As a part of the students’ exposure to practical business world, Amity Business School, AUMP had organized an industrial visit for BBA IV Semester, Section - A students on 23 April, 2024.
A) The objectives of the Industrial visit were -
I. Objectives
1. To gain practical knowledge and exposure to the production processes and quality control systems of the automotive industry.
2. To provide a real-world understanding of the proceedings of the industry by observing the practical of the theoretical concepts learnt in the classroom.
3. To assist the students to explore potential career paths
4. To learn to build professional network.
II. Name of the Company – Gwalior Sahakari Dugdh Sangh Maryadit (SANCHI)
III. Introduction
On 23 April, 2024, a group of students of BBA IV Semester – Section A, from Amity Business School, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, visited M/S Gwalior Sahakari Dugdh Sangh Maryadit (SANCHI), Banmore. The objective of the visit was to gain insights into the manufacturing process of the milk and milk products and to understand the operational strategies adopted by the organization.
Company Overview
Gwalior Sahakari Dugdh Sangh Maryadit, affiliated to MP State Cooperative Dairy Federation, Bhopal is in existence since 1980. It covers 06 districts and deals with 09 Milk Chilling Centers in its area of operation. The main Dairy plant of 2.00 lakh liters per day capacity is located at Banmore, Morena. It was established in 1983.
The dairy development activities in rural areas include conduct of survey of villages having milk potential, organizing primary milk cooperative societies under MP Cooperative Societies Act 1960, enrolling milk producers as its members, inducting cattle, collecting milk from them, imparting training, supporting Technical input services and extending benefits under various State/Central government schemes.
Facility Tour
During the visit, we were welcomed by Senior officer Mr. Kedar Mangal. The students were given a training session on Manufacturing process and safety measures to be followed inside the factory. They were divided into two groups and taken on a guided tour to the manufacturing facilities. They learnt about the production process of biscuits for all the five brands the company is manufacturing under the banner of Britannia. The plant was well-organized and appeared to be clean and well-maintained. The company has a dedicated quality control department that ensures all products are of the highest quality. Students also learnt about Kaizen practices of Mangharam.
IV. Visit Highlights
Industrial visit to Gwalior Sahakari Dugdh Sangh Maryadit
The visit began with an introduction to the Raw Milk Receiving Dock (RMRD), highlighting the industry’s commitment to transparency and support for local farmers. Students understood Sanchi Dairy’s ethical practices like strict policy against adulteration, ensuring the quality and safety of its products. It was impressive to see their zero-tolerance approach, where any milk found to be adulterated is immediately destroyed.
Next, students witnessed the sampling process, where milk is tested for its solid non-fat content, ensuring the required standards. One of the most fascinating parts of the visit was the demonstration of the cream separator and homogenizer. These machines play a crucial role in processing milk, separating cream and mixing particles to create different varieties of milk.
The visit concluded with a look at the packaging process, including the Butter Chand machine and the chiller used to freeze the remaining products. Overall, the industry visit to Sanchi Dairy was incredibly insightful and beneficial. It provided the students with a practical understanding of the milk production process and the importance of quality control measures.
V. Conclusion
The industry visits provided valuable insights into the industry and the Quality Systems Operation. Throughout the visit, the students learnt about the importance of a structured approach to various industries, the role of collaboration and communication in successful change management and the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Overall, the industry visit was a valuable learning experience that provided the students with a better understanding of the industries and the change management initiatives of leading firms in the country. The students are grateful to the Hon’ble Pro Chancellor, Lt. Gen. V K Sharma (AVSM, Retd.) and Offtg. Vice Chancellor, Prof (Dr.) Anil Vashisht, for the opportunity to visit industry. The students look forward to apply these learnings in future careers and exploring further, the topics discussed during the visit.