Do have any plans of taking Maruti towards Deming?
If Maruti decides to pursue the Deming Award we will surely get it. All that needs to be done for that purpose are in place. There is continuous improvement and we are moving in the right direction. What are the issues Maruti is tackling after Suzuki Motor increased its stake in it? The major change implied is that people will have to graduate to the Japanese working style. It will take at least four years to sync the Indian company operations, systems and work ethics with that of the Japanese parent. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) is planning to set up vehicle-testing centres with a view to bringing premium rates based on vehicle safety aspects. What is your view? Already sufficient facilities are available and there is no need to reinvent the wheel. Quality Vs Price – is the debate still valid today in the competitive domestic auto sector? The industry is changing dynamically. Till the arrival of the Koreans in 1998 there was no competition in the Indian au
