Book Releases
Industry 4.0 – Arindam Ray, PGSEM 2007
About the Book
Industry 4.0 is transforming factories and businesses by combining powerful technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Additive Manufacturing, Robotics, Cloud Computing and Digital Twin, supported by Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR), Big Data, Analytics and Blockchain. These technologies work together through cyber-physical systems to create smarter, more connected, and more automated industries.
But for many students and young professionals, it’s hard to see how these ideas fit together in the real world. This book explains Industry 4.0 and all the nine technology tenets mentioned above, in a clear and easy way, showing readers not just the basics but also how these technologies are actually used.
Through practical examples, case studies, and simple strategies, readers will gain a better understanding of how companies are putting these tools to work. Readers will also discover how traditional approaches like Lean and Agile have evolved into Lean 4.0 and Agile 4.0, helping organizations stay efficient while adapting to new challenges.
Written for both beginners and practitioners, this book will help readers understand the changes happening across industries — and give them the knowledge to take part in this exciting transformation.
About the Author
Arindam Ray, co-author of Industry 4.0: Manufacturing, Robotics, Cloud Computing and Digital Twin Supported by Extended Reality, Big Data, Analytics and Blockchain, brings deep expertise at the intersection of digital transformation and industrial innovation. Educated in advanced engineering and technology, he collaborates with fellow academics Saikat Dutt and Sobhan Sen Sarma to demystify how cutting-edge technologies converge in modern manufacturing. The book serves as a practical guide—through case studies and clear explanations—for professionals and learners navigating the evolving landscape of Industry 4.0.
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Why Your Strategy Sucks – Sandeep Das, PGP 1996
About the Book
A business strategy consists of certain guiding principles that helps an organization make quick and accurate decisions. Since an organization is nothing without its people, strategy is essentially human centric. It is about how people in an organization should make decisions and allocate resources to attain critical objectives. A robust strategy offers a clear roadmap with guiding principles defining the actions individuals in an organization should take (and not take). It also provides insights into the things one should prioritize (and not prioritize) to accomplish desired goals.
This book highlights strategy techniques that can help you navigate both your personal and professional conundrums. It tries to showcase how strategy consultants think through frameworks, examples and tools, to help young professionals improve their chances at professional success. Conceived as a definitive guide to achieving both personal and professional success, Why Your Strategy Sucks will unleash your true potential to win at work and in life.
About the Author
Sandeep Das is the compelling voice behind Why Your Strategy Sucks: Build Smarter Frameworks to Win at Work and in Life. An MBA graduate from IIM Bangalore, he brings over 15 years of leadership experience in consulting and FMCG industries, having held senior roles at PwC, Accenture Strategy, Marico, and BCG. Currently, he serves as the Global Foresight Lead for Emerging Countries at Mars Wrigley.
A prolific business storyteller, Sandeep is also the author of How Business Storytelling Works, Hacks for Life and Career, Yours Sarcastically, and Satan’s Angels. He’s a sought-after voice in leading publications—Fortune, TOI, ET, Mint, Business Line, CNN IBN, and more. With more than 200 published columns and over a million views on his YouTube videos, his reach extends across media and management education. Sandeep also shares his insights as guest faculty at prestigious institutions including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, and IIT Bombay.
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Practical Software Project Management – Abhi Basu Thakur, EGMP 2010
About the Book
Managing software projects in today’s fast-paced technological landscape is crucial for success, demanding a clear understanding of processes, people, and products. Practical Software Project Management serves as your essential guide, transforming complex project lifecycles into a manageable and actionable roadmap.
This book systematically covers the entire project journey, beginning with project initiation, objective definition, and crucial stakeholder identification. You will learn practical estimation techniques and planning strategies, alongside effective team management, including recruitment, conflict resolution, and motivation. The guide progresses through essential requirement analysis, robust architecture, and design phases, and explains how to execute successful project kickoffs. It details effective execution design, continuous tracking, managing dependencies, changes, and issue resolution. The book concludes with insights into ensuring quality assurance, implementing CI/CD practices, utilizing project metrics, conducting vital post-project reviews, and navigating performance appraisals.
By the end of this book, you will have the skills to tackle a variety of real-world projects. You will also develop practical skills that extend beyond theoretical knowledge. This will enable you to confidently apply your newfound expertise to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions in a creative way.
What you will learn
â—Ź Define project objectives, scopes, conduct feasibility, and identify key stakeholders.
â—Ź Apply various estimation methods, and plan with tools like Jira, ensuring transparency.
â—Ź Manage team recruitment, egos, conflicts, motivate, and set clear goals.
â—Ź Analyze requirements, guard overanalysis, design scalable, optimized, 24×7 architectures.
â—Ź Create comprehensive documentation and select optimal delivery modes (on-premise, SaaS).
â—Ź Implement CI/CD, automate deployment, and analyze comprehensive project metrics.
Who this book is for
This book is for software developers, project managers, program managers, and corporate trainers seeking to master practical software project management. It is ideal for aspiring managers and current individual contributors looking to transition into leadership roles, as well as experienced managers aiming to enhance their project oversight skills.
About the Author
Abhi Basu Thakur is currently working as a Director of Software Engineering at NetApp India Ltd. Prior to that, Abhi has worked in Philips India Ltd and Wipro Technologies in various software development roles.
