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What if a struggling factory could be transformed-not by consultants, not by layoffs, not by complex theories but by simple, courageous actions taken every single month? 83 Changes in 17 Months is a powerful, real-life leadership and business transformation story that proves extraordinary results are possible through clarity, consistency, and care for people. Set in the heart of a manufacturing organisation on the brink of decline, this book chronicles how 83 practical changes, implemented month by month over 17 months, turned a 4% profit making unit to a 22% profit making powerhouse without capital expenditure, downsizing, or management jargon.This book is not a theory-heavy management guide. It's a true story of action. Led by a leader with no manufacturing background, the turnaround unfolded through observation, decisive action, and deep respect for human potential. Every change big or small was rooted in common sense, discipline, and empathy. If you lead people, manage operations, or dream of building a resilient, profitable organization, then this book is for you and will inspire you to act.

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Every once in a while, a story emerges from the corporate world that reminds us why leadership still matters, why people still make the difference, and why extraordinary transformations can come from the most unexpected places and people. This book - 83 Changes in 17 Months: A True Story of Transforming a Struggling Factory into a 5.7x Profit Powerhouse is one such gem. This book chronicles how an organisation on the brink, found its strength again - not through complex systems or expensive interventions, but through relentless observation, decisive actions, and unwavering belief in people. Opportunities and Shortcomings are identified and acted upon promptly. What transpired is nothing short of remarkable. This book is not merely meant to be read -it is meant to be acted upon. The pace of change, averaging 5 per month and 12 in Oct 2009 alone is mind boggling. These 83 changes contain every type of Management philosophies and practises -Lean, TOC, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, TQM, TPM, SCOR etc - put into action without prior knowledge. It was common sense of a lot of people, joining hands for a good cause - improve the company. The Financial results were the most impressive - Revenues grew 40% YoY and Profits grew 570% YoY - achieved without Capex or Downsizing .This is only a reflection of something far deeper: The factory had rediscovered its heart. The financial results were not the objective of changes; it was a natural by-product. Never before have I come across a book on Organisational improvement focus on Human welfare as this one. So many changes to improve the life and income of the main resource - the Human Resource . Environment, Wastes, Sustainability were all addressed before improving the product or process . Constraints are identified and broken over several attempts, the changes implemented in a step-by-step manner . This resulted in a growth which was organic and permanent rather than radical and transient. But beyond all numbers and milestones, the real magic of this journey lies in the spirit in which it unfolded. It is a journey where: Human welfare weighed more than profits. Constraints conjured abundance Waste became a source of funds for employee welfare. Adversity was turned into improvement opportunities This book is more than a turnaround manual. It is a handbook of actions and ideas . It is a reminder that organisational transformation does not begin with technology, tools, or consultants - it begins with people. With respect for them, belief in them, and empowerment of them. For every entrepreneur who feels stuck, for every manager who feels overwhelmed, for every leader who wonders how to drive change without disrupting - this book offers hope, clarity, and a roadmap built on lived experience. - Mr. Krishnamurthy P, MD of Aura Industrial Equipment and Projects Pvt Ltd, Chennai

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Ninan P. Chandy, a National Merit Scholarship awardee graduated in Mechanical Engineering in 1987. Beginning his career in B2B Selling of Air Pollution Control Equipments in Pune, joined Al Babtain Industries, Saudi Arabia in 1991 as Sales Engineer in International Sales, selling Outdoor lighting High Masts and Luminaires. In 1998, became Sales Manager for the Towers and Steel Structures division, and in 2004 Export Sales Manager for all product lines.In 2009, completed MBA in Finance and went on to successfully turn around Al Babtain Lighting Company increasing its profits from 4% to 22% in one year and sustained it. Returning to India in 2013 founded DeltaEta Cost Reduction Consultants Pvt. Ltd., to share the proven success strategy with companies. Today, a highly sought-after Consultant, Corporate trainer and Speaker in Cost reduction and Operational Excellence. Ninan is also a PhD scholar in Management Sciences.

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