Cummins India Kicks Off "REDEFINE 2024", B-School Case Competition: Focusing on Digital Solutions for Sustainability
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Cummins India has launched REDEFINE 2024, its annual B-school case study competition, engaging 18 premier business schools across India. The competition focuses on how digital solutions can advance sustainability in traditional businesses, particularly emphasizing ESG reporting and emissions reduction. Open to first and second-year MBA students, the competition will conclude with a grand finale at Cummins India's Pune campus on November 14-15, 2024.
The winning team will receive a cash prize and access to Cummins India's mentorship program. Last year's competition saw participation from 3,752 students across 938 teams. The initiative aims to challenge aspiring business leaders to address real-world sustainability challenges through digital innovation.
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Engaging 18 premier B-schools, the competition explores how digital innovation can advance sustainability to reshape traditional business models
Aims to equip students with skills in strategic thinking, sustainability, and practical implementation of technological solutions in business context
PUNE, INDIA / ACCESSWIRE / November 22, 2024 / Cummins India Limited ("Cummins India"), one of the leading power solutions technology providers, has launched ‘REDEFINE 2024', its annual business school (B-school) case study competition. This competition challenges aspiring business leaders to use their strategic, innovative, and analytical skills to address real-world business challenges.
Themed "How Digital Solutions Enable Sustainability in Traditional Businesses?", this year's competition encourages participants to leverage digitalization to advance sustainability within traditional sectors. It focuses on how digital solutions can strengthen Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) reporting, identify opportunities for the reduction of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and improve operational efficiency.
Sharing her views on the competition's commencement, Anupama Kaul, Human Resources Leader, Cummins India, said, "At Cummins India, we are committed to inspiring and nurturing future leaders to navigate and shape the evolving business landscape. Since its inception, our case study competition has been integral to this goal. As the growing adoption of sustainability and technology reshape our world, it is crucial to harness technology to create a more sustainable environment. REDEFINE 2024 offers an exceptional platform for students to demonstrate how digitalization can drive meaningful change."
Subramanian Chidambaran, Director - Corporate Strategy, Cummins India, added, "Through REDEFINE, we aim to empower students to think beyond conventional approaches, encouraging them to explore how technology can transform traditional industries and create a more sustainable future. Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives and collaborative effort. By engaging with tomorrow's leaders, we aim to gain fresh insights and drive innovative solutions, reflecting Cummins India's' commitment to progress and excellence in our industry."
The competition is open to first and second-year students enrolled in two-year flagship PGP/PGDM/PGDBM/MBA programs from 18 partner B-schools in India. It will culminate in a two-day grand finale at the Cummins India Office Campus in Pune, Maharashtra, on November 14-15, 2024. The winning team will receive a cash prize and an exclusive invitation to join Cummins India's mentorship program, designed to nurture the next generation of business leaders. In addition to the case study, participants will also engage with Cummins India leadership through multiple interactive sessions.
Last year, REDEFINE attracted a staggering 3,752 students across 938 teams representing 18 of the country's premier B-schools.
Participating partner B-schools for REDEFINE 2024 are:
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai
Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi
Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli
Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar
Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur
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About Cummins India Limited
Established in 1962 and headquartered in Pune, Cummins India Limited (NSE:CUMMINSIND)(BSE:500480) is one of the leading power solutions providers in the country. As the oldest and the largest entity for Cummins in India, the company is involved in the power generation, aftermarket, and export businesses. The company has a strong manufacturing backbone and boasts six state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, assembly, and distribution facilities. With over 480 customer touchpoints, the company is committed to powering the success of its customers and ensuring that its services and solutions are readily accessible. The company has over 3,000 employees who contribute their expertise and commitment to ensuring Cummins India delivers on its mission of "making people's lives better by powering a more prosperous world".
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