IIM Bangalore - Executive Education

Resource Optimization for Decision Makers (Batch 1)

IIM Bangalore - Executive Education

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Last date to apply: September 25, 2026 · Program starts on October 5, 2026

About Programme

Organizations today—across manufacturing, supply chains, infrastructure, finance, and public administration—are required to make complex decisions under resource constraints. Whether it is allocating budgets, planning production, balancing capacity, optimizing logistics and distribution networks, deploying manpower, or prioritizing projects, decision makers are increasingly expected to justify choices using data-driven, transparent, and defensible frameworks.

Programme Content

Role of optimization in managerial and policy decisions

Programme Objective

Equip participants with the ability to formulate real-world operational, planning, and policy problems as optimization models

Pedagogy

Pedagogical Tools:

Short conceptual lectures
  • Real-world case studies (industry & public sector)
  • Hands-on optimization exercises
  • Spreadsheet-based modeling
  • Group discussions and guided interpretation sessions

    • Learning Emphasis:

  • Model formulation and interpretation
  • Decision relevance over mathematical complexity
  • Practical usability in organizational contexts

    Who Should Participate

    (Pl be specific regarding the target audience – e.g. years of exp, level, responsibilities, verticals, etc. – Demographics/Psychographics)

    Intended Participants

  • Professionals with 5–20 years of experience
  • Managers and officers involved in:
  • Resource planning and allocation
  • Operations, logistics, and supply chain
  • Budgeting, project evaluation, and policy planning
  • Analytics, decision support, and strategy

    • Typical Roles

  • Operations and Production Managers
  • Planning and Strategy Officers
  • PSU and Government Officers (Planning, Finance, Operations)
  • Analytics and Decision Support Professionals
  • Consultants in operations, analytics, and public policy

    • Suitable Sectors

  • Manufacturing and Infrastructure
  • Energy, Utilities, and Transportation
  • Banking, Finance, and Insurance
  • Public Sector Undertakings and Government Departments
  • Consulting, Analytics, and Advisory Organizations

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