PGPEX-VLM
Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing
The Flagship Joint Program for Industry Transformation.
“To develop future visionary leaders for the manufacturing sector in India, enhancing its global competitiveness.”
The Neo-Industrial Revolution
PGPEX-VLM is a unique program designed to fulfill the industry’s growing demand for techno-managerial leaders.
Laden with latest management skills and cutting-edge technology knowledge, these vanguards are being readied to meet the challenges of the new wave of business enterprises. We prepare leaders who thrive on information and strive for the "Triple Bottom Line"—balancing Profit, People, and Planet.
A joint initiative delivering a blend of management acumen and technological expertise.
The Genesis of VLFM
Economic Liberalization
Since 1991, the Indian economy is being progressively liberalized and its integration to the global economy is deepening. Growth of the manufacturing sector in the country has been recognized as a key thrust area by the Government of India. But with an increasingly competitive environment a need was felt to create a critical mass of visionary leaders to steer the manufacturing sector into the new era of excellence.
The Indo-Japan Agreement
Hence, VLMP was developed by the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council in collaboration with Ministry of HRD, IITs, IIMs and CII as a flagship program to develop Leaders in Manufacturing under the Indo-Japan Cooperation Agreement.
The Government of Japan had also agreed to extend cooperation to facilitate transfer of Japanese expertise and encourage visits to manufacturing centres of excellence in Japan so as to expose the budding leaders to the pioneers of manufacturing technology, adding a global perspective to the entire effort.
A Legacy Begins
Since 2007, the program has crafted an array of visionary leaders who have marked their presence in industry, upholding the broad principles of the VLM community.
Unique Features
Tri-Institute Collaboration
A distinct joint initiative where each partnering institute contributes its core speciality in management and technology education.
Includes lectures, case studies, labs, videos, and guest lectures from Japanese faculty & industry leaders.
Global Immersion: Japan
1 Week Industry Visit in Japan to study Best Manufacturing Practices under the aegis of JICA.
Format
1 Year Full-Time Residential. Designed for promising engineers aiming for top management.
Selection
Rigorous Shortlisting: GMAT, Essays, Aptitude Test, and Joint Interviews by Faculty & Experts.
*Cutting-edge technology awareness to convert manufacturing into a competitive weapon.
