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ORGANIZATION STUDY

AT

TRAVANCORE COCHIN CHEMICALS

REPORT

Submitted to Mahatma Gandhi University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

award of the degree of

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Submitted by

SARATH P BABU

Under the guidance of

Mr.JOMMY KANDATHIL Prof. SREENISH S.R

Company Guide Faculty Guide

Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Science and Technology(SNGIST)

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DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this report titled Organization Study at

TRAVANCORE COCHIN CHEMICALS has been prepared by me during the

academic year 2012 - 2013, under the guidance of Prof.Sreenish S.R,

Department of Management Studies, Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Science

and Technology.

I also declare that this project report has not been submitted to any

other University or institute for the award of any degree or diploma.

Place THRIKKAKARA SARATH P BABU

Date 30-5-2013

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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

1.1General Introduction

The main aim of the organizational study is to acquire the knowledge regarding the

functional as well as the management aspects of an organization. This project is an

organizational study at THE TRAVANCORE COCHIN CHEMICALS LIMITED,

COCHIN, KERALA. The period available for the study was 31day.

1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The objective of the organization study includes the following:

To understand the organizational structure and the working of the various functional

departments.

To have an exposure to the work environment.

To understand the overall performance of the company.

To make an analysis of the organizations performance.

To study the relevance of TCC on chemical industry field in Kerala.

1.3METHODOLOGY

It is an overall operation framework, which help to collect the required data. The

methodology used in the study involves the collection data through primary and

secondary means within the given time period.

PRIMARY DATA

It refers to the first data collected from primary sources .The primary sources of

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data collection were direct personal interview with managers of concerned

department,official staff and workers of the company.

SECONDAY DATA

Data which are not originally collected but rather obtained from published or

unpublished sources includes:

1. Company records

2. Annual records

3. Official sites of the company

4. Internet

The collected primary data and secondary data were used in the

preparation of this organizational report.

1.4SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The study was to get a general awareness of the functioning of the various

departments and management of TCC Ltd. The period available for the study was

one month. Since there were many departments, it was impossible to conduct a

deep study on each department due to lack of time. There were many departments

like operation, marketing, finance, human resource development, materials,

engineering, project etc. The information from these department help to analyze the

strength, weakness, opportunities and threats of the company.

1.5REASON FOR SELECTING THE COMPANY

TCC was established in 1950 through pioneering efforts ofMessers Seshasayee

Brothers Travancore Limited. The company was originally started as Travancore of

Mettur Chemicals .It was the first mercury cell plant and hence happened to be the

first manufactures of Rayon Grade,caustic soda in the country. TCC was the biggest

NaOH manufactures in India at that time.TCC is the only caustic soda manufacturein kerala.

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1.6LIMITATIONS

The limitations of the study are the following:

TCC is a large chemical industry; as such accurate data regarding the internal

affairs of the company are not easily available.

The available data is not sufficient to get the desired result.

As a vast coverage is needed for getting the desired results time is a limiting offer.

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CHAPTER II

INDUSTRY PROFILE

2.1WORLD SCENARIO

In the international scene, the increased production of paper, aluminum, soap and

detergent naturally leads to increased requirement of caustic soda in the world

scenario. The green peace movement in seeking the phase out of chlorine

usage,especially the CFC compounds. This has resulted in closing down of some of

the chlorine industries in Europe and North American countries.With the drop in

international production, the international price of causticsoda is steadily growing up.

The caustic which was sold for 50$/ tone has grown up to the 300$/ tone now. The

international markets are opening in thecontext of demand supply prevailing from

time to time, situation of surplusand shortage are cyclical as a result of which

international prices tend to behighly volatile. Though the demand for chlorine

isgrowing fast, the demand ofcaustic soda is not so promising. Hence the units in the

gulf and western countries are selling caustic soda at a cheaper price.

MAJOR COUNTRIES PRODUCING CAUSTIC SODA

USA France

Russia China

India Germany

Canada Japan

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2.2 INDIAN SCENARIO

In India caustic soda is produced by electrolytic process. The manufacture of caustic

soda started during 1940s. The growth was rather slow during 1960s but

after that the growth picked up substantially. Today there are 38 industries

manufacturing caustic soda. Of which 40 are organized sector and the rest belong to

the unorganized sector. The total installed capacity of all these units put together

comes to about 17,50,000 tones/annum. Indian Chlor-alkali industries follow

membrane cell technology mostly. This is highly beneficial because cell membrane

echnology is more efficient when compared to mercury cell technology.India was a

net importer of chemicals in early 1990s, but has now become a net exporter due to

implementation of many large scale petrochemical plants like Reliance, ONGC etc.

and also because of tremendous growth of exports in sectors like bulk drugs and

pharmacy, pesticides, dyes and intermediates.

MAJOR SOUTH INDIAN CHLORA-ALKALI UNITS

Chemplast, Tamilnadu

Chemfab Alkalies Ltd. Pondicherry

Southern petro Chemical Industries Corp.Ltd.Chennai

Kothari Petro Chemicals Ltd. Chennai

Sree Royal Seema Alkalies & Allied Chemicals ,Andhra Pradesh

BILT, Karnataka

DCW Ltd, Metur

TCC Ltd, Kerala

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2.3STATE SCENARIO

Caustic soda is one of the basic inorganic chemicals manufactured from common

salt caustic soda; Hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite are the products.In the

Kerala state, TCC is the only Chlora-Alkali industrial unit and has a production

capacityof 175 MT Caustic Soda per day. There are many small scale industries inthe state which consumes caustic soda for the production of soap, detergents etc.

Because of high transportationcost it is not possible to export caustic soda in large

volume from the state. TCC is the only one chlor alkali unit in the state and it is

employing environment friendly and energy efficient technology. Chlorine is a basic

material required for water purification and without chlorine the water workers will not

be able to supply good drinking water to the public.The Travancore Cochin

Chemicals Limited, Udyogamandal is a State Public Sector Undertaking owned by

Government of Kerala. Reflecting the quality policy of commitment and excellence.

TCC has a good track record of profitable operation and healthy industrial relations.

