- Second generation entrepreneur, Aditi Chowdhary showcases exemplary talent for establishing self-identity in foundry
- MBA student who joined her family-owned foundry unit, the benchmark had seemed too high to conquer
- The concept of shop floors in foundries has evolved, and new automated machines are introduced to encourage gender inclusivity
A commerce graduate with an MBA from Babson College, Aditi Chowdhary is a second-generation entrepreneur and director at MPM Private Limited who has found her own identity in the foundry business. Inspired by her grandmother and father, Aditi always wanted to be an entrepreneur albeit she was initially unsure which sector fascinated her.
“I had a vague idea about the industry but savoured the taste of it only after embarking on the journey”, says Aditi. MPM Private Limited is one of India's leading manufacturers of foundry consumables that are used in the critical spectrum and ecosystem of casting preparation such as Mold and Core Making, Feeding and Methoding, Systems and Melt Preparation.
Continuing the Legacy of Revolutionising Foundry
MPM Private Limited was founded by Deepak Chowdhary, a global expert in offering diversified foundry solution, and the SANDMAN software invented by MPM Group a patented innovation which is driving worldwide foundries into better productivity through digital transformation. Joining the legacy set by her father Aditi explains the difficulties she had faced while grasping the whole concept of manufacturing.
To Aditi, its dismal reality was a stark contrast than the apparent glitter of entrepreneurship.”I always thought I would get into something which is popular and glamorous so it was quite alarming for me when I visited the factories.” However, things were easier once Aditi comprehended the entire system with her father’s guidance. Eventually,she was acquainted with the intricate functioning of a whole range of foundries.
Joining the family business was exciting for Aditi with all the support she received from her family.”It was definitely easier for me to get into the manufacturing business and rely upon supportive people along the way.” However, it was never really a bed of roses as it seemed the benchmark was set unrealistically high for Aditi. Everyone was looking up to her father. Aditi admits the pricking challenges she faced while keeping up with the expectations.
Strong-willed Aditi was never intimidated to toil harder and make an identity of her own in the foundry business. Aditi believes that the second and third-generation entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector should establish themselves so well in the industry that they will never have to walk in the shadow of their elders.
With the Manufacturing industry evolving, Women have a choice
Times are changing and women are getting admittance in manufacturing, feels Aditi. ”The manufacturing sector has come a long way and evolved at every stage, concurrently bringing about a radical shift in how women are received today. ”Aditi is of the opinion that if a woman is devoted to working in manufacturing, nothing can stop her. It is the patience and dedication which matter to calmly defeat all odds.” You have to stand your ground and know where to draw the line,” adds Aditi.
Talking about the situation at shop floors, Aditi says that there are a few hiccups women experience on the floors as the work can be extremely precarious at times. A lot of women are afraid that shop floors are only for men and strenuous physical labour.“In foundries today, automated equipment has replaced manual labour and streamlined the work process to encourage gender diversity and women’s participation”, claims Aditi.
The initiative to include women across manufacturing units should equally be a concern of the industry professionals.“Organisations should come forward and take the lead. We have employed several women in various roles in our company and encouraged them to cast away their fears for playing an integral part in the manufacturing sector.”
A whopping number of women engineers prefer jobs with a safe and pleasant environment, points out Aditi. “So after finishing their courses women get into the marketing or some other stream of manufacturing but do not want to work on the shop floor.” Aditi cites China as an example where the population of women on the shop floor is humungous. “So, again it has to do with one’s choice ”, Aditi harps on the significance of individual will to excel in the manufacturing sector.
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