IIM Calcutta Unveils Smart Manufacturing Leadership Course

• IIM Calcutta and VCNow offer an 8-month APSML program for executives and CXOs.
• Curriculum covers Industry 4.0, data-driven manufacturing, cybersecurity, and system modeling.
• Weekly 3-hour online classes with a 4-day on-campus immersion for hands-on learning.

IIM Calcutta is introducing the Advanced Programme in Smart Manufacturing Leadership (APSML) in partnership with VCNow Executive Education, a brand under Unified Collaboration Services LLP.

This distinctive eight-month program is aimed at senior executives, plant managers, CXOs, operations leaders, and entrepreneurs looking to adopt intelligent and digital manufacturing approaches, leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies to attain operational efficiency and boost competitiveness.

Prof. Alok Kumar Rai, Director, IIM Calcutta, said, "At IIM Calcutta, we are committed to developing future-ready leaders. The APSML programme is a strategic step towards empowering professionals to lead India's smart manufacturing revolution with vision, innovation, and technological excellence."

The programme's curriculum is carefully designed to cover key areas that are highly relevant to the industry. "The programme focuses on data-centric aspects such as data-driven manufacturing, cyber security, data governance, and system modelling, which enables participants with enhanced decision-making tools to improve business performance through optimized production processes, increased responsiveness and efficiency," explained Prof. Partha Priya Datta, Programme Director of APSML.

Prof. Vishal Bansal, Programme Director of APSML, highlights the significance of experiential learning in Industry 4.0, noting that to truly drive innovation, one needs to learn through direct experience. "Our teaching methods include hands-on demonstrations of Industry 4.0 tools, capstone projects, guest lectures from industry leaders, group projects, simulations, and gamified learning, along with case discussions focusing on both Indian and international manufacturing firms," he disclosed.

Pulak Pattanayak, Co-Founder and Director of VCNow, said, "We are excited to partner with IIM Calcutta in launching this cutting-edge programme, which perfectly aligns with our focus on leveraging smart technology for transformative learning experiences. We look forward to supporting participants to learn and become leaders in their respective domains, providing them with seamless access to IIM Calcutta's world-class knowledge and resources through our technology and student support systems."

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The online classes occur weekly for 3 hours on Saturdays, enabling professionals to manage their work and study obligations more conveniently. Moreover, the program features a 4-day on-campus immersion, offering essential practical experience.

The Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing at IIM Calcutta has a strong history of providing top-notch programmes, and the Advanced Programme in Smart Manufacturing Leadership seeks to enhance this proficiency even more. It targets individuals who have a minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or similar fields.

IIM Calcutta's APSML is a unique and timely initiative that bolsters the national objective of turning India into an international manufacturing center. By providing professionals with cutting-edge skills and knowledge, this programme is set to influence the future of India's manufacturing sector.