Setup a Carpet Manufacturing Plant

Project to setup a Carpet Manufacturing plant at Riviera Home Furnishing Pvt. Ltd., Panipat, Haryana.

June 2012, I was called from Riviera HR for a personal meeting about a new opportunity. That time I was working with Brintons Carpets (World leading company of Axminster Carpet Manufacturing) and I was happy with my Job. Hence, I was ignored that call from Riviera Company and tried to delay that meeting to re-think about that opportunity.

Lastly I went to Panipat and met Rivera’s CMD. Somehow I agreed to take this project and opportunity and joined Riviera on 30^th Aug 2012. I was the single person in my team and for that project. Hence, I got a big challenge to make a team for an implement of this project. This is because, the construction work was about to complete of the weaving shed and Shipment was expected to arrive at site probably by end of October 2012.

During those days, I spent most of the time finding a suitable team mates and planning a machine layout. Finally, I have selected three team mates from different background. Kewal Singh is an expert in machine tuning and weaving. Laval Singh is an expert in weaving preparatory and Anand Gautam was the union leader and handled tough workers and management staff. So, I have team leaders from different background to start this work. Also, I have selected 7 fitters from different background.

We were done all the cleaning and marking on floor for machine setup and waiting for a container which was shipped from UK. Daily we were expecting a container and spending time for proper marking on floor. Those days were little difficult for me to keep my team busy.

Finally 1^st container arrived at site. We were so excited to see the loom conditions. I was arranges, Forklift, Cranes, Heavy Labors and required man & materials for unloading the machines from container. Anand was taken a lead to unload the materials from containers. Unloading of machine was very risky and need accuracy. This is because, the entire machine are made up of Cast Iron. Finally entire team win and all the machines were unloaded safely, except one Loom. Minor damage happen during keeping the machine in plant and that was repaired after welding.

Next task was to put all the machines at exact place and clean the same. Roughly 2 – 3 weeks took to clean all the machines. Parallel to this task we are getting few more machines from Belgium and USA i.e. Van De Wiele, Construma & Tufting. Once Pradeep Pathania joined our team, I get breathing time. This is because, he is handling all material management and admin related task.

I and team have started errection work. By January 2013 we have erected mostly all the Looms. Next task was the creel & tubing errection and commissioning of Looms. We have started commissioning work and completed commissioning of 2 Narrow Looms, one 2 Mtr Axminster and 2 Van De Wiele Loom by mid of February 2013. Manish Mane from Brintons has joined our team who is having very rich experience of Axminster Looms. After joining of Manish, commissioning work were become faster and accurate. Finally, we have started production on Van De Wiele by mid of May. Also, we have completed Quality sample production of Axminster Loom by April 2013.

Right now, our 2 Axminster Looms are almost ready for production. 2 Van de Wiele looms are doing production work, Wire Wilton and Loop pile construma have started producing samples and 3 Coble Tufting machines have started producing samples. Right now the entire team size is 65.

During these periods, I use to wake up at 5:00 am and pick up most of the mates from their home and present at site by 7:00 am. Apart from this, we use to do party mostly all the days. Afgani from Malhotra (Shop) is become very famous among our self. And Pradeep is promoting Afgani.

We reach here, only because of team efforts. Otherwise this project was become a night mare for me.

Team work is a key of success.

The Place where I spent 4 years for my study.

Delhi Airport T3 Carpets

After huge efforts by many team members of Brintons carpet, it was my great pleasure to see the Carpet on floor by become a traveler.

I have spent around 4 hours in Domestic Arrival and Departure Area by waiting for my connected flight. During this time I have talked with many people for the overview of Carpet and get a wonderful response from them. All the passengers are happy to see a wonderful Airport decorated by various Interiors which includes our carpet too. About carpet, they were amazed to see a great design and quality carpet which gives them a royal feeling.

Waiting for my connected flight


During departure


This project was the nightmare for many team members.

Initially at Enquiry stage, Sarbajit G, Ganesh S and Rob B were done incredible work to get design selected by the customer GMR. At this stage, the sampling team have played a vital role to deliver the sample on time. Specially without being compromising the delivery date of other projects, Abhishek Srivastava was always fighting to deliver the samples of this project on time.

After getting the order Sreejith P and Kiran M with his team have played a vital role to shape the project in such a way to minimize the delivery lead time and optimize the productivity. Certainly our Indian planners, specially Nitin S and Arpita S have helped them to minimize the quantum of production design work and providing a minimum wastage plan.

