REPORT

ON

IN PLANT TRAINING

AT

KSE LTD.

SUBMITTED

BY

MR.KRISHNARAJ M.R [20020272]

Diploma
In
Mechanical Engineering

NIRMALA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

MELOOR, CHALAKUDY
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REPORT

ON

IN PLANT TRAINING

AT

KSE LTD.

SUBMITTED

BY

MR.KRISHNARAJ M.R[20020272]

Diploma
In
Mechanical Engineering

NIRMALA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

MELOOR, CHALAKUDY

Dept Mechanical Engineering

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

NIRMALA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

MELOOR , CHALAKUDY

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that this In plant training report has been done by
Mr.KRISHNARAJ M.R [20020272] in partial fulfillment of the required for the
award of diploma in Mechanical Engineering under the State Board of Technical
Education of Kerala during the academic year 2022-23

Mr. MIDHUN K M Mr. ARUN N.R

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering HOD of Mechanical Engineering
Nirmala Institute of Technology Nirmala Institute of Technology

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DECLARATION

We there by declare that industrial training report “INTERNSHIP AT

KSE LTD , IRINJALAKUDA” is a bonfires record of work done by me,
under the Supervision of Mr.ARUN N.R HOD, Nirmala Institute of
Technology ,Meloor. We further declare the this project report has nit
previously formed the basis for the award of any Degree,Diploma and
Associate, Fellowship or other similar title of recognition.

Mr.KRISHNARAJ M.R [20020272]

Place : Chalakudy
Date : 28-10-2022

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Chapter Description of Contents Page

No No

ABSTRACT

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1Objectives of the internship 1
1.2Industry analysis 1

2. ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS
2.1 Organizational structure with Duties and Responsibilities 5
2.2 Mission and Vision 9
2.3 Products 10
2.4 Financial 11
2.5 Profile of department 11
2.6 SWOT Analysis 13
2.7 Organizational Policies 13
2.8 Competitors review 14

3. POSITIONING OF THE INTERN

3.1 Details on role and Responsibilities 15

4. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
4.1 Contribution of the intern to the Organization 16
4.2 Knowledge gained from the internship 17

5. CONCLUSIONS 18

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Figure 2.1 Organizational Structure with 5
Duties and Responsibilities

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude towards all the people
who have helped in various ways, for successful completion of our IN-PLANT
Training.This work is the outcome of the guidance provided by the experienced and
the dedicated personals of NIRMALA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MELOOR.
We express our sincere gratitude to Mr. MIDHUN K M Sir for the expert advises and
valuable suggestions at each and every stage of training. We give our thankful regards
to the management and staff of KSE LTD, IRINJALAKUDA for their whole hearted
cooperation during our training and the information they have provided to us for this
report.We would like to convey our gratitude to our principal Mr. P P SARVAN for
giving this opportunity. We obliged to Mr. ARUN N.R , Head of Department of
Mechanical Engineering for giving us the constant source of inspiration and
suggestion for preparing this project,personally correcting our work and providing
encouragement throughout the industrial training. All the above we thank God
almighty for providing us the opportunity to present our project in the way did. We
thank our parents and guardian for their encouragement and support. We especially
thank all our classmates who are always there tp support.

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ABSTRACT
This report presents the skills and experience gained during my industrial training
undertaken at KSE LTD,Irinjalakuda KSE LTD. is the largest manufacturer of
compound cattle feed in private sector in the country. The last three decades have
seen KSE emerging as a leader in solvent extraction and ready mixed cattle feed in
the country.Today KSE commands the resources , expertise and infrastructure to
manufacture a range of livestock feed in high volumes, coconut oil from coconut oil
cake and refined edible oil.
The internship in KSE LTD. was very effective and and resourceful for our team as
Diploma students,because it helped us to have real time experience in the field of
operation of machineries.This internship was a useful experience , as we gained new
knowledge and skills . During this internship period I was confronted with a many
Techniques , procedure and behaviour patterns etc, which have been studied in the
classrooms .

