Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, revealed his early career beginnings working on the shop floor of an automobile plant in response to comments made by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
Musk recently emphasized the scarcity of movies showcasing the manufacturing process, contrasting it with the abundance of films depicting lone inventors having “eureka” moments in their garages. He underscored the undervaluation of manufacturing and the significant challenges in achieving high-volume, positive-margin production.
In agreement with Elon Musk, Anand Mahindra stated, “Couldn’t agree more.”
He shared his own experience of starting his career on the shop floor of an auto plant and expressed ongoing admiration for the relentless effort and problem-solving involved in high-volume production.
Mahindra further advocated for the recognition of manufacturing heroes and suggested that movies depicting the manufacturing process would attract significant viewership, citing the popularity of their own manufacturing videos on YouTube.
Couldn’t agree more @elonmusk
I started my career on the shop floor of an auto plant.
And have never stopped being in awe of the relentless effort & non-stop problem solving that goes into making products at high volume.The heroes of manufacturing do indeed deserve to have… https://t.co/riRrKFpFLO
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 29, 2024
Support for Mahindra’s viewpoint was echoed by one of his followers, who noted the lack of representation of manufacturing in popular culture and highlighted the abundance of untold stories within the industry.
Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is a major conglomerate with 260,000 employees across more than 100 countries. The company holds a significant position in various sectors, including farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology, and financial services in India. It also claims the title of the world’s largest tractor company by volume.