“OPSCHECK”-The Operations Club at Birla School of Management (BSoM) plays pivotal role in shaping the holistic development of students. With a mission to enhance practical skills and foster industry readiness, this student-driven club focused son both MBA and BBA programs, as well as other university students. The Operations Club empowers students to thrive in dynamic operational environments, equipping them with the skills needed for successful careers by focusing on the following areas.
Practical Learning through work shops ,case studies ,and simulations ,the club provides hands-on exposure to operational challenges. Whether it’s supply chain management, process optimization, or project execution, students gain real-world insights.
The club facilitates interactions with industry experts, allowing students to learn from seasoned professionals. Guest lectures ,panel discussions ,and networking events bridge the gap between academia and the corporate world.
Beyond textbooks, the Operation Club hones skills like problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork. These competencies are vital for success in operations roles across various sectors.
Facilitated by Operation area faculty members, the club ensures academic guidance and mentorship. Their expertise enhances students’ understanding of operational strategies.
| Faculty Member(s) | ||
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| Dr. Piyush Gupta | Birla School of Management | Faculty Coordinator |
| Student Members | ||
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| Name | Course/Batch | Role |
| Subhankar Roy | MBA 2024-2026 | Coordinator |
| Ayush Kumar Dash | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Anita Mohapatra | MBA 2024-2026 | Co-Coordinators |
| S. K. Immadudin | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Priyanka Tripathy | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Sayeri Saha | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Alisha Pattajoshi | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Sonali Sasmita Patra | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Debi Prasad Pradhan | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Gayatri Swar | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Renukanta Naik | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Shrabani Hota | MBA 2024-2026 | |
| Nirmalya Dikshit | MBA 2025-2027 | Executive Members |
| Sampat Kumar Mishra | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Sohel Samanta | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Soumya Smruti Debata | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Akshita | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Subhashree Sahoo | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Priyanshi Nayak | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Lenin Mohapatra | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Om Sri Ranjan Parida | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Puspa Pandey | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Sayani Maji | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Chiranjeet Pandab | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo | MBA 2025-2027 | |
| Musharrat Naaz Quadri | BBA 2023-2026 | |
| Uttirna Acharjee | BBA 2023-2026 | |
| Unnati Bhagde | BBA 2023-2026 | |
| Ayesha Mohanty | BBA 2024-2027 | |
| Aritro Mukherjee | BBA 2025-2028 | |
Date:3rd August 2019; Place: Seminar Hall, Birla Global University
The operations club of Birla School of Management organised an Industry-Academic Inter action on“ the New Dynamics” for the MBA and BBA students. Mr Rakesh Adlakha, Vice President, SMS India Pvt. Ltd., was the Chief Guest during the inaugural session; Mr Arya Patnaik, Founder, RIMS, Rourkela, was the Guest of Honour, and Mr Sushant Routray, Sr. GM and Head, TATA Motors, Mumbai as the Chief Guest for the valedictory session.
Date:11th February 2020; Place: Seminar Hall, Birla Global University
The operations club organised seminar on Innovation. Mr. Jeet Basa, Proprietor of ROBOCAFE, Cybercity, Bhubaneswar, was the resource person and shared his experience of starting an innovative saturate in Bhubaneswar. Mr. Basa is a twenty-seven-year-old Civil Engineer from VIT, Vellore, with a post-graduation from California State University. He also co-manages a construction company in Odisha.
Date: 30th August 2020
The operations club organised an online seminar on Service Operation Management. Mr Basudeba Behera, the branch manager of HDFC Bank, Puri , was the resource person and shared his experience with the operations management students of MBA 2019-21 and BBA 2018-21 students. Mr Behera discussed different areas of Operations areas in a Bank, such as Branch Banking, Customer Management, Current challenges of the retail banking sector, and the Increased role of Information Technology in banking: Post COVID-19.
Date: 4th October 2020
The operations club organised an online seminar for MBA and BBA students of Birla School of Management on the Operations aspects of Reliance Fresh. Mr. Jayant Pattnaik, Chartered Accountant and Chief Finance Officer of Reliance Fresh, East Zone, was the resource person and spoke about the impact of the recent acquisition of Big Bazar by Reliance Group on the Indian and Global E-Commerce market.
Date: 11th October 2020
The operations club of Birla School of Management organised a webinar on Supply Chain Management for MBA and BBA students. The panel members of the webinar were Mr. Nill, Head of Supply Chain Management of Whirlpool India based in Delhi; Mr. Milind Swami, Plant Head & General Manager of COGEMEP revision India Pvt. Ltd, a leading Tier1 auto component manufacturer from Pune; Mr Venkat Kishore, MBA 2016-18 and ex-Consultant, Supply Chain Management of KPMG, Bangalore was the webinar moderator. The program is for MBA in both the batches and the BBA 2028-21 batch.