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INTRODUCTION
This is an organizational study about KSE LTD. KSE stands for Kerala Solvent
Extraction Ltd.Company deals with the production of cattle feed products. Solvent
extraction usually used to recover a component either a solid or liquid . The sample is
contracted with a solvem that will dissolve the solute of interest. Solvent extraction is
a major commercial important to the chemical and biochemical industries, as often the
most efficient method of separation of valuable products from complex feed stocks or
reaction products. Some extraction techniques involve partition of two mandible
liquids, other involve either continuous extractions or batch extractions. Because of
environmental concerns, many common liquid-liquid processes have been modified to
either utilize benign solvents or move frugal processes such as solid phase extraction.
The solvent van is vapor, super-critical fluids or liquid and the sample can be gas,
liquid or sold.

The Indian feed industry is about 35 years old. It is mainly restricted to dairy and
poultry feed manufacturing the beef and pork industry is almost non-existent. Which
represents only 5 percent of the total potential, and feed exports are not very high .The
Indian Animal feed market was an estimated -79.5 million tons in 2014 (all livestock
& aqua}. However, the actual market is much smaller because a large portion of this
market is serviced by the unorganized (grazing) sector.

The country has entered into a period of liberalization and this is bounded to influence
the live stock industry.The per capita consumption of milk, eggs and broiler meat will
grow. The Indian feed industry is undergoing a very exciting phase of growth for the
next decade.

1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNSHIP

The overall objective is to conduct a study on organizational structure. The following
are the specific objectives of the study.

 To understand about the functional areas of the company

 To understand the organizational structure of KSE
 To understand the product profile of KSE

1.2 INDUSTRY ANALISYS

Growth of milk sector has occurred mainly through co-operative efforts. This sector
also plays an important role in achieving food security, reducing global poverty,
generating employment opportunities for women, and providing a regular source of
income for rural households Moreover, in developing economies, landless and poor
farmers are actively involved in dairying as an essential means of livelihood.
According to the FAO 2018 report, more than 500 million impoverished people
depend mainly on livestock, and many of them are small and marginal dairy farmers.
Additionally, dairy development helps in boosting rural economic growth and
empowering rural women. Moreover, 150 million children around the world receive
benefits from milk through school feeding programs (Bulletin of the International
Dairy Federation, 2020). The dairy sector plays a vital role in achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) especially SDG 1-No poverty, SDG 3-Good

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health, SDG S Gender equality, SDG 8-Good jobs and economic growth, and SDG
10-Reduced inequalities--and it helps in improving lives and transforming the global
economy.

The solvent industry has achieved a phenomenal progress and at present there are 520
units having overall do cake or oil sees processing capacity of more than 25.6 million
tons per year. The solvent extraction plays an important role in the oil economy.
Solvent extraction in india was started m 1945. Thus in 1996, KSE Ltd entered the
cattle feed industry by setting up new plant for manufacturing ready mixed cattle feed.
During the last three decades KSE has been acting as a leader in ready mixed cattle
feed industry of the country. Today, KSE limited command the resources,
manufacture a range of live stock feed in high volumes with high quality

1.2.1 DAIRY INDUSTRY

India is the largest milk producer. India is ranked 1st in milk production contributing
23 per cent of global milk production, Milk production in the country has grown at a
compound annual growth rate of about 6.2 per cent to reach 209.96 man tones in
2020-21 from 146.31 m tonnes in 2014 15.

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has issued detailed operational

scheme guidelines and has launched an online portal for "Production Linked Incentive
Scheme for Food Processing industry (PLISFPI) with an outlay of $1.48n to support
the creation of global food manufacturing champions commensurate with Indus
natural resource endowment and support Indian brands of food products in the
international markets.

The development of India's day sector started through a program called "Operation
Flood launched on 13 January 1970, which was the world's largest dairy development
program and a landmark project of India's National Dairy Development Board
(NODB). It spurred a phased, multipronged approach that included tax mentees, food
quality standards, subsidies on inputs, infrastructure provisions such as cold chain and
electrification. Against this backdrop of broad government support for farmers and
allied intermediaries, dozens of private dairies have emerged in the organized sector,
private dairy companies are investing in developing an efficient milk procurement
network as well as marketing of liquid milk and value added products. It is
noteworthy that the percentage of milk being handled by the private sector has
exceeded that of the cooperative sector. This ratio is expected to further increase in
favor of the private sector in the coming years.

