The CVD is responsible for manufacturing of Slack Adjusters, Clutch Boosters and Air Disc Brakes to both domestic and international markets. Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Quality, HR and Manufacturing excellence are the main functions of CVD.
The key Strategic intents of this division include
- Strategic sourcing and SCM optimisation.
- Manufacturing excellence thru Lean Production system, digitally enabled no-fault forward works stations, flexible manufacturing.
- Quality excellence thru SQA, IATF
CVD has 3 manufacturing locations (5 plants) in and around Chennai. Considering MEI product range being safety critical, the manufacturing template involves inhouse manufacture of all critical internal parts. The plant at Ambattur, the first manufacturing location for MEI, is primarily engaged in manufacture of all internal parts for the Slack Adjusters and is equipped with the precision gear cutting machines, broaching machines, thread rollers, etc.
Maraimalai nagar plant is dedicated for manufacturing and assembly of slack adjusters and clutch boosters for domestic market. With modern manufacturing facilities and quality focused assembly lines, this plant delivers over 400 varieties of Slack Adjusters and over 13 varieties of Clutch boosters to the domestic market.
Mahindra city plants focus on exports. While the mainstay product of Slack Adjusters are exported for both OEM fitment and for after market to various countries, the newly crated Air Disc Brake plant has commenced export of ADB assemblies to UK After Market
Each of the plants have independent organisation structure with matrix support structure for strategic sourcing, supply chain and quality.