CII Virtual Session on Digital Transformation & Low-Cost Automation (LCA) I 18th & 19th September 2025 I 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. (Thursday & Friday)
Context Setting
Digitalisation is the integration of digital technologies into business processes to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and innovation. It is not just about adopting tools but also about transforming culture, strategy, and operations. By using technologies like AI, cloud, IoT, and big data, businesses can gain agility, efficiency, and new revenue opportunities.
Low-Cost Automation (LCA) focuses on using affordable and practical automation solutions to boost productivity and quality, especially for SMEs. It emphasizes integrating low-cost systems with existing processes to reduce repetitive tasks and improve ergonomics. The approach helps minimize errors, increase efficiency, and remain flexible without large financial investments.
CII Centre of Manufacturing Excellence (CII CME) is organizing a 2-day
Virtual Session on this crucial topic of Digital Transformation &
Low-Cost Automation (LCA)on 18th & 19th
September 2025 (Thursday & Friday), from 02.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.
both days.
Objective
Learning Objectives:
- Digitalisation
- Understand the background, need, and strategic
approach (Why & How) of digitalisation, with a focus on Digital India.
- Explore the key pillars and types of digitalisations
and identify who should adopt it.
- Recognize the benefits of digitalisation and the
technologies driving it.
- Assess how digitalisation acts as a catalyst for
boosting India’s economy.
- Low-Cost Automation
- Gain clarity on the concept of Low-Cost Automation
(LCA) and its relevance.
- Identify potential areas for implementing LCA in
manufacturing and services.
- Learn the step-by-step methodology and PDCA approach
for successful LCA implementation.
- Understand the importance of management commitment and
buy-in for effective LCA adoption.
Key Takeaways
Takeaways:
- Digitalisation
- Understanding of the background, need, and approach to
digitalisation in the context of Digital India.
- Insights into the pillars, types, and stakeholders
involved in digitalisation.
- Awareness of the benefits and enabling technologies
driving digitalisation.
- Perspective on how digitalisation contributes to
India’s economic growth and competitiveness.
- Low-Cost Automation (LCA)
- Practical knowledge of what LCA is and why it matters
for industries, especially SMEs.
- Identification of suitable areas for implementing LCA
solutions.
- Familiarity with the methodology and PDCA approach for
effective implementation.
- Appreciation of the role of management support in
ensuring successful adoption of LCA.
Participation Fees
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Type of Organization |
Fees per Participant |
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CII Small Scale Members (SSI) |
INR. 6,500/- + 18% GST |
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CII Large and Medium Scale Members |
INR. 7,500/- + 18% GST |
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Non-Member Companies of CII |
INR. 8,500/- + 18% GST |
Special Discount
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5% on 2 nominations from an organization
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10% on 3 or more nominations from an organization
Faculty
Mr. Rajeev Khade, 38+ Years of Experience in
Digital Transformation and Low Cost Automation (LCA).
Who Should Attend / Target Audience
Venue
Virtually through MS Teams