A heavy chemical industry engaged in the manufacture and marketing of Caustic

Soda, Chlorine and allied chemicals, TCC is accredited with ISO 9001: 2008

certification.TCC is hence a mother company. The installed capacity of TCC is 175

tons per day caustic soda and the products are used in manufacturing of soaps,

textiles, plastics etc.

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CHAPTER III

COMPANY PROFILE

3.1COMPANY PROFILE

HISTORY OF TCC LTD

The Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd was established in 1951 and started

commercial production in 1954 with an installed production capacity of 20 tones of

caustic soda per day. The idea of establishing the unit was conceived by M/s

Shehasayee Brothers the managing agent of FACT. This was for to supply HCL to

FACT for making Ammonium Chloride utilizing Ammonia from their newly started

plant. FACT and MCIC (mettur chemicals and Industrial Corporation) registered as a

joint venture company under the name Travancore Mettur Chemicals (TMC) in 1950.

The partnership was unable to complete the project due to shortage of finance.TMC

has taken up their problem with the Travancore Cochin state government. By that

time two other companies(Hindustan Industries Ltd.(HIL)& Indian Rare Earth

Ltd(IRE)) weresetting up their plants at Udyogamandal with a view to receive chlora

alkali products from TMC.As the stoppage of TMC could affect three major

companies the Travancore Cochin State government gave financial assistance to

TMC and the company was renamed as Travancore Cochin Chemicals (TCC) in

1951.Travancore Cochin Chemical (TCC) is the first unit in India to manufacture

Rayon grade Caustic soda. The company has implemented a number of technical

renovations to improve productivity of the plant. They now use membrane cell

Technology for their production. At present TCC has production capacity of 175 TPD

of caustic soda.

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GROWTH OF TCC

1956- A continuous caustic fusion plant with a capacity to upgrade up to 20 toness

of caustic soda per day was set up.

1958- A chlorine Liquefied plant was added mainly to meet demand from the newly

set up DDT plant of Hindustan Insecticides limited, Ernakulam

1960- Production of caustic soda was raised to 30 tons per day.

1963- The caustic soda capacity was raised to new level of 40 TPD. The company

established a new unit for the manufacture of sodium hydrosulphate with rated

capacity of 30TPD.

1967- The capacity of caustic soda plant was raised to 60TPD as per third stage of

expansion1970- A 60 TPD caustic soda CCF plant was set up along with its own

water treatment plant.

1975- As the fourth stage expansion, a 100 TPD caustic soda plant was set up.

This employed Mercury Cell Technology.

1976- The company set its own water plumbing and purification station.

1980- Export of commercial hydrochloric acid to Gulf countries

1983- Installed and indigenously developed plant to cover mercury from effluents

1987- Installed hydrogen- firing system in continuous caustic fusion plant

1990- Brine Decolonization units commissioned

1992- A Research &Development section was set up

1997- The company planned to setup a technology for the production of caustic

soda in collaboration with ASAHI GLASS of Japan, with a capacity of 100 TPD ,

using Membrane Cell technology.

2000- The company set up a Brine purification plant.

2003- The company commissioned a new continuous Caustic Fusion plant and

increased the membrane cell capacity to 125 TPD.

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2005- The company commissioned a new caustic soda plant with a plant capacity of

25 TPD- M/s UHDE (I)2006- The company commissioned a new caustic soda plant

with a plant capacity of 25 TPD.

2012- Joint ventur with ISRO- installed sodium sulphate plant.

MANAGEMENT

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3.2OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPANY

CORPORATE OBJECTIVES

1. To produce and market chemicals such as caustic soda, liquid chlorine,

hydrochloric acid carefully and in environmentally sound manner.

2. To make maximum profit from projects taken up.

3. To continuously upgrade the quality of Human Resource of the company and

promote organizational development

4. To continuously improve the plant and operational safety and abide by the

statutory pollution control standards

5. To ensure corporate growth by expansion and diversification.

6. To care the environment around.

7. To maintain optimum level of efficiency and productivity and optimum level

of investment.

MISSION

TCC is committed to supply quality chemicals at competitive prices to

customers. Customer satisfaction, concern for environment and safety are their

priorities.

VISION

Utmost level of conservation of all resources including energy.

Cost effectiveness in all the operations.

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Regular up gradation oftechnologies used in processing.

Compliance with laws and statutory regulation.

POLICIES FOLLOWED BY TCC

QUALITY POLICY

We are committed to enhance customer satisfaction by providing products and

related services complying with a continually improving quality management system.

ENERGY POLICY

Travancore-Cochin Chemicals is always committed towards the conservation of

energy by all possible means. They strive for:

Technological up gradation to reduce specific energy consumption.

Conducting energy conservation studies including energy audit and adopting

the apt measures for conserving energy.

Using renewable energy sources to the extent possible Disseminating knowledge and information on energy conservation to our

Employees.

Low energy fuels also to be tried depending upon feasibility.

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

TCC is committed to provide every one of its employees and the related

public .

an accident-free and healthy environment in its efforts to manufacture high

quality products at competitive prices. The company will comply with all

statutory requirements in this regard.

The company will provide a work environment in which identified hazards are

controlled, if elimination is not feasible and will provide personal protective

quipments wherever necessary.

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Accident prevention is the direct responsibility of the Line Management and

will be an important criterion for performance appraisal. Line Management

will ensure that all safety measures are incorporated in the operating and

maintenance procedures as well as in any process technology changes in the

plant/infrastructure.

Consideration of health and safety will be given proper weight age in selection

and deployment of the personnel.

The company will ensure that health and safety aspects are given due

consideration in decision regarding purchase of plant equipments, machinery

and materials.

Every employee of the company shall perform his/her job adopting Safe and

proper work methods and using appropriate Safety equipments understanding

that their career advancement is linked with SAFE performance.

Contractors, sub-contract workers, transporters and visitors entering the

factory shall be required to observe health and safety practices of the

company in all their activities.

All contract jobs will be carried only through the laid down procedures with

appropriate supervision.

The company will carry out safety audits, risk assessment studies, emergency

mock drills, and periodic assessment of health of its employees as well as

status place hazards be identified, appropriately evaluated and effectively

controlled to achieve this goal.

Appropriate training programs are designed and imparted to suit the

requirements of different groups namely, customers, contract workers, drivers,

cleaners.

