CII-Avantha Centre for Competitiveness for SMEs 2.72

CII-AVANTHA Centre for Competitiveness for SMEs

Established in 2004, today Chandigarh based CII-AVANTHA Centre for Competitiveness for SMEs is a single point of reference for meeting the needs of small and medium enterprises for enhancing SME competitiveness. With a pan India approach, the Centre plays role of a guide and mentor for SMEs by its ‘Cluster Approach’, which enables SMEs to learn through sharing of knowledge with other Cluster companies. Best Practices and a detailed road map for enhancing productivity and efficiency of Cluster companies is charted and implemented by the seasoned counselors of the Centre.

The Centre works exclusively to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs, through interventions in areas such as Manufacturing Excellence, Energy Efficiency, Cost Management, Total Employee Involvement, Corrosion Management etc. Our Pro-active International Engagements ensure that we are in tune with the cutting edge of global Competitiveness in order to transmit the same to the Indian SMEs. More than 220 Training programmes have been held in the last 3 years, benefitting more than 3500 delegates.

Services Offered

Service delivery is through a co-ordinated and participative approach. The Centre works closely with industry via training, counseling, sharing best practices, study missions through class room learning and shop floor approach. The major services offered by Centre are:

Manufacturing Excellence

Human Resource Management

Energy Audits and Management

Corrosion Management