Abstract
Project management is key to the growth of India’s GDP. The primary focus is on implementation. Today, the main challenge is the slow or poor implementation of good schemes. Can we apply the Engineering Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) approach to project management? This will enable a more holistic application of project management in today’s VUCA world. Additionally, synergizing AI tools with a practical GEMBA approach can contribute to successful project management.
About the speaker
Dr. S. Devarajan is an engineering graduate with postgraduate qualifications in Industrial Engineering and Business Management. He holds a Doctorate in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Warwick, UK. He currently serves as Senior Vice President – Advanced Manufacturing at TVS Motor Company, leading projects and production engineering initiatives. His expertise includes customer engagement, establishing manufacturing facilities in India and overseas, and driving IoT-enabled digital project monitoring and implementation. He is a recipient of the prestigious Rolls-Royce Award and has been recognized as a Systems Thinker in automotive engineering. Dr. Devarajan is the Past President of BCIC and actively contributes to professional bodies such as CII, IMTMA, and ACMA. He also serves on the Boards of Studies of several engineering and management institutions.