Productivity Championship Awards - 2026

Step 1
Organization
Step 2
Abstract
Step 3
Project
Step 4
Declaration
Section A – Organization Details
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Section B – Project Details
Streams *
Manufacturing System Redesign
Optimizing Manufacturing Process
Better Asset Utilization
Productivity Through Quality Improvement
Uniqueness of the project if any?
Improvement % to baseline
Status *

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Section C – Abstract of Case Study
A brief insight into the Project
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Results – Operational Benefits - Covering Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, EHS (To be quantified)
Parameters Before After Unit of Measurement
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Throughput
Cycle Time
Lead Time
Yield
Capacity Utilization
Inventory Turns
Downtime
Scrap Rate
Return on Assets (ROA)
Energy Cost per Unit
Labour Productivity
Space Productivity
Parameters Before After Unit of Measurement
Turnover (Cr.)
Market Share (%)
Profitability
Customer Satisfaction Index
Employee Satisfaction Index
ROI
Sales / Employee
Value Added / Employee

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Section D – Certification & Company Authorization
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* All future communication will be with the Principal Author / Project Leader through email at the email ID provided with this application.

** If you are competing under the SME stream, please certify your status as an SME. Otherwise, this section may be left blank.

Company Authorization

We certify that the project described here is factually correct and is in continuous operation. We confirm that we have read the rules and guidelines governing this competition and agree to abide by the same.

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Productivity Championship Awards - 2026 - Rules & Guidelines governing the Competition

Competition Eligibility

Competition is open to companies engaged in the manufacture of Engineering products / Components.

Contestants are advised to read the following guidelines carefully before filling in the format

Objective

  • The objective of National Productivity Summit is to showcase best productivity practices in Indian manufacturing space, by sharing knowledge and experience.
  • Participation in this competition is FREE.
  • The entry form must be submitted online only. Last day to submit the entry form is by 15 April 2026.
  • Provide the principal author's (Project leader) name and contact details. All future communication will be through email.
  • Give details of when the project was implemented in your organization, and it is/was in continuous operation for 12 months.
  • Companies must submit Case study(s) that will showcase and highlight breakthrough achievements that have brought significant competitive advantage to the company. The case study(s) must clearly bring out the value creation and results achieved.
  • While companies can send a maximum of 2 entries per plant / manufacturing location, please note that only ONE best entry shall be considered for evaluation.
  • Project must have been implemented and put into regular operation for a minimum period of one year. The project start date must be after January 2022. Entries that were submitted for the previous IMTMA Productivity Championship competition(s) must not be resubmitted. Such entries will be summarily disqualified.
  • Minor improvements, Kaizens, will not be considered. Participants are expected to submit case studies that have brought in significant improvements to their business.
  • Projects having application of standard products for productivity improvement / service plugins that are commercially available will not be considered.


  • For the next round, the contestants of the selected case studies from this evaluation will prepare and submit a detailed presentation. From these presentations, the jury will shortlist the finalists who will then present their case studies live on stage at the National Productivity Summit 2026 scheduled during November 2026, Coimbatore. A member of the Senior Management from the organization who is directly responsible for the project implementation will be needed to make this presentation. The presentation must be made in English language only.
  • Entries will be judged by an independent jury comprising eminent professionals, whose decision will be final. Significant weightage will be given to conceptualization, link to business need, associated impact, value creation to stakeholders and business sustainability parameters. Other criteria will include analysis, determination of requirements, generation and evaluation of alternative solutions, innovativeness, and thoroughness of planning and implementation. Neither IMTMA nor ACE MICROMATIC will have any role in judging entries. The jury reserves the right to accept or reject an entry without assigning any reasons. IMTMA is not obliged to provide reasons for rejection.
  • Projects may be validated onsite, physically or virtually, by the evaluation team as part of the process if required.
  • Winners will be awarded cash prizes, a trophy and a certificate. Multiple or partial awards may also be given. Cash prizes will be awarded to Individuals / Team Members.
  • Presentations can contain concepts and broad contours of the project without disclosing confidential information. Applicants are assured of confidentiality and protection of their IP rights.

Contact

IMTMA – Bangalore

Madan madan@imtma.in | +91 78994 37625 Abhishek abhishek@imtma.in | +91 98442 94387 Vrund seminar@imtma.in | +91 98866 11007