The qualities, a manager of a manufacturing company need today, have undergone a sea change, compared to earlier traditional styles of management. Today he needs to know not only the technology relating to his field, but also the latest concepts and tools of Modern Production Management. Further, the manager needs to update his knowledge and skills in the management of business, from time to time.

Manufacturing Management is the subject matter of this programme. The programme contents present important concepts and practices related to manufacturing in nine lessons. They are:

Lesson 1 : Production Management: An introduction

Lesson 2 : Production Planning & Control

Lesson 3 : Manufacture – Technology

Lesson 4 : Man Management

Lesson 5 : Cost Control

Lesson 6 : Material Management

Lesson 7 : Product Quality Management

Lesson 8 : Research & Development

Lesson 9 : Success Strategies in Manufacturing

About the Author
These lessons were developed by Mr. K.A. Ramaswamy for Besant Raj International Ltd. Mr. Ramaswamy, a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA has more than 30 years experience as Unit Manager in M/s. Sundaram Clayton Ltd. As a Profit Centre Head, he was responsible for Quality, Cost, Delivery and Production Management. He is currently a consultant to a few SSI Units and is an academic advisor providing counseling to MBA aspirants registered with IGNOU.