Indian Railways has been the lifeline of the nation, carrying goods and passengers across vast terrains. However, with increasing demands on this critical infrastructure, the efficiency and safety of wagons has become paramount. Braithwaite & Co. Ltd., a Miniratna-I PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has made tremendous strides in wagon rehabilitation, thereby ensuring that Indian Railways' rolling stock operates at optimal levels. Over one hundred years of engineering skills, Braithwaite has built up to become a company on which maintenance and enhancing its railway assets depend. All services that are under Braithwaite's wagon rehabilitation section, including POH (Periodic Overhaul) and ROH (Running Overhaul), prolong the life of the wagons by considering factors related to wear and tear and structural integrity to safety for usage. Braithwaite has undertaken the operation and maintenance of Wagon Repair Workshops, including the Vadlapudi Railway Workshop in Visakhapatn...
Braithwaite’s Take: Merits of Leveraging the Power of Efficiency, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth for Achieving Operational Excellence
The business environment has become complex, and organizations must focus beyond final accomplishments to achieve operational excellence. The global economy demands an agile and flexible organization that swiftly adapts to evolving technologies, innovations, and demands. To become such, business management must foster operational excellence by creating a culture driven by efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. These attributes empower organizations to achieve higher revenues, a better competitive edge, and lower operational risk, leading to sustained growth, market reputation, and profitability. Braithwaite & Co. Ltd. has been navigating the Indian market for over and above a century. It was established in 1913, and with persistent efforts, it attained the status of a Miniratna due to its exceptional financial performance for many consecutive years. The main reason Braithwaite stayed resilient and delivered consistent performance in the face of time-tested chal...