Conventional manufacturing processes have their limitations. They are usually production centric. In spite of best of resource planning, wastages occur quite alarmingly creating delays in manufacturing and deliveries. This results into erosion of value, instead of value addition. Lean manufacturing addresses how to eliminate wastages and maximize value addition resulting in timely delivery schedules. The basics of Lean Manufacturing are discussed in an easy to understand manner in this module.

This session broadly compares Human Resources Management across three key industrial sectors in India - (1) Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & Life-sciences, (2) IT & ITeS and (3) Media, Enteratinment & Advertising. It highlights the similarities as well as dissimilarities in the HR processes & practices, along with a focus on the key HR challenges across these sectors

In this topic we try to understand the challenges associated with the Exit Management process. We also look at the strategic approach HR leaders need to take to make the most out of this process.

Gagnes Nine Levels of Learning provide a step-by-step approach that can help managers, trainers, and facilitators structure their training so that their students or teams get the most from their learning opportunities.

FMEA grew out of systems engineering, and is a widely-used tool for quality control. It builds on tools like Risk Analysis and Cause and Effect Analysis to try to predict failures before they happen

The Human Resource Champions Model" by Prof. David Ulrich aims to guide HR practitioners in their strive for adding value and delivering results. The lecture gives the audience an in-depth understanding of the four roles of Strategic Partner, Administrative Expert, Employee Champion and Change Agent that HR executives should perform. While the audience is made aware of the framework of this model, the lecture focuses more on the industry application of the same

This module will give the audience an understanding of the increasing relevance of HR metrics in todays' business organization. It will additionally share tips on how to report metrics that align with the strategic objectives of an organization. The audience will also be guided on certain basic principles that should be followed in reporting meaningful metrics.

Is Quality a recent fad, or was it a genetic trait of the human race since prehistoric times? Is the desire for quality an overwhelming need, a craving, a nature, a trait of Man to elevate to the next level of needs on Dr Maslow’s pyramid? We will trace Man’s journey of quality using some very basic inventions and processes like hunting tools and fire. This will strengthen your understanding of the philosophies and concepts of Quality

Is Quality a recent fad, or was it a genetic trait of the human race since prehistoric times? Is the desire for quality an overwhelming need, a craving, a nature, a trait of Man to elevate to the next level of needs on Dr Maslow’s pyramid? We will trace Man’s journey of quality using some very basic inventions and processes like hunting tools and fire. This will strengthen your understanding of the philosophies and concepts of Quality