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1.2.2 THE FUTURE OF THE INDIAN FEED INDUSTRY

The Indian feed Industry is expected to grow tremendously in the future and become
one of the leading feed manufacturers and exporters across the globe. However, the
industry needs to explore and exploit the huge sources of growth by taking adequate
measures and overcoming the challenges it currently faces.

Indian feed industry is about 50 years old and it primarily consists of cattle feed and
poultry feed segments. Cattle feed industry in India is gradually evolving into an
organized sector and the feed manufactures are increasingly using modern and
sophisticated methods that seek to incorporate best global practices. Indian cattle feed
industry has got high growth potential given the country stop position among the
world nations in respect of livestock population and also the high expected growth
rate of about 4 per cent. Compounded Cattle Feed (CCF) products, particularly the
branded ones are fast gaining popularity India, including in rural areas. The major
drivers for the growing demand for cattle feed are the factors like (1) shrinkage of
open land for cattle grazing, urbanization and resultant shortage of conventionally
used cattle feeds, and (u) Introduction of high yield cattle requires specialized feeds.
Earlier research studies by the present authors based on the feedback from the farmers
have revealed the good growth prospects of the branded cattle feed industry, the feed
consumption pattern and the relatively high share of branded feeds, feed consumption
pattern based on product types (like, pellet and mash), composition of cattle feed
market and the relatives hares of major brands, the major factors influencing the
purchasing decisions etc. As a continuation of the earlier amadies, this study makes a
closer look into the exact nature of the growth potential of the market from a macro
perspective, feedback from the fickle study with dealers and industry experts and
relative significance of factors influencing buying decisions.

Feed, which is produced in more than 130 countries, forms an important sector.
Various species are found and reared in these regions for deriving milk, meat, protein,
and other products. It accounts for a major component of the animal rearing process
as it adds a significant cost to the production system. Feed requirements vary across
regions as per the animal population and their economic importance in the region. The
feed industry contributes significantly to the well-being of millions of people globally,
in terms of economic and nutritional factors. Factors such as the rising consumption
of animal meat. growing demand for other livestock products, and an increase in
oilseed production contribute to the growth of the global feed industry.

The Asia Pacific region dominates the feed industry globally due to the presence of a
large number of feed mills in the region. India is one of the largest and fastest-
growing feed markets in the world. According to the Caltech Global Feed Survey
Summary, India is among the top 10 countries producing feed across the globe. Feed
manufacturing on a commercial and scientific basis was initiated around 1965, with
the main objective of catering to the needs of dairy cattle. The Indian feed industry
has evolved and developed over the years. Currently, poultry, aqua, and dairy account
for a major share of the overall feed demand.
Cattle feed industry, a major ingredient of animal feed industry is currently evolving
from a fragmented industry into an organized sector. The feed manufactures are
increasingly adopting modern and sophisticated methods in an effort to incorporate
best global practices.

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The cattle population is expected to grow at compounded annual growth rate of 4 per
cent. The way the rural farmers makes their purchases of feed and have their buying
priorities is quite different from those of their urban counterparts. Thus, the factors
influencing the buying behavior of farmers and their relative significance needs to
ascertained for the meaningful formulation of marketing strategies for cattle feed
products. Equally important is the need to consider the feedback from dealers of such
products and also industry experts in this field.

