TITAN WINS TWO AWARDS AT THE TATA INNOVISTA FINALS
Titan Company won two awards out of a total of 16 awards that were presented across 78 teams that competed during the Finals of the Tata Innovista held at Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai on 23rd and 24th April 2015.
The Tally of Winners is as follows
Titan - No of entries : 2
TCS - No of entries : 7
Tata Technologies - No of entries : 2
Jaguar Land Rover - No of entries : 2
Metahelix - No of entries : 1
Tata International - No of entries : 1
Tata Steel - No of entries : 1
Titan - No of entries : 2
TCS - No of entries : 7
Tata Technologies - No of entries : 2
Jaguar Land Rover - No of entries : 2
Metahelix - No of entries : 1
Tata International - No of entries : 1
Tata Steel - No of entries : 1
The winning teams from Titan are the following :
Winner under Promising Innovation - Core Process Project “Seamless” from Watch Movement Assembly
Winner under Design Honour – Project “Zyra - The Game Changer” from Tanishq Design Studio
TITAN WINS 4 AWARDS AT THE SOUTH REGIONAL INNOVISTA FINALS
Titan Company won 4 awards out of a total of nine awards that were presented during the Regional Finals held at Gateway Hotel, Residency Road, Bangalore on Tuesday 17th March 2015. The remaining awards were presented to TCS, Metahelix, TBSS and JUSCO.
There were a total of 17 entries under different categories of Promising Innovations. No entries were shortlisted under Dare to Try.
Promising InnovationsTitan - No of entries : 6
TCS - No of entries : 5
Rallis - No of entries : 2
Metahelix - No of entries : 1
JUSCO- No of entries : 1
TBSS- No of entries : 1
Tata Coffee- No of entries : 1
TCS - No of entries : 5
Rallis - No of entries : 2
Metahelix - No of entries : 1
JUSCO- No of entries : 1
TBSS- No of entries : 1
Tata Coffee- No of entries : 1
Entry CategoryNew Product Innovation/entries : 7
New Service & Support Process Innovation/entries : 5
Core Process Innovation/entries : 5
New Service & Support Process Innovation/entries : 5
Core Process Innovation/entries : 5
In the category of New Product Innovations, three awards were presented. Two were presented to Titan for “Sonata Superfibre Touch Screen Watch” and “Project Skinn – Launch of unique perfume in Indian Market”. One award was presented to Metahelix for “MC-15 A Path Breaking Seed in Bold Rice Segment”. 
In the category of Core Process Innovations three awards were presented. Two were presented to Titan for “Seamless” and “Independent Bridge in Jewellery Manufacturing”. One award was presented to JUSCO for “Mobile based application for field data capturing.
In the category of Support Process & Service Innovation, two awards were presented to TCS and one to TBSS.
Congratulations to all the teams from Titan for putting up an excellent show and some of these teams will be invited to present at the Tata Innovista Global Finals on 23rd and 24th April at Mumbai.
Shortlisted entries from two other Categories “Design Honour” and “The Leading Edge” will also be presenting at Mumbai, the result of which will be announced on Friday 27th March 2015.
LEADERS EVERYWHERE CHALLENGE
Titan Company is one of the winners of the Leaders Everywhere Challenge—for their story “rap-tap-tap-tap-join-titan-and-you-are-leader” submitted in an international innovation competition organised by MIX ( Management Innovation Exchange) in association with Harvard and McKinsey. The Leaders Everywhere Challenge is the second leg of this year's HBR/McKinsey M-Prize for Management Innovation hosted by the MIX (Management Innovation eXchange).
The judges and the MIX editorial team sifted through a tremendous batch of contributions to create a truly impressive finalist pool of eighteen entries. They were looking for depth, boldness, humanity, and clarity in the finalists. They then pushed the finalists to roll up their sleeves and further develop their entries, to add detail, to sharpen their ability to inspire and instruct in equal measure, before selecting the winners.
The other competing big names are England national Health Service, Citrix, North Western University, GE Aviation and Menlo Innovations.
