Solar Semiconductor bags award of “Best Organization supporting QC movement”

Hyderabad, 9th September, 2010: On the event of the 23rd Annual Chapter Conventions of Quality Circles, organized by Quality Circles Forum of India (QCFI) on 7th and 8th September, Solar Semiconductor, a Hyderabad based manufacturer of solar photovoltaic cells, modules and system integrators bagged the award of “Best Organization supporting QC movement”, for the second consecutive year.

Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Govt. of AP has inaugurated the convention along with Shri Madhu Yashki, Member of Parliament and presented the awards to the Best Organizations supporting QC movement. Delegates from various industries and from various backgrounds including banks and schools participated in the two days conventions.
Amongst the 24 competitors from all over India, QCFI has evaluated the organizations based on commitment towards implementations and practicing of various Quality concepts like Quality Circles, Kaizens, Quality Improvement teams, Poka Yoke and Jidako with integrated companywide TQM approach.
In all 94 quality circles had participated representing 24 organizations in the competition. Three gold and one silver medals were won by the quality circle teams of Solar Semiconductor, who participated in the competitions. In the knowledge test conducted amongst all participants from all over India, the team from Solar Semiconductor, Ms. Jagadiswari & Mr. Srinivas won the prestigious “GNANARATNA” award in a stiff competition from 94 quality circles.
Solar Semiconductor, a young company compared to all major competitors, was selected for the award for the second consecutive year, having received similar award in 2009, for its strong Quality Management system, practicing the Quality concepts and creation of high level of employee awareness on concepts, which in turn results in organization of high standards and self development of employees.
Mr. SSN Prasad, Director, said “Receiving the “Best Organization supporting QC movement” award for the second consecutive year shows our determined value and emphasis for Quality in all aspects of product and organization. We are proud that our quality circle teams have won three gold and one silver medals in the all India competitions”. 
Solar semiconductor also conducts periodical internal conventions to encourage employee participation in quality concepts. Employees are encouraged by internal rewards for Best Quality circles, Kaizens and Poka Yoke projects.
About Solar Semiconductor :

Solar Semiconductor, a global company produces innovative, high-quality PV modules using mono- and multi-crystalline cells and offers its products and services to the worldwide solar PV module market. As a socially responsible, global energy producer, Solar Semiconductor offers an unwavering commitment to its customers. Awarded the prestigious ISO 9001 certification for its automated manufacturing plant Solar Semiconductor focuses its attention on customers’ power and efficiency needs for today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.solarsemiconductor.com. 

Our goal is to be the world’s highest standard for Solar Photovoltaic performance

About quality Circles Forum of India (QCFI):

QCFI is a premier institution for institutionalizing the concept of quality circles in all spheres of activities. Established in 1982, QCFI has made valuable contribution for improvement of quality and productivity in manufacturing industry, service sector industry and educational institutions. QCFI has 19 Chapters, spread across the country and it has association with quality forums of other countries like Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, etc. QCFI has organized 22 national conventions since 1982.

The Quality Circle Concept was started in Japan by Prof. Ishikawa who is known as ‘The Father of Quality Circle Movement’. The contribution of the Quality Circles in making Japan an economic superpower has led many countries to adopt this concept. 
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