Manufacturing organizations are rapidly embracing digital technologies to improve efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and competitiveness. Yet technology alone is not enough. Organizations need leaders who can translate innovation into business impact. The Advanced Programme in Smart Manufacturing Leadership from IIM Calcutta is designed to help experienced professionals understand, evaluate, and lead Industry 5.0 initiatives across manufacturing enterprises. Participants will explore Artificial Intelligence, Industrial IoT, Robotics, Digital Twins, Smart Factories, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, and Sustainable Manufacturing while developing strategic capabilities required to lead enterprise-wide digital transformation. The programme combines academic rigour, real-world business applications, case discussions, and a capstone business project to prepare leaders for the future of manufacturing.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Understand Industry 5.0 and Smart Manufacturing ecosystems
Design digital transformation strategies for manufacturing organizations
Apply AI, IoT, Robotics, Digital Twins and Cloud technologies
Build resilient manufacturing operations and future ready supply chains
Lead organizational change and digital adoption
Create a Digital Transformation Roadmap for your own organization

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

Duration: 8 Months
Learning Journey: 11 learning module
Business Project: Applied Capstone
Campus Experience: 4-Day Immersion

Learning Experience Highlights

Live Interactive Sessions
Case Discussions
Industry Experts
Faculty-Led Learning
Business Project
Executive Education Alumni Status

Desired Candidate Profile

Eligibility Criteria

Working professionals with 8+ years of experience, who are graduates (10+2+3) or postgraduates in any discipline with at least 50% marks at graduation/post-graduation level.

Ideal Profiles

CXOs and Vice Presidents
Heads of Manufacturing and Plant Managers
Leaders in Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and Process Excellence
Consultants and Solution Providers in Smart Manufacturing
Entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector

Course Modules

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

MODULE 01: Manufacturing in the Industry 5.0 Era

Evolution of Manufacturing Systems, from I4.0 to I5.0
Envisioning Phygital Systems
Smart Factory Ideation & Execution
Future of Global Manufacturing Networks

MODULE 02: Advanced Automation & Operations

Internet of Things (IoT) & Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Robotics, Cobots & Autonomous Systems
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Autonomous Manufacturing Systems
Digital Twins & Cyber-Physical Integration

MODULE 03: AI, Data & Digital Intelligence

Decision Intelligence for Operational Performance
Predictive AI for Quality Control & Maintenance
Digital Twins & Simulation Modeling
Responsible AI for Execution Systems (MES)

MODULE 04: Connected Factories & Smart Planning

Edge Computing & Low-latency Networks
Smart Production Planning & Schedulers
Autonomous Operations & Real-time Tracking

MODULE 05: Supply Chain 5.0 & Resilience

Digital Supply Chains & Blockchain Apps
Sustainable Manufacturing & Green Sourcing
Risk Management & Geopolitical Resilience

MODULE 06: Leading the Next Gen of Manufacturing

Building Your Digital Manufacturing Strategy
Curating a Digital Transformation Blueprint
Leading Org Change & Workforce Readiness
Business Model Innovation with Smart Tech

MODULE 07: Sustainable & Green Manufacturing

ESG for Manufacturing
Circular Economy
Net Zero Operations
Green Supply Chains
Sustainable Production Systems
Climate Risk & Reporting

MODULE 08: Innovation and Product Management

Design Thinking
New Product Innovation and Management
Product Lifecycle Management

MODULE 09: Finance for Manufacturing Leaders

Financial Analysis: Cost & Works Accounting, Activity-Based Costing
Project Finance and ROI
Capital Allocation and Financial Decision-Making

MODULE 10: The Future of Work

Cybersecurity for Smart Manufacturing
Consumer Protection and Platform-Based Production
Data Privacy and Data Governance
Agentic AI and Governance
Responsible Leadership

CAMPUS MODULE: Campus Visit at IIM Calcutta, Joka

In-Campus Classes
Business Case
Ideation Workshops & Reflection

CAPSTONE: Business Project

Participants will work in groups or individually to design a Digital Transformation Roadmap for a real manufacturing organization.
Assess maturity using an assessment framework for Smartness
Prepare a roadmap for digital transformation based on programme areas
Project is mentored by IIM Calcutta faculty