MCLS

MCLS

MSME Competitive Lean Scheme

As domestic & global competitiveness becomes intensive, there is a need for MSMEs to transition to a new business environment especially with the disruption in the global supply chains and convergence of multiple sourcing as a methodology in vendor development. MSMEs form an integral part of almost every value chain and there is a symbiotic relationship between the large corporations and relatively small sized suppliers. Recognizing the importance of overall economic growth of a country and the need for enhancing its productivity, competitiveness and employment generation besides resource optimization, many countries have initiated institutional mechanism for a national approach on improving the quality of manufacturing & services. Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, aims to implement the MSME Competitive (Lean) Scheme for MSMEs with an objective to enhance their productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness by reduction of wastages in processes, inventory management, space management, energy consumption, etc.

Scheme Components

i. Industry Awareness Programmes/Workshop:
MSMEs will be made aware of the Scheme through Nation-wide awareness programmes (online and/or face-to-face, as appropriate) with the assistance of stakeholders like Industry Associations, Implementing Agencies, MSME-DFOs, District Industries Centres (DICs), Large Enterprises/OEMs.

ii. Training Programmes:
Stakeholders like the MSME Officers, Assessors and Consultants will be trained on the MSME Competitiveness (Lean) Scheme to enable an effective implementation by Implementing Agencies like QCI, NPC.

iii. Handholding:
MSMEs will be provided handholding towards the implementation of Lean Tools and Techniques at three different levels – Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Completion of each stage is verifiable end term assessment or assessment by Implementation Agency along MSME -DFOs as the case may be.

iv. Benefits/Incentives:
Graded incentives will be announced by the Ministry of MSME for MSMEs for encouraging MSME units’ participation under the scheme. Implementation of Lean (Generation of Lean ID) Lean Pledge & Undertaking (Generation of Lean Pledge Level) Implementation of Lean (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)

v. PR campaign, Advertising & Brand Promotion:
For popularizing the Lean Scheme, a Nation-wide publicity will be done.

vi. Digital Platform:
Lean Scheme process will be e-enabled through a single window digital platform which will be utilized for the implementation of the scheme.

Scheme Levels

a) Every MSME that embarks on the journey of Lean (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) will have to take a “Lean Pledge” before undertaking the journey of implementation of lean tools and techniques.

b) The intent of taking a Lean Pledge is to take a “pre-commitment” or a solemn promise by MSMEs to uphold the values of Lean Practices and Philosophy in their functioning and to urge them to move ahead on the journey of Lean.

c) After taking the Lean Pledge, the MSME can apply for handholding of its units depending on the need and level of preparedness and interest of MSME unit. Lean Scheme can be implemented by MSME units in the above three levels.

Coverage & Eligibility

i. All MSMEs registered with the UDYAM registration portal (of the MoMSME) will be eligible to participate in MSME Competitive (Lean) Scheme and avail related benefits/incentives.

ii. Scheme is also open to Common Facilities Centres (CFCs) under SFURTI (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries) and Micro & Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Program (MSE-CDP) Schemes.

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