Once this project has came for production designing the main team members involved i.e. Nitin J, Madan G, Harshal D and Kanchan U were become a fighter of this project. Mostly all the time they were fighting to release this project on committed date with proper checking and processing.

After production designing, dyeing team have done incredible job to match the colours against approved shades. This task was very important because, slight change of shade could lead the blurring of the design by merging two close colours. Weaving and Finishing team were always checking the design against print provided to avoid any wrongly woven carpet. Also, while weaving they were facing the huge pressure of rush orders.

Sending correct carpet on site and arranging warehouse of huge quantity of carpet was become the nightmare for Rajat J and weaving team.

Installation of the correct carpet on site was handled fantastically to windup the entire installation within due time and prior to inauguration.

This project is really a best example of team efforts by Sales, Project Management, Design, Project Planning, Manufacturing e.t.c. team.

Email Fraud

It’s an opportunity for me to share my experience with all of you.

I was surprised, when I was received an E-Mail with the subject as “EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY @ MARKS & SPENCER INDUSTRIES”. (Refer below E-Mail 1)

As like every one, I was also forwarded my CV with a nicely drafted cover letter and the answer to their questions (Refer below E-Mail 2).

After few days, I was received an E-Mail with the subject as “APPROVED OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT LETTER CONGRATULATION!!!!!!!!!!!!” (Refer below E-Mail 3).

After reviewing to that letter I was got confused that, MARKS & SPENCER is a very big company and it must have their own E-Mail account and not using the yahoo and Gmail account for any communication. Also, if the screening test was held by any agent and they might have an E-Mail account in yahoo or Gmail but the official letter which I received must be forwarded from the HR department of that company and not from any other agents.
To reconfirm the same, I was tried to call on the given number but I fount the number was invalid or transferred to any other number. Ultimately I was not able to communicate them on phone.
At that moment I was roughly 75-80% got sure that the E-Mails I have received is FRAUD.
Then as an interest and 20-25% fear of loosing an opportunity I was scanned and signed the official contract document and reply to them (as required).

Very next day I was received and E-Mail with subject as “U.K VISA PROCESSING, PROCESSING OF WORK/RESIDENT PERMIT CERTIFICATES” (Refer below E-Mail 4) and the word documents of UK Visa form.

As I have already visited UK and known the form format, I was surprised to see the new format of Visa form (VAF5). I was crosschecked the same from internet and found its different then the actual format. Also in one of the communication it was mentioned that, I have to process my Visa from that agent only. To process the Visa they are charging Pound 650 (INR 52,000 roughly).

This letter confirms me that, the E-Mail which I have received is Fraud.

Suddenly my home Internet was working and got time to search the “MARKS & SPENCER” contact number. I have called in HR department and tried to contact Mr. Mark Hark (as I was receiving the E-Mail from him). Surprisingly I received a comment that, this name is not exist in their HR department and the E-mail with I received is void.

This call was given me a good relief that, I was not loosen my INR 50,000 – 55,000. and not gone in depth of this opportunity.

I was discussed with my friends and warn them abut the same.
This incidence is given me an opportunity to share the case with all.


Note: E-Mail has been attached for your perusal.

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From: info.marksandspenceragency
Subject: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY @ MARKS & SPENCER INDUSTRIES.
To:
Date: Friday, March 20, 2009, 10:43 PM

MARKS AND SPENCER PLC
LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM
www.marksandspencer.com

JOB REF: MSUK/Col/034AB297
CONSULTANT : TIMESJOB.COM

VACANCIES: UNLIMITED FOR THOSE IN

1. Customer Assistants- General Roles
Customer Assistants- Warehouse Roles
Customer Assistants- Visual Merchandising
2. Section management
3. Store Management roles
4. Head Office Roles
5. Shared Services
6. Graduate Recruitment
7. Trainee Management Scheme
8. Business placements
9. BP Connect Simply Foods
10. Accountant.
11. Electrical Engineer
12. Mechanical Engineer
13. Warehouse Manager
14. Store keeper
15. Business Development Manager
16. Analyst
17. Truck Drivers
18. Software Development Engineer/Software Engineer
19. IT Supervisor
20. Front Desk Officer
21. Marking/Sales Manager
22. Models (Both Male/Female)
23. All Type of Tailors are also needed urgently.
24. Sales manager,Sales Executives

This is to inform all Interested Expatriates that MARKS AND SPENCER PLC is in need of expatriates that

can work in various field, and we've gone through your CV/Resume together with your qualification

through our Job Provider, so all interested candidate should answer the ONLINE INTERVIEW below and

send it with an application / Cover letter together with him/her CV/Resume and send it to through

email Attachment: Email:(info.marksandspencerrecruiter@gmail.com).

