One-Day Workshop on "e - Governance"

Why is E-Governance the new buzzword?

The colonial view of the Government used to be as a “CONTROLLER and RULER”. Today the Government’s role is like that of a coordinator and service provider. The Government is responsible for providing certain services to the citizens, just like a corporation is responsible for managing the value chain, which leads to output. Business corporations have discovered for the last two decades that with information. Technology they can make the value chain more efficient and this leads to quality increase and cost savings. Similarly, Governments have discovered that with Information Technology they can make the provision of the services to the citizens more efficient, transparent, can save costs and lead to a higher level of efficiency. This application of Information Technology enabled Process & Systems is called E-Governance or E-Government.

What do most E-Governance Initiatives involve?

It involves the entire citizens interfaces with the Government: delivery of government products and services, access to government information & transactions.

The programme highlights all the three aspects of E-Governance namely

· Information Technology Frame Works

· Citizens Access

· Government Process Improvement

Why should Government adopt E-Governance and what are its practical benefits?

A cute acronym has been coined for these possible results of E-Governance – SMART which stands for Simple, Moral, Accountable, Responsive and Transparent Governments.

Practical benefits include simpler documentation, faster applications, simpler procurement, greater reach of services, accelerating education, public participation and simplifying transactions.

Programme Design & Objectives

The programme will cover all the stages of E-Governance namely:

Ø Information Technology Frameworks

Ø Digitisation

Ø Citizens Access

Ø Content

COVERAGE

v E-Governance-Framework

v Maturity Models of E-Governance Systems

v Information Flow through Internet Technology

v Information Systems-Strategic & Tactical Planning Issues

PARTICIPATION PROFILE

This programme is meant for Group A officers from State & Central Government.

FACULTY & METHODOLOGY

The faculty will comprise of senior NPC experts, top professionals and senior Government Officials. This programme will focus on interactive discussion sessions, case examples and exercises.

VENUE

Dr. AMBEDKAR INSTITUTE OF PRODUCTIVITY

NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL

No. 6, SIDCO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

AMBATTUR, CHENNAI-600 098

DATE: 8^th September 2006

FEE

There is no participation fee for this progamme. The nominations are restricted to twenty on First come First basis.

NOMINATION

Nominations, giving participant’s name(s), designation, contact address, email, telephone, fax number etc., may be sent to

The Director

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity

National Productivity Council

No.6, Sidco Industrial Estate, Ambattur

Chennai-600 098

Phone: (044) 2625 1808, 2625 5216

Fax : (044) 2625 4904

E-mail: aipnpc@vsnl.com

Website: www.aipnpc.com

Nominations should reach us on or before September 1, 2006

Programme on TPM at Cochin

PROGRAMME

on

TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE (TPM)

INTRODUCTION

Total Productive Maintenance, widely known by its acronym TPM, has become a buzz word among the successful organizations in India and abroad. Concept of TPM was evolved in Japan and promoted by Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) since the year 1970. What TPM does is help companies achieve high level of productivity by developing self-managing abilities in workers and managers which, in turn improve skills and work practices, ultimately leading to reduction in costs and increase in production. The essence of TPM is business process improvement through Working Teams, cutting across organizational layers. These teams are empowered and supported by suitable training and other inputs. They handle the entire process of problem identification, suggestions for improvement and implementation of the solution in collaborative fashion. A number of leading organizations in India, namely Grasim, Vikram Cement, TANFAC, Hindustan Lever, etc., have already implemented and also won the TPM Excellence Awards.

This programme is aimed at imparting necessary knowledge and skills to the executives to initiate implementation of the concepts of TPM in their organisations.

PROGRAMME COVERAGE

• Concept of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• 5S and Kaizen.
• Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness through reduction of six major losses.
• Autonomous maintenance system and small group activities
• Planned maintenance system.
• Skill Improvement of Operators and maintenance workmen.
• Maintenance prevention and early equipment management
• Office TPM
• Implementation of TPM

METHODOLOGY

The programmee will be conducted through lecture sessions, case studies, discussions and audiovisual aids.

