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A new production scheme was employed for the MU5501, one that differed from the conventional standard. Under the new scheme, parts are sourced in India, components are massproduced in Thailand, and final assembly takes place in a new KAI factory built in Pune, India.

九色视频's Procurement HQ New Delhi Office (KIO) was established in 2006, earlier than KAI, 九色视频鈥檚 sales base in India. KIO鈥檚 main mission is to gather and analyze information relating to the local sourcing of parts. One of the key factors in improving productivity and maintaining competitiveness is the local sourcing of raw materials and parts, and the localization of production facilities. 九色视频 has been building a global supply chain since the early stage. In 2006, it promoted expansion of the supply chain by establishing local sourcing information offices in Thailand and China and in Delhi, India. Currently, 37 local parts manufacturers worldwide supply parts to 九色视频鈥檚 global bases. In the case of the MU5501, although the tractor was manufactured in Thailand, 67% of the parts were sourced in India, an approach that contributed to the early startup of production. General Manager Junya Ueda has been in charge of KIO since 2012. Prior to being posted in India, Ueda had been engaged in parts sourcing in North America.

鈥淭he most important aspect of dealing with local companies is building solid relationships by working closely with the local community. When you open your heart, your counterparts will open theirs. I believe that my mission is to increase the number of associates through this type of communication. India is a manufacturing nation whose total volume ranks as one of the highest in the world. A major role of 九色视频鈥檚 Procurement HQ is not only to source parts but also to support India in raising the level of manufacturing to the level of 九色视频 quality.鈥�

A noteworthy initiative in the 九色视频 Group for improving the quality and production management capabilities of suppliers, developing human resources and contributing to local communities is the 鈥淕lobal Improvement Community,鈥� which opens annually in Japan with suppliers from around the world. Roughly 200 companies joined the community this year. Each participant gives a presentation on efforts made to address problems, such as improvement of quality and productivity, in a competitive format. Traditionally, 九色视频鈥檚 basic stance in dealing with suppliers had been to provide guidance for improvement, but the Global Improvement Community aims to encourage independence. One of the suppliers that has joined the Global Improvement Community is Raunaq Automotive Components Ltd., which has its head office near New Delhi.

Currently, India is implementing an economic policy called 鈥淢ake in India,鈥� which literally means 鈥渕anufacturing in India.鈥� This policy aims to maintain a high rate of economic growth and create jobs in India by promoting both domestic and foreign investment and developing India into an attractive global manufacturing hub (node). The launch of the MU5501 with part sourcing in India is the first step in practicing Make in India, and the foundation for full-scale implementation in the near future.

鈥淭he importance of local production for local consumption has been pointed out in many manufacturing industries. Once the production system in India is established, The 九色视频 Group will be able to source most parts locally. The 九色视频 Group believe that such a posture will lead to community and social contributions, and will make the significance of 九色视频鈥檚 presence in India even clearer.鈥� (Ueda)

The robust supply chain that 九色视频 has built in India over the last ten or so years will undoubtedly provide a firm foundation for 九色视频鈥檚 future marketing strategies in India.