Quality Management System - Spartan EngineeringSpartan Engineering

In Spartan’s factory 5S system is strictly followed and periodic internal audits are maintained. For operations, environment and personal safety, Spartan has achieved ISO 14001:2015 for Environment Management System and OSHAS 18001:2007 for Occupational Safety & Health Analysis System. Spartan has won many awards like ‘Excellence In Operations Award’ by ‘Manufacturing Today’ and ‘Sarvottam manufacturer of Rebar Cut and Bend machines and Suspended Platform’ by BAI for operational excellence. Material Storage arrangement is done in accordance with FIFO system and ABC analysis.
Min-Max level is also maintained for optimum inventory. The storage of each part is identified with specific location and codification for assembly which is followed by workers mandatorily.

Kaizen:

As you are aware, it means any improvement, one-time or continuous, large or small. Kaizen is a daily process, the purpose of which goes beyond simple productivity improvement. Spartan’s aim is towards a process that, when done correctly, humanizes the workplace, eliminates overly hard work and perform experiments on their work using the scientific method and learn to spot and eliminate waste in business processes. In all, the process suggesting a humanized approach to workers, thus increasing productivity. Spartan envisions the participation of workers in the improvement, people at all levels of the organization participate in kaizen, from the CEO down to janitorial staff, as well as external stakeholders when applicable. It is an on going and consistent process followed at Spartan, with proper implementation and review mechanisms.

5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize & Sustain):

Spartan aims to built a work space for efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and storing the items used, maintaining the area and items, and sustaining the new order.
We achieve the above by following the below steps:

Sort

Sorting is done through all items in a location and removing all unnecessary items from the location.

Goals:

Reduce time loss looking for an item by reducing the number of items.
Reduce the chance of distraction by unnecessary items.
Simplify inspection.
Increase the amount of available, useful space.
Increase safety by eliminating obstacles.

Implementation Procedure:

Check all items in a location and evaluate whether or not their presence at the location is useful or necessary.
Remove unnecessary items as soon as possible. Place those that cannot be removed immediately in a ‘red tag area’ so that they are easy to remove later on.
Keep the working floor clear of materials except for those that are in use to production.

Standardize

To standardize the processes used to sort, order and clean the workplace.

Goal:

Establish procedures and schedules to ensure the repetition of the first three ‘S’ practices.

Implementation Procedure:

Develop a work structure that will support the new practices and make it part of the daily routine.
Ensure everyone knows their responsibilities of performing the sorting, organizing and cleaning.
Use photos and visual controls to help keep everything as it should be.
Review the status of 5S implementation regularly using audit checklists.

Set In Order

Setting in order is putting all necessary items in the optimal place for fulfilling their function in the workplace.

Goal:

Make the workflow smooth and easy.

Implementation Procedure:

Arrange work stations in such a way that all tooling / equipment is in close proximity, in an easy to reach spot and in a logical order adapted to the work performed.
Place components according to their uses, with the frequently used components being nearest to the workplace.
Arrange all necessary items so that they can be easily selected for use. Make it easy to find and pick up necessary items.
Assign fixed locations for items. Use clear labels, marks or hints so that items are easy to return to the correct location and so that it is easy to spot missing items.

Sustain

Sustain the developed processes by self-discipline of the workers. Also translates as “do without being told”. Frequent Training sessions are conducted for workers, staff and customers too on 5S and benefits of the same. Fire Fighting Training too was conducted by professionals for workers and staff.

Goal:

Ensure that the 5S approach is followed.

Implementation Procedure:

Organize training sessions.
Perform regular audits to ensure that all defined standards are being implemented and followed.
Implement improvements whenever possible. Worker inputs can be very valuable for identifying improvements.
When issues arise, identify their cause and implement the changes necessary to avoid recurrence.

Shine

To shine is to sweep or clean and inspect the workplace, tools and machinery on a regular basis.

Goals:

Improves the production process efficiency and safety, reduces waste, prevents errors and defects.
Keep the workplace safe and easy to work in.
Keep the workplace clean and pleasing to work in.
When in place, anyone not familiar to the environment must be able to detect any problems within 50 feet in 5 sec.

Implementation Procedure:

Clean the workplace and equipment on a daily basis, or at another appropriate (high frequency) cleaning interval.
Inspect the workplace and equipment while cleaning.

Implementing ZED Approach:

Spartan follows ZED approach, so that the product is immediately accepted globally ensuring Zero Defect. Spartan has 4 Step ZED Rating Process:

Free Online Registration
Free Online Self Assessment
Desktop Assessment
Site Assessment

Spartan holds NPD (New Product Development)

Meetings, where each of HOD from various departments like design, production, marketing, customer care, etc. come together to discuss on various successful machines across the globe. Our design team participates exhibitions across India & globe to study the industry and machineries. This helps us to narrow down on a particular machinery which is appropriate to Indian site conditions. These machines are discussed and finalized during NPD meetings and sent to design team for further development.
Once this design is ready it is shared with production team to prepare a proto type. Once this proto type is manufactured, it is tested in house and also at site to ensure smooth operations at all possible and critical conditions. After certain modifications and successful running of the equipment it is sent to production for mass manufacturing.

Spartans every product goes through stringent quality processes. This ensures that every customer receiving Spartan’s machines are of the best quality and for longer life. Spartan boasts of the following certifications:
QMS ISO 9001: 2015
Safety OHSAS 18001: 2007
Environmental Certificate ISO 14001: 2015
Wind Mill Service Lift CE certificate
Hoist Safety Device CE certificate

Spartan goes through various levels of quality testing, which ensures a better product, Spartan calls it Quality Roadmap:

Quality Roadmap