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“She is free in her wildness; she is a wanderess, a drop of free water. She knows nothing of borders and cares nothing for rules or customs. ‘Time’ for her isn’t something to fight against. Her life flows clean, with passion, like fresh water.” – Roman Payne

CSR for Women Empowerment

Multitasking is the middle name of women and donning multiple roles comes naturally to them. Women with their spirit, strength and sensitivity are undoubtedly the backbone of any society. The competence shown in discharging their duties, care and compassion displayed in taking care of the family are the two sides of the same precious coin ‘ the woman’.

Visionary Budget, Vibrant Manufacturing!

The clarion of ‘Make in India’ laid the foundation for growth in Manufacturing. The sector has witnessed increased inflow of FDI since then; the sector is expecting more conducive tax structure and ‘Ease of Doing Business’ with the roll out of GST soon. Meanwhile, as a catalyst, the Union Budget 2017 has features in store for the manufacturing sector to provide it right impetus for continuous growth.

Government Initiatives for Better India

THOUGHTFUL, is one word which can be used to describe budget 2017. Aftermath of demonetization and subsequent cash crunch in the system lead to slow down in the economy, manufacturing sector also slowed down, quarterly result of companies were affected (with few exceptions). Finance Minister has tried to curb demonetization effect in this budget.

Electric Revolution: JBM Solaris Ecolife 9m

Electric Buses have overcome the ‘under development’ phase and have hit the market for practical use. Joining the diverse fleet of buses on road is the Ecolife 9 Electric bus by JBM, with promising features and a futuristic approach. Proclaimed to be emission-free and handy to the user, the bus guarantees a low operation cost.

Managing Inventory for Better Operational Efficiency

Inventory in manufacturing or production unit has both advantages and disadvantages for different departments. While Inventory has been shown as a burden on OPEX due to maintenance cost by some, some attribute virtues to Inventory as it offers better customer service by variety of choices, availability and low handling cost etc. While the excess or shortage of Inventory has definitely negative impact on business, a proper management of it can help in operational efficiency and better customer service

Patience & Passion Equals SWAYAM

How often does it happen that people hold on to their dreams till they have achieved it, enduring all the ups and downs? Well, here is a story of patience and passion that inspires us on many levels. One project, eight years and participation of more than 250 students! SWAYAM has earned it all and so have the minds behind it.

Go Green

Environment depletion has been a serious concern for the world since past many years. In response to that, many organisations have taken several initiatives with the intension to deter the further damage to the environment. In our CSR column, we present to you the initiatives taken by Bill Forge and Tesco in the field.

Success: It Needs You

Road to success has never been so easy. One is bound to encounter ups and downs in this journey. Hard work, consistency, discipline are some of the factors that need to be practiced religiously in order to achieve success.

Go Green

Environment depletion has been a serious concern for the world since past many years. In response to that, many organisations have taken several initiatives with the intension to deter the further damage to the environment. In our CSR column, we present to you the initiatives taken by Bill Forge and Tesco in the field.

the card vs the cloud - the never-ending quest for more storage

while cloud is an answer to the increasing high data storage needs today, it also entails a question of data security and fast processing of data through internet. moreover, given the rise in file sizes with enhanced content, pixels, colour and data quality, data transfer and retrieving cost for users has also gone up. here comes the local storage options in smart devices which can provide seamless usage of stored data and security assurance. also, with the growth in iot and connected devices in all spheres, local storage will be preferred to remote storage for fast data analysis and decision-making.

Patience & Passion Equals Swayam

How often does it happen that people hold on to their dreams till they have achieved it, enduring all the ups and downs? Well, here is a story of patience and passion that inspires us on many levels. One project, eight years and participation of more than 250 students! SWAYAM has earned it all and so have the minds behind it.

Age of Artificial Intelligence

It’s hard to know what to think about Artificial Intelligence these days. Almost everyone in the industry believes it to be a revolution as deep and as fundamental as the industrial revolution or the birth of the computer. Yet the field seems divided over when we will get to general intelligence and what that will ultimately mean for us. Some believe it will be our greatest invention yet and others that it may lead to our doom.

Smart Solutions for a Better Tomorrow

From developing extraordinary products in energy management system to fending for those in need and extending support to achieve social harmony, Elmeasure is an example of a modern organization that retains the value of its roots and sources technologies for the future. Elmeasure has recently shifted their facility into the spacious Bangalore Hardware Park. We at Mart present to you a sneak peek behind the curtain and the details of what makes the clock tick for them.

Sminu Jindal

Hardships are inevitable part of our lives. Fighting through them makes us the real heroes. Redefining ‘courage’, Sminu Jindal, who lost her ability to walk at a very tender age of 11 years, fought through her tough times, and giving mobility a different meaning, reached to the acme of success, inspiring millions.

Women at Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities

Women have always been subjected to discrimination. While they have challenges in the form of low wages, unequal opportunities, harassment etc., there are some challenges posed by the societal norms and tendencies to keep women at bay. Government, society and organisations should step in with concerted approach to address this issue and women empowerment.

Adding Value to MAKE IN INDIA Initiative

Mr. Sameer Gandhi, Managing Director, Omron Industrial Automation in conversation with MART talks about how Omron envisions themselves as the enablers to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Smart Identity System connects ERP and Shop Floor

The development of innovative labeling and marking solutions is one of the main undertakings of C3 Corporation. Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, C3 recognised at an early stage that intelligent track-and-trace is the key to intelligent manufacturing. Equipped with PC-based control technology, the Smart Identity System developed by C3 provides comprehensive remote connectivity, enabling users to access applications via web-capable devices like smartphones and tablets.

Demonetization: Impact on Manufacturing

The Demonetization drive by the Centre has not only caught the average citizen unawares but has also thrown a spanner in immediate demand for automobiles, consumer durables, electronics industry in the country. This impact would obviously be more in the short term, but over long term India economy will revive stronger than ever.

Measuring Right for Machining Right!

Renishaw, a market leader in computerized measurement technology solutions, has always counted on India as a potential market for its technology solutions (Additive Manufacturing is the new addition to this list!). In the wake of ‘Make in India’ programme, the company is ever more hopeful of increasing its dedicated offerings, and is eyeing the IMTEX 2017 as the perfect rendezvous for showcasing its latest innovations to Indian market.