OPS ARENA Showcases Strategic Warehouse Planning Skills at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Bengaluru, 19 November 2025: The DS Club of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organised OPS ARENA, a hands-on operations management activity held on 19 November 2025 at Seminar Hall 5, FMS-CMS, 5th Floor, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru. The session was coordinated by Dr Vinoth Kumar and Dr Shahi Kant Dikshit, bringing together students for an intensive three-hour problem-solving exercise focused on essential industry practices.

The event was designed to strengthen students’ understanding of warehouse design, material movement, and operational optimisation. Participants were presented with a detailed scenario and tasked with developing an efficient warehouse layout plan grounded in data, spatial logic, and workflow analysis. Through this activity, the students explored key operational parameters, including storage configuration, accessibility, productivity constraints, and the overall process flow.

Despite being a small-group activity with five participants, OPS ARENA facilitated meaningful engagement, enabling each student to take ownership of the analytical process. The exercise encouraged critical thinking, planning precision, and a practical understanding of the logistics challenges faced in real-world supply chain environments.

Reflecting on the activity, Dr Vinoth Kumar stated, “OPS ARENA was created to help students move beyond theoretical understanding and directly engage with the complexities of operational planning. Activities like these equip them with the confidence and clarity needed to face industry challenges with a structured and analytical mindset.”

The session concluded with students presenting their warehouse layout designs, highlighting diverse approaches, spatial interpretations, and optimisation strategies. The coordinators commended the participants for their analytical depth and creativity.

OPS ARENA is part of the DS Club’s ongoing efforts to enhance practical learning experiences in the operations and supply chain domains. Future sessions will continue to integrate scenario-based challenges to strengthen students’ applied learning capabilities.