Regular and periodic training is imparted to workers and officers in batches in

accordance with a prepared schedule.

Training on safety equipments and handling of hazardous chemicals is

imparted to the employees.

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3.3ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The organizational structure of TCC is shown in the figure. The present organization

structure of the company has proved to be effective in conducting operations at its

optimum level. The staff structure encourages team work and good internal

relationship. Unity of command is maintained throughout the organization.

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ABBREVIATIONS

MD - Managing director.

DGMT - Deputy General Manager.

PM - Personnel Manager.

OM - Operating Manager.

EM - Engineer Manager.

PM - Project Manager.

SM - System Manager.

MTS - Manager Technical Service.

MHRD - Manager Human Resource Development.

CEPC - Chief Engineer Pollution Controller.

CETS - Chief Engineer Technical Service.

CES - Chief Engineer Safety.

SETS - Senior Engineer Technical Service.

SOQC - Senior Officer Quality Control.

MCP - Manager Corporate Planning.

CE - Civil Engineer.

DM(P&W) - DeputyManager Personnel and Welfare.

CSO - Chief SecurityOfficer.

FC - Finance Controller.

DFC - Deputy Finance Controller.

SAO(GA&F) - Senior Account Officer General Accounts and Finance.

SAO(CASH) - Senior Accounting Officer Cash.

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SAO(E&EDP) - Senior Accounting Officer.

SAO(CO) - Senior Accounting Officer Costing.

SAO(PF) - Senior Accounting Officer Provident.

MM - Marketing Manager.

SM - Sales Manager.

SSO - Senior Sales Officer.

MM - Material Manager.

MP - Manager Production.

MS - Manager Stores.

MIC - Manager Inventory Control.

APO - Assistant Personnel Officer.

CS - Company Secretary.

ADVANTAGES

Each individual in the organization is assigned a role , responsibility and necessary

authority. Each person who is assigned to an activity must know his position, his role

andrelationship with others.

The activities of all individuals are coordinated and integrated into a common pattern

in order to achieve the organizational objective. Organization is needed for the

purpose of integration of diverse activities in a cohesive manner.

The optimum use of human skill and efforts is achieved. It helps in smooth

operations and smooth flow, thus avoiding bottlenecks, idle time and idle machine.

DISADVANTAGES

No self motivation.

Alaway have wait for instructions.

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Takes time to carry out orders and actions.

3.4 MILE STONES OF THE COMPANY

TCC is in the forefront to adopt and incorporate the latest technology in its plants.

Different innovative and modern schemes were implemented over the course of

time. Hence TCC continue to be the competitive strength in the Chlor-alkali industry.

With expanded plants and higher production capacity, TCC has come out to be the

profitable public sector undertaking. TCC has bestowed with various awards for

excellent performance with regard to production, productivity, energy conservation

and environmental protection, which is considered as an award for commitment

rather than for efficiency.

1981 -Best Performance Award for Safety in the State from Directorate of Factories

& Boilers, Government of Kerala .

1988-89 -Best Pollution Control Award under group "Heavy Inorganic Industries" in

Kerala, from Kerala State Pollution Control Board .

1989 -Award for Best Performance in Safety in India under "Chemical Industries"

group from National Safety Council.

1989-90 -Prize for Productivity from Kerala State Productivity Council.

1993 -Best Performance award for Energy Conservation in the State of Kerala

under group "Chemical & Fertilizers above 3000 KVA" from Government of Kerala

1994-95 -Best Performance award for the Productivity in the State of Kerala under

group "Large Industries" from Kerala State Productivity Council.

1995-96 -Best Performance award for Productivity in the State of Kerala under

group "Large Industries" from Kerala State Productivity Council.

1998 -Best performance award for Energy Conservation in the State of Kerala under

group "Major Industries" from Energy Management Centre, Govt. of Kerala.

1998 -Performance award for Energy Conservation under group "Chlor-alkali

Sector", Ministry of Power, Government of India.

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2003 -Kerala State Energy Conservation Award (2000) in the category of Large

Scale industry .

2005 -National Energy Conservation Award "Chlor-alkali Sector"

2008- Pollution Control award from Kerala State Pollution Control Board

3.5 PRODUCT PROFILE

TCC produces wide varieties of products from Caustic soda to sodium hypochlorite

.Various product of TCC are;

1. CAUSTIC SODA (NaoH)

2. CHLORINE (Cl2)

3. HYDRO CHLORIC ACID (Hcl)

4. CAUSTIC SODA FLAKES

5. SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

1. CAUSTIC SODA (NaoH)

Caustic soda is a basic alkali. It came into being in the latter halfof 19th century with

the development of electrolysis. Caustic soda lye,obtained from membrane cell is a

clear colorless, odorless and soapy liquid. TCC is producing two types of caustic lye

of concentration 32% and 50%.

USES

d for preparing pure

cellulose and for the preparation of alkali cellulose and for the production of viscose

solution.

neous

matter.

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.

essing monazite and refining of Bauxite.

2.CHLORINE ( Cl2)

Chlorine, a co-product obtained in the manufacturing process of caustic soda is an

equally important basic chemical. It is a renowned water purifying chemical. It is a

greenish yellow gas. Chlorine is sold after liquefying. Chlorine has got a pungent

smell and liquid chlorine is amber in colour.

USES

1. Producing insecticides (DDT, BHC etc) and pesticides.

2. In purifying drinking water and sterilizing sewage effluents.

3. For manufacturing PVC and allied co-polymers.

4. As a bleaching agent.

5. For producing a variety of organic chlorine compounds.

6. For upgrading titanium content in ilmonte.

3. HYDROCHLORICACID (Hcl)

Hydro chloric acid produced by TCC is of high purity and finds application in number

of chemical industries and it is yellowish green in colour. The Hcl produced have

concentration 30.33%.

USES

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1. For the production of ammonium chloride and in the manufacture of phosphoric

acid.

2.In monazite processing for the separation of rare earths as Chlorides from thorium.

3.As cleaning agent in galvanizing.

4.For hydrolyzing starch into sugar.

4. SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

Sodium hypochlorite, commonly known as soda bleach, finds its application in

bleaching as a disinfectant and also in the extraction of rare earth elements. It is a

pale yellowish green colour liquid. Soda bleach is the only branded product that the

company is producing, brand name is Eko clean.

USES

1. As a bleaching agent

2. As germicide and cleaning agent.

3. For sterilization.

5. CAUSTIC SODA FLAKES

Caustic soda lye is concentrated to 98-99% NaoH and converted to flakes in a

continuous caustic fussion plant (CCF). It is a white deliquescent solid in

flakes form.

COMPETITORS OF TCC LTD

TCC is the only chlor-alkali unit under public sector in India and it is the only chlor-

alkali unit in kerala.Some of the major competitors are:

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1. Atul ltd, Ahmadabad

2. Bilt chemicals, New Delhi.

3. Century rayon, New Delhi.

4. Chem., Fab alkalis, Pondicherry.

5. Chemplat sanmat ltd, Mumbai.

6. PCW ltd, Mumbai.

7. Grassing industries, Nagda, Madhya Pradesh.

8. Gujarat alkalis and chemicals, Gujarat.

9. Gujarat heavy chemicals, Ahmadabad.

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CHAPTER IV

DEPARTMENTAL DETAILS

4.1HRD / TRAINING DEPARTMENT

Human resources is considered as the most vital asset of an organization. TCC has

a well defined employee power which helps the organization to perform well in the

markets. Human resource department is headed by manager (HRD). He is

responsible only for training and development M (HRD) id reporting to Assistant

General Manager (HR).

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF HR / TRAINING DEPARTMENT

a. Identifying training needs.

b. Arrangement requirement training.

c. Maintaining the training record.

SCOPE

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The procedure covers all aspects of training. Arrange suitable training for

employees forupdating skills based on the identified training needs.

Training advisory commitment is responsible for suggesting training requirements

of thevarious department and disciplines.

Formulating training programs on yearly basics.

The committee propose a training calendar every year

Training needs for the years are identified and recorded by the department the

head.

The details are handed over to the training department by respective departmenthead. Training department does compilation of the identified training needs of the

employees. Necessary training programs are arranged by training department to

later the identified training needs of the employees.Training department organize

training programs using internal faculty or engaging faculty from reputed

organization. The training department in consultation with concerned department

heads organizes in house training programs on special requirements. When

employees attend training programs conducted in house. A feedback about theusefulness of the training is obtained and consolidated. The concerned department

had evaluates the feedback from the participants after a period of 2-3 months to

ascertain the effectiveness of the training program. Employees are also sent for

training to other reputed institutors nominations for sending employees for training in

such institutions outside the company are put up for approval of the appropriate

authority as per the guidelines outside programs submits a feed back on the trainee

undergone the training department.The achievement against annual training

calendar is reviewed half yearly by department helps for the number of programs

held, number of employees participated for each programs the highlights of training

effectiveness, feedbacks..etc. The training department maintains a register on the

training program attended by the employees. Training department maintains the

format received from participants after getting it evaluated by the concern

department head regarding the effectiveness of training. The managerial personnel

of the company are imparted training to improve their managerial capabilities at the

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HRD center of the company and outside institutes depending upon the needs

identified by the head of the department.

GENERAL TRAINING

In order to provide this type of training, one has to determine what is the trainees

growth potential, up to what level to be done and requires evaluation of his present

performance.

NEED BASED TRAINING

Need based training will be done on the basis of determining the level of knowledge

and skill one requires for a job. Next is to find out how many employees have to be

given this training. On the basis of these needs training is given to the employees.

CUSTOMER TRAINING

Customers are given training on handling of chlorine and other products in various

situations.

INDUCTION TRAINING

It is the training provided to the newly recruited employees to familiarize them with

the activities, rules and policies of the organization. It is also done to introduce the

new employees to the other employees of the organization.

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

Company provides advanced training for workers to cope up with the technological

changes.Feedback is obtained from employees and effectiveness of the training

program is ascertained after a period of 2-3 months.

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

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They are conducted on a regular time period for the development of both workers

and managers.

INTERNAL TRAINING

Every month three day training program is held for workers. The workers education

center,under the central labour industry conducts it. These programs are conducted

on a contract basisand are recorded annually 20-25 workers from various sections

are selected every month and 4-5 officers from WEC conduct the training programs.

The topics covered include personality,management development, inter personnel

relations, impact of globalization effectivecommunicationetc.Other in house

programs are conducted by agencies like Kerala state productivity council. Insuch

programs company can decide upon faculties and topics for training. During the

installation of membrane cell plant, officers were sent to Japan for training. So on the

job training is prevalent in all sections of the company.

EXTERNAL TRAINING PROGRAM

These programs are provided for workers conducted mainly inside Kerala and a few

numbers outside Kerala also. The management does not keep aside a budget for

training need. On anaverage TCC spends more than 11 lakh rupees on the training

needs every year.

OBSERVATION OF HRD

HRD department organizes training programs using internal faculty or engineering

faculties from reputed organization. TCC should see to it that training needs of the

works, supervisors and executives are recognized and separate training program

should be developed for each groups.

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FUNCTIONS OF PERSONAL DEPARTMENT

1. Recruitment: through professional and executive employment exchange andP.S.C.

2. Manpower planning: ascertaining the number of vacancies

3. Welfare functions: including statutory and non statutory welfare measures.

4. Grievance handling: as per the provisions of Industrial Disputes Act & factories act

5. Maintaining company discipline: as per standing order act

6. Industry relations

7. Public relations

8. Job descriptions (Techniques)

9. Job specifications (Techniques)

10. Job analysis (Techniques)

11. Performance appraisal

12. Training

13. Staffing

14. Formulates and implements personnel

15. Wage and salary administration

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16. Filing various returns relating to employees

PROMOTION POLICY

It is divided into two parts.

a. Managerial Promotion Policy:

This is on the basis of a stipulated length of service in the immediate lower grade

and it is the main criterion for promotion. Promotion from workers category to officers

grade shall be ordered only with board resolution and with permission of

government. Time bound grade promotions are considered in the case of lowest tow

managerial scales period of 10 years service can be considered for promotion.

b. Non- Managerial Promotion Policy:

Vacancies are to be filled by line recruitment through PSC and will be filled as per

the policy and procedure lay down through the term of settlement.