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TITAN WINS 3 AWARDS AT THE REGIONAL INNOVISTA FINALS 2014
Of Tata Network Forum - South
Of Tata Network Forum - South
The regional finals of Tata Innovista 2014 for Tata Network Forum-South were held at Vivanta By Taj-Yeshwantpur, Bangalore on 4th March 2014. The day saw 16 teams from 9 companies presenting their innovations to an eminent jury across two categories Promising Innovations and Dare To Try.
In all 7 awards were announced and three teams from Titan were chosen as the winners. Titan won two awards in Promising Innovation and One in Dare to Try.
The awards were presented by Bhaskar Bhat, MD, Titan Company Ltd. and Chairman, TNF-S along with the Chief Guest, Dr. Nirmalya Kumar, Member – Group Executive Council, Tata Sons Limited.
DARE TO TRY
As the name suggests, this award appreciates the most novel and daring ideas that, although seriously attempted, did not achieve the desired results. This award celebrates the spirit of risk taking, and hopes to foster a culture of perseverance and sharing across Tata companies. Twenty six entries were received out of which two winners were chosen.
As the name suggests, this award appreciates the most novel and daring ideas that, although seriously attempted, did not achieve the desired results. This award celebrates the spirit of risk taking, and hopes to foster a culture of perseverance and sharing across Tata companies. Twenty six entries were received out of which two winners were chosen.
The Titan team from NBD won an award for their Project “Quriosity”
PROMISING INNOVATIONS
Awards in this category were presented to the most successfully implemented innovations in 2013-14, under the sub-categories of Product Innovations, Service Innovations, Core Process Innovations and Support Process Innovations. Five Winners were selected from 121 entries.
Awards in this category were presented to the most successfully implemented innovations in 2013-14, under the sub-categories of Product Innovations, Service Innovations, Core Process Innovations and Support Process Innovations. Five Winners were selected from 121 entries.
The Titan team from Watch factory won an award for their Project “High Speed Automation” under Core Process Innovation.
The Titan team from Jewellery factory won an award for their Project “VFM – Value for Money” under Product Innovation.
TITAN WINS AWARDS AT THE 25th QUIMPRO CONVENTION
Titan Company won two awards at the 25th Qimpro Convention on Quality and Innovation which was held in Mumbai at Vivanta by Taj on 11th and 12th November.
Jewellery Division won the Qimpro Best Prax Innovation award in Manufacturing, for their project on “FILIGREE CASTING”. The Award was presented to the team, by the Jury leader, Mr. Vivek Talwar.
Eyewear Division won the Qimpro Best Prax Innovation award in Service, for their project on ONLINE EYE TESTING. The Award was presented to the team by the Jury leader, Mr. Vivek Talwar.
TITAN SWEEPS AWARDS AT INNOVISTA 2013 REGIONAL FINALS!!!
Titan Industries won six awards out of a total of eight awards that were presented during the Regional Finals held at Vivanta by Taj- M. G. Road Bangalore on Monday 11th March 2013. The remaining two awards were presented to TCS and Rallis.
There were a total of 19 entries under different categories as under
Promising InnovationsCompany : Titan / No of entries : 7
Company : Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) / No of entries : 7
Company : Rallis / No of entries : 2
Company : Tata Power Solar / No of entries : 1
Company : Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) / No of entries : 7
Company : Rallis / No of entries : 2
Company : Tata Power Solar / No of entries : 1
Dare to TryCompany : TCS / No of entries : 1
Company : Titan / No of entries : 1
Company : Titan / No of entries : 1
Entry CategoryNew Product Innovation
New Service Innovation
Core Process Innovation
Support Process Innovation
New Service Innovation
Core Process Innovation
Support Process Innovation
In the Dare to Try Category, one award was presented to Titan for 9999 Gold Production by Aqua Regia Refining Process.
In the category of New Service Innovation two awards were presented and these went to Titan for Tanishq Mobile Karatmeter and to TCS for OPTUMERA- Macro Space Optimisation.
