In Blog Flying with the Maharaja December 25, 2024 6 Mins Read Co-authored with Prof. Srinivas Akella 15th December, 1980 is forever etched in our memories. It… Read More
Design inspires Research By Prasad February 20, 2023 This is an article that Prof. A. K. Rao wrote for IISc’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations…
Using an electric toothbrush will increase your lifespan! By Prasad January 12, 2023 My mother was pretty unusual for her generation—she ensured that the entire family visited the…
Process investments: As important as product, but often ignored By Prasad September 28, 2020 (Originally posted on Sep 28, 2020 on the Drishti blog) In assembly,…
Drishti’s Series B ushers in a fourth manufacturing era: AI-powered production (and people) By Prasad June 15, 2020 (Originally posted on Jun 15, 2020 on the Drishti blog) This morning,…
Drishti guides automakers in uncertain times — including DENSO By Prasad February 11, 2020 (Originally posted on Feb 11, 2020 on the Drishti blog) After many…
Monozukuri and takumi: Scaling the craftsman mentality in a 21st century factory By Prasad January 8, 2020 (Originally posted on Jan 8, 2020 on the Drishti blog) Craftsmanship. By…
The World Economic Forum recognizes Drishti’s “human first” focus: “When 1+1 = 3” By Prasad July 1, 2019 (Originally posted on Jul 1, 2019 on the Drishti blog) This week,…
What being a Gartner “Cool Vendor” means to me By Prasad June 28, 2019 (Originally posted on Jun 28,\ 2021 on the Drishti blog) Drishti was…
Thinking long: Prasad Akella on Drishti’s new CEO, Gary Jackson By Prasad July 20, 2021 (Originally posted on Jul 20, 2021 on the Drishti blog) You may have seen Drishti’s…
Monozukuri and takumi: Scaling the craftsman mentality in a 21st century factory By Prasad January 8, 2020 (Originally posted on Jan 8, 2020 on the Drishti blog) Craftsmanship. By definition, it means…
How AI and data amp up the traditional genba By Prasad January 22, 2019 (Originally posted on Jan 22, 2019 on the Drishti blog) For decades, lean manufacturers have…
In Business Tribal Knowledge is the Enemy of the Growing Organization May 11, 2022 4 Mins Read (Originally posted on May 11, 2022 on the Drishti blog) As an organization grows it… Read More
Ironically, standardization actually drives creativity By Prasad April 20, 2022 (Originally posted on Apr 20, 2022 on the Drishti blog) I’ve worked in many professional…
Asterix & Obelix — My friends for life! By Prasad March 17, 2022 Asterix, Obelix and Dogmatix (Obelix’s canine buddy) have been amongst my ….Read More
Four generations of engineers: The life and times of my grandfather, CVS Narasimha Rao By Prasad August 25, 2025