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What is the minimum weight threshold for weighment in the dispatch process?
What is the minimum weight threshold for weighment in the dispatch process?
Which products require weighment according to the guidelines?
Which products require weighment according to the guidelines?
What is the first step in the HR dispatch process after TAT starts?
What is the first step in the HR dispatch process after TAT starts?
In slab dispatch, what happens after the PDIR check confirms a 'Yes'?
In slab dispatch, what happens after the PDIR check confirms a 'Yes'?
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What type of products do not require weighment?
What type of products do not require weighment?
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Which activity occurs last in the HR dispatch process?
Which activity occurs last in the HR dispatch process?
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In the context of slab dispatch, when will the weighment occur?
In the context of slab dispatch, when will the weighment occur?
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What is a prerequisite for vehicle departure from parking?
What is a prerequisite for vehicle departure from parking?
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What does CRCA stand for in the context of product forms?
What does CRCA stand for in the context of product forms?
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What is the storage capacity of Yard 10?
What is the storage capacity of Yard 10?
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What is the primary reason for traceability issues in cold rolled (CR) products?
What is the primary reason for traceability issues in cold rolled (CR) products?
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What happens if the re-weighment of CR products shows a difference greater than 100 kg?
What happens if the re-weighment of CR products shows a difference greater than 100 kg?
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How many loading points are available in the SMS-1 CR Yard?
How many loading points are available in the SMS-1 CR Yard?
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Which product form is not associated with the 743 plant code?
Which product form is not associated with the 743 plant code?
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What is the main utilization of the overhead (O.H) cranes in the sheds?
What is the main utilization of the overhead (O.H) cranes in the sheds?
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What is the rail coefficient for the TSM plant?
What is the rail coefficient for the TSM plant?
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Which product has the lowest monthly capacity at the TSM plant?
Which product has the lowest monthly capacity at the TSM plant?
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What is the acceptable Vehicle Turn Around Time (TAT) for dispatch activities?
What is the acceptable Vehicle Turn Around Time (TAT) for dispatch activities?
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What activity occurs immediately after the TAT starts in the Process Flow Path in CR Dispatch?
What activity occurs immediately after the TAT starts in the Process Flow Path in CR Dispatch?
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Which product has a monthly capacity of 350 kT?
Which product has a monthly capacity of 350 kT?
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What happens if the weighment at the mill is less than 100?
What happens if the weighment at the mill is less than 100?
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Which logistics activity follows CRM in the dispatch process?
Which logistics activity follows CRM in the dispatch process?
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How many vehicles are available for dispatch activities at the CRM Logistics Park?
How many vehicles are available for dispatch activities at the CRM Logistics Park?
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Study Notes
Tata Steel Logistics Webinar
- Webinar focused on unitization, transport park, loading, and lashing
- TSM (Meramandali) plant overview:
- Steel making capacity: 4.8 MTPA
- Rail coefficient: 72%
- Product mix includes HR coil, hot rolled plate, CRCA sheet, G.P coil, galume coil, cold rolled, corrugated sheet, and color coated coil
- Acceptable vehicle turn-around time (TAT): ≤9 hours (target for future: ≤5 hours)
- Outbound logistics (OBL) for TSM: 440 KT/month
- Product mix includes HR (350 kT), CR (50 kT), Slab (40 kT). Rail/Road specifics for each product given: 310kT, 40kT, 39kT, 1kT, 5kT, 35kT, respectively.
Finished Goods
- Various steel products are produced, including HR/HRPO coil, CRCA coiled (cold rolled, closed annealed), galume coil, galvanized coils/sheets, color coated coils, HR chequered plates, and color coated profiled sheets.