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CHAPTER 2
ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS

2.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE WITH DUTIES

&RESPONSIBILITIES

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

BOARD OF DIRECTOR

↓
CHAIRMAN

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MANAGING
DIRECTORS
↓
EXECUTING
DIRECTORS

CHIEF GENERAL CHIEF FIN.OFFICER &

MANAGER COMPANY
SECRETARY

↓ ↓
FINANCE PERSONAL MARKETI PRODUCTI QUALITY PURCHAS
DEPARTM DEPARTM NG ON CONTROL E
ENT ENT DEPARTM DEPARTME DEPARTM
ENT NT ENT

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It was in 1963 that Kerala Solvent Extractions Ltd, now known as KSE Ltd, entered
the Solvent Extraction Industry, setting up the very first solvent extraction plant in
Kerala. The solvent extraction plant went on stream in 1972 and m 1976, a new plant
was set up to manufacture ready mixed cattle feed. KSE Limited is a public limited
company with around 4500 shareholders. The shares are listed in Bombay Stock
Exchange (BSE). We are the largest manufacturer of compound cattle feed in private
sector in the country. The last three decades have seen KSE emerging as a leader in
solvent extraction and ready mixed cattle feed in the country. Today KSE commands
the resources, expertise and infrastructure to manufacture a range of livestock feed in
high volumes, coconut oil from coconut oil cake and refined edible oil. KSE has also
entered in the field of milk procurement and processing KS Milk, KS Ghee and Vesta
Ice Cream have become popular in many districts in Kerala. Driven by a commitment
to high standards of quality, KSE has not only won customer confidence but also
national recognition through several awards and accolades. With modern
manufacturing facilities spread over three states, KSE caters to the vast belt stretching
across Southern India. Since the early days, KSE has endeavored to supply its
products to customers through an extensive network of dealers and retailers, which
form a dedicated force behind the success of KSE. It is a matter of pride that KSE is a
household name today. With a strong commitment to customers and product quality
and being cost competitive, KSE stands poised to meet new challenges

2.1.2 ORGIN OF THE ORGANISATION

Kerala Solvent Extractions now known as KSB was established in 1963 by a handful
of coconut millers in and around Irinjalakuda. Driven by a commitment to high
standards of quality, KSE has not only won customer confidence but also national
recognition through several awards and accolades, with modern manufacturing
facilities spread over three states, KSE caters to the vast belt stretching across
Southern India and enjoys a significant presence in exports too. Since the early days
KSE has endeavor to supply products to customers through an extensive network of
dealers and retailers, which form a dedicated force behind the success of KSE. It is a
matter of pride that KSE is a house hold today, the last three decades have seen KSE
emerging as a leader in solvent extraction and ready mixed cattle feed in the country.

Today KSE commands the resources, expertise and infrastructure arrange of livestock
fees in high volumes. Coconut oil from coconut cake and refined edible oil with a
strong commitment to customer and product quality and being cost competitive, KSE
stands poised to meet new challenges. The copra crushing industry has been in
existence in Kerala for decades and has been the most important basic industry UN
state utilizing the indigenous raw material via, coconut. During the 60's the oil millers
in Kerala used wooden village Ghani's operated by bullocks which left about 80
percent oil in the cake. Later iron rotaries driven by electricity were used but they left
about 12 to 13 percent oil in the cake. But in the other part of the world including
other states in India giant expellers came up following solvent extraction plants.

Thus, oil millers outside Kerala obtained an extra amount of oil by crushing copra
subsequently processing the cake through solvent extraction plants. This new
technology enabled the millers outside the cake to take away a large portion of copra
from our state, starving our local Industry. We could not keep the pace with the time
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a committee was appointed under the chairmanship of Dr. Loganathan to study the
feasibility of starting new industries In Kerala. Based on the techno-economicPURCHASE
survey
conducted, the committee recommended for the established of the threeDEPARTMENT solvent
extraction plants in Kerala and one of them in Thrissur district. They decided to stat it
as a public limited company, issuing shares to almost all the oil millers who were
interested. For this purpose, on 1 May 1963, a meeting was held which was presided
over by Sri. K. V. Devassi and attended 17 members. Sri K. V. Devassi was elected as
the chairman and 10 others were elected as directors. The Directors were Srl. K.L.
Francis, Sri. T.O Paul, Sri.N.P. Venidttarama Ayyer, Sri M. 5 Menon, Sri A. P.
George, Sri. E. T Joseph, Sri. P.L. Ouseph, Sri, M.C. Paul, v M. P Kochudevassi On
25th September 1963, the KSE got certificate of incorporation from the Registrar of
Companies, Kerala. The first formed meeting was held on 20th October 1963 and in
this meeting Sri. K. V. Devassi was elected as the chairman and Sri K.L. Francis was
elected as the Managing Director. On the road of success there were many hurdles in
the beginning mobilization of capital caused the greatest challenge. But determination
and optimism paid off. The solvent extraction plant was on stream in 1972 and in
1976 a new plant was set up at Irinjalakuda to manufacture ready nixed cattle feed,
which was a pioneering step. Thus the KSE Limited has given an important map of
Kerala and showed us how to convert a waste material into national income.

