&D is trying for the up gradation of technology by

reducing the size of the component par with the Japanese product. The department is

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ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT

Computer has become an essential part of organizational proceeding because of the

technology and the data to be processed. Information processing is a major societal activity.

Data Electronic Data Processing helps in inter-organizational electronic exchange of

business documents in a standard format. Computer data processing has prevailed data like

Finance, Personnel, Marketing etc.

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING- ORGANIZATION CHART

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In KCL, the EDP department was started on 1988 with self centered computer. In

1994, the company installed Local Area Network(LAN) with 15 terminals. This department

can process various types of information such as-

Materials requirement

Pay-roll

Personnel information system

Raw Material inventory

Finance

Finished goods and dispatch

The scope of EDP in an organization is limited but the data that is obtained, the

cost of procuring, processing and storing the data and value of information to the users.

The management plan is to install a separate system to each department by

connecting it to central EDP unit. Through EDP department the company has achieved

lots of new facilities and saving time with the help of new methods, keeping goods in

stores and so on.

RESPONSIBILITY OF HOD

Entering the data

Develop program for various application required by other department head.

Compile and present the data to various departments for analysis and control in

prescribed format.


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OPERATING SYSTEM

FOX PRO

FOX BASE

FUNCTIONS OF EDP

Data acquisition

Data processing

MIS interface which helps to generate a lot of information based on data.


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ETCHING AND FORMING DEPARTMENT

Keltron is also into etching and forming of aluminum foil as part of

diversification, modernization and expansion plant.

FORMING OF ALUMINUM FOIL

Etching and formed aluminum foils are the major raw materials for the production

of electrolytic capacitors. The manufactures of electrolytic capacitors have been importing

this item since the technology for etching and forming of aluminum foil is not available

in India. The company for the first time in India developed the technology for forming

of high voltage and low voltage foil in its in-house forming plant. The plant was

designed and developed by the engineer of the company and forming machine is

fabricated locally.

ETCHING PROJECT

Etching technology for etching of aluminum foil is yet to establish in India. The

DOE approved the research project for 3 years costing Rs 40 lakhs for development of

high voltage etching technology in the company in-house plant. The company has already

developed indigenously the technology for the etching of low and medium gain

capacitors.


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SWOT ANALYSIS

The strength of Keltron is a team of experienced technocrats with smart supporting staffs. It is

the only manufacturer of capacitors in Kerala and its quality is known worldwide.

The weakness is the irregular performance of the organization due to the periodical

changes in government policies especially the imports policy. In public sector

organizations diversification is very slow unlike the private sector, which is also a

weakness. Also the machines are getting obsolete. Also in government organizations recruitment

is a problem.

The opportunities are as the industry is in the electronic field diversification of

products opens ample opportunities for the organization.

The threats are, globalization witnesses dumping of cheap electronic products in

India, which is a threat of Keltron as it is producing capacitors of a higher value.


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CHAPTER 4

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

FINDINGS

Keltron produces high quality products but at a comparatively higher price than its

competitors.

As keltron imports Raw material, import cost is high leading to a loss as the sales price is

not able to cover the loss.

Globalization has had a bad effect on the company.

Government control has also a bad effect on the company, being there has been norecruitment since many years.

Even though Keltron has short comings, being an electronic goods manufacturer it has

every chance to improve.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The company should try to use its production capacity to the maximum.

The company should try to sell it product at competitive price.

Reduction of cost is a must for the company to survive.

There is a vast scope if the company focus on the IC capacitors since the present demand

is high and is expected to be so in the coming years.


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CHAPTER 5

CONCLUSIONS

A nations future and its ability to compute in the global market depend greatly

on how it generates new ideas and innovations in science and technology. Keltron has

initiated steps to create a knowledge center that would catalyze the process of knowledge

assimilation as well its dispensation. Keltron is one of the leading manufacturing

companies in Kerala. It is an ISO 9001 certified functioning company. It has always been able

to provide high quality products. It also has a super Research and Design section that help

in providing capacitors according to the needs of the customers.

It has a committed set of technocrats who work tirelessly for the accomplishment

of the goals of the company. The company provides employment for the handicapped

people giving them high respect. It has a very eco-friendly surrounding helping its

employees to keep a cool atmosphere.

Keltron after its bad play has found a stage where it can make profits. As an

electronic goods manufacturer, it has a bright future ahead, a future belonging to

innovation and simplicity of electronics.


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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Catalogues, Brochures, Annual Reports of Keltrone

Websites

www.keltrone .org.com

www.wikipedia.com

www.google.com
http://www.keltrone/http://www.wikipedia.com/http://www.google.com/http://www.google.com/http://www.wikipedia.com/http://www.keltrone/

Documents

Keltron Os-Ajayh Antony Mampilli