Course Highlights

Master Strategic Frameworks and Operational Excellence to Thrive in the Global Market


In an era of rapid globalization and technological disruption, manufacturing competitiveness is the cornerstone of national economic strength and corporate survival. Achieving Manufacturing Competitiveness requires a holistic strategy that integrates world-class operational practices, technological innovation, and a highly skilled workforce to consistently deliver superior value to customers. This intensive, master-level course provides a comprehensive exploration of the key drivers, metrics, and strategic levers that define and drive manufacturing excellence, empowering you to lead your organization to a position of sustained market leadership.


What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyze the multi-dimensional drivers of manufacturing competitiveness at the corporate, industry, and national levels.

  • Benchmark organizational performance against world-class standards using key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Formulate an integrated competitiveness strategy incorporating Lean, automation, and supply chain excellence.

  • Evaluate and leverage Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI, and additive manufacturing for competitive advantage.

  • Design and implement a talent development system to build a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

  • Develop a comprehensive roadmap to enhance productivity, quality, cost-effectiveness, and agility.


Course Curriculum

The course is structured into intensive modules for strategic mastery:

  • Module 1: The Competitive Landscape: Defining and Measuring Manufacturing Competitiveness

  • Module 2: The Foundation of Excellence: Lean Systems, TQM, and TPM

  • Module 3: The Digital Transformation: Leveraging Industry 4.0 for Competitive Edge

  • Module 4: The Agile Enterprise: Supply Chain Resilience and Customer-Centricity

  • Module 5: The Human Capital Advantage: Leadership, Culture, and Talent Management

  • Module 6: Synthesis and Strategy: Developing Your Competitiveness Roadmap


Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for senior professionals and leaders responsible for shaping manufacturing strategy and performance, including:

  • Manufacturing Directors, VPs, and Plant Managers

  • Operations and Supply Chain Executives

  • Continuous Improvement and Quality Heads

  • Business Strategy and Industrial Policy Makers

  • Consultants and Academics in Manufacturing Management


Prerequisites

A solid understanding of core manufacturing and operations management principles is highly recommended for this advanced programme.

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Mastery eLearning: Complete 20 hours of in-depth, strategic instruction.

  • Competitiveness Diagnostic Toolkit: Access frameworks and tools for assessing your organizations competitive position.

  • Global Case Studies: Analyze success stories and failures from leading manufacturers worldwide.

  • Strategy Development Workshop: A guided capstone project to create a customized competitiveness roadmap.

  • Comprehensive Resource Library: Curated readings, benchmark data, and implementation guides.

  • Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.


Enroll Today and Position Your Organization as a Global Manufacturing Leader!

Invest 20 hours to master the strategies that separate industry leaders from the competition. Gain the expert knowledge to drive transformational change and build a resilient, profitable, and globally competitive manufacturing enterprise.


For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376