National Conference on "Statistical and Analytical Methods in Production and Industrial Engineering (SMPIE-2016)", Date: 11-12th March 2016
The department of Production and Industrial Engineering, PEC University of technology, Chandigarh organized a TEQIP II funded National conference on "Statistical and Analytical Methods in Production and Industrial Engineering (SMPIE-2016)" under the Continuing Education Programme during 11-12th March 2016. The theme of the conference was "statistical and analytical methods"; which is very popular research tool among researchers. Tools like Design of Experiments, Taguchi technique, and Response surface methodology along with its allied software's like MINITAB, DESIGN EXPERT, STATISTICA etc., are now-a-days frequently used by researchers and industry persons. The conference attracted a large number of participants from various institutes like IIT Roorkee; DAV University, Jalandhar; D.A.V. College, Malout, Punjab; Rayat-Bahra University Mohali along with various departments of PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh.
The course was inaugurated by Mr. A.P. Sharma, General Manger, CTR Ludhiana. Professor Ashok Pundir (Dean Student Affairs, NITIE) was the chief guest along with Dr. Rauf Iqbal (Professor NITIE, Mumbai). Dr. NM Suri, Head Production and Industrial Engineering formally introduced the delegates, followed by opening remarks by Dr. Manoj K Arora, Director PEC University of technology; wherein, he highlighted the importance of the conference theme in context to industrial use. Mr. A. P. Sharma, in his inaugural speech talked about the essence and relevance of Statistical and Analytical Methods in industry and encouraged the participants to take up research projects to explore the areas on "statistical analysis".
After two days of highly interactive technical sessions and invited talks, the valedictory ceremony was held on 12th March, 2016; wherein, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Batish, Head, Computer Centre, PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh was invited as the chief guest. The course ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. CS Jawalkar and the conference conveners.
The event was a small beginning, followed by the success of a short term program organized on DOE in January 2015 by the department. It is sincerely hoped that this event was a platform of knowledge and discussions. The research collections have the potential to turn up into a real learning experience, mainly for our young student delegates.