MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME At IIT Kharagpur

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME At IIT Kharagpur

Web 2.0 Leveraging Social Media for Business

January 13-14, 2011

Objectives

To introduce participants to the emerging world of Web 2.0 and the architecture of participation -- where one goes beyond passive browsing and plays an active role in contributing to and building the web in a manner that benefits the individual and the organisation.

Course Contents / Program Outline

Day 1

1. Web 2.0 and the architecture of participation
2. Social Bookmarking, Tagging, Folksonomies and RSS - Locating and keeping track of information on the web
3. What is a blog and how to create one for yourself or company
4. Workshop: Build your own blog
5. Social Networks : Orkut, Facebook and Twitter

Day 2

1. What is Cloud Computing ?
2. Workshop : Practical Cloud Computing with Google Docs
3. Spreading your message with Slidecasts and Podcasts
4. Workshop : Building free applications on the web
a. An Event Registration applications
b. Questionnaires for Market Research
5. A quick look at the 3D Virtual world of Second Life

Target Audience

"I am manager, not a programmer" is a refrain that is often held by those living in denial about the ubiquity of the web in the contemporary economy. They pretend that it is beneath their dignity to work with technology whereas in reality it may be beyond their ability! This workshop is meant for Senior and Middle Level executives of companies who feel that they are being left behind in the march of technology. This course will help such individuals understand that just as the ability to send an email or SMS has become indispensable in the corporate world, so would an active participation in the use of tools and technologies of Web 2.0 be a skill that is will be at a premium in the years to come.
Resource Requirements / Mode of Delivery

This is workshop oriented "Do-it-yourself" kind of a program supported by lectures and presentations. Each participant would need a personal computer desktop or laptop and a reliable access to the internet.

Dates: January 13-14, 2011

Location & Venue: IIT Kharagpur Kolkata Campus

HC-Block III, Vidhan Nagar (Salt Lake), Kolkata 700106

Programme Fee: 12,000.00 (Non-residential)

Course Coordinator: Prithwis Mukerjee

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Materials Management

January 5 -7, 2011

Course Objective

Management of materials plays an important role in providing a competitive edge in today’s competitive Business Scenario. Apart from managing working capital, management of materials also helps in improving product performance. Management of inventory is an essential component of Materials Management function. In addition to Raw Materials and Consumables, management of Spares is also very critical; especially for process industry. The programme is focused on understanding and developing appropriate strategy for materials and inventory management.

Course Contents

* Strategic role of Materials Management
* Materials and Inventory cycle
* Classification and Codification of Materials
* Models for managing Inventory
* Vendor rating
* Management of Spares

Participant background

Midle and senior level executives in materials, purchasing, production planning, inventory planning, vendor development, vendor relations managers, supply management, etc.

Pedagogy

The programme consists of classroom discussions, individual and group exercises, and case studies. The programme will cover various analytical and innovative tools used for managing materials. Case studies will focus on best practices and learning from the successes and the failures of past efforts.

Dates: January 5-7, 2011

Location & Venue: VGSOM, IIT Kharagpur

Programme Fee: 22,000.00 (Residential)

Course Coordinator: Arabinda Tripathy

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