INTERNSHIP ON WORKING OF TVS

SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

DONE BY-
MAHENDRA VISHNU.M
18MTR050
KONGU ENGINEERING COLLEGE
 CONTENTS

About .
TVSSCS.
TVS Supply chain solutions (across the globe).
TVS Supply chain solutions (in India).
Board of directors.
Vision statement.
Quality policy.
Corporate governance.
Transportation solutions and last mile solutions.
Warehouse management solutions.
International logistics and freight management.
Technology logistics& spare parts logistics solution.
Material handling solutions.
Packaging solutions.
Document management solutions.
Free trade warehousing.
Conclusions .
ABOUT:
TVS Group is an Indian, diversified industrial conglomerate with its principal
headquarters located in Madurai and presence across the Globe. It is an automotive conglomerate
company, specialized in manufacturing of two-wheeler, three-wheeler, auto-electrical components,
high tensile fasteners, die casting products, dealership business, brakes, wheels, tyres, axles, seating
systems, fuel injection components, electronic and electrical components and many more. What
started as a humble journey for TVS Group is now a voyage shared by more than 39000 employees
across 50 group companies, and millions of customers worldwide. Uniting these multiple businesses
is a common ethos of quality, customer service and social responsibility.

T V Sundram Iyengar & Sons, established in 1911, is the holding company of the TVS
Group and is the largest automobile corporate dealer in India. The service focused company provides
employment to over 10,000 people with revenue in excess of INR 8000 Crores. It operates through
three divisions, viz., TVS, Sundaram Motors and Madras Auto Service. Being the trading and
distribution arm of the group, the business activities of TVS & Sons include dealerships for
Automobile vehicles, sales and service of products for special applications like Construction; and
Material handling.The company manages Joint Ventures in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for automobile
distribution, dealership business through its subsidiary company in South Africa and vehicle servicing
business in Saudi Arabia. The dealership business focuses on sales and distribution of commercial
vehicles, utility and sports utility vehicles, passenger cars representing various automobile vehicle
manufacturers such as Ashok Leyland, General Motors, Honda, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra
Navistar, Mercedes Benz, Renault, Volkswagen and off highway equipment manufactured by Escorts,
JLG, Ingersoll Rand and Pal Finger. The company has more than 150 outlets and sells over 60,000
vehicles, with a service reporting that exceeds 600,000 vehicles per annum. TVS & Sons has two
subsidiary companies, viz., TVS Supply Chain Solutions – India’s leading third party logistics service
provider and TVS Automobile Solutions Limited – India’s largest after-market service provider for
passenger cars, which also operates the brand My TVS.

TVSSCS:
TVS Supply Chain Solutions one of the top supply chain management companies in India, is a
flagship company of the $8.5 billion TVS Group. It is among the best 3rd party logistics companies in
India and provides integrated supply chain solutions across the world directly and/or through joint
ventures and subsidiaries.
The company established in 2004, has grown exponentially organically and inorganically to a
turnover of more than INR 5600 crores in 2016. Headquartered in India and with offices also in 19
other nations – USA, UK, Germany, Singapore, Thailand, China (Including Hong Kong), Korea,
Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Italy and
France; TVS Supply Chain Solutions serves customers in over 50 countries through its 18500 plus
skilled work force.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions include contract logistics, warehousing, transportation, freight
forwarding, packaging design and solutions, in-plant and aftermarket solutions, material handling,
material management, free trade warehousing, infrastructure solutions and technology logistics. As a
one stop solution for end to end logistics services and supply chain management companies in India,
TVS Supply Chain Solutions works with multiple industries including automotive, defence,
electronics, discrete component manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, retail, FMCG, utilities, energy
and chemicals. TVS Supply Chain Solutions is one of the largest integrated logistics service providers
and a top 3PL company in India, operating more than 10 million square feet area of warehousing
space across 29 states.
An ISO 9001:2008 Certified company, with a strict focus on quality and business excellence, its
operations are backed by robust technology for transportation, last mile, warehousing, accounts and
billing, manpower management, etc. TVS Supply Chain Solutions seamlessly connects with
customers’ ERP to provide them with real time visibility and transparency in operations. The company
has been repeatedly recognised among the best 3rd party logistics companies in India by industry and
customers through awards for its operations, technology, end to end services and human resource
practices.

TVS Supply Chain Solutions (Across The Globe)

Rico Logistics Limited: Rico Logistics Ltd began by offering same day urgent documents delivery
services. As the IT sector exploded, Rico innovated to quickly become one of the first companies to
hold critical parts for the IT sectors in multi-user warehouses across the country. With the continuous
expansion of its key service offerings backed by a strong IT platform designed in-house, close control
of profitability and cash management, Rico now works with a broad range of customers, offering
them a complete range of logistics, field resourcing and distribution and inventory management
solutions. After its acquisition by TVSSCS, Rico grew its operations to 12 European countries,
Australia and India.

