About Gunavathi Masilamani
Gunavathi Masilamani has over 25 years of experience in Supplier Development and Business Development, specialising in designing and implementing practical operational systems that align with real-world business needs. Her expertise lies in helping manufacturing organizations establish structured, sustainable operations that drive long-term growth.
Driven by a passion for operational excellence, she empowers manufacturing business owners to move beyond daily firefighting by building stable systems, streamlining processes, and creating predictable business outcomes. Her proven approach helps organizations reduce owner dependency, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
She is also the author of:
- From Firefighting to Flow
- Beyond Audits – The Real Systems
- The Factory Without You
- Humanity in Leadership
Developed Suppliers for Global Automotive Giants




About NewGen
OUR MISSION
To make AOS Certification (Beginner → Practitioner → Master). The trusted standard of supplier development in India.
When a supplier holds the AOS Master Certificate, any OEM, Tier can source from them with zero surprises. Because an AOS-certified factory runs on processes built with integrity and clarity, delivered by people who are authentic, accountable, and take ownership.
OUR VISION
To certify at least 10,000 Indian manufacturers through AOS and turn factories trapped in daily firefighting, struggling just to survive the day, into profitable, self-running, growth-ready businesses.
No matter how small the industry, every Indian manufacturer deserves systems that let them survive, sustain, and scale. Together, build a world-class Indian manufacturing backbone.