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What is the capacity of the TSM plant for steel making?
What is the capacity of the TSM plant for steel making?
Which product mix has the highest quantity produced?
Which product mix has the highest quantity produced?
What percentage of rail usage is indicated by the rail coefficient for the TSM plant?
What percentage of rail usage is indicated by the rail coefficient for the TSM plant?
How many vehicles are involved in the CR Dispatch activities?
How many vehicles are involved in the CR Dispatch activities?
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What does the Acceptable Vehicle Turn Around Time (TAT) represent?
What does the Acceptable Vehicle Turn Around Time (TAT) represent?
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What must be checked during the process at the TAT ends?
What must be checked during the process at the TAT ends?
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What is the purpose of lashing in the logistics process?
What is the purpose of lashing in the logistics process?
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Which product has the lowest production quantity in the steel mix?
Which product has the lowest production quantity in the steel mix?
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What does CRCA stand for?
What does CRCA stand for?
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Which plant code is associated with the GP Sheet?
Which plant code is associated with the GP Sheet?
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What is the storage capacity of Yard 10?
What is the storage capacity of Yard 10?
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Which issue primarily affects traceability in CR products?
Which issue primarily affects traceability in CR products?
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How many overhead cranes are there in the SMS-1 CR Yard?
How many overhead cranes are there in the SMS-1 CR Yard?
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What happens if the difference in weight during re-weighment exceeds 100 kgs?
What happens if the difference in weight during re-weighment exceeds 100 kgs?
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What type of sheet is associated with the plant code 742?
What type of sheet is associated with the plant code 742?
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What is a common consequence for HR Slit and PPGL in terms of TAT?
What is a common consequence for HR Slit and PPGL in terms of TAT?
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Which products are eligible for weighment according to the process?
Which products are eligible for weighment according to the process?
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What is the minimum weight required for a positive weighment update in SAP?
What is the minimum weight required for a positive weighment update in SAP?
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Which procedure follows the loading process for HR Coil?
Which procedure follows the loading process for HR Coil?
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What happens if the weighment is less than 100 kg during the process?
What happens if the weighment is less than 100 kg during the process?
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Which gate is referenced for loading activities?
Which gate is referenced for loading activities?
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What does TAT stand for in the dispatch process?
What does TAT stand for in the dispatch process?
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Which activity is performed after the PDIR Check?
Which activity is performed after the PDIR Check?
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What is the last step before the vehicle's final departure from the logistics park?
What is the last step before the vehicle's final departure from the logistics park?
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Study Notes
Tata Steel Logistics Webinar
- Webinar Topic: Unitization, Transport park, Loading and Lashing
- Company: Tata Steel
- Location: Meramandali
TSM (Meramandali) Overview
- Steel Making Capacity: 4.8 MTPA
- Rail Coefficient: 72%
- Outbound Logistics (OBL): 440 KT/month
- Product Mix: HR (350 KT), CR (50 KT), Slab (40 KT), includes H.R Coil, Hot Rolled Plate, CRCA Sheet, G.P Coil, Galume Coil, Cold Rolled, Corrugated Sheet, Colour Coated Coil.
- Acceptable Vehicle Turn Around Time (TAT): Target is ≤ 5 hours (with ≤ 9 hours currently)
Finished Goods
- Products: HR/HRPO COIL, CRCA COIL, GALUME COIL, GALVANIZED COILS/SHEETS, COLOR COATED COILS, HR/HRPO PLATE, HR Chequered plates, COLOR COATED, PROFILED SHEETS
Packing Materials
- VCI Paper: Protects metals from corrosion with invisible layer
- LDPE: Soft, flexible, lightweight plastic
- HDPE: Type of polyethylene used in various products
- GI/GL/CCL Sheet: Used for packing
- Wood: Used for packing
Production Capacity
- Cold Rolled Steel: 6,00,000 TPA
- Galvanized Steel: 3,18,000 TPA
- Color coated Products: 1,20,000 TPA
- CRCA Product: 2,40,000 TPA
TSM-FG Loading and Lashing Activities
- Descriptions of process activities related to loading and lashing.
Process Flow Path
- Vehicle Tracking System (VTS): Tracks vehicles from STO/DO issuance to transport, vehicle indenting, transport park, in/exit in plant, changes/planning.
