By Dr. Olaniyi Opanuga, PhD, MBA, FNIPM, FCIAM, FCMAI, FIMC, CPSCOM, COPOM(c)
President & Chairman of Council
Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Unemployment and underemployment thrives youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development programmes hit the wall, projects and businesses fail in Nigeria and elsewhere in the world due to lack of production and operations management skills.
Basically, all jobs require production and operations knowledge, skills and behaviours. Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) has helped to develop manpower and build organizational capability nationwide in the last 35 years. Developing career and entrepreneurial skills for enduring employability and sustainable development is at the core of NIPM operations.
No research and development (R & D), engineering designs and technological breakthroughs can become effectual without production and operations management. All industry 4.0 technologies and advanced manufacturing systems as we know them today are products of production and operations management knowledge and not rooted in inventive skills and innovation.
2.0 NIPM PROGRAMMES
Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) contributes in no small measure to the economic growth of the country through its programmes.
NIPM introduced the SME Manpower Up–skilling in Nigeria, a training programme designed to support the small and medium Scale Enterprises for improved productivity, quality, maintainability, safety, operational efficiency, competitiveness and profitability.
We focused on this area because SMEs contribute greatly to economic growth of Nigeria as they are the largest job creators, enhance national income, provide platform for technology and business incubation, products commercialization of innovative products, avenue for entrepreneur training and more.
NIPM Mandatory Continuing Professional Education, Training and Development (MCPETD) Programme is a continuous Professional Development (CPD) mandate for all NIPM certification, diploma holders and members to keep abreast of industry developments including technology advances, market and process change and global best production, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain and operations management practices.
The NIPM industry standard is championed through series of production, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain and operations management certifications.
NIPM membership provides a national professional network to receive information, publications and research materials, build bridges and connect people for cross – learning, sharing best practices and benefiting from relationships aimed at employment and career opportunities, mentorship for career and entrepreneurial success as well as business connections.
NIPM Education and Training programmes help to build career skills, improve productivity, safety, quality, maintainability and efficiency standards in the workplace. NIPM supports production organizations including manufacturers, service industries and public service establishments to improve operational efficiency, productivity and competitiveness by providing training, consultancy services and advocacy.
3.0 THE FOCUS OF NIPM
Focusing on production and operations careers which spread across all industrial sectors – agriculture, mining, energy (oil, gas and electricity), manufacturing, construction and services, Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) has created a professional network, designed and implemented programmes aimed at youth employability skills development, entrepreneurship and SME competiveness for over 35 years.
4.0 What are Production and Operations Careers?
Operations jobs include logistics and supply chain management, transportation warehousing, procurement, project management, inventory, distribution, quality, health, safety, security and environmental management (QHSSE), customer service, facility management, maintenance, materials management, financial operations, sales and marketing operations, technical and engineering operations, HR and administrative operations, business operations and general operations management.
Factory workers, machine operators, service providers in various craft such as welders, electricians, mechanics, fitters, plumbers, hairdresser, bakers, printers, laboratory technicians and masons who work with metal, wood and other building materials, mineral products and industrial equipment or machines are all into operations. Yes, we do have the CEOs and COOs who direct day – to – day operations from the top in organizations but operations run at different levels and in different economic sectors. For instance, we have banking operations, airport operations, agricultural operations, government operations etc.
Arts and science of production and operations management right from secondary and tertiary education levels irrespective of their choice of career because the entire society has production and operations as its bedrock.
Knowledge of production and operations management prepare you not only for jobs and entrepreneurship but also for life.
Managing the systems and processes that transform (inputs) resources into outputs (goods and services) to meet customer requirements competitively, profitably and sustainably require professionalism. No goods or services can be produced effectively and efficiently and no organization can run smoothly, talkless of remaining globally competitive without professional knowledge, skills and competencies.
5.0 What is Production and Operations?
Production and operations are about how things are get done. It involves plans, strategy decisions, actions and process, steps required to create and deliver value. Our youths should be taught production and operations management skills in addition to empowerment funds or vocational training. Production and operations management is a professional skillset that enables an individual to sustain, compete favorably and improve in a particular occupation, trade or business. Production skills are not the same thing as vocational or trade skills. They combine technical, human and conceptual skillsets.
6.0 CONCLUSION
By constantly evaluating the norms and raising the bar of professionalism we help to drive national progress.
A society cannot change for the better without instrumentality of change agency. NIPM advocates operational excellence. Our members are leading agents of change in workplaces and businesses nationwide.
NIPM contributes to the industrial growth and economic prosperity of Nigeria by uplifting career skills development standards and supporting organizations to drive operational excellence.
Individuals, be the members, students and general public are afforded the opportunity to acquire transferable skills which support career paths, help to increase earnings, develop entrepreneurship and promote higher quality of life. NIPM programmes are not only career lifting but they also encourage life – long learning, professional and business connections, access to job opportunities, career progression, enhanced productivity, personal growth, improved culture of excellence and long – term success.
The Registrar
Nigeria Institute of Production Management
Acme House, 23, Acme Road,
Ogba Industrial Estate,
P.O. Box 7798, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: 08023140750
Email: info@nipmnigeria.com.ng
Tel: 08023140750, 08066411565, 08069006671, 09023194157
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