PARTICIPATION

The Programme is meant for Executives from all functions responsible for productive use of various resources from organisations interested in implementing TPM.

COURSE FACULTY

T. Rajachidambaram
Director

S. Shivakumar
Senior Deputy Director

National Productivity Council
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
Chennai

DATE / DURATION

2 Days, 10^th & 11^th October,2006

Time: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

VENUE

International Hotel
M.G.Road,
Ernakulam,
Cochin - 682035

FEES

Rs.4,000/= per participant. The fee covers participation fee, course material and working lunch. This is a non-residential programme.

REGISTRATION

Please send your nominations on your company letter-head indicating name, designation and official address of the participants along with the participation fee. The cheque / Demand Draft should be drawn in favour NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL Payable at CHENNAI . The nominations should reach the following address before 3rd October 2006.

The Director
National Productivity Council
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai – 600 098

Phone No.(044) 26251808, 26255216,
Fax No.(044) 26254904.

Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com

Energy Saving through Pinch Technology and Process Integration

Two-Day Programme on

Energy Saving through
Pinch Technology and Process Integration

5th & 6th October 2006


INTRODUCTION

While oil prices continue to climb, energy conservation remains the prime concern for many process industries. The challenge every process engineer is faced with is to seek answers to questions related to their process energy patterns. A few of the frequently asked questions are:

1. Are the existing processes as energy efficient as they should be?


2. How can new projects be evaluated with respect to their energy requirements?


3. What changes can be made to increase the energy efficiency without incurring any cost?


4. What investments can be made to improve energy efficiency?


5. What is the most appropriate utility mix for the process?


6. How to put energy efficiency and other targets like reducing emissions, increasing plant capacities, improve product qualities etc, into a one coherent strategic plan for the overall site?

All of these questions and more can be answered with a full understanding of Pinch Technology and an awareness of the available tools for applying it in a practical way.

OBJECTIVE

This 2 day training programme aims to provide the basic knowledge of the concepts in pinch technology and how they been be applied to reduce energy and capital costs, increase capacity and reduce emissions.

COVERAGE

• Fundamentals of Pinch Technology


• Basic Concepts of Pinch Analysis


• Steps of Pinch Analysis


• Benefits and Applications of Pinch Technology


• Energy Conservation and Process Integration


• Successful Case Studies

RESOURCE PERSON

• Senior consultants from National Productivity Council.


• Pinch Technology Experts.


• Industry users.
  

METHODOLOGY

This workshop will be conducted through lecture session, discussions, group exercise and visual aids, etc.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The workshop is meant for engineers or technical managers from the below mentioned industrial sectors, who wish to gain an understanding of how to achieve process energy efficiency improvements.

1. Refinery 2. Petrochemicals 3. Sugar 4. Pulp and Paper 5. Food Processing and Dairy 6. Solvent Extraction 7. Breweries & Distilleries 8. Fertilisers 9. Caustic Soda 10. Chemical

DATE & TIME

5th & 6th October 2006
10.00 AM to 5.00 PM

VENUE

BREEZE HOTEL
850, Poonamallee High Road
Kilpauk, Chennai—600 010


FEE

Rs. 6,000 per participant. The fee covers participation fee, course material and soft copy of presentation material in CD. The payment should be made by DD in favour of “National Productivity Council” payable at “Chennai”.


PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Mr. P. Dharmalingam
Sr.Dy.Director (Energy Management)


REGISTRATION

Last date for registration is 28th September 2006. Please send nomination indicating the name, designation and official address of the participant in advance to the following address:

The Director
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
6 (Old No:31-B), SIDCO Industrial Estate
Ambattur, Chennai—600 098.

