ICTACT Journal on Management Studies

P. Balakumar ¹, Goutam Kumar Kundu ¹

Affiliations
1 VIT Business School, VIT University, Chennai, IN

Abstract

The Purpose of this article is to perform information security risk analysis, risk identification, risk prioritization and risk handling on the AMI grid monitoring and Energy Accounting system assets. Information security Risk analysis performed for the assessment of risk of information impacting confidentiality, integrity and availability and to its like hood and consequences. Critical assets identified based on the Threats, vulnerability and impact on the Information system due to the risks. Risks handled with risk treatment options for risks classified based on the likelihood and consequences. Risk assessment on the critical assets will identify the risks and risk prioritization will classify the risk to handle them to treat to address the Information security risks. Information security Analysis model method, risk classification&risk treatment can be adopted across other SMART GRID Systems. Creating such risk assessment will create a risk database and the risk handling will create risk treatment history to define predictive analysis of information security risks based on this data.

Keywords

Utility Asset, ISRA, ISMS, SMART GRID, AMR, MEA.

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Goutam Kumar Kundu ¹

Affiliations
1 VIT Business School, VIT University, IN

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine the quality dimensions associated with the higher education institutions. Through a rigorous literature review and by integrating insights drawn from these studies, the author has proposed a set of quality dimensions relevant to the higher education institutions. The findings reveal rich and meaningful insights into quality dimension area of higher education institutions. The set of quality dimensions can act as a list of items for educational institutes to address quality issues. It would help in ensuring that the essential issues and factors are covered during implementation. For academics, it provides a common language for them to discuss and study the quality dimensions from various perspectives. This paper validates and extends the dispersed findings of existing literature by providing a useful unifying framework for quality dimensions relevant for higher education institutions.

Keywords

Quality Dimensions, Higher Education, Quality Definitions.

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Thirumani Muniswami Iyer Venkatesan ¹, Goutam Kumar Kundu ¹

Affiliations
1 VIT Business School, VIT University, IN

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore the need for deployment of Kaizen initiatives in Indian industries in the wake of globalization and opening of economy. Toyota, an automobile major from Japan took up this challenging initiative and adopted 'KAIZEN' practices in their country which led to customer satisfaction, on time delivery, and nil rejection through PQCDSM/Lean Tools. This has put them in the world-class excellence in quality. Indian Industries (both manufacturing & services) need to upgrade themselves to face severe competition from China and other south Asian developing countries through continuous improvement. The road blocks and barriers for 'KAIZEN' initiative adoption are reviewed and need to take up this culture change are summarized at the concluding chapters.

Keywords

PQCDSM, Continuous Improvement, KAIZEN, Lean Tools, World-Class.

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Goutam Kumar Kundu ¹

Affiliations
1 VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology University, Vellore, IN

Abstract

Lean has now emerged as a core concept for improving efficiency and productivity in many industries. Identification and elimination of wastes is at the core of Lean Thinking. The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into the various types of wastes in different industries. A literature review was carried out with an objective to identify and categorize waste/non-value add activities in different industry settings. This categorization of wastes would be useful while applying Lean principles in different industry settings.

Keywords

Lean, Waste, Classification.

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