MUMBAI: The National Quality Award trophy was bagged by Vikram Cements, a unit of Grasim Industries, becoming the first ever recipient since the trophy was instituted in 1997. Hindustan Lever's Chhindwara unit was also honoured with a certificate of merit for 1998 in recognition of its excellent work and commitment to quality. Instituted by the Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC) and the Ramakrishna Bajaj Trust, the National Quality Awards were presented by Maharashtra governor PC Alexander. IMC also recognised individual efforts of Suresh Krishna, chairman , Sundaram Fasteners, for sustained commitment and leadership in promoting quality in the industry over the years.

Insurance officers against LIC policy

MUMBAI: National Federation of Insurance Field Workers of India, a representative organisation of the development officers of LIC of India and a marketing force, has launched an agitation against the Life Insurance Corporation in protest against its anti-womanattitude in particular and other actuarial problems in general. The first phase of the agitation is to a hold massive demonstration in front of LIC's central office in Nariman Point on March 15.

Patni Computer

MUMBAI: Patni Computer Systems Ltd (PCS) has become an authorised BaaN Customization Provider (ABC) for the ERP major-BaaN Company. BaaN is based in the Netherlands and ranks amongst the top vendors of ERP software worldwide. BaaN's ABC alliance programme is designed to meet its customers' demands for business-specific adjustments to the BaaN ERP software. As an ABC provider, PCS will be supported and recommended by BaaN to deliver customization services directly to customers throughout the world.