Phone: 044-26251808/26255216
Fax: 044-26254904
Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com
Visit us at www.aipnpc.com (or) www.em-ea.org

Programme on "How to make best use of Effluent Treatment Plant"

Programme on

How to make best use of Effluent Treatment Plant

Date: 03- 04 August 2006

Hotel Breeze, Chennai

BACKGROUND


Effluent treatment plants installed in many industries are “stuck” and unable to perform satisfactorily due to various reasons such as non-representative design data, flawed design criteria, inadequate O & M practices, poorly trained manpower, etc.

With more pressure from pollution control boards, public and ISO 14001 certification, it is imperative that the industries will have to gear up for improved and consistent performance of effluent treatment plants. This would necessitate training of relevant personnel in the concepts, practices and techniques pertaining to effluent treatment.

Based on the rich expertise drawn out of designing, commissioning, operating, evaluating, optimising and upgrading various effluent treatment plants, National Productivity Council (NPC) offers this unique programme.

PROGRAMMECOVERAGE

• Overview of effluent parameters, sampling and flow measurement


• Effluent load reduction techniques & methodology


• Effluent Treatment Methods & Application areas


• Analysis of ETP for Conceptual & Design problems


• Mechanical equipment selection & Optimisation


• Performance Evaluation of Effluent Treatment Plants


• Proper operation, maintenance, process control and trouble shooting practices


• Advanced Effluent treatment technologies


• Treatment options for effluent reuse


• Case studies

FACULTY

Senior Consultants from NPC, Experts from Industry, Consulting organisations and Pollution Control Boards.


TARGET GROUP


Senior and Middle level executives from Industries, Pollution Control Boards and other relevant organisations.


GENERAL INFORMATION


Dates : 3rd and 4th August 2006,

Timings : 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Venue : BREEZE HOTEL, 850, Poonamallee High Road Kilpauk, Chennai—600 0010


PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR

A.Shajahan, Deputy Director

ProgrammeFee

• Rs. 6000/- per participant towards course fee, which includes reading material, tea / coffee and working lunch.


• The programme is non-residential.


• The fee is payable by demand draft / local cheque drawn in favour of “National Productivity Council”.


• Fee once paid is not refundable.

REGISTRATION
The nominations along with the programme fee may kindly be sent to

Director,
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity,
National Productivity Council,
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur,
Chennai - 600 098.

Telephone : 26251808/ 26255216
Fax : (044) 26254904
E-mail : alishajahan@gmail.com, indisur@gmail.com

LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION
25th July, 2006

Programme on Integrated Implementation and Auditing of ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001

Programme on
 
Integrated Implementation and Auditing of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
30-31st August 2006

Organized by
Environment Division
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
Background
 
Most industries are seeking certification for various ISO standards like quality, environment and health and safety in line with global needs. Most industries certified with ISO 9001 aim for ISO 14001 certification followed by OHSAS 18001 certification after a gap of about two years. Also each certification process takes about a year. This process of pursuing ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certificates separately requires industries to spend twice the cost and time on document preparation and internal audit (after implementation). This results in loss of valuable productivity for the industry.  
 
We, at NPC, feel that such wastages of manpower time and resources can be avoided by integrated implementation and auditing of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. NPC is already following the methodology of integrated implementation and auditing in few industries. We would like to share with you our experience in integrated implementation and auditing for enhancement of productivity as well as reduction of cost.   This programme is targeted to both types of industries; those implementing the standards concurrently and those, who have already implemented and interested in integrating the standards.
 
Programme Coverage
 
This course will provide the participants with an understanding of the following:
 

• Overview and interpretation of Standards


• Relationships between ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001


• Environmental and OHS Legal compliance issues


• Integrated objectives, targets and policy


• Optimized program implementation and operation


• Integrated documents and procedures


• Integrated internal auditing


• Integrated checklists and model checklists


• Case studies

Faculty
 
Senior consultants from NPC and experts from certifying bodies
 
Target Group
 
Senior and middle level executives from industries, consultancy and other relevant organizations
 
