Vaijinath APC Project

INTRODUCTION TO STUDY
knowledge. Organization study conducted by School of Management and Business knowledge and experience in their field of management and to achieve higher management excellence. Organization study gives the opportunity to the students for gaining the practical
Studies is a programme, which helps the management students to gain practical
(1) Pvt. Ltd located in Bangalore at jigani; it is the number one logistic company in Bangalore APC has several branches in all over India.
Towards the fulfillment of the corporate exposure, a study was conducted at APC
profile. This helped to know the logistics industry and other related facts in India then company Profile involved getting familiarized to the working structure of the organization.
The first part of the plant training programmed involved study of the industry
the Service provided by the company.
Studying the different department etc. this helped to great extent in underlining
staff and shared value. A detailed analysis of the strength, weakness, opportunities and threats of company are also studied.
The 7s McKensey model evaluation of APC Ltd elaborating on its strategy, skills,
OBJECTIVES
y y y To understand the service of APC and competitors service. To know the position of the company in the market. To know the financial aspects of the company.
T.JOHN COLLEGE BANGALORE
INDUSTRY PROFILE
name to reckon with and the first largest manufacturer of UPS in world. In 1981, APC became a publicly held company. The stock trades under the name APCC. In Indian engineering industry today, APC the premier ISO 9001 company is a
power to load even when the AC input power is interrupted or disturbed. This is typically accomplished by drawing the necessary power from a stored energy source, such as a battery. UPSs may also convert unregulated input power to voltage and frequent-filtered power supply disturbances and variations.
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) are devices that maintain the supply of
AC power. Thus, the UPS will provide stable power and minimize the effects of electric
used for single personal computers and workstations where down time is tolerable but
Sizes of UPSs vary, from approximately 250 VA to 1000 KVA. Small UPSs are
data loss must be avoided. These UPSs provide enough backup time for reliable protection is essential.
equipment shutdown. Large UPSs provide mission-critical applications where large-scale
the first of many great days for our global customers who have already come to trust the products, people, and services behind the APC by Schneider electric name.
Power and Cooling Services from the desktop to the data centre to the factory floor. It is
It is the first of many great days for partners seeking the best solutions in Critical
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And in the first of many days for more than 12,000 employees who now stand side-
More than 1,600 solution engineers in the field; More than 500 inside support engineers; and More than 1,500 field service engineers who are all, in turn,
and value-added partners ready, willing, and able to take you through a period of unprecedented change in power and cooling design.
Backed by a worldwide team of more than 40000 consultants, systems integrators,
power and cooling solutions within the next few years. At the same time, the number of professionals qualified to design and run modern data centers will decline 45% ever before. (AFCOM).In short, we have lot of work to do, with fewer qualified industry experts than
According to Gartner Research, half of all data centers will need to overhaul their
oversize power and cooling, no longer functionally practical to handle IT-driven demand and facility-managed supply issues in blissful isolation. After all, power in equals heat out. It did yesterday, and it will do so tomorrow. And it will be tomorrows biggest problem.
And the nature of work is also changing. It is no longer fiscally responsible to
Efficient Enterprise and the moral imperative of implementing green data center systems together demand that every power, cooling, and management component be reevaluated in the context of an integrated solution performing with minimal waste and maximum scalability, Power, cooling, and management all working together, seamlessly, automatically. No downtime, No headaches, No surprises, For today, and for tomorrow.
This means for the businesses of today, the financial imperative of achieving an
unique combination of innovation and Legendary Reliability.
In response to these unparalleled changes, APC by Schneider electric offer a
applications, including home, SMB & Enterprise/IT, Facilities Management, Process Control, Medical, etc.
The industrys most comprehensive product and solution range for all critical
professionals and almost 100,000,000 man hours in field of expertise at your service,
The industrys broadest service organization, with more than 1,500 dedicated
across more than 100 countries. Whether delivering our newest professional services or field engineers are simply world-class.
proactive maintenance programs across all APC by Schneider electric product lines, our
innovative solutions, such as the award-winning and patented InfraStruXure power and cooling architecture, and the by Schneider electric GALAXY / EPS range, now powering some of the largest data centers in the world.
The industrys largest R&D investment committed to delivering the most
Schneider electric offer the industrys most advances tools to quantify, plan and manage the power and cooling challenges of data center.
With industrys most comprehensive design and management software, APC by
COMPANY PROFILE
IDF 1 &2 IDF 3&4
Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (APC) designs, manufactures and markets products and services that improve reliability, productivity and availability of information systems worldwide by protecting hardware and data from the ongoing threat of power disturbances.
power conditioning equipment and related software for computer and computer-related centers, wide area networks (WANs), local area networks (LANs), Internet and intranet workstations, and a variety of consumer electronics.
Our solutions include surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs),
equipment, protected applications include facilities, sites, mainframe computers, data equipment, midrange computers, telecommunications equipment, home and office
serial, coaxial (CATV) and telephone lines.
We also protect these applications against power problems on data, network,
5,000 employees worldwide and manufacturing sites on three continents.
As of December 31, 1999, APC reached reported sales of $1.337 billion with
ACHIEVEMENTS
APC is ranked as one of Fortunes 1000 largest companies. APC is recognized in the Forbes 500 list of the most profitable U.S. companies for the second year in a row.
PC Magazine identifies APC as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential Companies." The Wall Street Journal ranks APCs stock performance as the 18th best in the 1990s. APC is named to Forbes "Platinum List of Americas Best Big Companies." APC is included in Standard & Poors S&P 500 Index.
APC worldwide
billion) Critical Power & Cooling Services business unit of Schneider Electric. APC offer APC by Schneider electric UPS Systems combined to form a $3 billion (2.4EUR
the industry's most comprehensive product and solution range for critical IT and process applications in industrial, enterprise, small and medium business and home environments. APC solutions include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), precision cooling units,
racks, and design and management software, including the industries only integrated power, cooling, and management solution. Backed by the industry's broadest service organization and an industry leading R&D investment, the combined company's 12,000 employees help customers confront today's unprecedented power, cooling and 190 countries, had 2006 annual sales of $18 billion (EUR 13.7 billion).
management challenges. Schneider Electric, with 112,000 employees and operations in
APC by Schneider electric has industry leading financial position - Combined 2006 revenue of US$3 billion (2.4 billion) - 12,000 employees worldwide
- Manufacturing in the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America