2.1.3 IRINJALAKUDA UNIT

Established in 1972, KSE LIMITED has made a name for itself in the list of top
suppliers of ice cream cattle feed in India. The supplier company is located in
Irinjalakuda, Kerala and is one of leading listed the sellers of products. KSE
LIMITED is listed in Trade India's list of verified sellers offering supreme quality of
Coconut Ice Cream Kulfi Ice Cream etc. Buy ice cream cattle feed in bulk from us for
the best quality products and service.

2.1.4 SWAMINATHAPURAM UNIT

Sale of KS cattle feed in selected markets in Tamilnadu was started as early as 1984.
To enable the company extend its products and services to whole of Tamilnadu, a new
production unit was set up at swaminathapuram in Dindigul District of Tamilnadu. A
solvent extraction plant was started the very next year. Spread out on 22 acres of land
on the banks of river Amaravathi, this Rs.3.5 crores plant works round the clock Keys
Forte is also manufactured at this unit. A MODEL Dairy farm with high yielding
animals is also maintained in the unit for conducting feeding trials and other
experiments.

2.1.5 VEDAGIRI UNIT

The third cattle feed plant of the company with a daily production capacity of 240
MTs started operation at Vedagiri in Kottayam District, in March 1996. This Rs.6
crores project, fully financed from internal resources, was formally inaugurated on
17th August, 1996.

2.1.6 VEGITABLE OIL REFINING PLANT

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In 1195 the company explored the possibility of refining solvent extract oil and
marketing it in various states in India, the company commissioned a vegetable oil
reefing plant in December 1995, with a capital investment of Rs. I crore wholly rose
from internal accruals. The company also refines sunflower expeller oil and markets it
in the name of KSE supreme

2.1.7 PALAKKAD UNIT

Palakkad feed factory was renovated and new machineries were installed to produce
Cattle feed the products from this unit are marketed in the Districts of Palakkad,
Malappuram and part of Calicut.

2.1.8 KORATTY UNIT

Company acquired land from Kinfra Small Industrial Park, Koratty, and Trichur Dist.
And installed 200 TPD Solvent Extraction plant and 100 TPD Physical Refining Plant
with a capital outlay of Rs. 14 crores for refining Vegetable oils. Solvent Extracted
Coconut oil is refined in the plant and made edible. Commissioned fractionation Plant
in March 2009

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2.2 MISSION AND VISION

MISSION :

To provide maximum benefit to the dealers and to give quality products to the
customers at a fair profit. To increases the turnover and to widen their markets to all
the zones etc…

VISION :

We shall endeavor to maintain leadership through quality products, explore new

avenues in product development and marketing, create a stronger bond between the
management, workforce, dealers and customers, contribute to social development and
rural upliftment and constantly strive for excellence in all spheres of our activities

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2.3 PRODUCTS

KSE PRODUTS

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2.4 FINANCIAL

Capital budgeting the budgeting is done after scrutinizing the actual requirement of
the units, which is discussed in a committee. Generally the budgeting is done for
every departmental requirements, this may be accepted, partially accepted, or may be
rejected as a whole. The XSEL normally does not invest in other company shares, but
sometime there is a possibility for this due to the pressure from the government banks.
The KSEL purchase the shares in every limited way so as to fulfill the requirement
and sells it at the best, but the company does invest in short term Investments like
mutual funds. An example of this is ICICI Prudential Growth Plan. These investments
are generally done for two to three days. These kinds of transactions will be closed by
March 28th as is could have a direct influence on the annual report of the company.