If a prospective employee has the minimum qualification and stipulated service then

he is considered for promotion. If qualified persons are not available for promotion in

the respective section/ department. It is notified on the company board. Candidate

with the same grade and stipulated length of service considered are not found

available after test, a lower grade person with stipulated service can be given double

promotion.

WAGE AND SALARY ADMINISTARATION

A sound plan of wage and salary administration seek to establish a fair and

equitablecompensation offering similar pay for similar work. Actually the settlement

of wage and salary is done by the accounts department. The trade union

management will decide how much to pay for each employees and workers

regarding his performance.

OVERTIME ALLOWANCE

Wage covered under the Factories Act will be given as overtime wages. According to

the provision contained in the Factories Act and the ruler framed thereafter. The

overtime wages for workers will be two times of effective wages.

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SHIFT ALLOWANCE

There are namely 3 shifts. Shift allowances to workers, who are working in shift are

WELFARE PROGRAMMES

Labour welfare measures in India can be classified as statutory and non-statutory.

Statutory welfare comprises those provisions which are binding on employer by law.

This relate to certain essential working conditions and standards of health statutory

welfare measures provided are accident benefit, annual bonus, drinking water , lunch

rooms, sitting facilities, storing and drying facilities ,health facilities and educational

allowance. The non-statutory welfare programs provided voluntarily by employer and

housing facilities, medical attendance schemes, group accident policy, production

bonus, voluntary retirement schemes and performance appraisal.

GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

Grievance Redressal committee is statutory. It is to be legally maintained. Trade

unions are satisfied with the present condition. Hence in TCC Grievance Redressal

Committee is not there,as here exist a good employee-employer relationship.

Grievance Redressal committee consists of an experienced and efficient team of

personnel department. And also the moral level of employee is very good.

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TRADE UNION

There is no labour unrest in the company for the past few years. An atmosphere of

trust and mutual understanding is developed between management and labour

union. TCC Employees Association is the only one union in TCC which is

recognized.

WORKERS PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT

TCC encourages its workers to take part in the management of the company. The

workers are often consulted through their union while implementing major welfare

programs of the company.In addition to this the workers are also included in some of

the committee for taking management decision, which includes committees like.

a. Canteen Management Committee

b. Safety committee

c. Grievance committee

d. Tri-Party Committee

e. Provident fund trust

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4.2 MATERIALS DEPARTMENT

Manager Materials is the head of the department. He is responsible for all functionsrelated to purchase, stores and inventory control. Materials department is divided

into three sections.

1. Purchase section

2. Stores section

3. Inventory Control section

PURCHASE SECTION

Purchase procedure:

- Receiving MPR.

- Evaluation of the MPR.

- Inviting tender from various organization.

- Evaluation of the tenders and prepare a comparative statement.

DF

AGM

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- Send tenders to the originator of MPR for recommendation.

- Issue purchase order as per the recommendation of the originator.

Purchase section deals with:

- Purchase of stock items as required by inventory control.

- Purchase of maintenance items as required by the maintenance planning and plant

sections.

- Purchasing of raw materials required for the process.

- Purchase of bulk consumable for the process.

- Purchase of demanded item.s

- Payment against delivery through bank.

STORES SECTION

Store section deals with:

- Maintaining a minimum stock of items required by various departments.

- Issuing of stock items required by various departments according to the materials

request.

(MR).

- Preparation of various reports like:

Receiving report.

Inspection reports.

Evaluation of MPR for purchase of new items.

Preparation of materials code system (10-digit system).

INVENTORY CONTROL SECTION

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Inventory control is an essential function of stores department. It helps to reduce cost

and increase profit of the organization. Codification of material is done by manager

inventory control. For controlling the inventory, certain levels of inventory such as

maximum, minimum and re-order level is prepared. When the stock reaches the re-

order level, purchase request is made.

INVENTORY CONTROL

The purpose of inventory control is to avoid surplus and security of materials. The

inventories items are classified based on value contributed by each items depending

on the cost of and turnover of materials.

OBJECTIVES OF INVENTORY CONTROL

- Avoid unwanted pilling up of inventory

- Material identification to avoid duplication

- To maintain records

- To dispose scrapped items

- To determine which and how much to replenish

FUNCTIONS OF INVENTORY CONTROL

Maintaining a minimum stock of items required by various departments. Preparations

of various reports regarding inventory such as:

Receiving reports

Inventory ledger

Inspection report

Evaluation of MPR

Preparation of material code system to verify items and for easy handling

Fix various levels such as minimum level, maximum level, re-order level,

damages level etc. of each items.

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Calculate and minimize lead time

Separate materials into Indian/import

4.3 OPEARATIONS DEPARTMENT

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSISTANT GENETAL MANAGER

OPERATIONS:

Head of the operations department.

DM(pr1)

SE

PR

Ex.Tr

DM(pr2)

PR

SE

Ex.Tr

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He fixes the monthly target of the product based on the market requirement.

He is responsible for modification in the production process and responsible for the

affluent discharge.

He is the designated emergency controller during any hazardous incident of

leakage & emission of toxic gasses/ fluid etc.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF PLANT MANAGER

Custodian of plant .

He will plan production activities to meet the production of target set by the AGM

(OP).

He is responsible for the material consumption.

He plans the shutdown activities and carries out maintenance work of the plant .

He co-ordinates the operational functions with the manager of other departments

for the smooth functioning of the plant.

OBJECTIVES OF OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

Maximize production confirming to production specification.

Optimizing the consumption of electricity and purification of chemicals.

Maximize the production overheads.

Maximize the availability of electrolysis for operations.

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THE OVERALL PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF TCC

PLANTS IN TCC

There are three plants involved in the electrolytic production process of the

company.

1. AGC Plant This plant is designed by ASAHII GLASS COMPANY

LIMITED,TOKYO, JAPAN. The plant was commissioned on 29thmay 1997. The

productsare Caustic Soda , commercial Hydrocloric Acid, liquid Chlorine and

Sodableach. The plant consists of 20 electrolyzes. The plant has 125 TPD

CausticSoda production capacities.