- Smart Warehouse System (SWH): Handling Loading Plan Visibility, Loading Confirmation, PDIR Check, Auto Delivery, Invoice Generation.
- STARS: Shipment Tracking, Raw Material System
- VTS: Vehicle Tracking System
- SWH: Smart Warehouse
- STO: Stock Transfer Orders
- DO: Delivery Orders
- PDIR: Pre Dispatch Inspection Report
VTS Interface
- Reports: VIVO Report, Shift Wise, Transport Park, Vehicle Search, Indent, STO/DO Balance. Daily, Digital LR, Other Category Vehicles.
Transport Park-TSM Amenities
- Driver Rest Room
- Canteen Facilities
- Driver Health Check-up
- Drinking Water
- Toilet & Washrooms
- 24x7 CCTV Surveillance
- Separate Pedestrian Areas.
Transport Park Information
- Parking Area: 6.8 Acres
- Involved Agencies: OBL, IBMD & Stores
- Purpose: Transport Park, Vehicle Parking, Physical Fitness of Vehicles, CLM Gate pass Issuance, Document Verification, Drivers Health Checking
Process Flow Path of Transport Park-TSM
- Detailed steps for vehicle entry, exit, safety checkpoints, parking, and documentation procedures.
Checklist of Transport Park-TSM
- List of safety inspections for vehicles.
Guidelines for Movement HMV Vehicles at Loading Points
- PPE requirements, checklist filling, lifting tools, and parking guidelines
Key Points: Coil Lashing
- Lashing coils on trailers with two chains for <10 MT coils and three chains > 10 MT.
- Use rubber/metal protectors to avoid damage.
Key Points: Vehicle Placement at Loading Area
- Driver designated work area.
- Loader ensures clear pathway of any obstacles/equipment before vehicle entry/exit.
Key Points: Pre-Checking Loading and Lashing Operation
- Insert rubber protector between lashing chains for safety
Key Points: Storage of Hot Rolled & Cold Rolled Coils
- Overlapping of coils (at least 70% of width).
- No person should go under suspended/empty loads.
Handling vehicles from Transport Park-TSM
- Data on vehicle entry, exit, inspection, driver training, kiosk training, and gate passes.
Buffer Management inside Plant
- List of plant codes and descriptions.
Process Flow Path of Vehicles
- Detailed flow of vehicles from Transport Park to various HSM, CRM, HR, CR, and Slab activities.
Process Flow Path in CR Dispatch
- Flow of CR products through CRM parking, loading, lashing, PDIR check, weighing, and invoicing.
Process Flow Path in HR Dispatch
- Flow of HR products through loading, lashing, PDIR checks, weighing, and invoice generation.
Process Flow Path in Slab Dispatch
- Process flow for slab in loading, lashing, weighing, and invoice generation.
No Movement Timing
- Time changes for no movement time of heavy vehicles inside TSM.
Gate 2 Entry Process
- Descriptions of Gate 2 process.
Vehicle Placement & Loading Activities
- Description of process for vehicle placement and loading.
Lashing Activities
- Description of lashing of steel coils.
Tarpaulin Activities
- Description of Tarpaulin activities related to cover up of loaded products.
PDIR & Departure from Parking
- Vehicle departure from CRM Logistics Park.
Layout of Loading Points
- Diagram of layout of loading points
Full Form of Products
- Full names/specifications for various steel products (CRCA, GP, GL, PPGL, GC, HRPO)
Plant Codes
- List of plant codes and their relevant descriptions.
Infrastructure CRM Shed-10
- Features of CRM Yard 10 (storage capacity, loading points, crane utilization).
- Issue in traceability
Infrastructure Constraints SMS-1 CR Yard
- 12kT storage capacity, 9 loading points, 2 overhead cranes, and possible issues with existing layout.
Infrastructure Constraints HSM Yard
- 100 kT storage capacity and details on crane utilization.
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Join the Tata Steel Logistics Webinar focusing on unitization, transport park operations, and best practices for loading and lashing. Learn about Tata Steel's impressive manufacturing capacity and efficient logistics strategies from the Meramandali plant. Enhance your knowledge of finished goods and packing materials used in steel production.