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Backed by world leader Schneider Electric - The worlds power and control specialist - 2006 revenue US$18 billion (13.7 billion) - 105,000 employees globally - Operations in 190 countries
products, a part of Schneider Electric. APC stands for American Power Conversion.
APC by Schneider electric is a private limited company mainly producing electronic
APC stands for, P People
A Accountability C Customer
APCs History
Three Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Labs' electronic power engineers founded American Power Conversion in 1981. Emanuel E. Landsman (VP) Ervin F. Lyon (Retired) Neil E. Rasmussen (Sr. VP, CTO and Director of APC)
on solar power. Over the next few years, government funding and incentives in the solar
At the time, the research and development efforts of these three men were focused
arena began to dry up. In response, APC shifted its focus to power protection, introducing satisfied in July 1988 when APC became a publicly held company. The stock, trading under the symbol "APCC," was priced at $.125 per share when adjusted for stock splits.
its first UPS, the 750, in 1984. The need for capital to support this growing business was
quite common for a mainframe computer to have a large uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and generator installed in tandem. APC came at the market from a different perspective. Industry trends involving the personal computer made APC management computers, PC servers and their networks.
It is well known that computer systems require back-up power solutions. It was
realize that smaller UPSs were necessary for the market that included personal
at four strategic application areas: Home/Small Office; Business Networks; Access
Over the years, APC has developed a global, end-to-end, product offering targeted
Providers and Data Centers & Facilities Internal product development has been augmented with strategic acquisitions to form an industry leading product portfolio.
Throughout the world, the APC brand has become synonymous with quality power backup and management solutions.
and is listed among the prestigious Fortune 1000, Forbes 500, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 rankings.
Today, APC is a leader in its industry, employing over 5,000 people worldwide,
Philips Multimedia and LB- Data. Private investors hold 46.35 percent of the company,
APC interactive solutions AG were set up in April 2000 through a merger of
another 20.48 percent are held by Philips Austria GmbH, 13.69 percent are held by the LB-Data group and 15.78 is held by a consortium of investors. The rest, i.e. 3.69 percent is held by the management and the staff.
downtime is measured in dollars, American Power Conversion (APC) provides protection
In today's "always on, always available" world where businesses can't stop and
against some of the leading causes of downtime, data loss and hardware damage: power problems and temperature. As a global leader in network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI) solutions, APC sets the standard in its industry for quality, innovation and
support. Its comprehensive solutions, which are designed for both home and corporate environments, improve the manageability, availability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communications and industrial equipment of all sizes.
has perhaps the longest list of accolades in its industry. Not satisfied with this, APC is improving the manageability, availability and performance of information and
Known for its quality, innovation and industry leading service and support, APC
working diligently to achieve its corporate mission of creating delighted customers by
Communication systems through the rapid delivery of innovative solutions to real customer problems
Headquarter
throughout the world and manufacturing facilities on three continents. Together, APCs global teams work to fulfill their mission of creating delighted customers.
From corporate headquarters in West Kingston, RI, APC operates sales offices
Global Presence
Company has sales offices throughout the world; manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Ireland, Switzerland, Denmark, Philippines, China, India, and Brazil; and ships product to approximately 160 countries. In 2005, 52% of APCs revenues were in the Americas were in Asia. As of December 31, 2005, APC had approximately 7,580 full-time employees worldwide. (North and Latin America), 30% were in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 18%
APCs corporate offices are located in West Kingston, Rhode Island. The
Manufacturing Units
In USA : West Kingston, East Providence & Rhode Island; In Ireland : Galway and Castlebar In China : Suzhou In Philippines : Laguna and Cavite (P1, P2 ,P3 ) In India : Bangalore (IDF1,IDF2,IDF3 & IDF4)
In Brazil
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APC's Philosophy
To listen to our customers Their wants, needs and wishes are our strategic blueprint. To justify our expenditures as they relate to our goals. To quantify all aspects of our business in order to create benchmarks for success To avoid bureaucracy Employees must make direct contributions to our goals. To emphasize quality We believe that good enough never is. To respond quickly and decisively to opportunity To create an environment where ideas are encouraged, recognized and rewarded. To help employees grow personally and professionally. To work together toward our goals and be rewarded together when they are achieved. To commit to leadership in every aspect of our business
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APC's Values
Commitment to our customers, respect for people, performance obsession, team spirit and risk taking -- and care for the environment are shared by our teams all over the world.
Business Scopes & Products

the focus on multimedia payphones, multimedia terminals and POS/POI/POP media for indoor or outdoor use. Purpose is to create interactive networks of public screens that are landline telecommunication, tourism, e-government and retail. reach across borders. The most important business areas of APC interactive solutions AG APC interactive solutions AG offer overall solutions for interactive terminals with
Facts & Figures

in 2005, 20 percent higher than in the year before. Leading market positions have been maintained or even strengthened in all business areas. In 2006, the companys revenue research and development activities. increased by twice the amount of 2005, with 10 percent of revenue being invested in APC interactive solutions AG is on a good track with pound 4.8 million revenue
Nature of Business
APC sets itself apart from the competition in several ways:

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Global one-stop solutions - APC provides worldwide access to "best-of-breed" offerings; Financial strength - APC's financial strength makes it an attractive partner;
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Efficient manufacturing - APC provides high quality products to customers worldwide; needs. Innovative product offerings - APC designs solutions to address "real" customer
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Sophisticated power management software APCs in-house software team develops power management software that supports the industrys leading Management capabilities. operating systems and Server Management platforms, in addition to offering Web
Key Application Areas

Today, the Company focuses its efforts on four key application areas:
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Access Provider Networks
Business Networks
Home/Home Office
Data Centers and Facilities Each requires customized efforts for products, sales and marketing, but each has a
common theme: high availability is increasingly essential. APC is positioning itself to be the preferred brand worldwide in all four of these application areas.
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List of Awards in 2009

Japan, Pacific, Asia, Australia 2009 Recognition and Awards Product/Category CRN Channel Champion SCSI Kakaku.com Product Award 2008 APC RS North America 2009 Recognition and Awards Product/Category InfoComms SCN Installation Product AV Surge Awards Protectors 2009 Channel Champs 3/30/2006 General APC 3/30/2007
Source CRN Kakuka.com Source SCN CRN 3/30/2005
Country India Japan
Date 2/16/2009 1/27/2009
Country Date Canada, United States 6/18/2009 Canada, United States 4/27/2009 3/30/2008
BIRTH OF THE COMPANY

from Massachusetts institute of technology. American power conversion was founded by three electronic power engineers
Neil.E.Rasmussen (senior vice president, chief technical officer and director of American Power Conversion)
-Emanuel.E.Landsman (vice president) -Ervin.F.Lyon (Retired)
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In the 80s
1989 1990
APC MILESTONES
- American Power Conversion Corporation is incorporated in Massachusetts. - APC introduces its first UPS, the 450AT+, designed to capitalize on the growth of PCs and local area networks.
1991
- APC establishes Rhode Island based manufacturing, its first facility located in Peaceable, R.I.
- APC receives the Company's first of many PC Magazine 'Editor's Choice' awards, this one for its first UPS, the 450AT+. 1992 1993
- APC goes public. To date this represents the Company's only equity offering. - APC's award-winning PowerChute software is introduced and revolutionizes power management.
In the 90s
1994 - APC's President and CEO, Rodger B. Dowdell, Jr., is awarded Inc. Magazine's New England 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award.
- The Smart-UPS brand of UPSs is introduced. These solutions will grow to become the industry's premier network power protection solution. 1995
- APC enters the surge protection market with its SurgeArrest product, the first offering in what will become a comprehensive line of surge protection solutions.
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1996
- APC expands into the 2kVA and higher UPS market with the industry's first modular UPS, Matrix-UPS.
1997
- The Company opens its first international manufacturing facility in Galway, Ireland to better address the growing European market.
1998 1999 2000
- APC's annual revenues cross the half-billion dollar mark. - APC's first Asian manufacturing facility opens in the Philippines. - Valued at approximately $12.6 million, Systems Enhancement Corp., a leading power management company based in St. Louis, MO., is APC's first acquisition.
- APC enters the greater than 5kVA UPS market with the revolutionary unique solution offering redundancy, scalability and serviceability. 2001 Symmetra Power ArrayTM. The product is the industry's first Power Array, a
- APC revenues top the billion-dollar mark, making it the first company primarily focused on UPSs to reach this revenue milestone.
- APC purchases Silcon A/S, a manufacturer of 3-phase UPS systems, providing entry into the market for data center and facility applications.
In the new millennium

