Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

A. Pal Pandi ¹, S. M. Kannan ², M. Siva Subramanian ³, S. K. Ramalingam ³

Affiliations
1 SACS M.A.V.M.M Engineering College, Madurai - 625 301, IN
2 Velammal College of Engg. & Tech., Madurai - 625 009, IN
3 K.L.N College of Engg, Pottapalayam - 630 611, IN

Abstract

The central purpose of establishment of educational system. world over, is pursuit of teaching and learning to define and refine the behaviour of human society through students. A high quality of technical education is becoming increasingly important in India and abroad due to globalization and worldwide demand for quality engineers. This calls for revitalizing the existing system of technical education by adoption of method like lean thinking concept for optimum utilization of existing resources. Lean thinking concept considered a successful business strategy. employs minimization of process variability and non value added activities (waste) using Value Stream Mapping (VSM) as a strong "lean tool kit ". The objective of this paper is to present a future value stream mapping for achieving quality enhancement in engineering institution by eliminating non value added activities through the adoption of lean six-sigma strategy. resulting in a progressive quality.

Keywords

Leall Thinking, Six-Sigma (DMAIC Methodology), Value Stream Mapping, Technical Institutions.

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U. Surya Rao ¹, A. Pal Pandi ²

Affiliations
1 Dept of Management Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 25, IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engg, PET Engineering College, Vallioor - 627 117, IN

Abstract

In today's competitive environment there is a need to excel in order to survive. To excel, an engineering institution needs to focus on all parts of the institution, optimizing all of its resources. Human resource are the greatest assets of an engineering institution, because, through human resources all other resources are converted ·into utilities. The management of knowledge in businesses is an important and necessary factor for organizational survival, and to maintain the competitive advantage, organizations need a Total Quality Management (TQM) approach that views knowledge as a potential source of competitive advantage. Knowledge Management (KM) can be viewed as the process of identifying, organizing and managing knowledge resources. We have come to realize that there are only two things (KM& TQM) that need to be practiced in order to achieve excellence in engineering education.

Keywords

Knowledge Management, TQM, Engineering Educational Institutions.

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