Dr. Budi Pramono Expands the Horizons of Operational Management

Dr. Budi Pramono, Assoc. Prof RIDU, Expands the Horizons of Operational Management at STIE Yasa Anggana Garut, Sponsored by DBA Foundation and CV. Aksara Global Akademia

GARUT, Indonesia - March 03, 2024 - In a significant development in the field of operational management education, STIE Yasa Anggana Garut organized a special guest lecture within its international Operational Management class. This noteworthy event was sponsored by DBA Foundation and CV. Aksara Global Akademia, emphasizing the collaborative effort to enhance academic excellence and industry relevance. The lecture was expertly guided by Mia Kusmiati, SE., MM., CT. MOS., MCE., MCF., who proudly welcomed Dr. Budi Pramono, S.I.P., M.M., M.A., (GSC)., CIQaR., CIQnR., M.O.S., M.C.E., CIMMR (Assoc. Prof RIDU), as the keynote speaker.

The session focused on "The Implementation of Manufacturing Methods, Leadership, and SIM in Building Creativity and Capabilities of Operational Managers," catering not only to fifth-semester students pursuing global operational management but also to individuals engaged in thesis research within this sphere.

Marked as an eagerly awaited opening session for the students, particularly those immersed in operational management thesis work, the presence of Dr. Budi Pramono provided a unique opportunity to gain insights directly from an esteemed expert. Dr. Pramono, renowned for his broad academic and industry expertise, imparted deep knowledge on leveraging manufacturing methods, leadership skills, and Management Information Systems (SIM) to foster creativity and enhance managerial capabilities.

Furthermore, Dr. Budi Pramono is recognized for his authorship of influential books published by CV Aksara Global Akademia, covering vital topics such as leadership during global recessions, strategic leadership in digital transformation, foreign policy in changing global dynamics, and digital transformation in the renewable energy sector's operational management.

Mia, the supervising lecturer and event host, expressed profound gratitude for the generous sponsorship from DBA Foundation and CV. Aksara Global Akademia. She lauded Dr. Pramono's invaluable contribution, stating, "Dr. Budi Pramono's involvement not only enriched our course content but also unlocked new avenues of comprehension for our students. This event, supported by DBA Foundation and CV. Aksara Global Akademia, represents a golden chance, especially for those compiling their theses, to acquire fresh perspectives and expand their research references."

The successful execution of this event, met with enthusiastic feedback from students, underscores STIE Yasa Anggana Garut's commitment to delivering quality, industry-aligned education. It also highlights the importance of partnerships with organizations like DBA Foundation and CV. Aksara Global Akademia in bridging academic knowledge with practical industry insights, thereby inspiring students to aspire to future roles as innovative and skilled operational managers and leaders.*(Red)

In his guest lecture, Dr. Budi Pramono presented a thorough and comprehensive material on "The Implementation of Manufacturing Methods, Leadership, and SIM in Building Creativity and Capabilities of Operational Managers." Here is a summary of the material presented:

Understanding Manufacturing: Dr. Budi Pramono began with an introduction to what manufacturing is and its importance in the modern economy.

Types of Manufacturing Processes: This material covered various types of manufacturing processes, including batch production, continuous production, mass production, lean manufacturing, custom manufacturing, flexible manufacturing, and cellular manufacturing. Each method is explained with its unique characteristics and applications in the industry.
Lean Manufacturing: Lean manufacturing is highlighted as a method focusing on waste elimination and maximum efficiency.
Strategic Information Management (SIM): This material explains the role of SIM in strategic management, including seeking new opportunities, improving quality, flexibility, and decision-making, as well as eliminating inefficiencies.
The Need to Build Creativity and Capabilities in Operational Managers: This material emphasizes the importance of developing creativity and capabilities for operational managers, through the application of manufacturing methods, effective leadership, and SIM.
Competency Management Maturity Model: A model is presented to understand the level of competency management maturity within an organization.
Building Blocks to Operational Excellence: This material outlines the key components needed to achieve operational excellence.
Conclusion and Lessons Learned: Dr. Budi Pramono concluded by providing insights on the importance of expertise, motivation, and creative thinking skills in developing the capabilities of operational managers. He also emphasized PPTOM (People, Process, Technology, Organizational structure, Measurement) as crucial components in enhancing the creativity and capabilities of operational managers, along with implementation strategies to drive business transformation towards greater global competitiveness.

This material offers a broad and in-depth view of how manufacturing methods, leadership, and strategic information management can be applied to enhance creativity and managerial capabilities in the operational scope. It provides valuable insights for students and industry practitioners about the importance of integrating theory and practice in achieving operational excellence.