2002 - APC completes three strategic acquisitions which provide entry into new incremental markets including: the DC-power market for communications applications; and the precision cooling market for data centers and communications equipment. equipment; the cable and connectivity market for home and business IT
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2003
- APC expands its broadband power offering with acquisition of networking power products from ARRIS.
2004
- APC is named to the NASDAQ-100 Index, which is composed of the 100 largest non-financial stocks on the NASDAQ stock market.
- APC revolutionizes data center power with the first piece of its network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI) architecture, PowerStruXureTM. 2005
- APC introduces InfraStruXureTM, expanding on the unique architecture of APC's PowerStruXure to integrate power, cooling, racks, management and service into recognized, winning nearly 20 awards worldwide. an open, adaptable and integrated solution. InfraStruXure is immediately
- APC introduces the TravelPower Case to immediate acclaim. It is the first case designed with integrated charging electronics. 2006
- APC adds additional cooling systems as well as on-site power generation to the growing InfraStruXure family.
- APC wins more than 100 awards worldwide during 2004 for its products and business excellence. 2007
- APC expanded its overall NCPI offering with the acquisition of Netbotz, an early stage technology company that addresses a leading concern of network and data center managers alike, specifically physical security of IT assets. Netbotz products and technical expertise expand and enhance our NCPI offerings in the management and security categories.
2008
- On March 11, 2006, APC celebrated 25 years of excellence, marking its 25th anniversary since its incorporation in 1981.
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2009
- February 14, 2007, Schneider Electric acquires APC and forms the Critical Power & Cooling Services (CPCS) Business Unit, which includes the APC UPS Systems brands.
About APC India

domestic Sales After a couple of successful years of manufacturing experience, India Bangalore and currently supports around 35% of the world wide requirements of the company.
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became a global manufacturing hub. Subsequently set up four more factories in
5 Plants in Jigani, Bangalore, India, 100% EOU Unit EHTP operations
APC was awarded the highest Exporter for the fifth Consecutive year by STPI for Manufacturing 21000 -23000 units per Day Over 1800 employees Exports approx 95% of products manufactured ISO9001-2000 Certified,ISO14001 Certified worldwide facilities EXIM Export award for the Last consecutive 2 years Best Productivity in APC
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COMPETITION
range of UPS products and services worldwide. Many of APCs competitors offer viable products in both, Small and Large systems markets, while some focus on only one segment.
APC believes that they are one of less than ten global companies providing a full
APCs principal competitors in the Small Systems segment include: Liebert Corporation, a unit of Emerson Co., Rittal, a privately-held German company,
Eaton Power Quality Corporation, a subsidiary of Eaton Corporation Trippe Manufacturing Company, a privately-held company, Belk in Components, a privately-held U.S. company.
Phoenixtec Power Company Ltd., a publicly-held Taiwanese company and
APCS PRINCIPAL COMPETITORS IN THE LARGE SYSTEMS SEGMENT INCLUDE:
Eaton Power Quality Corporation, Rittal Chloride Power, and
A subsidiary of Chloride Group Plc. APC also competes with a number of other U.S. and non-U.S. based companies
that offer power protection and other products similar to APCs products in all their
segments. Some competitors have greater financial and other resources than APC. APC innovation, performance and quality, marketing, access to distribution channels, customer service, product design and price.
competes in the sale of their products on the basis of several factors, including product
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PRODUCT PROFILE Back-UPS BI
Product Information
environmentally friendly way to keep your fax machines, lights other business appliances running during extended power cuts. It's easy to install and maintain, and produces a pure sine wave output that is perfect for even the most sensitive electronics and appliances in The APC Back-UPS BI Business Appliance & Lighting UPS is an
your office. The Back-UPS BI was designed with aesthetics and efficiency in mind.
Features like a built-in holiday mode switch to preserve battery charge while you are away LED status indicators and automatic diagnostic self-testing are all standard. Additional battery packs are also available to keep your office running for even longer periods of time.
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Back-UPS RS
High Performance Battery Backup & Protection for Business Computers Best solution for poor power regions and applications requiring longer runtimes. The Back-UPS RS offers high performance protection for your business and
office computer systems. It provides abundant battery backup power, allowing you to work through medium and extended length power outages. It also safeguards your equipment from damaging surges and spikes that travel along utility, phone and network lines. A distinguishing feature of the Back-UPS RS is automatic voltage regulation (AVR). AVR instantly adjusts both low and high voltages to safe levels, so you can work indefinitely during brownouts and overvoltage situations, saving the battery for power outages when you need it most. Award-winning shutdown software automatically powers
down your computer system in the event of an extended power outage. Additional circuit breakers and plentiful outlets (including transformer-block spaced outlets) make the Back-UPS RS the perfect unit to protect your business' productivity from the constant threat of power problems and lost data.
features like audible alarms, LED status indicators, user replaceable battery, push-button
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Laptop & Mobile Computing

