Cleaner Production

ASIMCO’s Camshaft Output Value and Sales Revenue Both Exceed RMB 100 Million

ASIMCO Camshaft Completes AOM Annual Assessment

From December 1 to December 5, Liu Jun, Director of Manufacturing Support at Headquarters, led a team of five colleagues from the Manufacturing Support Department in conducting an evaluation of our company’s 2014 AOM initiatives. The Cummins 6D production line and the Cummins AVALON production line were selected as the subjects of the evaluation. Over the course of two days, the evaluators systematically assessed compliance with each process step on both lines against a newly developed evaluation scoring matrix. The final scores for the two lines were 72% and 73%, respectively. In 2014, our company adhered to the principle of pragmatism, selecting from the AOM those elements that were most practical and feasible given our current business circumstances, and integrating these implementation requirements into the annual business plans of the relevant functional departments. We sought to align these initiatives as closely as possible with day-to-day operations and advanced them through quarterly internal assessments and subsequent corrective actions. Following the evaluation, the score differences among the six modules were less than 5 points, indicating that all modules were progressing in tandem and delivering comparable results. In 2015, we will shift our focus from a holistic approach to a more granular, localized strategy, undertaking deeper and more meticulous improvements at each individual improvement point.

Cummins Procurement Team Visits ASIMCO Camshaft (Yizheng) Co., Ltd.

From December 21 to 23, 2014, Cummins China’s Annual Procurement Conference was held in Yizheng. At 8:20 a.m. on the 23rd, the company welcomed a delegation of more than 20 leaders, including Mr. Meng Jikui, Director of Supply Chain at Cummins (China), and Mr. Xiang Yongdong, Director of ABO Procurement at Cummins (China), who were accompanied by General Manager Chen Aiguo, Sales Director Zhou Quan, Technical Quality Director Dai Hongxing, and other senior executives. The delegation toured the casting production line and the machining production line, during which they were given a brief overview of the company’s development history, its product manufacturing processes, and its quality-control procedures. The Cummins leadership and guests expressed their appreciation for the company’s efforts in quality control and urged that these efforts be maintained and further enhanced.

ASIMCO Camshaft Wins the “Best Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Award”

KOMATSU Cummins Deputy General Manager Visits ASIMCO Camshaft

On October 23, 2014, Mr. Takayuki Tochigi, Deputy General Manager of Komatsu Cummins; Mr. Davy He, Director of Procurement for Cummins Shanghai IPO; and Mr. Gene Zhou, Procurement Manager, paid a visit to ASIMCO Camshaft. First, Mr. Dai Hongxing, Director of Technology and Quality, gave the guests a detailed introduction to the company and answered their questions. Subsequently, accompanied by General Manager Chen Aiguo and Sales Director Zhou Quan, the guests toured the casting and machining workshops. They expressed satisfaction with ASIMCO Camshaft’s on-site management, particularly impressed by the visual management boards used in areas such as safety, quality, Six Sigma projects, and daily production operations. Following this, Mr. Takayuki Tochigi outlined the development history, production processes, and operational status of Komatsu Cummins, and expressed his hope for collaboration with ASIMCO Camshaft on other product lines. This visit by Cummins has laid a solid foundation for deeper cooperation between the two parties in the future, facilitating the further expansion of their related business.

ASIMCO Camshaft Invited to Attend the 12th Employee Games of Yizheng ASIMCO Shuanghuan

In the crisp, golden autumn of October, at 8:00 a.m. on October 18, 2014, the 12th Employee Sports Meet hosted by Yizheng ASIMCO Shuanghuan was solemnly inaugurated at the Yizheng City Stadium to the rousing strains of the national anthem. Mr. Wu Yingxue, General Manager of Yizheng ASIMCO Shuanghuan, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony and officially declared the games open. ASIMCO Camshaft, as one of the 17 participating teams, was invited to take part in this year’s event. The sports meet featured track and field events such as the men’s and women’s 100 meters, the men’s and women’s 4x100 meters relay, the women’s 800 meters, and the men’s 1500 meters, as well as game-based competitions including tug-of-war, jump rope, “Working Together,” “Four People, Five Feet,” “Abundant Wealth,” and “Crossing the River by Feeling for Stones.” Around 9:00 a.m., with the sound of the starting gun, the various events commenced one after another. The athletes were full of energy and vigor, displaying outstanding athletic spirit. On the field, the competing teams worked closely together; off the field, the cheerleaders cheered enthusiastically, creating an electric atmosphere that made the competition both intense and enjoyable. In the morning’s track and field events, the Camshaft team, with their spirited fighting attitude and tenacious perseverance, secured impressive third-place finishes in the men’s 100 meters and men’s 1500 meters. In the afternoon’s game competitions, the athletes were equally determined and unafraid of their opponents. They linked arms, put shoulders together, and clasped each other’s waists, moving forward hand in hand, cooperating with one another, and running with all their might. Although their eagerness sometimes caused them to stumble, they did not lose their composure; instead, they quickly got up, made a brief adjustment, and continued on. Some shouted in unison, “One, two! One, two!” marching in perfect rhythm, while others coordinated so seamlessly that they seemed to be flying across the finish line, leaving their opponents far behind… The Camshaft team went on to win first place in four events: group jump rope, single-leg train race, “Abundant Wealth,” and “Crossing the River by Feeling for Stones.” After a day of fierce competition, the Camshaft team ultimately achieved an outstanding second-place finish in the overall team standings. Though the event was short, it left everyone with countless smiling faces, bursts of laughter, and unforgettable scenes of unity and hard work… At 4:00 p.m., the 12th Employee Sports Meet of Yizheng ASIMCO Shuanghuan came to a successful close.

KCEC Visits ASIMCO Camshaft