Production Planning and Control in Times of Covid 19 3

Lakshya is an initiative by Club Kaizen which is our monthly supplement designed for people who dare to think above the average and believe in connecting the dots. In an age where technology has taken over every sphere, information is abundant and data is omnipresent, we have conspired to bring to you a collection of thoughtfully created and carefully curated pieces of work by some bright aspiring minds of ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad on the current trends and hot topics in the field of Operations Management and their relevance in different Industries.

Everything is growing at the pace of nanosecond and hence it is quintessential to know about every minute change in the eco system. With Lakshya we aim to present our readers with compact yet explicit articles on vivid topics such as Internet, Banking, IT, IoT, etc. A fair share of this edition focuses majorly on the banking systems and payment gateways. With the constantly evolving technology it will be interesting to ponder over changes that could be seen in the near future.

We look forward to providing the students with some valuable insights and inculcate the passion for reading once again within our readers.

Lakshya is an amazing platform for readers as well as aspiring readers to showcase their talent and pen down their thoughts which in turn will be a gold mine for information for the students of not only IBS but from the outside world too.

Club Kaizen is privileged to have The International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA, USA) as the Knowledge Partner from Lakshya’s 24th edition.

To be a single source for Total Supply Chain Knowledge through Education, Certification, and Recognition is the mission of ISCEA. Many workshops/events are conducted by ISCEA to improve the knowledge of manufacturing and service industry professionals.

ISCEA provides a platform to explore leadership potential to the aspiring leaders in the supply chain industry while developing the skill sets and knowledge desired by corporations, through SCNext (ISCEA Young Supply Chain Professional Association).

Some of the internationally recognized certification programs developed by ISCEA include-

1. Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA). 2. Certified Demand Driven Planner (CDDP). 3. Supply Chain Case Competition.

To know more about ISCEA, visit http://www.iscea.net/india.

We look forward to working with ISCEA in spreading knowledge and reaching greater heights together.

Colleges are the best part of our life and magazine is its powerful tool and an integral part of the overall infrastructure and the vision of the college. Magazine becomes a platform for all the students and faculty to express their literary and artistic talents. It also ignites young minds.

I feel extremely honoured by my association with the 24th edition of "LAKSHYA" Club Kaizen’s monthly supplement designed for people who dare to think above the average and believe in connecting the dots. As the editor, it has been a combination of fun, work, meeting, discussions, surfing, browsing, typing and so much more!

I congratulate the entire editorial board for their excellent team work and unflagging efforts for successfully compiling the magazine. This wonderful edition would not be possible without the support of the team. Hard work and dedication of many people have gone in its making. I was very thrilled to receive informational articles from you all showcasing your writing skills and brilliant creativity.

I hope you enjoy reading as much as we enjoyed framing it and have a delightful experience as you flip through every page of this issue. Please let us know if there are any subjects you'd look forward to being addressed in upcoming editions. Please write to us and become a part of this discussion.

Email ID: kaizenclub.ibs@gmail.com

Happy Reading!