In the category of Support Process Innovation one award was presented to Titan for Empowering Rural Women – Project Meadow.
In the category of Core Process Innovations two awards were presented to Titan for Innovative Filigree Casting Process and Mission Impossible.
In the Category of New Product Innovation two awards were presented and these went to Titan for Engaging with Mia Women digitally through Innovation and to Rallis for Tata Upahaar – Innovative Delivery System Product.
Congratulations to all the teams from Titan for putting up an excellent show and some of these reams will be presenting at the Global Finals on 25th – 26th April at Mumbai. Wishing them all the best!
Tata Innovista 2011
The Innovation Project “ Break the Barrier in Diamond Industry( Diamond Bagging Automation)” from Jewellery and Machine Building (PED) was awarded the “TATA INNOVISTA Award 2011” under the “Promising Innovation” Category. TATA Innovation teams from India, China, North America, Thailand, Singapore, Europe & South Africa had participated in this final where there were 54 presentations under the “Promising Innovation” category. The Machine building team of PED led by R Vivekanandah developed the “Diamond Bagging Machine” as per the requirement of the jewellery manufacturing team.
About Diamond Bagging
An operation, in which the diamonds required for the jewellery are picked and put into a bag, then given to
production.
An operation, in which the diamonds required for the jewellery are picked and put into a bag, then given to
production.
Before Innovation
Worldwide 10850 million diamonds bagged manually; we were bagging 6 million using 22 people. Disadvantage-
manual operation is prone for errors. For 2014/15, we need to bag 22 million diamonds using 72 people.
Worldwide 10850 million diamonds bagged manually; we were bagging 6 million using 22 people. Disadvantage-
manual operation is prone for errors. For 2014/15, we need to bag 22 million diamonds using 72 people.
Automation
An operation where a robotic equipment (interface from ERP) bags, before giving to production.
An operation where a robotic equipment (interface from ERP) bags, before giving to production.
Benefits
Monotony, eyestrain and backpain is eliminated for people. Since the bagging automation equipment has been
done in-house (under patenting), there exists a business for 10000 equipments of 5000 crores value.
Monotony, eyestrain and backpain is eliminated for people. Since the bagging automation equipment has been
done in-house (under patenting), there exists a business for 10000 equipments of 5000 crores value.
Tata Innovista
Four Innovation Projects presented by Titan, were selected to compete in the finals for Tata Innovista.
In all, 27 presentations were made, 6 projects were shortlisted and 4 of them were Titan Projects!
Their brief descriptions are given below :
Their brief descriptions are given below :
Neighborhood Format Stores : Eye Plus
Brief - The innovation revolves around the principle that our customer requires more access points to optical stores
at more convenient locations. Hence the stores were moved to the customer’s neighborhood markets away from
the typical high streets markets. Post pilot and subsequent national rollout, these newer models have proven to be
superior to the earlier models both in terms of turnover as well as profitability metrics, while continuing to maintain
the high levels of customer experience.
Brief - The innovation revolves around the principle that our customer requires more access points to optical stores
at more convenient locations. Hence the stores were moved to the customer’s neighborhood markets away from
the typical high streets markets. Post pilot and subsequent national rollout, these newer models have proven to be
superior to the earlier models both in terms of turnover as well as profitability metrics, while continuing to maintain
the high levels of customer experience.
Project "15 HP" : Jewellery Division
Brief - Reduction of manufacturing Lead time for high value products from 56 days to 15 days
Brief - Reduction of manufacturing Lead time for high value products from 56 days to 15 days
Break the Barrier in Diamond Industry : Jewellery Division
Brief - Introduction of Diamond Bagging Automation to eliminate manual error, enhance capacity ,deployment of
employees to the value added activities.
Brief - Introduction of Diamond Bagging Automation to eliminate manual error, enhance capacity ,deployment of
employees to the value added activities.
Active Dial Project : Innovedge
Brief - The consumer can change dials based on mood / occasion, can also choose between animated clips or static
images, can set visual reminders, download favorite personal photographs from the web and display on the face of
the watch.
