MDP

Company:
Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), a Murugappa Group Company

Participants Profile:
37 Mid-level managers and emerging leaders from diverse business verticals of CUMI, identified for leadership acceleration and future managerial roles.

Objective:
To strengthen managerial competencies, enhance business acumen, and prepare emerging leaders to handle strategic, operational, and people management challenges. The program aimed at developing leadership potential aligned with CUMI’s growth vision and values.

Modules Covered:

Functional Modules

1. Understanding Business Strategy – Strategic thinking and alignment with corporate goals
2. Financial Acumen for Business – Financial statement analysis, cost management, and ROI decision-making
3. Manufacturing 4.0 – Smart manufacturing, automation, and digital integration
4. Branding & Marketing – Brand positioning, customer value creation, and market insights
5. Data Analytics & Visualization – Data-driven decision-making using analytical tools and visualization techniques
6. Environment & Sustainability – ESG principles, sustainability initiatives, and green manufacturing practices
7. Design Thinking – Human-centric innovation and creative problem-solving frameworks

Behavioural Modules

1. Building High-Performance Teams – Team dynamics, collaboration, and goal alignment
2. Motivation & Influencing Skills – Driving engagement and persuasive communication
3. Conflict Management – Resolving conflicts constructively for organizational harmony
4. Execution Excellence – Translating strategy into action and achieving operational excellence
5. Business Communication – Professional communication and presentation skills
6. Emotional Intelligence – Self-awareness, empathy, and emotional resilience in leadership
7. Essentials of Leadership – Leadership styles, decision-making, and vision building

Capstone Projects Mentored:
Participants worked on live business challenges across CUMI divisions, addressing themes such as:

• Process improvement and cost optimization
• Enhancing customer experience through digital initiatives
• Efficiency in supply chain and inventory management
• Leadership interventions for team performance

Duration:
11 months

Period:
December 2024 – October 2025

Highlights of Delivery:

• In campus delivery model combining in-person session and practical industry visits and sessions
• Case-based and experiential learning methods
• Faculty from SSN School of Management and industry experts
• Continuous mentoring and project reviews by academic and industry mentors
• Capstone project presentations evaluated by senior leadership of CUMI
• Excellent participant engagement and impactful organizational outcomes

Company: Numeric UPS

Program Summary: MDP conducted for Numeric UPS on the topic “Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST)” held on 28th September 2024 and 7th December 2024, with 12 managers and employees from different departments participating in the training program.

Objective: To train participants in the application of the Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST) to measure, analyze, and improve work processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.

Modules Covered:

• Introduction to Work Study and Productivity Principles
• Overview of MOST and its Industrial Relevance
• Basic, Controlled, and Mini MOST Systems
• Time Study and Work Measurement Techniques
• Application of MOST for Process Optimization
• Shop-Floor Case Examples and Exercises
• Continuous Improvement and Efficiency Measurement

Capstone / Practical Exercises:

• Hands-on sessions on process observation and time analysis
• Real-time application of MOST on production operations
• Group activities for workflow improvement proposals

Duration:
Conducted in Two Batches

Period:
28th September 2024 and 7th December 2024

Highlights of Delivery:

• Practical and concept-driven sessions
• Delivered by industry specialists and SSN faculty experts
• Focused on productivity enhancement and process optimization
• Participants gained hands-on exposure to time and motion study techniques
• Positive impact on operational efficiency at Numeric UPS

Company: Numeric UPS

Program Summary: MDP conducted for Numeric UPS on the topic “Finance for Non-Finance Managers” held on 14th & 15th November 2022, with 32 managers from different departments participating in the training program.

Objective: To provide non-finance professionals with essential financial knowledge and analytical tools to interpret financial statements, understand cost structures, and make informed managerial decisions.

Modules Covered:

• Fundamentals of Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Understanding Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow Statements
• Costing, Budgeting, and Financial Planning
• Ratio Analysis and Business Performance Metrics
• Working Capital and Cash Flow Management
• Investment Decisions and Capital Budgeting
• Linking Financial Insights to Strategic Goals

Duration:
2 Days

Period:
14th & 15th November 2022

Highlights of Delivery:

• Engaging, application-based sessions
• Real-time case examples from industry
• Conducted by experienced finance faculty from SSN School of Management
• Strong participation and positive learning outcomes
• Improved financial awareness among managerial participants

