Date of Visit: Saturday, 27th September 2025
Company Visited: Stanley Black & Decker, Chakan-Mhalunge MIDC
• Number of Students: 68 (MBA 1st Year)
• Faculty Members: 4 (Accompanying)
• Reporting Time: 7:00 AM (College Gate)
• Arrival at Company: 9:30 AM
Objective of the Visit
The primary objective of this industrial visit was to provide the MBA students with practical exposure to organizational processes, human resource practices, safety measures, and operational excellence followed at Stanley Black & Decker. The visit aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and industrial practices.Company Overview
Stanley Black & Decker is a globally renowned manufacturer of industrial tools, household hardware, and security products. The company is recognized for its strong commitment to innovation, operational excellence, employee welfare, and sustainable business practices.
Company Representatives Who Interacted with Students
• Ms. Rohini Gaidhane – Training & Development
• Ms. Pooja Jadhav – Recruiter
• Mr. Atharva Murali – HR Operations
• Mr. Umesh Kapde – EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)
• Ms. Priyanka Sarak – CI Engineer (Continuous Improvement)
Key Learnings from the Visit
1. Human Resource Practices:
o Recruitment and selection process explained by HR team.
o Training and development programs aimed at enhancing workforce skills.
o Employee engagement and retention strategies.
2. HR Operations:
o Policies and procedures for smooth HR functioning.
o Digital platforms used for employee record management and payroll.
3. Environment, Health & Safety (EHS):
o Safety protocols followed within the manufacturing unit.
o Importance of workplace safety and risk management.
o Compliance with statutory safety norms.
4. Continuous Improvement (CI):
o Implementation of lean management principles.
o Efforts towards reducing waste and improving operational efficiency.
o Role of Kaizen and Six Sigma in process improvement.
5. Corporate Culture & Professionalism:
o Emphasis on teamwork, leadership, and innovation.
o Real-world application of management principles studied in MBA coursework.
Outcomes of the Visit
• Enhanced practical knowledge of industrial operations.
• Exposure to HR, EHS, and CI frameworks followed in a global organization.
• Better understanding of employability skills expected in the corporate sector.
• Strengthened industry-academia linkage for future opportunities such as internships and placements.
Conclusion
The industrial visit to Stanley Black & Decker was a highly enriching experience for the MBA students of Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management & Entrepreneur Development, Varale Campus. It provided valuable insights into corporate practices and professional work culture. The guidance and interactions with company representatives were extremely beneficial for the students’ academic and career growth.