Packing Materials
- VCI paper: Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor paper that protects metals from corrosion
- LDPE: Low-density polyethylene - a soft, flexible, lightweight plastic
- HDPE: High-density polyethylene - a type of polyethylene plastic used in various products
- GI/GL/CCL sheet, wood
Production Capacity
- Cold Rolled Steel Products: 6,00,000 TPA
- Galvanized Steel Products: 3,18,000 TPA
- Color coated Products: 1,20,000 TPA
- CRCA Product: 2,40,000 TPA
TSM-FG Loading/Lashing Activities
- Activities related to loading and lashing finished goods at TSM-FG
Process Flow Path
- STO/DO issuance to transporters
- Vehicle tracking system for STO/DO visibility, transport park in/exit, and change in plan
- STARS: Shipment Tracking & Raw Materials System
- VTS: Vehicle Tracking System
- SWH: Smart Warehouse
- STO: Stock Transfer Orders
- DO: Delivery Orders
- PDIR: Pre-Despatch Inspection Report
VTS Interface
- Reports available: VIVO report, Shift Wise report, Transport Park report, Vehicle Search, Indent report, STO/DO balance report, Daily inspection report, Digital LR report for L/C customers, and Vivo report for other category vehicles.
Transport Park-TSM Amenities
- Driver rest room
- Canteen facilities
- Driver health check-up
- Drinking water
- Toilets & washrooms
- Separate pedestrian areas
- 24x7 CCTV surveillance
Parking Area
- 6.8 acres area
- Involves agencies like OBL, IBM, and stores
- Vehicle parking purpose, vehicle physical fitness, CLM gate pass issuance, document verification, driver’s health checking
Process Flow Path of Transport Park-TSM
- Step-by-step procedures for vehicle entry, safety checks, parking, and exit at the transport park
Checklist of Transport Park-TSM
- List of various checks for vehicles, including seat belts, mirrors, PPEs, lights, and other safety equipment
Guidelines for Movement HMV Vehicles at Loading Points
- Required PPEs for personnel
- Fill Checklist as per SOP
- Lifting tool certificates, Designated parking areas, safety measures like scotch blocks and rigger distance.
Key Points: Coil Lashing
- Lashing procedures for coils based on weight (≤10 MT or >10 MT)
- Protect coils using rubber pads
Key Points: Vehicle Placement at Loading Area
- Driver placement guidelines
- Ensuring clear pathway for vehicles
Key Points: Pre-Checking Loading and Lashing Operation
- Insert rubber protector between lashing chains
Key Points: Storage of Hot Rolled & Cold Rolled Coils
- Overlapping coils for storage (≥70%)
- No person under suspended load
Handling vehicles from Transport Park-TSM
- Statistics on vehicle entry, exit, inspection, driver training, kiosk training, and gate passes
Buffer Management inside Plant
- Plant codes and descriptions (e.g., Angul Cold Rolling Mill, Angul Color Coating Plant) that are located within the factory
Process Flow Path of Vehicles
- Flowchart of vehicle movement from transport park to various departments
Process Flow Path in CR Dispatch
- Weighment (≥100 kg), PDIR check, and invoice generation
Process Flow Path in HR Dispatch
- Process of loading, lashing, Weighment (≥100 kg), PDIR check, invoicing for HR coils.
Process Flow Path in Slab Dispatch
- Weighment to customers, PDIR check, and invoicing
No Movement Timing
- Change in no-movement time for heavy vehicles
Gate 2 Entry Process
- Procedures for vehicle entry at gate 2
Vehicle Placement & Loading Activities
- Images of vehicle placement and loading activities
Lashing Activities
- Images of lashing activities
Tarpaulin Activities
- Images of tarpaulin activities
PDIR & Departure from Parking
- Images of PDIR and departure from parking
Layout of Loading Points
- Schematic diagram of the layout of loading points
Full Form of Products
- List of steel products (CRCA, GP sheet, GL sheet, PPGL, GC sheet, HRPO)
Plant Codes
- Codes and descriptions of different production lines
Infrastructure CRM Shed-10
- CRM Yard 10 storage capacity, loading points, dispatch, crane utilization
- Issue of traceability in CR products
Infrastructure Constraints SMS-1 CR Yard
- Storage capacity, loading points, crane availability
Infrastructure Constraints HSM Yard
- Storage capacity, crane utilization, road loading, lashing points, dispatch
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Description
Explore the key aspects of Tata Steel's logistics operations in this informative webinar. Learn about unitization, transport parks, loading procedures, and the comprehensive product mix from the TSM plant. The session emphasizes outbound logistics and efficiency in vehicle turnaround times, providing essential insights into the steel industry.