Company: Same Deutz-Fahr India Pvt. Ltd.
Program Summary:
A focused training program on managing inventory and production scheduling in complex multi-product environments. The program enhanced participants’ ability to handle operational challenges and improve scheduling efficiency.
Objective:
To train participants in advanced techniques of inventory management and scheduling for optimized production flow and reduced lead time.
Modules Covered:

• Advanced scheduling models
• Inventory control systems
• Multi-product coordination and flow management
  Duration: 1 Day
  Period: 1st June 2019
  Participants: 14

Company: Maxwell Centre for Training & Development
Program Summary:
A managerial development session emphasizing analytical budgeting and cost control systems to drive systemic cost reduction across departments.
Objective:
To equip participants with the tools and frameworks needed to analyze costs, plan budgets, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Modules Covered:

• Budgeting frameworks and variance analysis
• Cost control tools and reporting
• Systematic approach to cost reduction
  Duration: 1 Day
  Period: 7th June 2018
  Participants: 23

Company: Maxwell Centre for Training & Development
Program Summary:
This program focused on developing cost estimation skills and preparing Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents to enhance supplier negotiation and procurement accuracy.
Objective:
To build the ability to estimate component costs accurately and prepare detailed RFQs for vendor management.
Modules Covered:

• Estimation methods and pricing structure
• RFQ preparation exercises
• Supplier cost evaluation
  Duration: 1 Day
  Period: 23rd September 2017
  Participants: 20

Company: Maxwell Centre for Training & Development
Program Summary:
An applied workshop on identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategies to minimize inventory costs and improve store operations.
Objective:
To enable participants to streamline store operations, monitor supplier performance, and achieve cost efficiency.
Modules Covered:

• Cost reduction methods in inventory management
• Monitoring supplier performance
• Managing non-moving and slow-moving stock
  Duration: 1 Day
  Period: 21st July 2017
  Participants: 21

Company: Maxwell Centre for Training & Development
Program Summary:
A supply chain–focused program designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of SCM processes, with emphasis on integration between procurement, production, and logistics.
Objective:
To develop cross-functional knowledge of SCM coordination for improved operational flow and reduced supply chain costs.
Modules Covered:

• SCM process integration
• Demand planning and logistics flow
• Supply chain optimization techniques
  Duration: 1 Day
  Period: 26th June 2017
  Participants: 12

Company: Kemin Industries South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
Program Summary:
A hands-on training on improving warehouse layout, safety, and automation to enhance operational efficiency and resource utilization.
Objective:
To promote efficient warehouse management practices through layout design and performance optimization.
Modules Covered:

• Warehouse layout and material handling
• Safety and automation practices
• Case analysis on warehouse efficiency
  Duration: 1 Day
  Period: 24th April 2017
  Participants: 27

Company: Maxwell Centre for Training & Development
Program Summary:
The program provided participants with key insights into modern inventory management and storage optimization techniques.
Objective:
To enhance operational efficiency in inventory management and reduce carrying costs.

Modules Covered:

• Inventory control and stock accuracy
• Storage optimization
• Best practices and benchmarking in inventory management
  Duration: 1 Day
  Period: 21st July 2016
  Participants: 23

Company: Maxwell Centre for Training & Development (for Sundaram Fasteners Limited)
Program Summary:
A two-day workshop aimed at improving purchasing efficiency through better negotiation, sourcing, and vendor management techniques.
Objective:
To strengthen the purchasing capabilities of professionals and improve decision-making in procurement processes.
Modules Covered:

• Advanced negotiation and sourcing strategies
• Vendor evaluation and cost analysis
• Procurement decision frameworks
  Duration: 2 Days
  Period: 12th – 13th May 2016
  Participants: 21

Company: Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Chennai
Program Summary:
A comprehensive training program designed to enhance the financial literacy and analytical ability of professionals, empowering them to make informed decisions that improve individual and organizational effectiveness. The program provided participants with a strong foundation in accounting principles, financial statements, and budgeting techniques.
Objective:
To develop financial awareness and understanding among managers to support better decision-making, cost control, and resource utilization.

Modules Covered:

• Basic Concepts of Accounting
• Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet Analysis
• Financial Ratios and Interpretation
• Costing Techniques
• Budgeting and Financial Planning
  Duration: 2 Days (each batch)
  Period:
• 25th & 26th June 2015 (18 Participants)
• 29th & 30th December 2015 (28 Participants)

5th & 6th February 2016 (22 Participants)
Participants: Total 68 participants across three batches
Venue: L&T, Chennai