Hyundai Motor India Ltd has announced the start of a third shift of operations at its new plant at Sriperumbudur. The plant, which started operations in February this year, is dedicated largely to the production of the i10.
With the third shift in operation, the daily unit production has gone up from 800 to 1300, a 40% jump, to help meet demand. Announcing this, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, Mr. H S Lheem, said, "The introduction of the new shift will make us meet demand for the i10 and help us capture a bigger share of the market.â€
With the introduction of the third shift, the work system will now follow an 8 hour shift followed by another 8 hour shift and then a 7 hour shift (8+8+7) pattern, instead of an 8+8 pattern that was previously being followed. Apart from meeting the demand for the i10, the introduction of the additional shift will create jobs for 820 people. The company has also strengthened its dealer network and its service and support mechanisms. By the end of 2008, the company will have a 280-strong dealer network and 560 authorized service workshops.