1. Briefly describe your ideal job?
2. Why did you choose this career?
3. What goals do you have in your career?
4. How do you plan to achieve these goals?
5. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
6. Tell us about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What were the Repercussions?
7. Do you have reference list ?
8. Why do you want to work here?
9. Why should we hire you over the others waiting to be interviewed?
10. What is your Current Monthly Salary Package?
11. How soon can you travel down to start your new Job?
12. What three Specific Job Positions do you target from MARKS AND SPENCER PLCS (UK)?

13. Give us full details on the Following;
(A.) Full Name
(B.) Permanent Mailing address
(C.) Current Mailing Address
(D.) Tel/Mobile Number(s)
14. What is your Country of Nationality? Is it different from your Present Location? If yes please

state your Current resident Country.
15. What are your Future Plans for MARKS AND SPENCER PLC (UK), if Permanently Employed?

REQUIREMENTS: All applicants are to possess all of the following:

(1) Should possess at least a diploma in any of the stated fields or Must have obtained tutorials on

the above said in any institution or center of training.

(2)Must be computer literate

(3)Must have at least six (6) months experience in the above said profession or that which is related

to the profession.

BENEFITS/PERKS: All applicants that have qualified or viewed successful to take up the job based on

the scrutiny of their Curriculum Vitae would enjoy and share in the following benefits:

(1)He /she would be paid an attractive salary ranging from GBP 4,500 - 15,000 per month after tax

deductions depending on his/her qualifications

(2)The job offered would be a family status one and as such would be entitled and privileged to come

with his family.
(3)Free medical care and free family accommodation fully furnished.

4) Educational assistance based on family status employment OTHER EPHEMERALS
OF EMPLOYMENT:

Contract Period/duration: This is a 18 month contract but subject to renewal
based on the services of the employee

Location: London (UK) .
Accommodation: Marks & Spencer Housing Estate

Please Note Behind: Entry of application close as soon as possible since the date of job commencement

for successful candidates will start soon. Due to
this impending urgency, no interview shall be conducted and we regret that only candidates who are

short-listed will be contacted.

Contact: Dr Richard Henry
Email: info.marksandspencerrecruiter@gmail.com
www.marksandspencer.com
Phone: +(44)7045788097
+(44)7024095778


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Dear Richard,
In reference to below mail, please find the attachment for my cover letter and updated CV for you perusal. Answer of my "ONLINE INTERVIEW" are mentioned below.

1. Briefly describe your ideal job?
My ideal Job: – Business Development and Project Management.
Business Development and Project Management is a key factor to grow any business.
My goal is to transit my enthusiasm, creativity and experience into a position, where I continue to provide the strategic and tactical leadership critical to retaining valued customers of an organisation.

2. Why did you choose this career?
Review of my credentials will confirm that I am capable of serving as the catalyst for achieving revenue objectives and organic growth through effective contributions. I possess nearly 5years of experience in Technical Design, Administration, Project Management, Sales support, Co-ordination in Textile Industry. Proficient in developing project proposal for product development design intervention & Packaging (PRODIP) of Khadi & Village Industries commission (KVIC, India) also.

3. What goals do you have in your career?
I would like to become a person whose decision / thought would become an ideal for any employees / person and they can follow it happily for successes in our industry / business / their own.
In a nut-shell my statement of this question is;
Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.

4. How do you plan to achieve these goals?
Learning never ends. Hence, I would like to learn more and more from industry / business / society / school to enhance my knowledge / experience to perform better.
Also, I would like to take challenge and opportunity to share my knowledge with my industry.

5. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
This would be a challenge to me and can create a wide opportunity for a business. Yes, I have an experience to work under deadlines or pressure and would be happy to continue the same for the growth of business.

6. Tell us about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What were the Repercussions?
Not exactly I failed to meet a deadline but, still I remember the day when I was promised one project to be delivered in next 5 working days. I was done the correct scheduling and all of my team members (5 people) were doing the wonderful job to meet the deadline. After completion of one day we realize that the data on which we are working is not correct to finish this project. Then we were loosed complete one day and because of this we were worked in our week end to deliver the project on time and we did it.

7. Do you have reference list?
Yes, I do have a lots of reference list in India, UK, USA, Singapore and Australia but I am sorry to say that I do not have any person belonging from Marks and Spencer.