built-in charging electronics. These stylish and innovative carrying cases allow you to Travel Power Case is the world's first notebook computer case designed with
charge a notebook, phone and PDA simultaneously from any single air, auto or ac power outlet. This innovative and stylish carrying case, constructed of high quality materials, is designed to both protect and power your notebook computer, mobile phone and handheld. Connecting to a single air, auto or standard ac power outlet provides the power to charge clutter since bulky transformer blocks and power adapters are no longer necessary. ideal choice for any mobile professional.
and use all your devices. This integrated power system helps reduce weight and cord Carefully designed for convenience and durability, the APC Travel Power Case is the
DATA DISTRIBUTION CABLE Interface Cables
Cables that provide dedicated connections between APC UPSs and desktops, workstations, and servers
available for use with all APC UPSs with dedicated RS-232 serial ports. An extension cable lets your UPS send signals over longer distances.
For operating systems with basic shutdown capabilities, Cable Interface Kits are
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ETHERNET SWITCHES
Ethernet switches improve adaptability by offering a pre-integrated solution designed for transmission at cost- effective price points. APC 1U rackmount Ethernet switches address the connectivity needs of network administrators, and are designed to eliminate congestion over the network. The switches can be used anywhere that networking equipment exists, including wiring closets, computer rooms, and data centers of any size.
Support your network infrastructure with high-performance switching technology.APC
InfraStruXure architecture. They lower total cost of ownership by providing rapid data
INFRASTRUXURE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNITS
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solution. Configured to order, factory assembled power distribution for Information Technology (IT) equipment in medium to large data centers.
This product can be configured as part of a complete Data Center or Server Room
and threshold settings for local and advanced, remote notification. The configure-to-order (CTO) process allows for factory installation and testing of breakers, branch circuit monitoring boards, load-test ports, and cut-to-size whips. The InfraStruXure PDU can be deployed in environments without raised floors for reduced installation costs and increased agility. In addition, the ability to build an InfraStruXure PDU to your exact of ownership. specifications increases speed of deployment and reliability, while lowering the total cost
Increase availability in your data center with real-time branch current monitoring
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
YOUR BEST DEFENSE AGAINST DOWNTIME
An examination of your system designed to ensure optimal performance
imperative that Preventive Maintenance be performed on a regular basis. Our service
In order to keep your APC systems running at maximum efficiency, it is
policy is to prevent problems before they occur. Advance power and air systems contain components and parts that will wear out over time. Proper care and regular maintenance will help you avoid unnecessary downtime, saving you time and money. To be sure your system is receiving the care it needs; you need specially trained staff, which is familiar
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with the inner workings of the APC products. APC Preventive Maintenance services give your system the level of service it needs and you the peace of mind you deserve.
SMART-UPS
Performance power protection for servers, and voice and data networks Over 10 million currently installed - the one you can trust APC Smart-UPS protects critical data by supplying reliable, network-grade
power in either traditional tower or rack-optimized form factors. Award-winning Smart-
UPS is the perfect UPS for protecting business critical servers, voice and data networks, point of sale, retail/bank back office and ATM's. High real power output (watts), generous runtime, sine wave output, 16-segment LED visual display, and intelligent battery management make Smart-UPS the leading server class UPS. Included system shutdown and advanced UPS management. Additional manageability is available PowerChute management software provides IT administrators the comfort of safe
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through the Smart Slot, an internal accessory slot that allows installation of optional APC and fully backed with free 24x7 technical supports, Smart-UPS remains the industry standard for all network UPSs. With over 10 million units installed worldwide and over applications. 15 years of proven performance, Smart-UPS is a UPS businesses trust for their critical
Accessories to enhance the performance of your UPS. Designed and manufactured by
USB Hubs
Product Information
Additional USB ports for connecting multiple USB devices
devices via a single USB port. They can also provide you with convenient access to USB ports when your computer is not within easy reach.
APC Hubs provide you with extra USB ports so you can connect multiple USB
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Cooling Room Air Distribution
Air ventilation for wiring closets The most cost effective way to lower the temperature in a wiring closet by up to 40F (22C).
VoIP and Power over Ethernet. Many closets where these technologies are being rapidly deployable wall or ceiling mounted heat removal system designed specifically for the wiring closet environment. By exhausting hot air from the closet to an adjacent space, it allows conditioned air (entering through the Air Intake Grill) to cool the load.
Wiring closet heat loads are rising due to deployment of technologies such as
deployed are not designed with adequate cooling. The Wiring Closet Ventilation Unit is
conditioning systems, providing reliable heat removal with the capability to lower closet
This budget conscious unit is an excellent alternative to more expensive air-
temperatures by up to 40F (22C). If plugged into a UPS, it can also be used as a back-
up heat removal system to an already existing air-conditioning unit to maximize system availability in the event of a power failure. Dual fans increase availability while LED speeds allow the user to choose between maximum performances. status indicators and dry contact outputs enhance the units manageability. Selectable fan
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RACK AIR DISTRIBUTION
The first product to distribute conditioned air directly into the enclosure. The Rack Air Distribution Unit is a 2U fan unit that works with an existing
Air distribution for power dense racks and low pressure areas
precision air conditioning system to deliver cool air to the equipment contained in a rack air directly into the enclosure. This prevents the conditioned air from mixing with warmer room air before reaching the equipment.
enclosure. The Rack Air Distribution Unit connects into the raised floor and pulls supply
top and bottom of the enclosure. It also prevents hot exhaust air from recirculation to the inlet of the enclosure.
The Rack Air Distribution Unit minimizes temperature differences between the
and can provide airflow for loads up to 3.5kW. It is also ideal for enclosures in raised floor environments where under floor air distribution is inadequate.
The product is recommended for rack enclosures with loads greater than 1.5kW
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Chilled Water Distribution
Flexible chilled water and glycol distribution systems for In Row cooling units World's only flexible and scalable chilled water distribution system for data centers. Chilled Water Distribution products provide centralized chilled water balancing
and distribution to In Row cooling units within the IT environment. Available in a single
750mm rack footprint, these products are designed to provide a centralized location for the balancing and isolation of In Row Chilled Water cooling units. Optionally, APC offers Pex-Al-Pex piping to deploy a seamless and flexible piping solution that connects the chilled water distribution product to the In Row cooling units. Chilled Water grow and change with minimal labor and installation costs. Distribution products allow for quick deployment and enable a flexible infrastructure to
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Voltage Regulators Line-R
Automatic voltage regulation for protection against brownouts and over voltage Protect your sensitive electronic equipment from brownouts and overvoltages with APC Line-R automatic voltage regulator. Uncorrected voltage fluctuations gradually degrade the life
of electronic components, potentially causing premature failure. The Line-R not only adjusts voltages to safe levels, but also provides surge protection against electrical surges and spikes - even lightning.
OPERATE Capacity Manager
Planning and optimizing actual power, cooling and rack capacities via shared data center model, enabling efficient equipment provisioning and right-sizing of your data center.
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Balance IT demand with physical infrastructure capabilities

rack-based IT equipment based on the availability and requirements of power, cooling grouping. With its sophisticated simulation based on live data, Capacity Manager making and planning, ensuring that your physical infrastructure provides the redundancy, Capacity Manager predicts the optimal location for physical infrastructure and
and space; and user defined requirements such as redundancy, network and business use proactively analyzes the impact of changes before they occur, enabling informed decision power and cooling capacity required. Capacity Manager includes a robust inventory management application which provides a visual model of the room and rack layout. Rack-level views enable easy tracking of IT assets and available space, power dependencies as well as energy costs.
Change Manager
Inventory management allows for easily tracking and executing moves, ads and changes of equipment in the data center.
Fully integrated inventory and workflow management for your IT physical infrastructure
environment by implementing organized moves, adds, and change work processes, system, operators can assign work orders, reserve space, track status, and extract an audit
Change Manager enables operators to gain control over the datacenter
significantly reducing the risk for inadvertent downtime. With its automated workflow
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Trail for complete visibility and history into the change lifecycle Change Manager
includes a robust inventory management application which provides a visual model of the room and rack layout. Rack-level views enable easy tracking of IT assets and available while on the data center floor, enables barcode scanning and ensures inventory data integrity and improving operational efficiency. space. The Mobile Data Center Assistant provides you with your datacenter inventory
SENSORS/CAMERAS/LICENSES/ACCESSORIES
Security Cameras
Cameras that integrate with NetBotz 300, 400 and 500 appliances
ideal camera for their application. The surveillance management application enables
This expanded variety of cameras allows IT administrators to flexibly select the
rapid search and retrieval of video, plus 'tagging' of important video clips. The NetBotz camera pod and CCTV cameras (through the CCTV adapter pod) are compatible with NetBotz 300, 400 and 500.
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SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLIANCES NetBotz 200
Environmental monitoring for network closets to data centers
monitoring over the network. It provides temperature, humidity, door contact and dry contact monitoring that allows you to monitor your environmental conditions remotely. Additional features like integration with InfraStruXure Central and user-defined alerts threats. The NetBotz 200 can be used in Network Closets to Data Centers, but it is commonly installed in Data Centers.
The NetBotz 200 offers the most cost effective approach for environmental
make the NetBotz 200 the perfect unit to protect your IT assets from environmental
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NetBotz 300
Cost-effective security and environmental monitoring for network closets to data centers The NetBotz 300 offers the best value for security and environmental monitoring
over the network. An integrated camera allows video surveillance and monitoring to
record human activity. It provides temperature, humidity, door contact, dry contact, spot
leak, vibration, and smoke monitoring. Additional features like integration with 300 the perfect unit to protect your IT assets from security and environmental threats.
InfraStruXure Central, Power over Ethernet, and user-defined alerts make the NetBotz The NetBotz 300 can be used in network closets to data centers, but it is commonly designed to protect against physical threats, environmental or human, that can cause disruption or downtime to IT infrastructure. This scalable suite of networked appliances, sensors, access controls and cameras is designed to safeguard environments ranging in
installed in network closets and server rooms. NetBotz is an active monitoring solution
size from network closets to data centers. The modular design allows for common sensors
among the NetBotz appliances. Optional user-defined alerts can be sent in a variety of
formats and are easily integrated into event escalation policies. For management of
Multiple NetBotz appliances use InfraStruXure Central. InfraStruXure Central of video, plus 'tagging' of important video clips.
Surveillance licenses enable a single view of multiple cameras, rapid search and retrieval
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MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