2. UHDE 1 Plant The plant is designed by UHDE, Germany. The

plantwascommissioned in 2005. The plant has a production capacity of 25 TPD of

Caustic Soda. It consists of one electrolyze with 54 elements.

3. UHDE 2 Plant This plant is also designed by UHDE, Germany. The plant was

commissioned in 2006. The plant has a production capacity of 25 TPD of Caustic

Soda. It consists of one electrolyze with 54 elements.

RAW MATERIALS USED

Raw materials used in the production process in TCC are

1. Common Salt (raw salt)

2. Electricity

3. Water

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TECHNOLOGY USED FOR PRODUCTION

The technology used by TCC is Membrane Cell Technologywhich is environment

friendly and energy efficient technology.

PROCESS FOLLOWED

The process followed in production by TCC is electrolysis of Brine.

PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Brine (solution of raw salt & water) saturation & purification process are common for

AGC,UHDE 1 and UHDE 2 plants.

STAYS IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS

1. Brine saturation and primary purification Sodium Chloride or row salt is fed into

the saturator using the bucket elevator, where it set mixed with the Chlorine

decomposed,depleted Brine. This saturated Brine from the saturator goes to

precipitation tanks A & B and a mixer tank where Barium Carbonate Soda Ash and

Caustic Soda are added respectively to remove Sulphates, Calcium and Magnesium.

Impurities as precipitates.the Brine along with the precipitates then goes to the

clarifier where 90% of the precepts are allowed to settle. Theclarified Brine is passed

through Anthracite filters where the remaining 10% precepts areseparated.HCL is

added to the filtered Brine tank to convert impurities to ionic form. Brine is to

beadmitted to the secondary purification system only after the desired purity level is

attained.2. Secondary brine purification The secondary Brine purification system

consists of our ion exchange filters. The primary purified Brine is passed through the

Ion exchange filters where it undergoes Ion exchange process. Ion exchange

materials are insoluble acids & bases, which when converted to salt remain

insoluble.These ion exchange materials are used in columns in which the solutions

containing ionic impurities like Calcium and Magnesium are in contact with the resin

bed. The saturated resin is then regenerated to its original state by acid alkali

solution.

3. ElectrolysisThe secondary purified Brine is passed through a heat exchange, fed

to Brine head tank and is admitted to the anode compartments of the electrolysis.Dematerialized water is also admitted to the cathode compartment of the

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electrolysis. Direct current (DC) supply is connected to the anode and cathode.

During electrolysis Caustic Soda Lye is produced at cathode which is 32%

concentration. Hydrogen gas is also formed at the cathode chamber. Chlorine is

formed in the anode where the depleted Brine solution comes out.Caustic Soda is

pumped into storage tank and Hydrogen and Chlorine gas goes to theirrespective

treatment section.

4. Chlorine treatment & liquefaction Chlorine treatment and liquefaction involves

cooling,washing filtration, drying, compression liquefaction, storage and liquid

Chlorine filling in the cylinders, the Chlorine from anode chamber of the electrolysis

is first cooled at 30 degree celcious with the cooling tower water. Final traces of salt

is removed by using a wet Chlorine filter, it is then again cooked using chilled water.After this the Chlorine gas is divided into two streams for the HCL synthesis and for

liquefying. The Chlorine for liquefaction is dried using 98% Hydrochloric acid in

drying tower. The dried Chlorine is compressed using acid ring compressors. The

compressed Chlorine gas turns into liquid Chlorine storage tanks.

Chlorine for the HCL synthesis unit is fed by using chlorine blower.

5. H2 treatment and HCL analysis Hydrogen gas from the electrolyser is washedwith water in washing chamber, cooled using tower water and admitted directly to

Hydrogen blower,after separating the condensate. The Hydrogen gas is used for the

HCL synthesis and also as a fuel in the CCF plant. Hydrogen for HCL synthesis is

fed to the oven using Hydrogen blowers. Here it is burned in the presence of

Chlorine. The resulting HCL gas is absorbed in the water flowing down the oven to

produce 31% commercial HCL gas.

6. Continuous Caustic fusion It is done in CCF (continuous caustic fusion) plant.

CCF plant is mainly for concentrating 32% NaOH lye to 50% NaOH lye and then to

98%-99% NaOH melts which is converted as flakes. The 32% NaOH lye is stored in

the main storage tank, as a part of which goes for sale. The remaining part of 32%

lye is passed through threeevaporators Ev1, Ev2, Ev3.In the first evaporator the

Caustic Soda lye is heated using vapours generated in Ev2 and Ev3.the steam

generated in Ev1 is then drawn by a vaccum pump through a condenser and thus

Ev1 is working under vaccum and at 70-80 degree celcious. The outlet from Ev1 is40% Caustic Soda lye which is passed through Ev2 where it is evaporated to 50%

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Caustic Soda lye using 9 kg/-cm steam from boiler. A portion of 50% Caustic Soda

lye cooled and sold. The remaining portion of 50% Caustic Soda lye is pumped to

Ev3 where it is heated using heat transfer salt which is a mixture of 53% Potassium

Nitrate, 40% Sodium Nitrate and 7% Sodium Nitrate. In Ev3 the 50% Caustic Soda

lye is concentrated to 98%-99% Caustic Soda melt which is converted as Caustic

Soda flakes in a flakers drum.

7. Soda Bleach preparationExcess of waste Chlorine cant be disposed as a waste

gas. But it has to be absorbed in dilute Caustic Soda lye to produce Soda bleach.

Thus the Soda bleach plant serves also as a pollution control system.A part of 32%

Caustic Soda lye, chlorine is used for the preparation of Soda bleach. The excess

Chlorine at the time of plant shutdown or startup and also from cylinder fillingstationgoes for Soda bleach preparation, 32% Caustic soda lye is diluted using de-

mineralized water. The solution is passed through two absorbing towers, where it

reacts with Chlorine gas so as to produce Soda bleach.

4.4 TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

There are two main sections in this department:

GMT

DGM(TS)

AGM(TS)

CE(TS) DMTS(M) DMTS(C) SETS(C)

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1. The Technical Service section

The technical service department is concern with the monitoring of production

process. This includes making a comparative analysis if any deviations are found.

