Forty-Two employees of Material Management Department (MM) of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) were awarded under ‘SAIL Shabash’ Scheme for their innovative endeavors at a function held at Learning and Development department on 7th February, 2025. Mr. B Palai, ED (Works) was the Chief Guest while Mr. Anil Kumar, ED (MM) was the Guest of Honour in the function. Present on the occasion were Mr. Rajiv Sehgal, CGM (MM), Mr. N R Roychoudhury, GM In-charge (MM-Stores), other Officers and Employees of the Department.
The awardees were recognized for their commendable contributions in administrative management, inventory control, procurement, process improvements, cost reduction, and logistics management. Their key achievements included timely execution of critical tasks, efficient material handling, and implementation of process enhancements such as QR code systems and SAP integration. Noteworthy contributions made in cost savings included reducing non-moving inventory, optimizing yard storage, and repurposing materials for savings. Several other efforts significantly enhanced material availability, reduced lead times, and improved supply chain efficiency.
At the outset Mr. Mr. N R Roychoudhury welcomed the gathering while Mr. Ajay Shukla, GM (MM) proposed a formal vote of thanks. Ms. Anindita Mohapatra, DGM (MM) coordinated the function.
