Workshop On FIGHTING RECESSION THROUGH PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY & INNOVATION
0930 – 1730 Hrs : Saturday 13 June 2009 : Hotel Sun-n-Sand, Panaji Goa
Introduction: The whole world is going through recession. This time the recession is going to be one of the worst in history. The effect is already visible. Job losses, closure of manufacturing units, decline in demands, strikes and protests and so on. Some countries have been affected more than the others, but the effect is there for all to see. In this scenario, one can sit idle and accept the situation as inevitable. The alternate approach is to take it as challenge and work out strategies to beat the recession. Many companies are following the second approach.
It is now time to look critically into our operations, and come out with new ideas. Einstein once remarked: “Imagination is more important than knowledge”. This is the right time to imagine beyond what we are doing and take a fresh re-look in all our activities.
One very important aspect for success of any organization is “PRODUCTIVITY”. We have to ask ourselves: Is the productivity highest or there is scope for improvement?
The second important aspect is “QUALITY”. Are we able to meet the requirements of all customers? There are many organizations who are not able to sell the product or get the right price, as they are no able to meet the quality requirements. Can we do some thing about this?
The third important aspect is “INNOVATION”. There is an interesting quotation which goes like this: “You look at things and you ask me: WHY? But, I dream of things that never were, and I say “WHY NOT?”
That is the spirit of innovation. For too long we have been copying others, we have been followers. It is time to be leader, it is time to be innovator, it is time to come out with new products, it is time to bring innovative ideas to reduce cost and attract customers, it is time for improvement in existing products and processes.
Against this backdrop, CII is organizing a one day Workshop on “FIGHTING RECESSION THROUGH PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY and INNOVATION” on 13 June 2009 (Saturday) at Hotel Sun-n-Sand commencing at 0930hrs to 1730hrs.
In the seminar different approaches to Productivity Improvement, Quality Improvement and Innovation will be discussed. Some of the topics will be:
· Elimination of waste
· Improvement of efficiency
· Total Productive Maintenance
· Multi Skill
· Motivation
· Time Management
· Attributes of Quality
· Total Quality Management
· Japanese Tools for Quality
· Creation of atmosphere for Innovation
· Approaches to innovation
· And many other relevant subjects
Who should attend:
· Head of Works/Plant/Unit
· Head of Production/Manufacturing
· Production Manager and Production Executive
· Plant Manager
· Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Executive
· HR Manager and HR Executive
· R&D Manager and R&D Executive
· Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Assurance Executive
· Chief Operating Officer/Chief Executive Officer
· Purchase Managers/Executives,
· Marketing Managers/Executives
Participation Fee & Registration: Prior Registration is a must. Details of Fees etc is mentioned in the ‘Registration Form’ (enclosed). Fee includes Service Tax, tea/lunch. [DD/Cheque may be drawn in favour of “Confederation of Indian Industry” payable at Panaji. Delegate fee is non-refundable. However, changes in nomination are accepted.]
Resource Person/Faculty: Dr. B. Saha, M.Sc (Gold Medalist), Ph.D, MBA.
Dr. B. Saha’s academic records. 1) Higher Secondary in 1967, securing 1st rank from Darjeeling School. 2) B.Sc with Honours in Chemistry, securing 2nd rank in the University 3) M.Sc securing the 1st rank, awarded University Gold Medal and S.N.Bhattacharya Medal. 4) Ph.D and 5) MBA. Dr. B. Saha was awarded Homi Bhabha Gold Medal in 2007. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was present on the occasion.
After spending four years in BARC, Dr. Saha visited Canada and USA. In Canada, he worked in the research group of Prof. B. A. Bohm and in USA, in the research group of Nobel Laureate Prof. Derek Barton. He was awarded “International Cancer Research Technology Transfer Fellowship”, by the International union against Cancer, Switzerland. He also spent some time in the laboratory of Nobel Laureate Dr. (Mrs.) Rosalyn Yalow. Dr. Saha returned to India in 1984 and joined Pfizer as Manager – Quality Assurance and R&D and subsequently as Production Manager. He was also in charge of Safety and Environment Management. He joined Monsanto as General Manager in 1995, looking after entire manufacturing operations. Subsequently, he was a Director in Gharda Chemicals Limited and President of Vinati Organics Limied. Dr. Saha’s research papers have been published in International Journals. He was the editor of the newsletter of the “Indian Society of Environmental Science and Technology (ISEST)”. He was also in the editorial advisory board of the “Carbohydrate Newsletter”.
Dr. Saha has been Chairman of Technical Sessions in various National and International seminars. He is also a certified instructor of the “Interaction Management Program” of the “Development Dimensions International, USA”. The program prepares managers and supervisors to lead, motivate and direct more effectively. Dr. Saha is a Visiting Professor in IIT, ICFAI University, Manipal University, ITM Business School, Welingkar Institute of Management Studies and Research, Somaiya Institute of Management, Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, K. C. College of Management and other reputed Institutes. His teaching interests are: Operations Management, Productivity Improvement, Total Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Quantitative Methodsin Business, Research Methodology, Technology Management and Innovation.
He was also a Principal Investigator and member of the steering committee of the CSIR sponsored “New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative Project”. His Unique Audiovisual Program has been acclaimed in various parts of the world including USA and Canada.
To ensure a highly interactive programme, due to limited seats, preference will be given to those participants who register first purely on first-come – first-served basis, we look forward to receiving the duly filled-in ‘Registration Form’ from you at the earliest.
For details you may contact;
Cmde N Venugopal VSM IN (Retd.)
Advisor – Goa State Office
Confederation of Indian Industry
502, Unitech City Center,
M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001
Tel: 0832 – 2422790 / 2422796 / 9822123077
e-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
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REGISTRATION FORM
John Fernandes Telefax : 0832 2422790 / 2422796
Confederation of Indian Industry Email : [email protected] ; [email protected]
502, Unitech City Center : [email protected]
M G Road, Panaji – 403 001 Cell : 9822982979
CII Workshop on
FIGHTING RECESSION THROUGH PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY & INNOVATION
0930 – 1730 Hrs : Saturday 13 June 2009 : Hotel Sun-n-Sand, Panaji Goa
Delegate Fee: (Inclusive of 10.30% Service Tax)
The following have been nominated to attend the above said workshop:
Name Designation
1. _________________________________ __________________________________
2. _________________________________ __________________________________
3. _________________________________ __________________________________
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5. _________________________________ __________________________________
Please find enclosed our cheque / demand draft No. _____________ for Rs _______________ in favour of ‘Confederation of Indian Industry’ payable at Panaji.
Details of Coordinator/contact person :
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Organisation : ____________________________________________________
Address : ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Tel No : ____________________
Fax No : _______________________
Email : _______________________________
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Please note : Prior Registration is a must.
: Participation fee is non–refundable. However change
in nomination is acceptable.
: Seats are limited. ’first-come-first- served’ basis.
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