SERVICES:
Final mile solutions - Same-day and specialist services
Field engineering services – for EPOS /Print /Telco /ATM /Vending Machines
Strategic small parts warehousing
In-Night distribution – Pre-08.00am delivery by the dedicated Rico in-night couriers
Mother warehouses - In UK and Europe
Line-Haul services - From Europe to all countries within Europe
PUDO’s collection and drop off points for engineers
Next day and international parcel deliveries
18.00 – 23.00 Home deliveries - For the Ecommerce sector
Field engineering - Across multiple regions within Europe
TVS-Asianics Supply Chain Solutions Pte. Ltd. : From its headquarters in Singapore, TVS Asianics
Supply Chain Solutions operates a dynamic portfolio of Asia-based logistics companies, with an
existing presence spanning Singapore, India, China, Thailand, and Australia. The company is actively
expanding its geographical presence and supply chain capabilities, to achieve its growth objectives
and cover a broader segment of the burgeoning Asian marketplace.
Verticals and Services:
TVS Asianics’ verticals include China Network Logistics (CNL) and TVS Supply Chain Solutions
Siam Limited – for Contract Logistics Services; and TVS Dynamic Global Freight Services (TVS
DGFS) and Transtar – for Freight Forwarding Services.
CNL provides end-to-end supply chain management services in China with specialization in FMCG,
Consumer Electronics and Retail industries. Headquartered in Shanghai, CNL manages 13 branches
and 24 operation sites across the country, and is equipped with over 400,000 meters of warehouse
space, a dedicated fleet and an extensive carrier network.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Siam Limited offers end-to-end supply chain services including
transport, freight, warehouse and materials management, with a focus on the automotive and
industrial segments around Bangkok
TVS DGFS provides customer-centric freight and cargo solutions with specialization in ocean and air
transportation globally through its offices in all major ports and airports in India. It services
automotive, engineering, pharmaceutical, telecommunications and general cargo requirements
Transtar, based at Australia is strategically located in 10 of the top 12 container ports of the world. It
provides international import and export freight forwarding via sea and air, licensed customs
clearance broking, export documentation, and third party logistics services, especially in Asia
markets.
montaraVerpackenmit System GmbH: The company was founded by Christoph Dimer in Germany,
in 1990 and it offers complete solutions for design of packaging, software driven packaging density
optimization, packaging prototyping, visualization of logistics process and manufacturing of
packaging products to customers from automotive, healthcare and hardware industry verticals.. The
facility is situated near the city of Dresden, about 200 kms south east of Berlin.montara Germany has
a 100% subsidiary company in India by the name of montara India Pvt. Ltd. to make these solutions
available to the Indian markets. They service all customer needs through their facility in Electronic
City, Bengaluru. Apart from these, montara has also established itself in USA, in the state of
Tennessee, at Chattanoonga where several global auto OEMs are located.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited (UK): TVS SCS UK is a global provider of outsourced
Supply Chain Management Services to the Automotive, Defence, Utilities, Industrial and Beverage
sectors. Based at UK, the company with its array supply chain and value added services, is able to
deliver real outcomes for its clients in the form of revenue growth and reduced operating costs.
Services:
Master Data Management – Msys, TVSSCS’ master data management system also includes design,
development and implementation of electronic parts catalogues (EPC) for use in the automotive sector
Order Management - Acceptance, processing, and exception management either of inbound
component orders or of outbound final product/service orders from end clients
Inventory Management - Forecasting, planning, and managing of inventories of components, spare
parts or end finished products
Global Strategic Sourcing Purchasing - Of raw materials, component parts and products
Manufacturing Management - Planning and managing of the flow of inventory in the
manufacturing process
Storage & Warehousing
Transport Management
Aftermarket Services
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited (North America): Founded in 1947, TVS SCS (NA), formerly
known as Wainwright Industries, has grown from one small punch press to a multi-divisional
company serving a variety of technologically advanced customers. The company, a subsidiary of
TVSSCS in US, operates nine facilities in five US states and Mexico while providing services in
multiple facilities as well. Wainwright has more than 800 employees dedicated to servicing its
customers with quality products and services. Mesco, an earlier acquisition of TVSSCS in Michigan,
US and a leading industrial supply and logistics company of North America, is now a part of TVS
SCS (NA).
Services:
TVS SCS (NA) started with the supply of components to the automotive and aerospace sectors, and
offers third party logistics services across production line sequencing, kitting, quality containment
(sorting, rework, and engineering change modifications), rack repair and vendor inventory
management, as well as shuttle and over the road trucking.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Iberia S.L: Based in Barcelona, TVS Supply Chain Solutions Iberia is a
joint venture between TVS Automotive Europe (based in Sheffield, UK) and Logipoint (a division of
Grupo Transcoma, Spain). Started in Nov 2004, the company facilitates value for money Supply
Chain Management by offering end to end solutions to automotive and engineering industries. With
an ISO 9001:2000 certified back office in India to support sourcing activity and logistics facilities
(warehouses in Barcelona, Madrid and Bilbao; Custom Clearance Agents and Forwarding
companies),TVS Supply Chain Solutions Iberia is able to offer effective Business Process
Outsourcing solutions.
TVS Autoserv GmbH : It is a 51:49 Joint Venture between TVS SCS Europe and AutoServ of
Germany, with marketing office and warehouses in Germany. The company provides 3PL services,
same day delivery, end-to-end solutions for all sourcing and supply chain requirements of European
customers with value added services like quality audits, inspection, to customers.
Services:
Sourcing high quality automobile and engineering products from QS / ISO certified suppliers located
in India, China, and other Asian countries for OE / Tier 1 & 2 customers in Europe.
Complete Business Process Outsourcing of the customers by providing services like supplier
identification, supplier audit, inspection, sourcing, monitoring timely submission of samples & PPAP,
offers tailor made logistics solutions like JIT, VMI & line feeding, engineering support, vendor
management, etc.
End-to-end solutions with marketing office and bonded warehouse in Baden-Baden and ISO
9001:2000 certified sourcing and back office in India.