Reports are maintained on daily as well as monthly basis and internal as well as

external basis. The reports are sent to all other departments.

I. Daily report includes the following:

Daily production details

Material consumption details

Sales

Stock

Power consumption

Over time reporting etc.

II. Monthly internal reports include the following:

Production process report

Material balance

Chlorine utilization

Raw salt analysis etc.

III. Monthly external report includes reports to various Government department and

other agencies, production calculation and reporting.

Computerization & IT development

All functional areas are fully computerized. That is function wise, all functions are

fully computerized. But in depth wise TCC is trying to increase the depth of

computerization. The software in use is clipper and paradox. The server

configuration is IBM X 220 and the server capacity is 18GB hard disk running on

Novel 4.11 operating system. The server class machinesare P3, 1 GHz, 128 MB

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RAM, 18 GB hard disk plan to install Oracle based software for all the departments.

Presently there are two Local Area Networks (LAN). One pertaining to financial

data which is called financial package system and the other related to the materials

package system and the other related to the materials managements, which is the

materials management system.

2. Safety & Pollution control system

The safety policy of the company states that:

TCC is committed to provide every one of its employees & the related public an

accident free and healthy environment in its efforts to manufacture high quality

products with all stationary requirements in this regard.

The company will provide a work environment in which identified hazards &

controlled if eliminations not feasible and will provide personal protection

requirements like gloves, file mask welding shield, safety shoes, helmets, safety belt,

skin protective ointmentsetc .whenever necessary.

Accident prevention is the direct responsibility of the line management and will be

an important criterion for performance appraisal. Line management will ensure that

all safety measures are incorporated in the operating and maintenance procedure as

well as in any process technology changes in the plant.

The company will ensure that health & safety aspects are given due consideration

in decision regarding purchase of plant equipments machinery & materials.

All contract job will be carried only through the laid down procedures with

appropriatesupervision.

The company will carry out safety audits, risk assessment studies, emergency

mockdrills, periodic assessment health of its employees as well as status of

environment &implement remedial measures.

Employee, consumers & public awareness where necessary, will be imparted with

the required education, training & retraining safety and health aspects related to the

process and products.

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Contractors, sub-contractors, workers, transports & visitors entering the factory

shall be required to observe health and safety practices of the company in all their

activities.

The company will include a resume of its health and safety performance in its

annual reports.

FUNCTIONS OF TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

1. Deviation analysis of plant operating parameters.

2. Collection and computation of production details, raw materials, input output

details.

3. Downtime or failure analysis of plant and equipment and providing technical

advice.

4. Preparation of monthly raw materials and input output details.

5. Give suggestions on corrective action to avoid downtime of equipment.

6. De bottle necking to improve production and efficiency of operation.

7. Organizing energy audit and implementation of energy saving schemes.

8. Preparation of schemes for improvements or modification of process, plant and

machinery.

9. Vetting of proposal originated by other department.

10. Inspecting or testing of equipment for the plant.

11. Study and report on process upset accidents if any etc.

12. Any other job specifically assigned by management.

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4.5MARKETING DEPARTMENT

TCC is the only chlor-alkali unit in Kerala and hence it is more or less a monopoly in

Kerala market. However, nationwide there are around 40 competitors. TCC gives

high importance for customer satisfaction. They maintain close contact products.

Type of market is buyer market. Marketing department consists of two sections:

a. Office section

b. Issue section

All documentation works come under office section and all the work relating to salescome under issue section. TCC adopts marketing strategy according to the product

nature, market situation, demand for the product etc. TCC currently has about 80%

of the total market share in the state. Of the total production, 60% of the goods are

sold outside Kerala and 40% within the state.

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF OFFICE SECTION

Preparation of sales quotation, letters, amendments etc, maintenance of sales

officers register books and other necessary information

Preparation of sales budget, sales plan, monthly allotments etc,

correspondence with parties and follow up of routine and regular matters

ASST. GM MARKETING

MARKETING

MANAGER 1

MARKETING

MANAGER 2OFFICER SALES

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Preparation of sales order, dispatch and delivery notes

Up keeping of all files up to date

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF ISSUE SECTION

Preparation of schedule of dispatch and actual dispatch

Execution of sales offers

Advising parties about the dispatch effected

Maintenance of daily stock registers

DUTIES OF MARKETING MANAGER (SALES)

1. Concerned with the office section of the department

2. Responsible for tender issue process.

COMPETITORS

There are about 40 companies in India which are producing the same kind of

products that TCC in manufacturing. Of the 40 companies, 12 are concentrated in

the southern part of India. All these companies are private sector companies except

for TCC. Some of the competitors are:

1. Chemfab Alkalis Ltd, Pondicherry

2. Andra Sugar Ltd

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3. DCW Ltd, Mettur

4. Kothari Petrochemical Ltd

5. Tamil Nadu Petro products Ltd

6. SPIC Chennai

7. Sree Royal Seema Alkalis, Andhra Pradesh

8. Chemplast, Mettur

9. Chemtab, Pondicherry

CUSTOMERS

1. Kerala Water Authority

2. Hindustan Unilever Ltd

3. Hindustan Insecticides Ltd

4. Bharat Petroleum Ltd

5. Kerala Ceramics Ltd

6. Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd

7. Hindustan Raw Earth Ltd

8. Steel Authority of India Ltd

9. Tamil Nadu Newsprint Ltd

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10. Indian Oil Corporation

11. Indian Aluminium Company Ltd

12. Kerala Chemicals and Proteins Ltd

13. Travancore Titanium Products Ltd

14. South India Viscose Ltd

15. Karnataka Soap and Detergents

16. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd

17. Grasim Industrial Ltd

18. Pigments India Ltd

19. Hindustan Newsprint Ltd

20. Binani Zinc Ltd

ACTIVITIES OF MARKETING DEPARTMENT

Whenever a company places an advertisement regarding the requirement of

chemicals like caustic soda lye or flakes with the specification for the chemical

payment terms, quantity required, validity required, the companies that are ready to

supply viz., TCC, will send tenders to the required company. This is known as a

tender document. In a tender document mainly two documents are specified:

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a. Technical bid

This is the specification about the quality aspect of the product, how much quantity

can be given within a period as specified by the customer company etc. These terms

are well explained in the technical bid

b. Price bid

This is a part of the tender document which specifies the basic prices of the

company products. The document rate is given for bulk purchaser, payment terms

are also experienced. Along with the tender to the customer company, an attractive

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is also offered. This deposit is for the purpose of

assuring the customer company that if they accept TCCs offer, certainly the product

will be supplies to the customer. The deposit will be refunded by the customer

company after the purchase is made. The EMD is attached only in the case of bulk

purchase. After accepting the offer placed by TCC, the customer company will place

a purchase order. The purchase order explains the details of the product, quantity,

price etc. Sales order is placed and will be verified by Deputy Marketing Manager.