8. Why do you want to work here?
I would like to work with a growth oriented organisation and “Marks and Spencer” is one of the growing business oraganisation. According to my knowledge this company is having lots of challenges in various fields. Also, this company is having very good working culture which directly attracts me to become a part of this organisation.

9. Why should we hire you over the others waiting to be interviewed?
I understand that working for your organization requires a candidate who is team oriented and is able to deal with people in various departments. I am confident that I possess these skills, which will help me to perform the job efficiently and effectively.

10. What is your Current Monthly Salary Package?
(INR) Rs.##### / - per month

11. How soon can you travel down to start your new Job?
I need to give one month notice period in my current organisation which may include my UK Visa processing days.

12. What three Specific Job Positions do you target from MARKS AND SPENCER PLCS (UK)?
Business Development Manager
Marking/Sales Manager
Warehouse Manager

13. Give us full details on the Following;
(A.) Full Name
#####

(B.) Permanent Mailing address
#####
(C.) Current Mailing Address
#####

(D.) Tel/Mobile Number(s)
#####

14. What is your Country of Nationality? Is it different from your Present Location? If yes please state your Current resident Country.
#####

15. What are your Future Plans for MARKS AND SPENCER PLC (UK), if Permanently Employed?
My goal is to transit my enthusiasm, creativity and experience into a position, where I continue to provide the strategic and tactical leadership critical to retaining valued customers of an organisation. I am certain that my presence in your team will prove to be beneficial to your organisation.


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ATTENTION: SAURABH ADITYA,

GREETINGS FROM MARKS AND SPENCER PLC LONDON

We refer to your earlier forwarded CV/RESUME for job engagement with relations to the vacancy in MARKS AND SPENCER PLC . Please find attached here with relevant document containing the Soft Copy of your Contract Package for your perusal and approval.

YOUR JOB OFFER SUMMARY BELOW.

DESIGNATION: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
JOB LOCATION: London.
START DATE: 30th April 2009
JOB REF: 098/12K/7MS2 UK
JOB CODE: ST4/8749/0098

SALARY: £ 7,200 (Seven Thousand Two Hundred Great Britain Pounds Sterling only) Monthly Salary/ to take-home.

You shall be expected to resume on site on the 15th April 2009. Herein, you have been forwarded employers' prototype of contract terms and conditions via e-mail (Attached) for your perusal and digest, on your satisfaction and agreement with terms and response; you shall be expected to start your job processes and will be sent hard copy of contract document through the DHL courier services for endorsement via your Local Representative. Agreements will also be signed during the job processes.

THIS AGREEMENT is made today between MARKS AND SPENCER COMPANY PLC UK of the 1st party and you as a 2nd party.

VISA PROCESSING FORMALITIES CONTACT DETAILS

. The Hard Copies of your Contract Letter and other Supporting Documents has been sent to (Dr Peters Caroline) for their review and verification. Kindly note the following Points:

1. PROCESSING OF U.K WORK PERMIT VISA

Job applicants MUST contact (Dr.Peters Caroline) who is the company's legal adviser on Immigration Matters to request the requirements and cost details for processing the U.K Work Permit Visa and other supporting documents that will be needed for entry into London. All Contacts SHOULD be made immediately as late application will be detrimental and MARKS ANS SPENCER PLC will not hesitates to revoke these opportunities as there are lots of Job applicants interested in this opportunity.

BELOW ARE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF THE COMPANY'S LEGAL ADVISER.

UK Immigration Service/ Global Travelers Services,
St. Francis Center
Pottery Lane
LONDON
W114NQ

Phone: +447024069665, +447024043960
Fax: +44 8710385
Email : ukimmigration_globaltravelles@yahoo.co.uk
Contact Person: Dr. Peters Caroline
Designation: HEAD OF VISA/PERMITS OPERATIONS.

NOTE: your Two months upfront salary will be send to you once your travel papers are ready, your travel papers will be a prove to the account department that you where selected to work with MARKS AND SPENCER PLC United Kingdom.

Mr. MARK HARK
Director/Chief recruiter.
JOB RECRUITMENT/CAREER DEPARTMENT
# 37 Wharf Road, London
Phone: +(44)7045788097
+(44)70244053854
E-mail: markrecruitmentagent@gmail.com
HR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF MARKS AND SPENCER PLC LONDON.
37 North Wharf Road London
www.marksandspencer.com


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RE: U.K VISA PROCESSING, PROCESSING OF WORK/RESIDENT PERMIT CERTIFICATES

Greetings from United Kingdom Immigration (Global/Fidelity Travelers) We wish to confirm receipt of your Files from your Employer and to notify you that we have queued your file for processing.

