MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. | Integrated Annual Report 2022-23

MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES Globally, manufacturing is shifting towards Industry 4.0, incorporating automation, big data, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Mahindra is at the forefront of this movement, adopting Industry 4.0 in its plants to enhance transparency, interoperability, and gain a competitive edge. AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Mahindra's Automotive Sector has been focussing on leveraging analytics and next-gen tools for increased productivity and reduced energy usage, resulting in a lower carbon footprint. This also resulted in some highest-ever production f igures for multiple AS plants. DIGITAL MANUFACTURING The Automotive Sector has embraced a Digital Thread approach, connecting product development and manufacturing for traceability and enhanced productivity. It is extensively utilising technologies such as simulations, analytics, 3D factory to design and set-up world class facilities and deliver best in class products. Simulation models help analyse what-if scenarios to optimse shift patterns, inventory and scheduling. Virtual reality allows for validation before implementation with virtual walk-throughs and remote supplier calibration. SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES The Tool & Die (T&D) plant at Nashik is leading the way in technological advancements and the implementation of world-class facilities in the sector. They have already achieved success with the implementation of ACT (Advanced Cold Test) technology, which is a green solution that eliminates the need for diesel burning during testing. This accomplishment marks the beginning of an exciting journey for the plant as it continues to adopt state-of-the-art sustainable technologies. The Technology Centre at the T&D Plant, Nashik was granted four patents by the Government of India in F23. MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. Integrated Annual Report 2022-23 10