IIM Ahmedabad

Manufacturing Strategy
Programme Director: Prof. N. Ravichandran
November 25-27, 2004
Fees: Rs. 25000 (US$ 750 for participants from other countries)

Objectives: The recent economic reforms and their continuation has underlined the need for Indian organizations to enhance their competitive position. It is now widely recognized that organizational competitiveness may be enhanced or developed based on an effective manufacturing strategy and its implementation. In the Indian context, this may be a route by which the global presence of Indian companies may be enhanced and their domestic defence capability be improved. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a basic understanding of strategic importance of manufacturing and how to enhance the manufacturing competitiveness of an organization.

For: Top managers in the manufacturing function like presidents, vice presidents, general managers, and board level executives, strategical business unit heads in charge of manufacturing, and owner managers of medium size organizations.

Contents:

• Corporate strategy and manufacturing strategy.

• Dimensions of manufacturing strategy - response time, quality, cost, and flexibility.

• Elements of manufacturing strategy and their internal consistency.

• Formulation and implementation of manufacturing strategy.

• Relevance of technology, human resources, management systems, and information technology.

For further information, please contact the
Manager (MDA),
Indian Institute of Management,
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad - 380 015.
Tel: 91-79-632 4071-5/ 630 7241
Fax: 91-79-630 0352 (MDP); 630 6896 (General)
Email: mdp@iimahd.ernet.in
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