Klaus – Maximizing Space and Efficiency: Inside the World of Multiparking System Manufacturing.

Klaus is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced car parking systems. As a German multinational with a legacy of precision engineering, Klaus has long been at the forefront of deve-loping efficient and space-saving parking solutions. In India, our operations focus on combining this engineering heritage with local market insights to create solutions that cater to regional infrastructure challenges.

A critical aspect of our success in India for achieving our lead times as per customer requirement has been the designing of a robust system with excellence in manufacturing along with localized supply chain. Today, 99% of our procurement is done within India, ensuring both cost-efficiency and supply chain resilience. By sourcing locally, we not only contribute to the ‘Make in India’ initiative but also ensure quicker turnaround times and adaptability to market demands.

In-house manufacturing is another cornerstone of our strategy. All critical and structural components are produced internally, ensuring quality control and precision at every step of the way. This dual approach—strong local partner-ships and in-house production—allows us to maintain the high standards.

Key Sustainable Manufacturing Mile-stones and Achievements of the Factory
After assuming responsibilities of Opera-tions Head at Klaus India, the focus has been on driving operational efficiency and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Some of the key milestones we’ve achieved include:

People Management and Team Building: A key aspect of our success has been building and nurturing a strong team. We’ve invested heavily in upskilling and training our workforce, ensuring that they are equipped with the latest tools and knowledge to excel. Regular training programs on lean methodologies, leadership develop-ment, and technical skills have empowered our team to contribute effectively to the organization’s growth.

Productivity Increase: Through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and process optimization, we’ve seen an impressive 80% improve-ment in productivity.

Lead Time Reduction: By carrying out lean projects for streamlining workflows and eliminating bottlenecks, we’ve reduced lead times by 60%, allowing us to deliver solutions faster and more efficiently to our customers.

Inventory Optimization: Utilizing systems like KANBAN, Traceability, FIFO and other inventory management tools, we’ve cut down inventory levels by 50%, improving cash flow and reducing excess stock, all while maintai-ning our ability to meet customer demand.

Kaizen Implementation: Every year, we implement over 100 Kaizens across the organization, focusing on conti-nuous improvements in processes, quality, delivery and efficiency. This same philosophy extends to our suppliers, where we drive a similar improvement initiative, coordinated by the Klaus team.

Sustainability with continuous improvement: At Klaus, continuous improvement is not just a methodo-logy—it’s a mindset. This approach has empowered our teams to actively seek and implement solutions that enhance both our operational efficiency and sustainability.

Upcoming Innovations :
At Klaus India, innovation is at the heart of our operations, and we continuously seek ways to enhance efficiency and reduce our environmental footprint. Recently, we installed solar panels at our manufacturing facility as part of our commitment to sustainability. This initiative is aimed at reducing our carbon footprint and optimizing energy consumption. With the integration of solar power, we are not only lowering our energy costs but also contributing to a greener future by aligning our operations with global sustainability goals.

Looking ahead, we are planning a significant investment in robotic welding automation. This cutting-edge techno-logy will enable us to drastically improve the precision and consistency of our welding processes, especially in the production of stackers. Once fully implemented, this automation will increase our manufacturing capacity by three times while enhancing product quality. This will allow us to meet growing market demands more efficiently and position Klaus India as a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies within the car parking solutions industry.

How Klaus is Contributing to Advance-ments in Manufacturing and Workforce Development
At Klaus India, our approach to manufacturing is rooted in a strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. We have embedded a range of advanced methodo-logies and tools into our daily operations, including:

Poka Yokes for Quality: To eliminate errors and ensure zero defects, we have implemented Poka Yoke (mistake-proofing) mechanisms across critical processes.

Capex Investments in Machinery: Each year, we make significant capital investments in advanced machinery to stay at the cutting edge of manufactu-ring technology. This includes the latest equipment for capacity enhancement, machine upgradation, and precision engineering, which helps us enhance productivity and maintain superior quality standards.

Visual Management: By incorporating visual management techniques, we enable real-time monitoring of opera-tions, ensuring that performance indicators and issues are visible and addressed promptly.

Value Stream Mapping & Communi-cation: Value stream mapping has helped us identify inefficiencies and focus on flow improvement, while effective communication practices across teams have driven better collaboration and quicker problem-solving.

Supplier Development: We don’t just focus on internal processes; we actively handhold and educate our suppliers.
Through continuous engagement, we help our suppliers implement similar lean practices, fostering a robust and efficient supply chain that benefits both parties.

In terms of workforce development, Klaus India is equally focused on nurturing talent and upskilling our team. We conduct regular workshops and classroom training sessions, providing certifications to ensure our employees stay updated with the latest technologies and methodologies. Additionally, our teams participate in industry competi-tions, both to showcase our achievements and to learn from best practices across the sector.

We also promote learning through exposure by organizing visits to various leading MNCs and encouraging interac-tion with our German counterparts. This cross-pollination of ideas between Klaus India and our global teams has proven to be instrumental in fostering innovation and aligning our practices with global standards of excellence.

By focusing on both technical advance-ments and human capital development, Klaus India continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in manu-facturing, while also creating a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Klaus Multiparking Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Web : www.klausindia.com