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS (IN INDIA)

TVS Supply Chain Solutions (India): Considered as one of the top 3PL company in India, TVS
Supply Chain Solutions is a leader in Auto Logistics, providing services including in-plant
warehousing, asset management, material management and material handling; and transportation and
integrated logistics services. In addition to this, through its DIESL 3PL division, the company offers
customized and integrated logistics solutions to clients from sectors such as FMCG, Consumer
Durables, Retail, Engineering, Energy, Chemical and Paper. DIESL 3PL Division provides a full
range of services including Warehousing, Transportation and last mile delivery, Spare parts
management, Document Management services, Kitting and Packaging; and Value added services.
TVSSCS has a strong warehousing and distribution network throughout India is also present in the 7
North East states and Jammu & Kashmir, with 10 million square feet of warehousing space under its
management in 29 states. The company is ISO 9001-2008 certified and most of its large warehouses
are ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified.
TVS Dynamic Global Freight Services Limited: TVS DGFS is a joint venture between TVS Supply
Chain Solutions - a top logistics company in India, and Dynamic Freight Forwarders; and was
incorporated as a combined entity in September 2007. With over 20 years of experience in supply
chain and logistics, handling substantial volume of sea freight and sizeable air freight business, the
company is India's largest automotive forwarder. It has offices in all major ports & airport cities in
India and services automotive, engineering, pharmaceutical, telecommunications and general cargo
requirements. TVS DGFS is an IATA approved cargo agency and is also licensed to issue M.T.O
documents. It is registered with the Federation of Freight Forwarders Association of India – FFFAI;
and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association – FIATA.
Services:
Air Freight
Sea Freight
Customs Clearance
Transportation LCL Consolidation
Project Cargo
Warehousing & Packaging
FLEXOL Packaging (India) Limited: FLEXOL Packaging (I) Ltd. Is a subsidiary of TVS Supply
Chain Solutions; and offers innovative & comprehensive packing solutions for automotive,
electronics, pharmaceuticals, industrial, defence, retail and agriculture industries
Services:
Contract Packaging - Right fit packing design, special pallet design & packing resources
augmentation
Leasing of FLEXOL owned packing assets - Foldable Eco metal /Mesh /Plastic containers, Bins &
optional PP/HDPE/XLPE inserts
Managing Customer owned Packing assets - Skillets, frames, pallets, trolleys & activities of track,
retrieve & manage reverse logistics, repairs & cleaning
Asset Tracking - Using technology (UID/Bar Code/RFID) for asset & content visibility, traction &
business reporting
TVS Toyota Tsusho Supply Chain Solutions Limited: TVS Toyota Tsusho Supply Chain Solutions
Limited is a joint venture between TVS Supply Chain Solutions and Toyota Tsusho India Private
Limited. The company offers innovative and comprehensive supply chain solutions for automotive,
electronics, pharmaceuticals, industrial, and FMCG industries.
Services:
Comprehensive warehousing solutions with value added services in Free Trade Warehousing Zones in
India
End to End component supply for aftermarket requirements for Japanese / specified customers
covering component data management, electronic cataloguing, demand forecasting, planning and
scheduling, supplier inter-facing, procurement services, warehousing and distribution
Tyre assembly, synchronization and other sub assembly solutions
Drive India Enterprise Solutions Limited: Established in 2003, Drive India Enterprise Solutions
Limited (DIESL) is a 100% subsidiary of TVS Supply Chain Solutions - one of the leading 3rd party
logistics companies in India. It offers Sourcing & Distribution Services (SDS) including Trading,
Large Format Retail (LFR), Online Sales and Channel Development, to its customers from a wide
range of sectors including consumer durable, FMCG, apparels, and cosmetics. As an importer and
national distributor for various telecom brands, DIESL offers pan India coverage, unparalleled
standards, handles large volume of inventory and accuracy fo r integrated supply chain solutions, to
support their business in the organized trade.
TVS Commutation Solutions Limited: TVS Commutation Solutions Limited is a joint venture of TVS
Supply Chain Solutions. It offers executive transportation services to organizations and operates
through a large fleet of vehicles with presence in major metro cities.
Key aspects of its executive transportation services are:

 Safe, efficient, timely and reliable mode of commuting from residence to workplace
 Clean and pollution free mode of commuting
 Comfortable and relaxing travel, tailor-made for the customer requirements
 Availability of medical and first aid services in case of emergency
 Value add services at a reasonable cost
 Fully compliant with all statutory requirements
TVS Telecom & Networking Division: TVS Telecom & Networking Division started operations in
the year 2000 with a single mission to offer world class communications products and services. Today,
it has established a name for itself as a reliable telecom services and networking solutions partner with
all its customers by delivering and implementing tomorrow's solutions today. Previously a part of
TVS & Sons, the division was merged with TVS Supply Chain Solutions in 2017. It offers Support
Services and Remote Infrastructure Management Services aligned to clients’ business context. The
telecom services include Total Solutions, Telecom Integration, Operations & Maintenance, OSS-BSS,
Networks, IT infrastructure, Training, Applications and Business Processes. TVS Telecom &
Networking Division also offers state of the art IT infrastructure services for major infrastructure
projects in India and adjoining countries.
TVS Infrastructure Private Limited: The Company was incorporated as a JV between TVS Supply
Chain Solutions and Ravi Swaminathan & Associates, to supplement the TVS group’s focus on
creating a strong supply chain management system and providing core industrial infrastructure
support for manufacturing, distribution and sales. TVS Infrastructure is in the business of creating
industrial infrastructure facilities by executing turn-key projects and setting up or relocation of
infrastructure that is customized to individual customer’s requirements for maintaining long-term
sustainability as an inherent feature of the industrial space.
Business Models:
Self-Owned Land – TVSI owns and keeps acquiring industrial land bank for the purpose of
development of industrial infrastructure /manufacturing facilities. These can be utilized by its
customers by entering into a lease contract with TVSI
Third Party Land – TVSI occupies land parcels from third parties on lease contract and penetrates
different geographies enabling infrastructure and facilities development These can be utilized by its
customers by entering into a lease contract with TVSI
Customers’ Land – TVSI specializes in creating built to suit facilities, which helps in integration of
industrial activities for customers who have land bank but do not have the expertise to carry out
integrated infrastructure development work
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Suresh Krishna
Chairman

R Dinesh
Managing Director

S Ravichandran
Deputy Managing Director

S Ram
Director

Gopal Srinivasan
Director

Shobhana Ramachandran
Director

S Mahalingam
Director

V Anantha Nageswaran
Director

C K Ranganathan
Director

Bobby Pauly
Director
Anita George
Director

Baudoin Lorans
Director

CULTURAL CAPABILITIES:

 People will continually examine and justify all expenses before it is incurred
 People will partake in continual improvement projects and initiatives enabling elimination of
waste
 People will take quick decisions and not delay action
 Proactive Collaborative Innovation
 Proactively engage with the customer to providing cost effective -value added services
 Anticipate the problem and prevent occurrence
 People to involve other stakeholders including customers in their decision areas
 Passionately Reliable
 People will continually improve processes to meet customer deliverable
 People will continually examine and understand customer requirements and get feedback on
the way they are meeting those requirements
 People will consistently fulfil what they promise to the customer
 Value-TVS Way

PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY:
 I will close all issues within agreed time lines
 I will lead by example, in a transparent manner
 I will ensure strict adherence to norms
 I will always act in the best interests of the organisation
 Cost Optimisation
 I will not incur any expenses which is not budgeted
 I will obtain the acceptance of superiors/right stakeholders before I incorporate any cost
increase in the system
 I will continuously eliminate waste and maximize resource utilization
 Service Delivery
 I will ensure service delivery as agreed in SLAs and KDs
 I will develop processes to improve and maximize service quality
 I will value and enhance my relationship with all stake holders

VISION STATEMENT

We aim to be a leading Indian MNC and a partner of choice for our customers, in providing
customised, integrated supply chain solutions across the globe.
QUALITY POLICY

We are committed to add value to our customer’s operations by providing quality logistics services
through adoption of good management practices in the entire supply chain. We will enhance customer
satisfaction levels by:

 Partnering with customers as well as service providers

 Understanding and responding to customer’s needs and expectation
 Furthering customer relationship practices, and
 Continually improving our internal processes as well as end-to-end supply chain processes

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The stewardship of TVS Supply Chain Solutions is managed by its Senior Leadership and Board of
Directors to ensure accountability to shareholders and stakeholders; transparency of operations; and
fair treatment of all stakeholders. The Corporate Governance system at this organization is responsible
for delivering quality and maximizing value in all business processes and for all our stakeholders.

Our critical governance areas are:

Workplace Management: Creating a workplace environment that enables career planning, talent
development, and succession.
Marketplace Responsibility: Delivering quality services to our customers through innovative
solutions and continuously upgrading the service level standards.
Environmental Stewardship: Commitment to reduce environmental impact of our business and
strive for preserving a green supply chain.
Community Engagement: Creating platforms to enable TVS Supply Chain Solutions and its
stakeholders to engage in community welfare programs.
Sustained Financial Performance: Deployment of efficient performance management systems to
constantly monitor the firm’s financial goals in the long run.

TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND LAST MILE SOLUTIONS

Technology driven efficient and seamless Cargo, Last Mile and Reverse Logistics Solutions

TVS Supply Chain Solutions' transportation solutions are operationally sound and function on the
strong backbone of state-of-the-art technology and Transport Management System. The Track and
Trace mechanisms and efficient management and monitoring systems ensure transparency and step by
step feedback about the status of your consignment.
Value Added Transportation Solutions and Last Mile Solutions

 Plan For Each Part (PFEP)

 GPS Tracking solution
 GPS, Door sensor system for dedicated trucks
 Wired GPS units for temporary / one-time usage trucks
 Customized vehicles and solutions
 Efficient consolidation with wide network
As one of the top logistics and supply chain companies in India, TVS Supply Chain Solutions
possesses the capability to provide all modes of transportation services i.e. by sea, air, road or multi-
modal. As an end to end supply chain solutions provider, TVS also manages
customers’ documentation and compliance processes, thereby saving their valuable time and money.
We offer all types of transportation solutions including Primary, Secondary, Full Truck / Partial Load,
Trailers, ODC, Express, Last Mile and Reverse. We also offer
MILK RUN-:
TVS Supply Chain Solutions specializes in Plan For Each Part (PFEP) based Milk-Run solutions and
consolidation through hub & spoke model. Milk-Run is provided to OEM’s / Tier I / Tier II companies
In India, Thailand and the UK. The key results areas are

 Fixed window time

 JIT sequenced / Kanban order Milk-Run collections
 Dynamic cube optimizing monitoring system
 Safe Martial Transport
 Schedule versus collection real time information
 Increased collection frequency with same cost

LINE HAUL-:
A large fleet network and hubs at all major consolidation points, allows TVS Supply Chain Solutions
to offer flexibility and cost effective transportation solutions to customers while maintaining a keen
focus on service versus cost performance of the supply chain. The key results areas are

 Higher consolidation efficiency

 Best in industry transit time
 Dedicated service providers
 Trained truck drivers
 Safe Transportation

RE-DELIVERY-:
The capability to distribute from warehouses / hubs to plants and factories JIT or the ability to manage
medium and short haul transportation is integral to the success of any supply chain. The ability to
store material and redeliver to customer as and when required and a large and varied fleet of dedicated
vehicles allows TVS Supply Chain Solutions to scale the operations up or down thereby keeping the
supply chain cost optimised for the customer even in periods of variable demand. The key results
areas are

 Long or short term storage

 Proper Cross docking
 Container stuffing/De-stuffing
  Computerized inventory control

WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Wide network, integrated solutions and in-house WMS suite

TVS Supply Chain Solutions is one of the largest warehousing companies in India, with more than
300 strategically located warehouses covering more than 10 million square feet of area with state-of-
the-art facilities across the nation in 29 states and UTs and is also present in the 7 North East states
and Jammu & Kashmir that offers customers the advantage of a wide and deep network to reach their
markets. TVS Supply Chain Solutions' wide network of warehouses across Pan India has enabled the
clients to expand their operations anywhere in India even with short roll out times and has given them
flexibility and scalability, an important competitive advantage. The pan India presence also provides
the business the competitive edge with a GST ready environment.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions' warehousing management solutions are equipped with top-
class material handling equipment ably handled by well trained professionals across all levels.
Depending upon the need of the client, this leading warehousing company in India can offer multiple
types of warehousing / storage as follows.

 Contract Warehousing
 Cross docking
 Open Yard Management
 Rework and Refurbish Management State-of-Art
 Multi-user Facilities
  SOP Standardization
 Palletized & racked (both partial and full)
 KPI-based Management
 Temperature controlled
As a leading warehousing companies in India this warehousing management solutions provider has
the facility and trained manpower to conduct kitting & packaging services at the warehouse premises
which also help to speed up cycle time and reduce customer’s combined packaging and distribution
costs. The scope of activities includes the following:
Core Services: Sourcing and procurement, receiving, quality and quantity, checking, unit
consolidation (packing in customer’s packaging in customer specified MPQ), labelling, put-away,
inventory control & variance reduction, shelf life and FIFO, order management, picking, packing,
dispatch planning, invoicing and complete warehouse management solutions
Other Services Offered: Material handling equipment, maintenance of warehouse and MHE, 5S &
housekeeping, security, kitting, special handling (preservation, special packaging, & other activities as
required by the customer) and safety management
Value Added Warehouse Management Solutions

As a leading warehousing and logistics companies in India TVS Supply Chain Solutions has the value
added advantage of world class warehouse management system (WIMac) and other automations
which can be tailored to provide complete inventory management, visibility and integration with
customer’s ERP.
In-house WMS Suite: The Msys Suite contains applications for ERP, Warehouse Management
System, Demand Forecasting & Planning, Product Data Management, Mobile Resource Management,
Business Intelligence Reporting, Supplier Information Portal and Parts Catalogue
Automation: Automation of labour intensive operations has improved productivity, reduced reliance
on manpower and decreased costs for several of our customers
Barcode Scanning: For total stock control from receiving to dispatch
Warehouse design and racking layout
Modern Racking Solutions

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS AND FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

TVS Supply Chain Solutions is strategically located in 10 of the top 12 container ports of the world,
providing international import and export freight forwarding via sea and air, licensed customs
clearance brooking, export documentation and third party logistics services, especially in Asia
markets.