offering. APC purchased Airflow Company as well as U.K. based Advance Power. APC 1998 acquisition of Silicon A/S. These acquisitions have helped APC in providing During 2000, APC acquired a number of companies to broaden its current product
acquired privately held ABL Electronics Corporation. Earlier transactions include the expansive product offering, enabling APC to leverage its global scale, strengthen channel presence, and to deepen APCs penetration into network and desktop environments worldwide.
REWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

other UPS manufacturer. Such designations have recognized APC both for its reliable solutions and its overall business performance. The company is among the most recent Fortune 1000 companies and is part of the closely watched S&P 500 Index and the and innovation. Over the years, APC has received hundreds of awards worldwide-- more than any
Nasdaq 100 Index. For its products, APC receives global recognition for its reliability
APC Indias Key Customers

WIPRO, Infosys,
Sun Micro Systems,
Financial Technologies, Reliance Infocom,
Bharti, MTNL, BSNL, VSNL, Reliance Industries,
ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC, CITI Bank, SAP India, HP, IBM, Bajaj Alliance.
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We have strategic partnership alliances with Dell, IBM and Sun Micro System
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WORK FLOW MODEL (END TO END)

procedure for booking goods-first consignee and cosigner details, number of articles in a pack, weight of a pack and the value. The goods forwarding note consist of consignee and consignor details with source and destination of the goods to be parceled. Work flow explains how the good have been accepted from the customer, the
APC by Schneider electric
Administration
Manufacturing operations Manufacturing Purchasing Service
Solution delivery groups Productdevelopment Productmanagement Research
Market access groups Sales Marketing Communications Market research
HR IT Finance Legal CEO
APC by Schneider electric offer the industrys most comprehensive product and solution business and home environments.
range for critical IT and process applications in industrial, enterprise, small sand medium
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TO REACH A CUSTOMER Retail Catalog IT Distributor Electrical Distributor APC HPP Power Specialist Manufacturers rep. firm OEM End User
IT Seller
Electrical Contractor
(UPS), precision cooling units, racks, and design and management software, including the industries only integrated power, cooling, and management solution.
APC by Schneider electric solutions include uninterruptible power supplies
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Outsourcing
General Manager
Support -HR -Service -Finance
Production -IDF -managers -IDF Team Leaders -cell leaders Operators
Quality -HOD Quality -IDF managers -Engineers -QA technicians
Supply -HOD SCM -Managers -Team Leaders -Engineers -In changes
Mfg-tech -HOD Mfg. tech -managers -Team Leaders -Sourcing specialist
Test Engg -Test Managers -Team Leaders Engineers Technicia ns
Plat form Platform Manager s Engineer s -Repair Technici ans
Sourcing -HOD Sourcing Managers -Team Leaders Sourcing specialist
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FUNCTIONAL AREAS 1. HR DEPARTMENT

HR Head
Staffing
Learning & Development
HR business Partners
HR systems
Outsourced agencies 1. Labour statutory compliance 2. Outsourced labour.
over part twenty five years. The focus of the function shifted from more administration to proactive human resource development over the years.
The concept of personnel management at APC has undergone notable changes
Proper functioning of activities like, o Recruitment o Training o Placement
Apprentice training Workshops Training in specific product and process
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT INDIA HR VISION AND ROLE
Vision To be a high performance team and a trusted HR business partner to ensure organizational objectives are met through our people. Role
A trusted HR partner and its people
Champion the cause of our employees and balance the needs of the organization A change agent
An expert HR administrator delivering the best in class HR services Subject matter/functional expert HR Indices HR Performance
Employee Turnover Attrition rate: Ensure that the attrition rate is below industry standards and work towards lowering the attrition rate from the current rate.
Employee Satisfaction Index: Ensure that there is a healthy ESI in the organization work towards constant improvement of ESI. Productivity - Contribution per employee: Maintain a healthy contribution per improvement of the same.
employee (production, revenue, profit, and services) and work towards constant Training days per employee: Work towards achieving 40 training hours per year with the organizational capability strategies.
employee per annum and thereafter work towards constant improvement every
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Employee cost: Ensure that the employees costs in the organization are within budgeted plans and yet remain competitive in the employment market. Discipline Industrial Relations Index - Man Days Utilization: Ensure that no organization.
days are lost due to any industrial strife and maintaining healthy employees in the Average days to hire: Ensure that the average days to hire are agreed limits and on par with market standards. Cost of hire: Ensure that the cost of hiring is contained within budgeted plans and yet ensure a healthy average days to hire. Absenteeism rate: Ensure that absenteeism is contained to within agreed levels and yet maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Safety incidents: Work towards zero incidents and zero causality.
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2. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

procedures relating aspects of HRM and is intended to serve as a basis fro the effective and uniform implementation of this across the entire organization. In other words it is just managing the people by personnel policy. The personnel administration department designs all the policies, rules and
A personnel department has four divisions: 1. Establishment The establishment division deals with all the activities relating to recruitment,
promotion, performance appraisals, transfer policy, retirement. Health scheme with co-operation of finance department Medical scheme Insurance Family planning incentive
a) Recruitment:
At executive level, APC prefers engineer, Marketing - MBA (Marketing)
HRD and P&A department - MSW graduates/ MBA (HR specialization) Finance MBA (Finance), CA, ICWA APC prefers technical people, whenever they need engineers. APC conducts written
tests for freshets and technical interview for people with experience. On the basis of the in newspaper whenever the vacancy is generated and later on the basis of interview the selection is done.
merit in the entrance test the engineers are recruited. Otherwise an advertisement is given
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Classification of employees:
Full Time Employee (FTE) - Is the one who is on regular payrolls of company & entitled for all the benefits extended by the company
Temporary Employee is the one who may work either on a full or part-time schedule but are usually hired for a specific project or for a finite period of time.
Probationer Is the one, who is hired to fill the vacancy of Permanent Position. On satisfactory completion of probationary period of service which is 3 months, he will be maximum period of another 3 months & if still the performance is not found satisfactory, probationary period. confirmed as a Full Time Employee. However, the probation period may be extended for the services may be terminated during / at the end of the probation period / extended
Consultants Is the one who is hired for their specialized knowledge & engaged on a the company. A written contract specifying the time period of the contract and amount payable is executed in all such cases.
fixed retainer basis or paid on fees basis for services rendered and are not employees of
Contractor or Contractors Employees - Is the one, who is been hired for specified activities which are incidental to the companys operations and are of intermittent nature
Project Trainees Is the one, who undergo training for a short period of time, as part of their educational or professional training such as Summer Trainees / Project Trainees basis. from management / educational institutes, will not be paid any stipend on a case to case
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In APC they conduct two different programmers:

Induction programme Global New Hire Orientation programme (GNHO) To provide all employees with broad equality of opportunity in growth and career prospects. To ensure fairness, equality, consistency and uniformity in the matters of To organize and reward employees for their contribution to the growth of the organization. To sustain the high morale of the employees by informing them of the promotion opportunity existing in the organization. c) Transfer Policy: Executives/employee of the company is liable for transfer from promotion of employees in all the units/divisions of the company.
b) Promotion Policy and Rules:
department/section/job within the unit/division of which to another with the discretion of management. While implementing the transfer policy the career base promotion policy is reckoned with.
LTA amount payable is one month basic or as specified in the compensation and benefits letter issued to the employee.
d) LTA (Leave Travel Allowances):
Gratuity shall be pay able to an employee on the termination of his employment after he has rendered continuous service of not less than 5 years. On his super annotation or On his retirement or resignation or
e) APC Employees Gratuity Fund:
On his death or disablement due to accident or disease
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termination of the employment of any employee is due to death disablement
The completion of continuous service of 5 years shall not be necessary where the
The ceiling of gratuity to an employee for every completed year of service or part Lakh, whichever is less.
thereof in excess of 6 months subject to a maximum of 20 months wages of Rs. 1
The APC employees death relief fund scheme gives monitory assistance to the families of the members who die while in service of the company. Scheme covers all the categories of employees who have voluntary enrolled themselves by respective unit management.
f) Death Relief Fund Scheme:
DA is granted to compensate the price increase above CPI 1099 points, to which the percentage increase over quarterly of AICPI 1099. 2. Canteen administration
g) Dearness Allowance:
revised salary grade relate the payment of DA is based on slab basis relate to the
Canteen food is provided to all the employees and to all the trainees in the factory. Vegetarian food is provided Morning tea or coffee Ordinary food cost 150Rs. p.m. Tea/coffee/badam milk cost 0.10 paisa
Afternoon 4:00 pm 5:00 pm tea/coffee/badam milk is provided
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3. Welfare section
Inter sports organizes competitions for cricket, kabaddi and football matches. Diploma and ITI trainees.
2 sets of uniforms are issued for all the employees and 1 set for apprentice. 2 sets of shoes are given to employees once in two years. Cultural programs are organized. Executive receive festival advance.
4. Law and administration
The section deals with following functions: Transport contract Pest control
Furniture allocation for officials (Tables, Chairs) Issuing ID cards for temporary, permanent employees and for trainees
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3. PRODUCTION DEPARTEMENT
goods. Production is process of converting raw material and other items into finished In APC (INDIA) PVT LTD, actually production is going on in 3 different units. y IDF-1 Establish in the year 1999 Product launched backup UPS 350,-500VA y IDF-2 Establish in the year 2001 Online UPS backup UPS>1000VAS y IDF-3 Establish in the year 2004 Product: LCD Monitors Badgers. (UPS) surge suppressors, power conditioning equipment, power management software, power supplies & systems, computer peripherals, & protection devices. Precision air conditioning & cooling equipment, broadband power systems, remote power monitoring ISO 9000& ISO 14001 certified manufacturing of uninterruptible power supplies
& controlling equipment, power distribution equipment, inverters, cables, network accessories, & server access products, scalable, modular integrated power, cooling, & environmental management system are also available. Services include project
management, needs assessment, installation services, designing building of data centers & server rooms, & remote monitoring service in sphere of regulated power distribution. Applications including advanced power distribution. & capable management for server, networking, & telecom applications in secures IT environments. Markets
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS
president OUR record results reflecting the strength of APCS product offerings and our increasing presence in the category. This is an existing time at APCs commented Rodger B. Dowdell Jr., CEO and
end of the companys offerings. For example, the companys most expensive UPS,
Dowdell said that product strength is being exhibited from both the high and low
Matrix UPS TM presently exhibits the most momentum in the 3-5 KVA UPS category winning rare reviews of its performance and design. while the new power managerTM , a power director oriented towards retail sales, has been
added Dowdell. In addition to offering the best positioned product and price combination for virtually any computer based application, our new lines from a accounts which often look to one vendor for all their power protection needs. significant competitive advantage. This is most notable in the largest corporative
November marked the largest product introduction in the companys history,
LAN server ( smart-UPS v/s) and advanced workstation (Backup-UPS ProTM) a dramatically enhanced new version of the industry leading smart-UPS line. Despite address current and future customer needs. applications, surge protection for data and network connections (protectNetTM) as well as
Fourth quarter product introduction included UPS solutions for the small office /
the breadth of the company continues to see opportunity to extend lines to lines to better
aggressively, and we expect to make significant product introductions at both high and low end of our product offering in the calendar 1995, he said.
our development pace and product introduction scheduled is proceeding
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independent awards for reliability and performance throughout 1994, including recent awards from the trade press in Russia and Brazil.
Dowdell said the company s innovative solutions gathered more than a dozen
continued to gain market share throughout the world, even as the market itself expands. learning world wide vendor of protection products, commented Dowdell.
The market continues to be one in intense competition; however, APC has
End users, computer distribution channels and the media continue to recognize APC as a
performance and quality at competitive prices, while offering our customers appropriate technology for their applications.
APCs strategy is to design and manufacture products that incorporate high
communication environments of business, homes, small offices/ home offices, and leading information, communication and building management technology hardware and software.
Products are designed to fit seamlessly into the computer, networking, and
outdoor installation. APC engineers and tests these products for compatibility with
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PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT HIERARCHAL STRUCTURE

General Manager
Production Manager
Team Leader
Cell Leader
Cell Trainee
Inventory Controller UPS Currently manufacture a broad range of standard domestic and international
UPS products. Puss are designed for multiple applications with the principal differences the length of time for which battery power can be supplied, the level of intelligent
among the products being the amount of power which can be supplied during an outage, network interfacing capability, the number of brownout and over voltage correction features and the design approach used (standby, line interactive, double conversion megawatt, or MW, suitable for a data centers, mainframe computers, industrial approximately $250,000 Online and delta conversion Online) Puss range from 325volt amps for a PC, to 1.6 application or facilitates. Estimated resale prices to end users range from $ 25 to
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4. MARKETING DEPARTEMENT SALES AND MARKATING