Brief - The consumer can change dials based on mood / occasion, can also choose between animated clips or static
images, can set visual reminders, download favorite personal photographs from the web and display on the face of
the watch.
Out of these, Project 15HP won the TATA INNOVISTA Regional award
The champions are
The champions are
1. M/s RD jewellery, who volunteered themselves into this project.
2. All the Karigar parks.
3. Avinash and team (maintenance), Madavan, Kamalakannan and team (tool room), Pathy and team (alloying),
who were part of the “ collet making machine” development team.
4. Stone sorting – Raja and team, Vikas and team for Kanban followup. Subu (planning) for MIS
5. Studded out sourcing – Muruganandam, Anbu and Subbu, and job work team
6. Mr.Hebbar – facilitated this project
2. All the Karigar parks.
3. Avinash and team (maintenance), Madavan, Kamalakannan and team (tool room), Pathy and team (alloying),
who were part of the “ collet making machine” development team.
4. Stone sorting – Raja and team, Vikas and team for Kanban followup. Subu (planning) for MIS
5. Studded out sourcing – Muruganandam, Anbu and Subbu, and job work team
6. Mr.Hebbar – facilitated this project
Develop leaders! Talents in SCM award
A project from the Innovation School of Management won the – Develop leaders! Talents in SCM award, given by the European Business school, and this project is selected as one of the TOP 10 supply chain innovations around the world!
Golden Peacock Award
A project from the Innovation School of Management won the – Golden Peacock Award, given by Frost & Sullivan in partnership with Economic Times of India as Best Industry Practice across industries.
Quality Circle Consolation Award
A project from the Innovation School of Management won the – Quality Circle consolation Award, given by CII of India as Advanced technique used other than Quality Circle.
IIMM Innovation Award 2009
A project from the Innovation School of Management won the – IIMM Innovation Award 2009, given by Indian Institute of Material Management as The Supply Chain Management Case Study.
IIMM Innovative SCM Award 2008
A project from the Innovation School of Management won the – IIMM Innovative SCM Award 2008, given by Indian Institute of Material Management for The Best Innovation in Supply Chain Management.
The Innovation Day Award 2006
A project from the Innovation School of Management won the – The Innovation Day Award 2006, given by TATA for The Best Innovation in Jewellery Manufacturing through Mould Setting.
IMTMA – Siemens Productivity Championship Award
A project from the Innovation School of Management won the – IMTMA – Siemens Productivity Championship Award, given by IMTMA for Virtual Stone Setting as 3rd position in productivity summit.
Kaizen competition
The JRD TATA Kaizen team from Titan Industries won the 3rd Position at Regional level Kaizen competition conducted by CCQCC-10 (Chapter Convention on Quality Circles) in August 2010 at Chennai. The team members were M. Ravichandran, K. Gopinathan, M. Nagaraj, K. Baskaran, R. Muniappan, M. Ravichandran, Raymond Michael, G. Muthusamy and K. Senthilkumar.
QCFI International Convention
Small group activity teams from the Watch division, Titan Industries, won the Gold at QCFI International Convention held at Hyderabad. For the first time in the Watch division, three small group activity (SGA) teams named Challengers, Flora, and JRD Tata were awarded Gold in the QCFI International Convention on quality circle concept held in Hyderabad from October 12 to 15, 2010.
Titan Industries fielded three SGA teams and all of them brought laurels to the company. Watch division, Hosur, Titan Industries, has always encouraged small group activities where the employees take up quality, product, occupational safety and health related problems to develop solutions.
The members of the Challengers quality circle were Sivakumar D, Saravanan AV, Dayalan N, Ravi Kumar RD, Dhandapani M, and Balasubramanian R.
The members of the Flora quality circle were Subramaniyan C, Muralikrishna R, Kanicka Mary D, Chandra J, Malliga M, Rosaline PA, and Pushparani R.
The members of the JRD Tata quality circle were Subramani K, Thimarayan T, Muthusamy G, Sridharan D, Venkitusamy MK, Gopinathan K, Ravichandran M, and Muniyappan R.