Date:29th December 2020
The operation club of Birla School of Management organised a webinar on “Career Prospects in Operation Management”. Mr .Arun Kumar Singhal , Head Corporate Relations & Placement Coordinator, IIM, Udaipur, was the resource person for the webinar. Mr. Singhal is a Silver Medallist from both BITS, Pilani (1978) and IIM ,Bangalore(1981).He started is career as an
M.T. of Hindustan Lever and went on to work for Johnson and Johnson (Director – Regional Franchise Operation, Asia Pacific, Singapore) and Dumex India (now Danone Nutrition) as Managing Director. Mr. Singhal also runs his own management consultancy company in Mumbai, which was established in 2007. After relocating to his hometown, Udaipur, he now heads the Corporate Relations and Placement Cell of IIM, Udaipur, since 2015.
Date: 31st October 2020
The operation club of Birla School of Management organised an online fun-filled, ice-breaking interactive session – “Minute To Show It”, exclusively for the MBA 2020-22 new batch students. Besides, MBA 2019-21 students and BBA 2018-21 also attended the session online. Thee vent was a talent show activity .Each shows topper was given one minute to introduce herself/himself. The show continued with talent demonstrations such as singing, say a rise, dancing, and hobbies like photography and painting. short speech or short story etc.
Date: 31st December 2020
The operations club of Birla School of Management organised a Management Quiz Brain Storming Activity for the MBA 2020-22 Batch,organised by the MBA 2019- 21 Batch. The presence of the BBA 2018-21 batch was also an inspiration for the organiser and the participants as well. The event was graced by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Dean, Birla School of Management, and other faculty members as the virtual audience. Their brief speeches and interaction with the students were highly motivating. The winners of thee vent were Ms. Shradha shree Mishra (First), Mr. Sourav Ojha (Second), and Mr. Yadu Gupta(Third).
Date: 29th December 2020
The operation club of Birla School of Management organised an online guest lecture on “Career Prospects in Operation Management”. Mr Arun Kumar Singhal is the Guest Speaker. Mr Singhal is Head of Corporate Relations and Placement of IIM, Udaipur, as well as Principal Mentor & Managing Partner of Enrich Mentor, the consultancy company in Mumbai & Udaipur, and was the resource person of the webinar. Mr. Singhal is also a silver medalist from both BITS, Pilani as well as IIM, Bangalore, and has worked for Hindustan Lever, Johnson & Johnson (Director-South-East Asia), and Dumex India (now Danone Nutrition) (M.D.) in Sales, Marketing, Operations and General Management in senior positions in India and Asia Pacific
| Name of the Event | “Poster Making Competition” organized by “OpsCheck” – The Operations Club of Birla Global University |
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| Date of the Event | 18th November, 2024 |
| Name & Designation of Convener(s) | Dr. Piyush Gupta, Assistant Professor (Decision Science and Operation Management), Birla School of Management, Birla Global University |
| A. No. of student participants from BGU | 20 |
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| B. No. of student participants from outside | – |
| C. No. of faculty participants from BGU | – |
| D. No. of professional participants (faculty/industry persons etc.) from other institutions | – |
| Total Number of Participants (A + B + C + D) | – |
Highlights of the Event
The Poster Making Competition organized by OpsCheck – The Operations Club of Birla Global University, held on 18th November 2024, focused on the theme ‘Responsible Supply Chain Management’. This event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of ethical practices, sustainability, and social responsibility within the supply chain sector.
Event Theme: Participants created posters that depicted various aspects of responsible supply chain management, such as sustainable sourcing, ethical labour practices, minimising environmental impact, and ensuring transparency and fairness in global supply chains.
Participation: A total of 20 student participants from Birla Global University (BGU) showcased their creative and insightful approaches to the theme.
Resource Person: The event was convened by Dr. Piyush Gupta, Assistant Professor in Decision Science and Operations Management at the Birla School of Management, BGU, who guided participants and provided valuable feedback.
Objective: The competition served as a platform for students to express their understanding of responsible supply chain practices and explore how businesses can adopt ethical and sustainable approaches.
