1. Tata Motors produces a range of commercial and passenger vehicles under the Tata brand. This includes the Tata Nano, the cheapest car in the world priced at 100,000 rupees.
2. The manufacturing process for vehicles involves several steps from pressing body panels to assembly and painting. Parts are sourced from a network of tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers.
3. Finished vehicles are distributed nationwide using rail and container transport networks before reaching dealerships and showrooms for sale to customers.
2. TATA MOTORS
Tata Motors Limited is an Indian multinational automotive
manufacturing company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India and a subsidiary of theTata Group.
Tata Motors Cars is a division ofTata Motors which produces
passenger cars under theTata Motors marque.
3. Its products include passenger cars, trucks, vans, coaches, buses,
construction equipment and military vehicles. It is the world's
seventeenth-largest motor vehicle manufacturing company,
fourth-largest truck manufacturer and second-largest bus
manufacturer by volume.
4. TATA NANO
The Tata Nano is a city car manufactured byTata Motors,
made and sold in India.
The Nano is the cheapest new car in the world today with a
price of 100,000.
5. PARTS OF A CAR
1. Body and main parts
• Doors
• Windows
2. Electrical and electronics
• Audio/video devices
• Charging system
• Electrical supply system
• Gauges and meters
6. • Ignition system
• Lighting and signaling system
• Sensors
• Starting system
• Switches
• Wiring harnesses
• Miscellaneous
3. Interior
• Floor components and parts
• Other components
• Car seat
7. 4. Powertrain and chassis
• Braking system
• Engine components and parts
• Engine cooling system
• Engine oil system
• Exhaust system
• Fuel supply system
• Suspension and steering systems
• Transmission system
5. Miscellaneous auto parts
• Air conditioning system (A/C)
• Bearings
• Hoses
• Other miscellaneous parts
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9. FIRST TIER SUPPLIERS:
SUPPLIERS PARTS
Texspin Clutch Bearings
Bosch Oxygen sensor, Gasoline injection system
(diesel will follow), starter, alternator, brake
system
ContinentalAG Gasoline fuel supply system, fuel level sensor
GKN Driveshafts
Caparo Inner structural panels
HSIAUTO Static sealing systems (Weather Strips)
10. SUPPLIERS PARTS
Delphi Instrument cluster
Rane Madras Limited Steering Assembly
FAG Kugelfischer Rear-wheel bearing
Federal-Mogul Pistons, Piston rings, Spark plugs, Gaskets,
Systems protection
Denso Windshield wiper system (single motor
and arm)
Ficosa Rear-view mirrors, interior mirrors,
manual and CVT shifters, washer system
Freudenberg Engine sealing
INA Shifting elements
ITW Deltar Outside and inside door handles
11. SUPPLIERS PARTS
Johnson Control Seating
Mahle Camshafts, spin-on oil filters, fuel filters and
air cleaners
Saint-Gobain Glass
TRW Brake system
Ceekay Daikin/Valeo Clutch sets
Vibracoustic Engine mounts
Visteon Air induction system
ZF FriedrichshafenAG Chassis components, including tie rods
Behr HVAC for the luxury version
Dürr Lean Paint Shop
13. 1. ZF FriedrichshafenAG, also known as ZF Group, is a
German public company, specialising in engineering. It is
primarily known for its design, research and development,
and manufacturing activities in the automotive industry. It
is a worldwide supplier of driveline and chassis technology
for cars and commercial vehicles, along with specialist
plant equipment such as construction equipment.
14. 2. Benteler International AG is a management Holding
Company, coordinating legally independent,
internationally active business divisions :Automotive, Steel
Pipes and Distribution. It provides raw materials for the
chassis to ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
3. Norsk Hydro ASA is a Norwegian aluminium
and renewable energy company. It is one of the largest
aluminium companies in the world. Benteler Automotive
purchased theAutomotive Structures business of the
Norwegian company Norsk Hydro ASA in 2010.The
business unit manufactures aluminum components for the
automotive industry.
16. 1. GKN is a British multinational automotive and aerospace
components company. GKN Driveline, the world’s leading
manufacturer of automotive driveline components. It
provides driveshafts toTATA.
2. Injectoplast Pvt. Ltd provides solutions for Modules and
Systems made out of Engineering plastics components and
assemblies. It provides raw materials to GKN.
17. 3. The tier 3 suppliers of Injectoplast are:
BASFAG, Germany
Bassel Polyfins
Bayer A.G., Germany
Chevron Philips Chemical , Singapore
DSM Engineering Plastic, Netherlands
E. I. Dupont, USA
Elastogran
Exxonmobil
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Germany
Machino Polymers Ltd
18. ENGINE
The engine consists of:
• 2 cylinder petrol with multi-fuel injections(single
injector)
• Alternators.
• Engine Control Unit.
21. 1. Bosch is a German multinational
engineering and electronics company. It is the
world's largest supplier of automotive components.
BOSCH supplier of all the three major
components of the engine.
The 2 cylinder petrol with multi-fuel injections.
TheAlternators made of aluminium.
The ECU is made mostly of steel.
22. 2. Ovako is a European producer of engineering steel
for customers in the ball bearing, transportation
and manufacturing industries. Ovako is one of the
world’s largest manufacturers of seamless tubes for
the bearing industry. It provides raw materials to
Bosch.
3. KJN Aluminium provides raw materials to Bosch.
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24. BODY PANELS
Made of steel supplied by CAPARO a U.K.
manufacture of steel.