FUNCTIONS :

 Maintain salary records.

 Monthly accounting of invoices.
 Payments of bill to the vendors as per the bill of materials.
 Providing discount to the purchases of the product.
 Taking loan from banks for facilitating the flow of work in the organization.
 Making correction in the price of the product.
 Preparing financial statements Le. income statement and Balance sheet.

2.5 PROFILE OF ALL DEPARTMENT/UNITS

Sales Managers The term "Sales", encompasses all activities evolved in selling a
product or service to a comer or business. But "kales" means so much more for
businesses. A sales manager as the person responsible for leading and coaching a
team of salespeople. A sales manager's tasks often include assigning sales territories,
setting quotas, mentoring the members of her sales team, assigning sales training,
building a sales plan, and hiring and firing sales people. A sales manager achieves this
objective through a mix of approaches.

FOR EXAMPLE

 They are responsible for motivating and advising their reps to improve their
performance, as well as hiring and training new sales representatives.
 Achieve their objectives through effective planning, setting sales goals, analyzing
data on past performance, and projecting future performance.
 Ensure that the sales department works cross functionally with executives from
other departments. For example, they collaborate with marketing to generate new
lead sources and expand the target customer base, or with product and research
teams to make sure customer needs are met

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2.5.1 OPERATION

The whole operation is automatic which is programmed to the computer placed at the
Plant operator's room. After feeding of raw materials to the hopper, the computer
asthmatically takes the amount of raw material needed for the batch as per the chief
nutritionist formula. The bagging is also done automatically. The plant operator is
responsible for the change in the percentage of raw material in the batch. The raw
materials are fed to hopper which itself is a weighing machine; It allows only the
appropriate amount of raw material to enter the production.

PRODUCTION PLANT

In KSE Irinjalakuda unit, production takes place in the cattle (Oed plant)

2.5.2CATTLE FEED PLANT

In this plant the company uses different types of cakes according to their availability
apart from other materials of the company such as coconut cake, sun flower cake,
mustard cake, soya been, wheat, calcium, vitamins, cotton seed, phosphate, tapioca,
maize, jowar and other vitamins. Except from the coconut cake, all the other materials
are purchased from other states. It can produce 200 tons per day.

MMCP TECHNOLOGY
It involves mixing, milling cooking and pelleting.

MILLING
This is being used for ensuring that all the granules are grinded, screened three mm
sieve. The materials feeding to the grinder and powdered as it passes. Through the
screen provided at the bottom side of grinding chamber. Two hammer mills are used.

MIXING
The raw material will mixed thoroughly by using a horizontal mixer.

COOKING
The Steam for cooking is produced using a boiler. The mixer carries out a strong
mixing while the mash is moved forward and added with dry saturated steam. The
cooking is carried out at a temperature of 80 degree Celsius using a high pressure
saturated steam.

PELLETING
The pellet mill die by rotating drags the mixture of mash and steam towards the roller,
which presses it and consequently compels it to pass through the hole of the die; it
increases the density of the mixture, which together with heat generated by the
saturated steam facilities the extraction of the pellet

2.6 SWOT ANALYSIS

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Strength

 KSE is the market leader in the cattle feed segment.

⚫ KSE has won many awards and recognition because of KSE has a huge network
of products dealers

Weakness

 Promotional activities are limited

 High price raw material
 High cost of production

Opportunity

 KSE is in process of establishing ice cream production units near identified

potential markets and will expand soon
 With the removal of VAT on sale of cattle feed, dealed cakes and coconut oil,
KSE Products are competitively price.