He makes arrangement in respect of supplying product to the customer. The

acceptance offer is usually by selecting the lowest price.

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4.6FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Travancore Cochin chemicals limited has an efficient finance department headed by

the finance manager and he is assisted by the deputy manager, finance. Finance

manager is responsible for shaping the fortunes of the company, preparing budgets,

raising funds, keeping different accounts etc. TCC is having managementinformation system to assist the finance department. The finance department itself is

divided into different sections like general accounts, costing bills, establishment and

provident fund accounts sections each having its own functions.

CMD

FINANCE

CONTROLER

DEPUTY FINANCE

CONTROLER

DEPUTY FINANCE

MANAGER

SENIOR ACCOUNTS

OFFICER

ACCOUNTS

OFFICER

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FUNCTIONS OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Purchase bills passing and payments to suppliers

Sales invoice recording

Debt collection

Budgeting and costing

Statutory auditing

Finance control

Handle all auditing and taxes

Sales accounting

Generation and utilization of funds

Finance book keeping and finalizing of accounts

Treasury operation

Cost record

Management information system and co-operate planning

TCC has an exclusive PF trust for their employees. The company gives money to

the trust. Trust invests this properly. Retirement benefits are issued from this

fund. The companys liability towards gratuity to employees is covered by group

gratuity scheme with the LIC of India.

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Sources of funds

For efficient production and sale there must be adequate finance for fixed assets,

raw materials to meet day-to-day expenditure. The company raise funds by mean of

equity funds and borrowed fund. The share capital includes authorized, issued,

subscribed and paid up capital. Subsidy has been received from DSIR and

government of Kerala. Loans are obtained as term from IDBI and material loans from

government of Kerala.

4.7ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The Engineering department has been divided into four sections.

1. Electrical Department

2. Mechanical Department

3. Instrument Department

4. Civil Department

ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT

There are two functions for this section. They are as follows:

a) operationsb) maintenance

GM

ASSIT. GM

CHIEF ENGG (E)

Dy.MGR (E)Dy. MGR. (HT & LT)

CHIEF ENGG(C)CHIEF ENGG (M)

SE(M)SE(EL)

MEST(CD)

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The main function of the operational section is

The main function of maintenance dept is to provide assistance to project

development

of new project.

MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT

Following are some of the objectives of this department:

equipment handling.

INSTRUMENTATION DEPARTMENT

The main functions of this section are as follows:

CIVIL DEPARTMENT

The main functions of this section are as follows:

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4.8PROJECT DEPARTMENT

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF PROJECT DEPARTMENT

tenders

The new project that is going to start in TCC is the production of sodium chlorate.

This project is a joint venture between TCC and VCLL/ISRO.

CMD

GM

DGM(PJ)

CE(PJ 1) CE(PJ 2)

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SECURITY DEPARTMENT

Security department functions under the personnel manager with a chief security

officer and around 50 staffs. The main functions of the department are to protect the

company from external threats as a part of security, pass and badges are providedto each worker. The issue of pass is given by the P.M, and the duty pass is signed

by him.

SYSTEM DEPARTMENT

Objectives of systems department

1. Website management

2. Up gradation, maintenance and changes are done by manager system.

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CHAPTER V

SWOT Analysis

STRENGTH

Only Chlor alkali unit in the state

Good record of physical and financial performance in the past.

Qualified work force, brilliant engineers, managers and skilled workers.

No strike reported for the last few years .

Companys products are basic chemicals and are considered to be the building

blocks of chemical industry.

The company has 80% market share for its products in Kerala.

The company is a feeding industry to other companies.

Excellent management labour relation.

Strategic location with no other competitors around at present.

Availability of water in abundance as TCC is situated in the banks of river

Periyar.

Excellent transport facilities and proximity to national highway, railway line ,

seaport, and airports as well.

Companys products are basic chemicals and are considered to be the building

blocks of chemical industry.

TCC is a pioneer in the chlor alkali market and has created reliability credibility

among the customers.

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WEAKNESS

TCC is a public undertaking. The major decisions of the company have to be

approved by the government which delays the implementations of plans and there by

causing organizational inflexibility. The major weaknesses are;

high

OPPORTUNITIES

state due to the availability of raw material within the state. There is a high price in

the international market for rutile and related products.

Economic development of the country may results in higher demand for the

product especially for chlorine in near future .

wer so obtained can be

utilized for running the plants of TCC. Thus reducing the cost incurred on electricity.

THREATS

Competition from foreign countries

High cost of production

Higher in price of electricity

The infra structure of the company is obsolete compared to others

The import duty of central government is not fair and it caused periodic fluctuations

in the price of the companys product.

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CHAPTER VI

Observation/ Suggestion

OBDERVATIONS

The major type of customer deal with TCC is pharmaceuticals, soap

industries,insecticides, pesticides, paper industries and rayon industries.

No major environment pollution has been reported for the past 50% years of

operation.

The strength of TCC is the quality of their products services and the delivery.

Location preference, reference and quality are the major criteria for selectingmanufacture.

The company is depending heavily on electricity and around 60%of their

product price is for this.

SUGGESTIONS

The company must give some motivation to the employee in order to increase the

production.

The company must take necessary steps to maintain the ratios at standard level.

The company must activate the research and development cell in order to have

new invention in this field.

The company should conduct market research to find the movement of the

products and to identify potential customers.

One of the main raw materials is electricity which is an important factor of

production of the company. So it better to go for a mini power plant of its own.

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BLIOGRAPHY

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