We use cutting edge ERP for Import-Export Shipment Processing, Purchase Order Management,
Customer Relationship Management, Billing and Financial Accounting, Track & Trace (under
Development), Alerts & Notifications, MIS reporting and Analysis and Electronic Data Interchange.
The key solutions offered are:

 Air and Ocean Freight

 Export and Import container handled to and from Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe, North
and South America
 Contracted Rates & Space with major Shipping & Air lines
 LCL services from/to Europe, Far East, USA, Australia, Middle East
 Handling of special Equipments & over dimensional cargo
 Break bulk & Charter Operations
 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capability
 Customized reporting
 Customs Clearances & Delivery of Cargo world wide
 Wide Range of products and commodities
 Offices in all major Seaports & Airports in India
 Warehousing and Distribution in India and overseas
 VMI Service for Import and Export
 Road Transport
 Guidance and consultancy for pre and post shipment documentation
 Liasoning with Government Organizations for clearance
 Documentation Procedures for Bonding & De bonding
 Drawback / DEPB and other export benefits Processing
 Customs Brokerage
 Guidance and consultancy for pre and post shipment documentation
 Liasoning with Government Organizations for clearance
 Documentation Procedures for Bonding & De bonding
 Drawback / DEPB and other export benefits Processing
 TVS Supply Chain Solutions also provides Value Added Services as follows:
 Activities in TVS own Warehouses Globally
 Robust it Platform
  Track & Trace - HBL and MBL
 VMI Capabilities Globally
 Export Packaging
 Special Cargo Services including Hazardous Cargo, Perishable Cargo and Over Dimensional
Cargo,

In India, TVS Supply Chain Solutions provides customer-centric freight forwarding services and
cargo solutions with specialization in ocean and air transportation globally through its offices in all
major ports and airports in India, and access to the overseas facilities of TVS Supply Chain Solutions.
Customers can avail benefits of TVS Supply Chain Solutions' annual contracts with shipping lines and
special rates with air carriers, and various certifications and associations with government and
industry bodies including:

IATA approval to operate as MTO (Multimodal Transport Operator) by the Director General of
Shipping, Government of India, with the authority to issue its own House Air waybills and Bills of
Lading.
Membership with ACAAI ( Air Cargo Agents Associations in India), FFFAI ( Federation of Freight
Forwarders Associations in India), MMA ( Madras Management Association), FIATA ( International
Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations ), CII ( Confederation of Indian Industry) and AMTOI
( Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India)

TECHNOLOGY LOGISTICS & SPARE PARTS LOGISTICS

SOLUTIONS
Technology Logistics Solutions: Critical spare parts management and reverse logistics services

TVS Supply Chain Solutions’ Technology Logistics Division is one of the pioneer spare parts logistics
companies in India understands the significance of on-demand critical spare parts availability and the
vital role of technical support. Our Technology Logistics Solutions include all logistical activities that
support the servicing of a sold product throughout its lifecycle with the aim to reduce down time for
critical components; including managing replacements, reverse logistics, spare parts logistics and field
engineers.

 Spare Parts Logistics Services: The diversified spare parts services that the division provides
are as follows.
 Spare-parts supply, repair & exchange service
 Obsolescence & Management
 Reverse logistics
 Transportation Management
 Steady availability of components
 Spare Parts framework contracts
 Exchange logistics
 WMS to enable tracking of products in the warehouse
TVS Supply Chain Solutions spare parts logistics management division offers customers a unique and
seamless Distribution Management and Inventory Management service throughout 15 European
countries, and India
Our services include:

 Warehousing (NDC/FSL)
 Service Logistics
 Premium Next Day Delivery
 European Airbridge Solutions
This is ably supported by infrastructure comprising of 150 forward stock locations (FSLs), 350 pick-
up and drop-off (PUDO) locations and over 1500 intelligent locker locations throughout Europe. In
India, with over 120 forward stock locations (FSLs) and highest quality resources, TVS Supply Chain
Solutions is able to offer Service Logistics - Same Day & Premium Next Day Delivery for a rapid
response on courier orders and storage of inventory close to customer locations. Furthermore, our
TRACE™ software allows customers to track the progress of dispatches in real-time, at all times.

