Tata Steel Webinar: Road Transportation Logistics

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the inbound road transportation system?

To transport finished steel to markets.

To facilitate the intake of raw materials like iron ore and coal. (correct)

To manage outbound logistics for finished goods.

To oversee coal production in coal mines directly.

What is the road coefficient percentage mentioned for road transportation?

40-45%

35-40% (correct)

30-35%

20-25%

Which of the following commodities is NOT mentioned as being handled by the inbound transportation system?

Concrete aggregates (correct)

Coking coal

Thermal coal

Iron ore fines

How is the surveillance of the mining operations and logistics conducted?

Via camera and GPS surveillance. Signup and view all the answers

How many coal mines are utilized for the intake process in the inbound road transportation?

7 coal mines Signup and view all the answers

What technology supports the mining permission and payment process?

Integrated Mines & Minerals Management System (i3Ms) Signup and view all the answers

What type of digitalization strategy is implemented in the inbound road transportation system?

Digitalized GE based on Fre8 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the overall management of logistics in the inbound transportation?

Under 24x7 surveillance with advanced technologies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the vehicle check list?

To ensure the vehicle meets safety and legal requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the vehicle check list?

Engine model Signup and view all the answers

What document is required for vehicle entry along with the physical checks?

RC book Signup and view all the answers

Which component is checked for effectiveness during the vehicle inspection?

Hand brake Signup and view all the answers

Which safety equipment is specified for both the driver and the helper side of the vehicle?

Three piece mirror Signup and view all the answers

In the context of vehicle entry protocols, what does the weighbridge measure?

Gross weight of the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'fitness certificate' in vehicle entry requirements?

To ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and compliant with standards Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the vehicle's lighting system is specifically mentioned for inspection?

Focus equality of the headlight beam Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tata Steel Webinar: Saksham IL6 Logistics - Road Transportation

Webinar focused on road transportation logistics for Tata Steel.
Overview of supply chain basics, showing inbound and outbound processes, including raw materials (iron ore, fines, lumps, pellets, coal, fluxes) and finished goods (steel).
Road transport efficiency: 35-40%.
7 coal mines used for coal intake.
4-OMQ Mines utilized for pellets and other materials from different sources.
Digitalized GE platform (Fre8wise app) used for inbound logistics.
Major commodities handled include iron ore fines, lumps, thermal coal, coking coal, and fluxes.
Transporters assigned for handling iron ore, fines, lumps, pellets, and coal.
24/7 operational and logistics surveillance through camera and GPS systems.
i3MS (Integrated Mines & Minerals Management System) monitors operations and processes payments for the state governments.
Raw material vehicle flow: detailed process from main entry to gate entry, checks, transporter assignment, safety checks, weighing, tare weight, and unloading points.
Vehicle check list: details on verification required for trucks, including mirrors, seat belts, indicators, horns, availability of scotch blocks, reversing horns, cabin doors, tires, hand brakes, windshields, brakes, wipers, headlights, parking brakes, parking lights, safe brakes, battery cut-out switches, etc.
Inspection/Checklist System to check the vehicles for safety and compliance across logistics with multiple tables of data collection.
Digitalized platform iLog: showcases the trip sheets, consolidated vehicle dashboards (Iron Ore, Coal) for trip details, load summaries, and more for better management.
STO/PO/Permit Creation Process: detailed steps in the permitting process.
Transporter scope details on: Trip creation, driver details, permit details, PO details, LR number, challan numbers, e-way bills, gross(tare&net) details of the goods.
Transporter activity: real time vehicle tracking, showing inbound, outbound vehicles, quantities, trip sheets, including total loaded and unloaded quantities and details.
Third party checklist: detailed list of items to check during inspection of vehicles based on high/medium, and low risks.
Detailed process flow of coal sourcing and transportation (auction participation, payment, permitting, processing mining permits).
OMQ (Tata Steel Ltd.) Mines & Lifting (Fines & Lumps): different locations and their methods in handling resources.
Detailed listing of OMC mines & lifting in Odisha with specifics handling processes for each mine.
GE process flow: detailed steps of the loading/unloading process using the Fre8wise app (Open Fre8wise app, Verify documents, and push to SAP tab).
Challenges in road transportation: Safety standards, monopoly on truck associations, driver quality, and issues related to speeding, driver behavior, and property damage.
In-house safety features: DFMS, Dala Raise Control, Anti Tilt System, Dala Covering System, and Reverse Park Assistant.

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Description

This webinar explores the logistics of road transportation specifically for Tata Steel's operations. It covers supply chain fundamentals, efficiency metrics, and the digital tools used for managing inbound logistics. Key commodities and operational strategies are also discussed, providing a comprehensive overview of the logistics process.