Ashok Leyland's Pantnagar plant bags 2016 Deming Prize
Ashok Leyland becomes first commercial vehicle manufacturer outside of Japan to win the prestigious Deming Prize for total quality management.
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Buy Now!Ashok Leyland becomes first commercial vehicle manufacturer outside of Japan to win the prestigious Deming Prize for total quality management.
The Chennai centre with 140-odd people will service the entire Asia-Pacific, Middle East and African regions.
The Jazz-based crossover-hatchback is slated to be introduced in India around March 2017, possibly ahead of the market launch in Brazil planned in the first half of next year.
New Rs 1,300 crore Global Technology and Business Centre in Chennai to serve as a hub for product development, emerging mobility solutions and business services for India and markets worldwide.
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