Procam Logistics (has manufacturing hubs in Chennai, Bawal,
Rudrapur, Jamshedpur, Sanand, Dewas, Pune)
26. 1. DENSO, a leading supplier of advanced
automotive technology, systems and
components for all the world's major
automakers. It mostly follows a open door
policy for suppliers. It supplies materials to
TATA.
2. Manufacturers from Madisonville supply raw
materials to DENSO.
28. 1. Texspin is one of the major contributors to the
automotive industry which has carved out a
niche for itself as a provider of unmatched
innovative solutions and products to the
automotive industry. It provides clutch bearings
toTATA.
2. VizyonTekstilTurizm Pvt. Ltd. supplies raw
materials toTexspin.
32. Johnson Controls Inc. is an American company globally
offering products and services to optimize energy and
operational efficiencies of buildings, automotive batteries,
electronics and interior systems for automobiles.
MichelThierry is a group manufacturers automotive fabrics,
leathers and covers.The companies product include warps
and wefts, velvets, knits, tricots and plaits. It serves car
manufacturers ,as well as manufacturers of interior parts,
such as seats, door pannels and interior trim world wide.
35. PRESS SHOP
The first shop in the manufacturing process, the Press Shop
is responsible for pressing the outer and inner body panels of
the vehicle.
The birth process of each car starts at the Press Shop.
Large body parts are formed here, including sides, roof,
doors or floor parts, from which the car body is welded
later.
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37. BODY SHOP
Linked directly to the Press Shop, pressed-panels are
welded together to create complete body shells.
First, the floor pan is positioned properly, then the left
and right quarter panels are positioned and welded to
floor structure.
This step is followed by adding the front/rear door
pillars, the body side panels, rear deck, hood and roof.
The entire process is typically executed by robotic
machines.
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39. PAINT SHOP
Before painting the vehicle, skilled workers look for dents, abrasives or
other deformations that could create a finishing issue when undergoing
the painting process.
Once this step is completed, the car is automatically "dipped" with
primer.
Which is followed by a layer of undercoat and dried in a heated paint
bay.
Once the primer/undercoat process is finished, the car is again
"dipped" with the base coat and again dried before moving the
assembly to the next stage.
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41. ASSEMBLY SHOP
Bare painted car bodies arrive at the assembly shop,
where a process of fitting of various parts and Engine is
carried out resulting in a completely assembled car.
There, all of the internal components are integrated with
the body.These components include: instrumentation,
wiring systems, dash panels, interior lights, seats,
door/trim panels, headliner, radio, speakers, glass,
steering column, all weather-striping, brake and gas
pedals, carpeting and front/rear fascias.
42. Once the car is rolling on its own, it's driven to the
final quality control point, inspected and placed in a
waiting line for transportation to its final dealer
destination.
45. APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive Ltd.
RailTransport
“ From a strategic standpoint,APL LogisticsVASCOR
Automotive will accelerate the auto sector’s adoption of rail for
finished vehicle distribution within India. For OEMs operating in
India,APL LogisticsVASCOR Automotive is introducing
AutoLinxSM, our unique and innovative rail-based solution that
ensures reliable, damage-free and cost-efficient distribution of
finished vehicles across the country.”
46. AutoLinxSM offers a complete door-to-door service, which
includes:
Collection of finished vehicles from OEM plants
Vehicle loading and unloading at terminals
Long distance rail haulage of vehicles on a specifically built
wagons
Delivery to final destination
Tracking and tracing of shipments
Reporting of KPI, damage rates, repair services
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48. ContainerTransportation
“To transport vehicles internationally,APL LogisticsVASCOR
Automotive offers AutoDirectSM our secure door-to-door
container-based service which delivers the flexibility of
containerized transportation with the cost-efficiency rivaling
Roll-on / Roll-off (RORO) service.”
49. AutoDirectSM utilizes specially racked equipment that makes it
possible to securely ship several vehicles in the standard seafreight
container. Standout service include:
40- or 45-foot intermodal containers equipped with BureauVeritas-
certified removable racking
Customized container load design plans
Carrier management
Shipment booking
Supervised container loading at factory or hub
More secure alternative to RORO
Over-the-road container transport
Customs clearance
Intermodal shipping supervision
Final-mile delivery to showrooms
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51. Vehicle Distribution Centres
APL LogisticsVASCOR Automotive will operate a network of
vehicle distribution centres .
These centres provide various value-added services, including:
Storage of vehicles
Installation of accessories
Repairs
Claims management – assessment, processing and resolution of
damage claims
52. TATA MOTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
LTD.
It is a subsidiary ofTata Motors.
It helps the company to provide delivery at the right place
and at the right time.
53. NEW STRATEGY
Just like a bicycle, the Nano will be sold in kits that are
distributed and serviced by people who will assemble it for
the consumer.
This could remove layers in distribution and service and
make the Nano available throughout India without a large
dealership network.
54. REACHING TO CUSTOMERS
A car dealership or vehicle local distribution is a business that
sells new or used cars at the retail level, based on a dealership
contract with an automaker or its sales subsidiary.
It employs automobile salespeople to sell their automotive
vehicles. It may also provide maintenance services for cars,
and employ automotive technicians to stock and sell
spare automobile parts and process warranty claims.
Once the cars are delivered to the warehouses, it is
transferred to showrooms.
The customers can go in the showroom and purchase the car.