Reference to the call which was received from your employer (MARKS AND SPENCER)few hours ago.

VISA APPLICATION CODE NUMBER IS: 7TY99YG

Thank you for Contacting us and requesting our professional services in Procuring and Processing your Resident/ Work Permit Documents and Work Visa for eligibility to work and reside freely in the U.K

Attached here-with this E-mail is the Official U.K Work Permit Visa Application Form. You are to print Form, Fill in BOLD Letters, Scan and return immediately to us as attached Files to enable us commence the processing without delays.

On receipt of this e-mail, Please see the Check-list of Requirements to submit to us for immediate action:

1. Immediate Mobile telephone number (For DHL Delivery of your Visa Materials)
2. Full Mailing address (For DHL Delivery of your Visa Materials)
3. Completed U.K Work Permit Visa Application Form (Attached in this e-mail)
4. Payment for the Visa Processing Charges.
5. Date of Birth and Country of Nationality.
6. Valid international passport/Received.

PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE VISA PROCESSING CHARGES.

The total amount required for the processing of these Documents and Visa is £650.00 Approximately 52,200 IND RUPEES

You are to fill the United kingdom visa for that was attach, send it back to us so that we can start processing your traveling documents only then we can give you payment details on how to make the procurement fee.

On recipient of these information you are to find the attach UK APPLICATION VISA FORM fill it the send it back to us

Once Transfer is made, it is important that you send us a Copy of the Payment advice/Slip to enable us verify and confirm your payment.

As soon as the Requirements are received, We shall Commence the Registration/ Processing of your relevant travel documents, Please note that it takes approximately 2 to 3 Working days for your U.K Resident/ Work Permit Documents to be fully procured & processed as there is little or no time for you to get down and join duty officially with your employer .

Once these Documents are ready, we will mail you the Visa materials through the DHL Courier Services and you will be prompted to choose your Travel date for the procurement of your Air-ticket.

Yours in serviceDR PETERS CAROLINE
Head of visa operation
+447024043960
+447024069665

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Thanks, Saurabh Aditya, 3rd April 2009
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SAURABH ADITYA PORTFOLIO

Fashion design is the applied art dedicated to the design of clothing and lifestyle accessories created within the cultural and social influences of a specific time.

Fashion is a term that usually applies to a person that is often wearing the 'in' clothes , but quite often applies to a personal mode of expression that may or may not apply to all. Inherent in the term is the idea that the mode will change more quickly than the culture as a whole. The terms "fashionable" and "unfashionable" are employed to describe whether someone or something fits in with the current popular mode of expression. The term "fashion" is frequently used in a positive sense, as a synonym for glamour, beauty and style.


DESIGN COLLECTIONS:

OLD COLLECTION
23rd December 2003
At : Milani Hall, Jamshedpur



100% HANDLOOM COTTON MATERIALS

All design is made up of 100% Handloom Cotton & Silk Materials. These Cotton belongs to South India. Natural Dyes, Npthol Dye are mostly used in this material. These materials are of good quality, good color fastness, good Luster, and good Absorbency. After wearing you will be comfortable and feel coolness of the material. All these Deigns are made for the Exhibition purpose as a project work.

OTHER COLLECTIONS
3Oth MAY 2004
At: Tube Makers Club,
Jamshedpur


Silk Material Used with Hand Embroidery (Dubca, Nalki, Golden Zari, Silver Zari, etc.)

The Indian rural market

The Indian rural market with its vast size and demand base offers a huge opportunity that MNCs cannot afford to ignore. With 128 million households, the rural population is nearly three times the urban.

As a result of the growing affluence, fuelled by good monsoons and the increase in agricultural output to 200 million tonnes from 176 million tonnes in 1991, rural India has a large consuming class with 41 per cent of India's middle-class and 58 per cent of the total disposable income.

The importance of the rural market for some FMCG and durable marketers is underlined by the fact that the rural market accounts for close to 70 per cent of toilet-soap users and 38 per cent of all two-wheeler purchased. The rural market accounts for half the total market for TV sets, fans, pressure cookers, bicycles, washing soap, blades, tea, salt and toothpowder, What is more, the rural market for FMCG products is growing much faster than the urban counterpart.

Source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/02/16/stories/2004021600160900.htm

For More Information please visit to above link.

How Rural and Social Marketing go Hand in hand?