GO: Last Mile Mobility Application

TVS GO Mobility Application System is an Android based application for tracking bikers to obtain
the geo-location and tag it with multimedia features. This application allows users to create, store and
view their Vehicles, Vehicle related information and all the memories that bring with it. Vehicle
Tracker Combines places visited, notes taken and the images captured, and display all this information
on a map at the exact location where it all took place. This application is developed to provide the
users a rich user experience by having all the information in one place, easy to-access and interactive.
With the help of Google Maps, each Vehicle can be drawn out on the map with all the locations
visited and the route taken. The user will also be able to view the description, the location address and
the image captured any. Vehicle Tracker, developed in Android, provides extensive flexibility and
provides real time information to customers.
Technology Services: Field Support Services

Technology Services provides Technical Courier, Break/Fix field engineering, IMAC, rollout projects,
desk-side support, Flex & Agency services throughout the UK, India and Europe. Our experienced
field support management team and our pool of field engineers, work within a wide range of sectors
including retail, medical, hospitality and banking and offer services which can be tailored to suit all
business requirements.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions’ large bank of multi-skilled technology personnel, Couriers and field
engineers are supported by extensive network of forward stock locations (FSLs), PUDO’s, Box and
boot solutions – our customers are therefore able to completely outsource their technical engineering
to us. In addition to this, TVS Supply Chain Solutions also provides customers with personnel to
augments their own resources at peak times or for projects. TVS Supply Chain Solutions provides the
best possible training to guarantee the highest quality of service, supported by leading edge real-time
communications and IT – TRACE™, to track the progress of tickets and spare parts to ensure the
highest possible standard of service delivery.

PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Through its packaging facilities in India, Germany and the US, TVS Supply Chain Solutions delivers
smart packaging solutions enabling fast, safe and secure movement of inventory from point of origin
to the point of use for customers from automotive, healthcare and hardware industry verticals. TVS
Supply Chain Solutions uses IT Solution like Bar Code/QR Code, RFID/RTLS and GPS Technologies
for Real Time Visibility and Shrinkage Minimization for packaging solutions.
Packaging Solutions Include:

Contract Packaging
TVS Supply Chain Solutions complements industry’s existing packaging infrastructure with
consulting for Right-fit Design, Packing Process Design, Supply of Packing Materials & Trained
Manpower for Onsite Packing covering SKD/CKD, Heavy Engineering Items, Spare Parts and Supply
of Ex-Pack boxes, Pallets, Pallet Collars, Crates and Over Dimension Boxes with Bar Code / QR
Code Technology for Integrity and e-Manifest.
Container & Pallet Pooling
TVS Supply Chain Solutions rents variety of RFID tagged Foldable Metal & Plastic Containers for
Transportation & Storage with suitable Internal Dunnage. FLEXOL delivers these items at Customer
Defined Sources (POO = Supplier, Hub, Warehouse) & collects at Customer Defined Destinations
(POU = OEM, Hub, Warehouse) across India.
Customer’s Packing Asset Management
TVS Supply Chain Solutions also manages Customer’s packing assets like Containers, Stillages &
Pallets with PAN India Collection & Delivery capability. Customer Items are tagged, picked, packed,
shipped and tracked on real time basis with add-on capability to service (Repair, Clean, Calibrate &
Retrofit) for Asset Upkeep.TVS Supply Chain Solutions also efficiently manages Packaging design,
Software driven packaging density optimizationPackaging prototyping, Visualization of logistics
process and Manufacturing of packaging.
Benefits offered to our Customers:
Design, Estimation, Execution and Technology Competency
Industry Standard Software Design Tools, Process Oriented BOM generation and Cost/ Effort
Estimation, Commit and Deliver as per Customer defined Timelines, Leveraging Bar Code/ QR
Code / RFID/ RTLS

Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Best Negotiated Rates on Inputs for Optimal Pricing, Engineering Based Tolerances and Wastage,
Continuous Engineering and Customer engaged CAPA Programs.
Total Quality Management
Integrity with Material Planned / Used, Long Term Relationship on Business Basis, Skilled
Professionals with prior Experience from valued Corporations, Ethical Business Practices
TVS Supply Chain Solutions also efficiently manages Packaging design, Software driven packaging
density optimization Packaging prototyping, Visualization of logistics process and Manufacturing of
packaging.
MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS

TVS Supply Chain Solutions offers Material Handling Solutions for all requirements within the
customers' plants and warehouses and provides trained manpower to operate and maintain/service the
equipment. This gives customers the advantage of superior quality machines, high machine up time,
and competitive pricing. Material Handling Solutions can be customised to meet the demands of the
customers' business as given below:

 Owned and operated by TVS Supply Chain Solutions

 Owned and maintained by TVS Supply Chain Solutions
 Manpower and maintenance by TVS Supply Chain Solutions
 On call basis, spares sales
 Funding options

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

TVS Supply Chain Solutions offers end-to-end parts supply chain with customised inventory funding
options; and manages buy and sell of both production and non-production parts for demand
fulfilment. In addition, demand forecast, and kitting and assembly operations are also available under
Materials Management Solutions, supported by FIFO, KANBAN, 5S, VMI, SOPs, and process audits.

