Axalta Coating Systems India has announced that it has won the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) Golden award in Six Sigma and 5S categories at the QCFI 27th Annual Convention. QCFI is a national body of professionals that assist individuals and organisations in the implementation of quality concepts.
QCFI invited over 190 participants from across the country to present case studies on quality concepts such as Quality Circle, Lean, Six Sigma 5S and Kaizen integrated with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Two project teams from Axalta India presented best practices from case studies, which included reduction in cycle time using Six Sigma methodology and 5S approach, the company said.
Axalta said that products manufactured at its plant in Savli, Gujarat, are formulated for refinish, automotive plastic component and industrial customers located in India and the greater Asia-Pacific region. The Savli facility has embraced Lean Six Sigma and 5S concepts that have combined to enable the plant to ensure consistent product quality, manufacturing processes and service delivery, noted Axalta. The plant’s robust internal audit system also assists in maintaining and improving Axalta’s quality standards, it added.
Vinay Rajadhyaksha, Managing Director Axalta Coating Systems India Pvt Ltd, said it is an achievement to win highest honours in Six Sigma and 5S categories at the QCFI 27th Annual Convention. He added that Axalta believes in putting customers first and makes sure it offers them the highest quality and service.
