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KARACHI: Minister of Planning, Development and National Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has expressed optimism at the future of the auto sector and has said that the development of road networks, motorways and the China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) will help the transportation industry.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the Indus Motor Company (IMC) 22nd QCC Convention, themed ‘Kaizen -Way of life’.
“These upcoming projects will help Pakistan become one of the top 25 economics of the world and the auto sector will play a key role,” said Iqbal.
Appreciating the QCC convention and its role in promoting process improvements in manufacturing and management, he said that, “I am pleased to learn that IMC holds this convention annually and quality is the centre of all processes. Skill development programmes at IMC are commendable.”
He added that the government is specifically focusing on the growth of the private sector and auto manufacturers are critical in the way forward.
“All stakeholders must sit together to come up with a road map for the auto industry, in a bid to join the league of the top automobile producers in the world,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, IMC CEO Parvez Ghias said the company shared its experiences internally and externally and aimed to promote a culture where merit, creativity and search for better ways were constantly strived for.
A total of 12 teams presented their efforts in improving their respective areas based on the philosophy of Kaizen (continuous improvement).
The winner of the 22nd QCC Convention 2015 will represent IMC in the Global QC Convention in Japan. The convention was graced by a large audience consisting of senior management of IMC, House of Habib, IMC suppliers and businessmen from engineering industry, government officials and participating teams.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 8th, 2015.
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