solution range for critical IT and process applications in industrial, enterprise, small and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), precision cooling units, racks, and design and management solutions. APC by Schneider electric offer the industry s most comprehensive product and
medium business and home environments. APC by Schneider electric solutions include management system software, including the industries only integrated power, cooling and
Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad, besides we have service centers in about 140 locations all over India, We employee about 400 employees in the sales organization.
We are headquartered in Bangalore and have regional offices in Mumbai, Delhi,
activities; sales, marketing, customer, service, and technical support. Our sales force is responsible for relationships with our distribution channels and end users as well as areas expanding. Additionally, our sales force targets sales of the full range of APC product and services to specific customer groups.
APCs sales and marketing organizations are primarily responsible for four
developing new distribution channels, particularly in geographic and product application
market research, product planning, trade shows, sales and pricing strategies, product sales literature.
APC marketing activities include customer education and awareness programs,
including direct mailings and print, Online / internet, radio, and television advertising, as well as exhibiting at computer trade shows and hosting.
At various times, utilize direct marketing efforts domestically and internationally,
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inquiries and customer support. APC has developed a number of programs and free phone assistance, online product and technical information, formal product demonstrations, as well as live and online trainings and seminars.
Customer focused events. Customer service is responsible for technical product
techniques to support the distribution cannels. These include, but are not limited to, toll
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
users around the world through a variety of distribution channels. These channels include; y y y y y y y Information technology and electrical equipment distributions and dealers; APC markets its products to businesses, small offices/ home offices, and home
Value-added resellers; Mass merchandisers;
catalog merchandisers; E-commerce vendor; Direct-to-customer including consumer, government, and business enterprise; and Strategic partnerships.
our products into specialized computer systems and then market turnkey systems to selected vertical markets. Certain select products are sold directly to manufacturers for incorporation into products manufactured or packed by them. Additionally, APC utilizes
We also sell directly to some large value-added resellers, who typically integrate
manufacturer representatives to identify and secure projects. Two computers, Tech data product management and Ingram Micro, accounted for approximately 16.5%and 8.8% respectively, of net sales in 2005, 12.7% and 8.9% respectively, of net sales in 2004. And product management and Ingram Micro are included in the small system segment.
14.1% and 10.0% respectively of net sales in 2003. The majority of our sales to Tech data
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5. SAFETY AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SAFETY AND HEALTHY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Safety means nothing but freedom from unacceptable risk or harms. Accident (means unexpected or unwanted happening things) occurs only behave of these two reasons: 1) Unsafe act like human being, attitude, over confidence, negligence 2) Unsafe condition like engineering, deviation of set procedures. Management Review Annual Review
Policy Legislation Risk Assessment
Accidents Inspections Audits
Responsibility Procedure Training Safety committee Fire Drills
Work Place Hazards Physical Chemical
Mechanical Biological
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Back health
o Lift weight, you consider safe to carry o Reduce static leads o Keep fit & flexible o Use strong muscles o Organize your work to eliminate problems Electrical Safety Follow procedure and work instructions Water and electricity do not mix
Do not cause damaged electrical equipment Disconnect the power from a shock victim and get help Fire Safety Training
Fire is the physical heat resulting from a chemical chain reaction between heat, fuel and oxygen under the correct conditions. Fuels y y y Which of this byproduct are most dangerous: heat, smoke, light and gases.
Fuels involve can be in three states: Solid Gas Liquid
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Fire Prevention
Control ignition sources Keep all doors closed Do not overload electrical sockets
Replace damaged electrical cables & equipments Ultimately it is the managers responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees and suggest areas of improvement. Manager should ensure that the product has been tested and approved to work safely with the connected service provider of the equipment and within the specified environment.
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6. FINANCIAL DEPARTEMENT
needed and its effective utilization in the enterprise. Money is the lifeblood to purchase of any enterprise, as it is required to purchase machines and materials to pay wages and salaries to allow credit facilities to customers The financial function deals with procurement of money at the time when it is
provision of sufficient amount of funds or capital. It cannot work unless it has got expense and for several other purpose.
An important requirement for the success of any business organization is the
sufficient amount at its disposal to purchase machine and materials, and meet day to day
The ambition plans of an industrial undertaking will remain mere dreams unless adequate finance is available to convert them into reality. Therefore it has become an important function of management to provide for adequate finance for the functioning of the enterprise.
The event of capital intensive techniques has increased the important of finance.
provision of adequate finance, is Avery challenging task. It affects all the business decision where money is involved, since the large commercial and industrial under taking are set up in the form of companies, the problem of finance modern business is for all practical purpose of problem of corporate finance,. All the important financial decisions are by the board of decision of director of company.
For companies, which carry on production and distribution on a large-scale
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OBJECTIVES OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

objective of financial management must be in done with the overall objective of contribute directly towards the achievement of the overall organizational objectives. Since financing is one or the functional are of any business enterprise, the
the enterprise. The objective of the finance department should be so devised they
Ensuring regular and efficient supply of capital to the business. Ensuring a fair rate of return on capital to the supplier. Liquidity, Profitability & Safety. Ensuring better utilization of capital by following the principles of Coordinating the activities of the finance department with those of the other department of the enterprise.
India, BangaloreApril 27, 2008American Power Conversion Corporation (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC) financial results for the first quarter ended March 26, 2006. Revenue for the first quarter 2006 was $478.8 million, up 17 percent from company revenue in the first quarter increased 20 percent year-over- year. Net income for the first quarter 2006 was $14.5 million or %0.07 per diluted share,
$408.0 million in the first quarter 2005. On a constant currency basis, total
down 60 percent from $36.0 million or $0.18 per diluted share in the first quarter 2005 The small systems segment, which provides power protection, UPS and management products for the PC, server and networking markets, recorded first quarter revenue of $350.9 million, an increase of 14 percent yearoveryear.
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Selected Financial Data
except for basic and diluted earnings per share. Shares are in thousands. In June 2003,
All amounts are in dollars except for outstanding shares. Dollars are in thousands
APCs Board of Directors approved initiation of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per
share of common stock. Dividends of $0.08 per share were declared and paid in each
subsequent quarter through the second quarter of 2004. In June 2004, APCs Board of Directors approved a 25% increase in its quarterly cash dividend raising the payout to $0.01 per share. Dividends of $0.01 per share were declared and paid in each subsequent
quarter through the first quarter of 2008. APC did not declare any cash dividends for the three year period 2000 to 2002. APC adoption of Statement Financial Accounting connection with its adoption of Statement 142, APC recorded non-cash. Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, on 1 January 2002. In
of approximately $50 million (approximately $35 million on an after-tax basis). This
Charge equal to the goodwill balance associated with its Large Systems segment
charge was recognized as the cumulative affect of a change in accounting principle net of income taxes, included in APCs results as of January 1, 2002, and had no effect on APCs liquidity.
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7. PURCHASE DEPARTMENT
for procurement of its requirements. The head of the departments is directly responsible of efficient staff for carrying out purchase functions. The purchase functions at APC are decentralized and each division is responsible
for efficient discharge of its functions duties and responsibilities. He is assisted by a team
OBJECTIVES OF PURCHASE DEPARTMENT

