Smeda, Jica conduct industry-support programme

29 Jun, 2012

The Industry Support Programme being conducted by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) in collaboration with Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) for Auto Vendor Industry has revealed wonderful results in plants efficiency by reducing the defect rate up to 80 percent.
It was reported in concluding presentation of the 83rd project of the programme made by Kiyoshi Yoshida, a seasoned Japanese Automotive Expert on Thursday at National Automotive Components, Muridkey along with Smeda team. Alamgir Chaudhry, General Manager Outreach and Fayyaz Riaz, Head Industry Support Programme of Smeda, were also present on the occasion.
The Layout of Assembly section at "National Automotive Components, Muridkey" has been redesigned by the Japanese Automotive Expert Kiyoshi Yoshida along with Smeda team, which on operation is witnessing 46 percent reduction in travel distance, 50 percent reduction in work-in-process inventory and 80 percent reduction in defect rate, hence improving the overall productivity to an optimal level.

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