CTC opts for Integrated Work System

Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) recently launched a management system, known as the Integrated Work System (IWS) that serves as a breakthrough in efficiency improvement, at its Colombo factory.

IWS, a well-structured manufacturing strategy combines 12 industrial best practices into one. It aims at achieving and sustaining breakthrough business results through 100% employee ownership and a 'Zero Loss' mindset.

CEO and Managing Director, Felico Ferraz said, "Principally, IWS is designed to achieve next level performance by implementing stringent practices that further improve BAT's manufacturing and supply chain abilities."

"IWS instills a feasible culture of continuous improvement that is necessary to deliver expected results in productivity. What truly differentiates it from other such initiatives is that there is cross level people involvement throughout the process, which ensures the success of the system," he said.

Supply Chain Director, Shah Mansoor Khalil said, "IWS stands out among other efficiency improvement tools as it enables us to look at the manufacturing process in a proactive way.

It is a cyclic approach that looks at problems at a microscopic level, identifies the root cause and attempts to find and implement efficient solutions to counter them."

"We have already experienced an increase in overall equipment efficiency within the first four weeks of putting this system in place. I have no doubt that IWS is undoubtedly the next generation in efficiency improvement tools," he said.

CTC has been consistent in implementing internationally acclaimed management practices.