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Often times company data are stored in the form of corporate documents which are sensitive and of
confidential nature. An inexpert and casual approach to document / record management can have
severe consequences and pose considerable risks such as:

 Time and effort wasted in trying to locate and retrieve documents / information.
 Excess Data Storage Cost.
 Security issue and financial loss due to misplacement / damage / theft of document.
 Litigation risk in case of confidential data loss.
  Intellectual Property Threat in case of usage of data by unauthorized person.
 Damage to brand reputation.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions is one of the largest integrated service provider in india that provides
document management solutions under the brand name DOCeNABLE.
Enabled by progressive technology and skilled manpower, TVS Supply Chain Solutions provides 360
degree document management solutions to maintain the equilibrium in processing digital and manual
data. Documents / Records are managed through strict compliance and tight security measures, and
are accessible in times of emergency with maximum agility.

Salient features of document management solutions by TVS Supply Chain Solutions are:
Role-based Access Control – Documents can be accessed globally as well as on demand.
Industry-specific functionality – Supports processes critical to customers’ business.
Dedicated backend support – Exclusive help desk managed by dedicated technology partners.
Fully Integrated – Document management services like bar-code based retrieval, packing, dispatch
and responsible destruction, distribution, scanning, indexing and storage, and other operational
processes involved in workflow management, are provided in this offering.
Complete audit trail - For customers’ records, audits conducted by customers, internal and external
agencies for risk management.
Reduced Costs – Through efficient long term offsite storage and digital storage. In addition,
reduction in expenses related to misplaced and missing files; office supplies and equipment needed to
maintain files.
Safe and Secure storage – The company is ISO, OHSAS & EMS certified. We also ensure
confidentiality of records, adherence to compliances and NDA.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions’ document management services are backed by a safe, secure and
quality infrastructure including:
DEDICATED FACILITIES:

 24*7 security and perimeter control.

 Dust free facility with PVC curtains.
 Latest fire extinguishing system and smoke detectors.
 CCTV cameras and power back up.
 Regular pest controls.
 Superior customizable software with cloud storage.

FREE TRADE WAREHOUSING:

We offer innovative and comprehensive warehousing solutions with value added services in Free
Trade Warehousing Zones in India. TVS Supply Chain Solutions supports customers with end to end
component supply for aftermarket requirements of customers covering component data management,
electronic cataloguing, demand forecasting, planning and scheduling, supplier inter-facing,
procurement services, warehousing and distribution. Also offered under Free Trade Warehousing
solutions are tyre assembly, synchronization and other sub assembly solutions.

 CKD (Completely Knocked Down) and SKD (Semi Knocked Down) services
 Duty Deferment and Service Tax benefits
 Pre-export and Post-import QC services before duty payment
 24 X 7 Customs Clearance services

TVS INDUSTRIAL & LOGISTICS PARKS:

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks is an organized player in the Indian warehousing space with state of
the art warehouses across various industrial belts in the country. Being a part of the TVS family helps
us derive a global DNA for designing our facilities and services to the highest order of quality and
customer satisfaction. TVSI currently maintains a footprint of projects pan India covering
approximately 2.5 million Sq. ft. We are committed to a future pipeline of Logistics Parks and
Warehousing Centre’s in consumption hubs and fast-developing areas. We also follow Stringent Legal
and Regulatory safeguards and provide real time support, Timely delivery of projects with excellent
project management & execution skills.
Our TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks include:
Warehousing and Industrial Infrastructure Land acquisition, designing, construction and
commissioning for use by clients.
Logistics Parks: Large scale parks with multi-clients, storage facilities, dormitory services, container
freight stations, etc.
Facilities Management Services Fully integrated professional facilities management services
customized to the client.
EPC Division: Turnkey solutions, Advanced construction methodologies applied, Design efficiencies,
Higher cargo volumes, Green building concept, Energy efficient (Solar) & Ecofriendly designs
Industrial Landscaping.

CONCLUSION-:
A turnover growth more than 60 times in a little over a decade
Fourteen companies acquired globally in the last five years
The first Indian MNC providing end to end supply chain management solutions in more than 50
countries across the globe
The only logistics company that the $250-billion Canadian Pension fund manager CDPQ picked a
stake in when it came shopping to India in 2016

TVS Supply Chain Solutions has successfully acquired and forged partnerships with companies
globally in search of knowledge, and has progressed today to deliver supply chain management
services in developed economies like the UK and the US. These capabilities we are now able to offer
to the India’s logistics sector.

We recognise the need for supply chain collaboration and have been proactively participating with our
customers in their strategic supply chain management planning process. This coupled with our
innovative, ever-evolving logistics solutions have ensured enduring relationships with our diverse
customers and stakeholders across the value chain. With its customised logistics solutions and
relentlessly lean and reliable supply chain management, TVS Supply Chain Solutions is the perfect
partner for all outsourced needs across the spectrum.
INTERNSHIP ON WORKING OF TVS
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

DONE BY-
MAHENDRA VISHNU.M
18MTR050
KONGU ENGINEERING COLLEGE