General information
 
Dates          : 30-31st August 2006
Timings     : 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Venue           : Hotel Breeze
                           850, Poonamallee High Road,
            Chennai – 600 010

Programme Coordinator
 
R.Suryanarayanan
Deputy Director
 
Programme Fee
 

• Rs.6000/- per participant towards course fee which includes reading material, tea/coffee and working lunch


• The programme is non-residential


• The fee is payable by demand draft / local cheque drawn in favour of "National Productivity Council"

Registration
 
The nominations along with the programme fee may kindly be sent to
 
Director
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
6, SIDCO industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai – 600 098
 
Telephone : 26251808 / 26255216  Fax : (044) 26254904
E-mail : aipnpc@vsnl.com, rsuryan@gmail.com
Visit us at : www.aipnpc.con
 


LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 23rd August 2006

Training Programme on Team Building and Team Work

Training Programme on

TEAM BUILDING AND TEAM WORK

BACKGROUND


The liberalization process coupled with globalization of markets, has brought intense competition amongst industries and enterprises.  Their future survival and growth increasingly depends on how they overcome these challenges.  Organizations have to think beyond traditional basis of work and move on to emerging paradigms of surpassing competition.

Teams and Teamwork are the keys to building high performance.  Yet, a vast majority does not focus on Team Building and Team Working aspects and opportunities.  Teams have turned companies around.  Their accomplishments, insights and enthusiasm are eloquent testament to the power of Teams.

Motorola heavily relied on Teams to surpass its Japanese competition in Producing the light cellular phones. At 3M, Teams are critical to meeting the company’s  goal of producing half of each year’s revenue from the previous five years innovations.  Kodak’s Zebra Teams proved the worth of black and white film manufacturing in a world where color is the king.

In many Indian companies too, this experience has been successful but, it is only a beginning of new era in our industrial and organizational culture.  It has so far got some roots only and its full potential is yet to be exploited.    


PROGRAMME DESIGN AND OBJECTIVES


One plus one equals two, but with real Teamwork it can equal eleven.  Recognizing the unique potential of achieving high performance by Teams, NPC has designed this programme with a totally new perspective and approach.


This Programme aims at:

• Moving from individual to Teamwork;


• Building and Developing Teams;


• Understanding How Teams work at their best;


• Promoting Teamwork in Organization; and


• Improving Team Effectiveness.

COVERAGE

• Understanding, Building and Developing Teams in new Paradigm;


• Teams and Performance; Harnessing the Potential;


• Approaches to Fostering High-Performing Teams;


• Team Leaders and Leadership Roles;


• Building Effective Relationships and Trust;


• Organizational Communication and Team Performance:


• Co-operation and Competition within and between Teams;


• Promoting Collaboration and Conflict Resolution;

PARTICIPANT PROFILE
The basic concept of teams encompasses all levels of organization.  Therefore, this programme will be useful for all levels of Executives / Managers   from Public and Private Sector, Central and State Government Departments, Public Utility and Service Organizations, Banks and Financial Institutions, Public Administration as well as Co-operative Sector.


FACULTY AND METHODOLOGY
The faculty comprises of senior NPC Experts, Top Professionals and Practicing Managers.  The programme will focus on Interactive Discussion Sessions, Case Studies, Simulated Role Plays, Business Games and Exercises..

VENUE

BREEZE HOTEL
850, Poonamallee High Road
Kilpauk, Chennai—600 0010      

DURATION

7—8  August 2006  (From 10.00 hours—1700 hours)

FEES

Rs.6000/= per participant.  The fee covers cost of Reading Materials, Folder, Stationery, Professional Fee.

REGISTRATION

Nominations, giving participant’s name (s), Designation, Contact Address, Telephone, Fax number along with demand draft in favour of “NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL’ Payable at “CHENNAI” may be forwarded on before 25th July 2006

The Director
National Productivity Council
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai – 98

Phone No.(044) 26251808, 26255216,
Fax No.(044) 26254904
Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com
Visit us at : www.aipnpc.com