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Dr. Shrinivas Gondhalekar is Director of the consulting and training organization Kanzen Institute Asia-Pacific Private Limited. He is also Dean (Operations Management) and member of the Innovation group at WE school (Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research) in Mumbai, India.

“Chronicles of a Quality Detective” by Shrinivas Gondhalekar is a book that delves into the author’s experiences and insights gained from his career in quality management. It is structured around the theme of quality improvement and problem-solving within various organizational contexts.

The book likely covers topics such as:

  1. Quality Management Principles: Exploring the fundamentals of quality management, including methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Total Quality Management (TQM).
  2. Case Studies: Providing real-life case studies and examples from Gondhalekar’s career, illustrating how quality issues were identified, analyzed, and resolved.
  3. Problem-Solving Techniques: Discussing various problem-solving techniques and tools used in quality management, such as root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, and statistical process control.
  4. Quality Culture: Emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of quality within organizations and how it impacts overall business performance and customer satisfaction.
  5. Personal Insights: Sharing personal reflections and lessons learned from Gondhalekar’s journey as a quality professional, possibly including challenges faced, successes achieved, and the evolution of quality practices over time.

Overall, “Chronicles of a Quality Detective” is likely to appeal to professionals in the quality management field, providing both practical guidance and inspirational stories aimed at improving organizational efficiency and product/service quality.

“A Memoir of the Prickly Pear” is a novel by Shrinivas Gondhalekar that explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and the human experience through the metaphor of the prickly pear cactus. The protagonist navigates life’s challenges, drawing parallels between the prickly pear’s thorns and life’s obstacles. The memoir likely intertwines personal anecdotes with philosophical reflections, inviting readers to contemplate their own journeys and find strength in adversity. It may offer insights into overcoming hardships, embracing one’s uniqueness, and finding beauty in life’s complexities

Based on 15 years of work with SMEs across diverse industry sectors and different geographies, this book has been written from a practical implementation standpoint with the flow of the chapters mirroring the flow of a typical Lean implementation cycle in an SME.  Case studies and examples from a industries ranging from seeds to bulk drugs and warehousing help the reader understand the wide applicability of Lean concepts.

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