Initial Goal Repot - Kushagra
Initial Goal Repot - Kushagra
Initial Goal Repot - Kushagra
1. Introduction
During my 7th semester, I had the honour of working as a Data Scientist Intern at Karul
Laminators LLP from July [15th Jul 2024]. The company was among the pioneers in India
for flexi printing solutions & supplier for various companies in every region and soon
established itself as a leading name in flexi print solutions. The corporation is a key player in
the flexi print industry and works with eminent institutions in a range of industries, including
manufacturing, retail, and the public sector.
Demand forecasting: Predicting the demand for various types of packaging materials
based on historical data, seasonality, and market trends.
Supply chain optimization: Optimizing inventory, raw materials, and logistics by
analysing data on suppliers, lead times, and production schedules.
Quality control: Using image processing and machine learning models to detect
defects or inconsistencies in printed packaging.
Process optimization: Analysing production data to improve efficiency, reduce waste,
and minimize downtime in the manufacturing process.
4. Technologies
Excel: For basic data management, analysis, and visualization tasks. Excel is great for
handling smaller datasets and performing initial data exploration.
Power BI: A powerful business intelligence tool used for creating interactive data
visualizations and dashboards. You can use it to visualize company performance metrics,
production data, and supply chain insights.
Python:
Pandas: For data manipulation and analysis, especially when working with large
datasets from production logs, sales, or inventory data.
NumPy: For performing numerical calculations, useful when you need to do large-
scale mathematical operations on production or chemical data.
Matplotlib/Seaborn: For data visualization and plotting trends in production, sales,
or quality data.
SQL: To manage and query databases containing production, inventory, or sales data.
SQL can help pull relevant data to feed into analyses or machine learning models.
5. Overview of My Work
During my internship, I worked as an intern for the data science team. My primary
tasks were:
Task: Analyse historical sales data to predict future demand for various packaging
materials (e.g., BOPP Pouches, Laminated Rolls).
Technologies Used: Python (Pandas, NumPy), Machine Learning Models (Scikit-
learn for regression), Power BI for visualizing forecasts.
Outcome: Accurate demand predictions to optimize inventory and production
planning.
Task: Develop a predictive maintenance model using historical sensor data from
manufacturing equipment to predict failures before they happen.
Technologies Used: Python (Scikit-learn for predictive models, Pandas for data
analysis), Power BI for real-time monitoring dashboards.
Outcome: Reduced machine downtime and optimized maintenance schedules,
leading to better productivity.
4. Chemical Usage Optimization
Task: Analyse chemical usage patterns (e.g., ethyl and other chemicals) to optimize
the amounts used in the printing and packaging processes, reducing waste and
ensuring safety compliance.
Technologies Used: Python (Pandas for data analysis, NumPy for calculations),
Excel for initial data tracking, Power BI for visualization of chemical usage trends
and cost savings.
Outcome: Optimized chemical usage leading to cost savings, reduced environmental
impact, and compliance with safety regulations.
5. Conclusion
During my internship, I applied data science techniques to enhance various aspects of the
flexi printing industry, including demand forecasting, quality control, and process
optimization. By utilizing tools like Python, Power BI, and machine learning models, I
contributed to improving production efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing chemical
usage. This experience deepened my practical understanding of data science applications in
manufacturing and strengthened my problem-solving and analytical skills.
6. Acknowledgments
I would want to express my sincere gratitude to the entire staff at KARUL LAMINATORS
LLP for their leadership, assistance, and the chance to work on stimulating and fulfilling
projects. My deepest gratitude to my role models and coworkers for their unflagging support
and mentoring.
I would also like to thank my mentors at Bennett University and the Placement Cell for
providing me such an opportunity.