Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in a Press Release informed that he has initiated Quality Audit of eight factories which will be undertaken by a globally reputed firm to improve upon the existing processes and attain Zero Defect production system. of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).
The current move by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has been seen as initiatives towards improving the performance of OFB in this includes efforts to operate OFB on a Corporate model (not Corporatise) with a commercial accounting system. The procurement manual has also been revised keeping in view the Make In India plan to facilitate long-term procurement.
Parrikar also said that OFB is undergoing a paradigm shift from that of a manufacturer of defence equipment to a Complete Solution Provider. OFB’s new role will encompass design, development, bulk production and life cycle sustenance equipment. he also added that OFB would be made into a lead integrator of major platforms and as a manufacturer of the world class defence equipment. With the offset regime in place, OFB is also looking forward towards delivering many sub-systems to leading overseas players.
OFB to get audited by globally reputed firm: Parrikar | idrw.org
