Grupo Antolin is a Spanish multinational company that manufactures automotive interior components. It has over 400 employees across two branches in Chennai, India that supply parts to major automakers like Nissan, Renault, and Hyundai. The quality study focused on implementing quality control techniques like 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and rapid technology adoption to improve processes at the Chennai plant over four weeks. Key learnings included benefits of process layout and practical quality management techniques.
3. Industry Background
• This is one among the best manufacturers of
best car interiors.
• Supplier to many leading automobile
manufacturers.
• One of every 4 cars in the world has grupos
product in it.
4. Company Background
• Grupo Antolin is a Spanish multinational
company which designs and manufactures of
interior automotive components.
• It was founded in 1950s, the first company
founded by the Antolin family in Burgos(Spain).
• The company has its manufacturing locations
abroad, in 22 countries, with total sales 1,596
million Euros.
• Its president is José Antolin Toledano
5. Chennai branch
• 2 Branches
Maraimalainagar
Sriperamputhur
• 400 employees
• Turn over is totally 500 crores from both the
branches
6. Products
• Head liners
• Sun visors
• Window regulators
• Head Lights
• Seats
• Doors
• Audio Systems
• Gauge lightings
10. Quality study
• 5 S
• Kaizen (Case Study with Renault Nissan)
• Six Sigma
• Red board room
• Rapid Technology
11.
12. Activities Done
• Week 1- Introduction to the organization and
overall observation.
• Week 2- Preparation and lecture given by us
to the labors.
• Week 3- Study on their Quality Management.
• Week 4- Findings and suggestion.
13. Key Learning
• Process Layout benefits and advantages.
• Practical Implementation of quality control
techniques.
• Labor contracts and issues.