Threat

 Rise in crude oil price causing an increase in input cost

 Indirect control of government over the price of milk.
 Crop rotation by farmers, since all seeds and grain are raw materials for KSE

2.7 ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES

KSE Ltd operates cattle feed ants in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamilnadu. Diverse
location of plants enables KSE Ltd to quickly reach Its distributors spread across the
three states about 600 distributors, most of whom are exclusive distributors of KS
cattle feed KSE Ltd Brand-KS commands a good brand recall due to the company's
continued focus on quality, after sales service and awareness program, KSE Ltd
follows a process of collective decision making within the organization. The key
second line management personnel along with the board members take important
decisions which shape the future course of business. As a norm, KSE Ltd has one
board meeting at the end of each month. A commit of key second line management
meets once in a fortnight to review the company's performance to present it to the
board in the board meetings Proposals are accepted or rejected after much debate and
deliberations among the members and the key management personnel. Such extensive
processes ensure cohesiveness of decision making but may sometimes compromise on
the speed of decision making. Over all, corporate governance at KSE Ltd present
good practices supported by a strong and fairly independent board. Company's
corporate governance practices are adequate and it meets the minimum required levels.

2.8 COMPETITORS REVIEW

Severe competition exists in the cattle feed industry. Cattle feeds are widely used in
the southern states for cows and buffaloes. This makes the competition tougher. But

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the various marketing strategies followed by the company helps to secure a major
share in the market. Following are the major competitors in the cattle feed industry:

 Kerala Feeds
 Mysore Feeds
 Prima Feeds
 Godrej Feeds

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CHAPTER 3
POSITIONING OF THE INTERN

3.1 DETAILS ON ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTERN

The Internship on "An organizational study on KSE LTD" in partial fulfillment for
the award of diploma in mechanical engineering is done . The internship in authorized
KSE LTD was very effective and resource full for us as Mechanical engineering
students, because it helped us to have a real time experience in machineries.

Duties:
 Understand KSE as organization and study the operations of the machinery.

Duration:
 10 days

Department & Reporting Manager:

 Operations and Machinery Department

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CHAPTER 4
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

4.1 CONTRIBUTION OF THE INTERN TO THE

ORGANIZATION

 Explained about the lack of advertisement to the manager and also mentioned the
adversities that could arise due to lack of marketing

 Addressed the problems of not using technology in operations.

 Informed them to gather more raw materials from domestic territory. It reduces
the cost of raw materials and transportation.

 Suggested to install high quality sensors, KSE can able to improve the quality of
products mix

 Suggested that automated quality check helps to reduce the delay as current
quality checks during the raw material acceptance is causing time delay

 Suggested to implement ERP system so that Company can improve it's all over
performance.

 Helps to understand the importance of direct marketing with customer so that it

helps customers to buy goods at low cost.

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4.2 KNOWLEDGE GAINED FROM INTERNSHIP

 The company has huge market demand for its products. Because company had
created a goodwill among the customers.

 The company has faced many problems over the years and they have been
successfully running.

 The company has always maintained a good employes employer relationship by

providing good quality working atmosphere.

 Even though the company is working 365 days but they are not able to satisfy the
demands of the costumers

 Their product price little higher when compared to other competitors, but they
have high demand in the market.

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CONCLUSIONS
KSE Ltd. Company has been running successfully over years. They have seen many
up and downs in market still they have become successfully. The reason behind this is
the management and the workers. They jointly work together for the good will and for
the profit of the company at times it needed most. Most of all they have given only
good quality products to the costumers according to their needs. Perhaps this is the
reason for the success of the company.
On the whole, this internship was a useful experience. I have
gained new knowledge, skills and met many new people. I achieved several of my
learning goals, however for some the conditions did not permit. Especially in a
distribution industry where marketing is the main objective as a marketing student I
believe choosing this industry helped me to learn more about the subject of marketing.
I was able to have particle experience in marketing. During this internship period I
was confronted with many techniques, procedures, and behavior patterns etc. which
have been studied in the classrooms. For example, in order to conduct a sale we need
to understand many psychological traits of the customers. During this internship I
faced a lot of such circumstances in order to carry out a sale. This internship helped
me to find my strength and weakness and also helped me to develop new skills. The
organization helped me a lot to understand my strength and weakness and helped me
to improve my weakness. Now I have gained confidence to work in an organization
after my masters.

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