Outcome: The posters displayed various innovative ideas, demonstrating participants’ deep understanding of challenges and solutions in creating responsible supply chains. Certificates were distributed on the supply chain conclave.
| Name of the Event | “KAIZEN MINDS” organised by “OpsCheck” – The Operations Club of Birla Global University | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of the Event | 20th November, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Name & Designation of the Convener(s) of the event | Dr. Manidatta Ray, Associate Professor (Decision Science and Operation Management, Birla School of Management, Birla Global University Dr. Piyush Gupta, Assistant Professor (Decision Science and Operation Management, Birla School of Management, Birla Global University |
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| Participant’s details | A. No. of student participants from BGU | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| B. No. of student participants from outside | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
| C. No. of faculty participants from BGU | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| D. No. of professional participants (faculty/industry person etc.) from other institutions | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of participants (A+B+C+D) | 107 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Objective of the Event | Sustainable And Green Supply Chain: Reducing Carbon Footprint | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Highlights of the Event | Birla School of Management, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar organized a Supply Chain Conclave on 20th November 2024 in the hybrid mode. Mr. Santrupta Das, National Head, Sourcing and Implementation, TVS Supply Chain Solutions graced the function online as the chief guest. Mr. Rajen Padhi, Commercial Director, B One Business House Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Goutam Kumar Dash, Ex Chief General Manager, Procurement and Stores, Rourkela Steel Plant, SAIL graced the function as the guest of honor and addressed the gathering. The Programme started with the rendering of BGU Kulgeet. Prof. P. Nayak, Dean, Birla School of Management gave the welcome address. Dr. Manidatta Ray, Conclave Convener and Associate Professor (Decision Science and Operations Management) | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| introduced the theme. Dr. B.K. Das, Registrar, Birla Global University addressed the conclave by emphasizing the environmental degradation from past to present. Mr. Santrupta Das addressed the students by giving some valuable insights into the industry practices. Prof. Kulbhushan Balooni, Vice Chancellor, Birla Global University gave the presidential address. Distribution of prizes was done to the winners of the Poster Making Competition organized by Operation Club – “OpsCheck” on 18th Nov 2024. Dr. Manidatta Ray gave the vote of thanks. The conclave had an inaugural session and one-panel discussion on Sustainable and Green Supply Chain: Reducing Carbon Footprints. The moderator for the Panel Discussion was Dr. Piyush Gupta, Co-Convener and Assistant Professor (Decision Science and Operations Management). The panellists (Mr. Rajen Padhi and Mr. Goutam Kumar Dash) from various industries shared their knowledge and experience which was very interesting, insightful and enriching. The conclave was attended by students of Birla Global University. The panel discussion was concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Manidatta Ray.
Mr. Shantrupta Das Mr. Rajen Padhi Mr. Goutam Kumar Dash |
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| Panel Discussion Q1: What drives companies to prioritize sustainability in their supply chains?A1: Increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly products, regulatory pressures, and cost savings opportunities are key drivers for companies to prioritize sustainability in their supply chains.Q2: How can companies reduce carbon footprint in their logistics operations?A2: Implementing efficient transportation routes, using alternative fuels, and optimizing warehouse management can significantly reduce carbon footprint in logistics operations.Q3: What role does technology play in enabling sustainable supply chains?A3: Technology such as blockchains, IoT, and data analytics helps track emissions, optimize operations, and ensure transparency in supply chains, making sustainability more achievable.Q4: How can companies balance sustainability goals with cost and efficiency objectives?A4: Integrating sustainability into business strategy, investing in long-term cost savings, and prioritizing stakeholder value helps balance sustainability goals with cost and efficiency objectives. |
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| Name of the Event | “GENERATIVE AI IN BUSINESS” OpsCheck – The Operations Club of Birla Global University | |||||||||||
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| Date of the Event | 20th November, 2024 | |||||||||||
| Date of the Event | 24th January, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Name & Designation of the Convener(s) of the event | Dr. Manidatta Ray, Associate Professor (Decision Science and Operation Management, Birla School of Management, Birla Global University Dr. Piyush Gupta, Assistant Professor (Decision Science and Operation Management, Birla School of Management, Birla Global University
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| Participant’s details | A. No. of student participants from BGU | 115 | ||||||||||
| Participant’s details | B. No. of student participants from outside | – | ||||||||||
| Participant’s details | C. No. of faculty participants from BGU | 7 | ||||||||||
| Participant’s details | D. No. of professional participants (faculty/industry person etc.) from other institutions | – | ||||||||||
| Participant’s details | Total number of participants (A+B+C+D) | 122 | ||||||||||
| Objective of the Event | Seminar Talk on “Generative AI In Business” | – | ||||||||||
| Highlight s of the Event | Birla School of Management, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, organised an event on “Generative AI in Business” on 24th January 2025. Dr. Prabin Kumar Panigrahi, professor in the Information System area, IIM Indore, graced the function as the resource person. Ms. Anita Mohapatra, a student volunteer of the Operations Club, introduced the guests and set the theme of the seminar. Dr. Prabin Kumar Panigrahi addressed the students by giving valuable insights into the industry practices. Dr. Panigrahi emphasized the functioning of AI as compared to Generative AI and focused on the AI Agents. Mr. Ayush Kumar Dash, a member of the Operations Club, gave the vote of thanks. Students of Birla Global University attended the event. |
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