To ensure uninterrupted flow of materials for productive service and conditions. To procure the materials required at the best price trends and market situations To keep investment in inventory at the minimum.
To ensure continuous search for alternate source of supply.
To strive for cordial enduring beneficial business relationship with supplier
FUNCTIONS OF PURCHASE DEPARTMENT:y y y y y Identification and selection of sources of supply including promotion and development of potential sources for intimidation. competitive prices to the company. of payments. Analysis of bids and prices ensuring fair opportunity to tenders and suppliers at Conducting negotiations with regard to prices quality delivery schedule of terms Issues of purchase orders follow up for suppliers and periodical review for closure of purchase orders. To assistant in standardization of materials suppliers and equipment. 60
y y y
To coordinating and assist in payment of suppliers bills and recoveries from suppliers. Market research for improved methods and products. purchase.
To keep abreast of government regulations in regard to taxes and levies relating to
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SWOT ANALYSIS
S= STRENGH W= WEAKNESS O= OPPORTUNITY T= THREATS
SWOT ANALYSIS:
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats involved in a project or a business venture. It
SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the strengths,
involves specifying the objectives of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective.
The aim of any SWOT analysis is to identify the key internal and external factors that are important to achieving the objective. SWOT analysis groups key pieces of information into two main categories.
Internal factors the strength and weakness internal to the organization External factor The opportunities and threats presented by the external environment. The internal factors may be viewed as strengths or weaknesses depending upon
their impact on the organizations objectives. What may represent strengths with respect
to one objective may be weaknesses for another objective. The factors may include all of the 4ps as well as personnel, financial, manufacturing capabilities, and so on. The external factors may include macroeconomic matters, technological change, legislation,
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and socio-cultural changes, as well as changes in the marketplace or competitive position. The results are often presented in the form of matrix power cooling.
For example, it may tend to persuade companies to compile lists rather than think about what is really important in achieving objectives. It also presents the resulting lists appear to balance strong threats. uncritically and without clear prioritization so that, for example, weak opportunities may
SWOT analysis is just one method of categorization and has its own weaknesses.
STRENGTHS:
y Infrastructure facilities are well modified with new technology to reduce the time and to increase work efficiency. power structure. APC introduce Infrastructure expanding on the unique architecture of APCs To integrate Power, Cooling, Racks, Management and Service helps the company to achieve goals. APC Company winning the nearly 20 awards worldwide. Advanced technology using by the company with updating existing technology. ISO9001-2000 certified, ISO14001 Certified company APC has highly qualified & skilled labor by providing advanced training to the employee. The management of organization based on scientific approach, it has enabled the increasing the morale of the employee.
y y y y
smooth run of operations. Due to this strength the company is in a position to
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WEAKNESS: y y
APC do not consider any weaknesses, but in some time employee absenteeism may hinder the production process. shift. Another important weakness is people are do not like to work in night
OPPORTUNITY: y y
Facing a once-in career opportunity. Two Top Priorities. OUR EMPLOYEE OUR BUSINESS
y y y y
New market.
Power supply to cooling system. Product diversification. Same technique- different market.
THREATS: y y
Growth of competition. New Company.
But APC converts all its threats into opportunity. Hence it does not consider threats separately but they are its opportunity.
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VISION, MISSION & GOALS

VISION
created, transmitted or stored...form desktop to data center to factory floor. MISSION
We want to see APC by Schneider electric ensuring availability wherever data is
performance of information systems and key process controls through the rapid delivery of innovative solutions to real customer problems. GOALS Short term
To create delighted customers by improving the manageability, availability and
EBITDA growth and ROCE. Long term
Top performing business unit within Schneider electric in top line growth,
Segment share leader in each category we enter
POLICY
Customer awareness
Ethics/code of conduct Harassment
Equal employment opportunities Grievance policy
Drug free workplace
Quality environment
Electronic communication
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1. Accomplishment of organizational objectives like cost control, improved 2. All the time company evaluate the output and products of the employees work 3. company obtain periodic reports discussion from all department and share them efficiency, productivity, project completion, process redesign or public service.
FINDINGS
for
4. Flexible or alternative work schedules
5. Support and accelerate personal and organizational change. organizational and career changes
6. It promote balance and provide a stable base during the period of 7. It creates a positive climate for change.
major
8. The company concentrates more on future development and customer satisfaction 9. The company is very innovative and creative in work. 10. Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve problems
y y y y y y
Develops better, faster, or less expensive ways to do things.
SUGGESTIONS
Exerts unusual effort over time to achieve a production targets. Use 360 degree appraisal system.
Sets up procedures to ensure high quality of output in operations.
Improve the efficiency of the employees at the department levels.
Identify the areas in which education, training, or other development or abilities.
opportunities are needed and a strategy for developing skills, knowledge Remove obstacles to any successful change by predicting and managing personal and organizational regression. Need to identify and realize growth opportunities in each department
y y y
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CONCLUSION
APC has a unique position in the world apc products. It is one of the profiteering companies in the country.
The company will have good future and exciting things happening today in the field of power electronics and like any other adventure.
The current phase of innovation and business solutions has thrown up a number of challenges and opportunities for a changed approach to business itself, especially in the confident of meeting all the challenges that lies ahead and aim at achieving the highest turnover. electronics sector. It has earned profit from the initial stage of its operations and its
The study brought put many features and functions of the organization. The organization study has helped me to get familiarized with the real world organization system, their strategies and to understand the various levels in the organization.
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WEB SITES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Brochure of the company GNHO (Global New Hire Orientation) www.apcbyscneiderelectric.com www.schneiderelectric.com
www.apcc.com
www.google.com www.apc.com
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INTRODUCTION TO STUDY

Studies is a programme, which helps the management students to gain practical

the Service provided by the company.

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equipment shutdown. Large UPSs provide mission-critical applications where large-scale

by-side ready to serve you, including: y y y

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Backed by a worldwide team of more than 40000 consultants, systems integrators,

And the nature of work is also changing. It is no longer fiscally responsible to

unique combination of innovation and Legendary Reliability.

In response to these unparalleled changes, APC by Schneider electric offer a

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The industrys largest R&D investment committed to delivering the most

With industrys most comprehensive design and management software, APC by

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Our solutions include surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs),

serial, coaxial (CATV) and telephone lines.

We also protect these applications against power problems on data, network,

5,000 employees worldwide and manufacturing sites on three continents.

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management challenges. Schneider Electric, with 112,000 employees and operations in

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- Manufacturing in the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America

APC by Schneider electric is a private limited company mainly producing electronic

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APC stands for, P People

at four strategic application areas: Home/Small Office; Business Networks; Access

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APC interactive solutions AG were set up in April 2000 through a merger of

downtime is measured in dollars, American Power Conversion (APC) provides protection

working diligently to achieve its corporate mission of creating delighted customers by

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Business Scopes & Products

Facts & Figures

APC sets itself apart from the competition in several ways:

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Key Application Areas

Access Provider Networks

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List of Awards in 2009

Source CRN Kakuka.com Source SCN CRN 3/30/2005

Country India Japan

Date 2/16/2009 1/27/2009

BIRTH OF THE COMPANY

-Emanuel.E.Landsman (vice president) -Ervin.F.Lyon (Retired)

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1998 1999 2000

In the new millennium

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About APC India

The company first set up a Manufacturing plant in Bangalore in 1999 to support

became a global manufacturing hub. Subsequently set up four more factories in

5 Plants in Jigani, Bangalore, India, 100% EOU Unit EHTP operations

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Phoenixtec Power Company Ltd., a publicly-held Taiwanese company and

APCS PRINCIPAL COMPETITORS IN THE LARGE SYSTEMS SEGMENT INCLUDE:

Eaton Power Quality Corporation, Rittal Chloride Power, and

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