ICMS Modules Overview

The Punctuality Analysis & Monitoring (PAM) module of ICMS automatically gathers train delay data from the Control Office Application (COA) and provides real-time insights into operational performance.

The COIS (Coaching Operations Information System) module provides detailed, real-time information about passenger train operations, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

The Coaching Maintenance Management (CMM) module assists in recording and facilitating the maintenance of coaches and managing spare parts inventories.

The COIS Data Entry Module is a supporting module of ICMS, responsible for maintaining key databases such as Rake Links, Yard Infrastructure, Coach Master, and Train Schedules.

ICMS (Integrated Coach Management System) is a centralized system that brings together various modules related to coach operations, maintenance, and punctuality.

The PAM module is accessible by different levels of hierarchy within the Indian Railways, including the Division, Zone, and Railway Board.

The COIS module is web-based and centralizes the management of coaching stock for Indian Railways.

A planned undertaking with a defined start and end, involving multiple departments to achieve a specific goal.

A project aims to solve a problem or present information about a topic.

Projects are unique and involve tasks not routinely performed.

Projects involve various departments and professionals, often working together under a project manager.

Setting up a new business requires a specific project plan.

Improving an existing business through changes or additions also involves creating and managing a project.

The process of creating a product or service that doesn't exist yet.

The process of improving an existing product or service.

Finding a creative solution to a problem faced by a company or organization.

A project that involves research, data collection, and analysis to understand a specific topic.

The process of simulating train schedules, optimizing routes, and ensuring efficient rake usage. It generates reports for train operations, including coach movement.

The Time-tabling Module helps improve train punctuality, optimize coaching stock utilization, and provides real-time tracking of train operations.

Project planning involves analyzing the estimated cost and expected income of a project to determine its viability and feasibility.

The process of dividing a project into smaller, manageable tasks and defining their sequence, timelines, and resource requirements.

In a project, allocating a specific budget to each task ensures efficient use of financial resources.

Project planning includes defining the project’s deadline, which helps ensure timely completion.

A project's profitability is determined by comparing the estimated income with the expected cost of the project.

A project is considered worthwhile if the estimated income is higher than the expected cost, indicating a potential for profit.

IRMMS was designed to minimize potential for errors in every stage of the materials management process, from planning to procurement and disposal. This ensures transparency and accountability across all material-related operations.

IRMMS allows real-time tracking of available materials, enabling better planning of workforce needs on the shop floor. This provides accurate information about material availability for efficient production.

IRMMS facilitates a paperless workflow in all phases of procurement and disposal. This reduces paper consumption, leading to environmental and economical benefits.

IRMMS promotes transparency by eliminating the possibility of wrongdoing by either suppliers or purchasers. This system ensures clear and accountable transactions.

A detailed breakdown of projects and their corresponding financial allocations.

The individual responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of a specific project.

An identifier used to classify and categorize different types of railway projects for better tracking and management.

The Railway Board, the highest authority in Indian Railways, sanctions and approves major railway projects.

The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) oversees and manages all railway operations within a specific division.

The General Manager (GM) approves projects at the Zonal Railway level, which encompasses multiple divisions.

The Chief Planning & Design Engineer (CPDE) is responsible for planning and designing railway projects at the Zonal Railway level.

The Executive Director Civil Engineering (General) (EDCE(G)) is responsible for overall civil engineering works at the Railway Board level.

A document that outlines a proposed 'New Works' project and provides necessary justification, along with estimated costs, for approval.

The Senior Divisional Finance Manager (Sr.DFM) is responsible for reviewing and approving financial aspects of 'New Works' proposals at the divisional level.

IRMMS promotes paperless working by digitizing all phases of material management, from planning to procurement and disposal. This reduces paper usage, creating environmental and economic benefits.

IRMMS is designed to prevent any possibility of wrongdoing in material management, ensuring transparency and accountability in every step of the process.

Through real-time tracking of available materials, IRMMS facilitates effective workforce planning. By knowing what materials are readily available, workforce allocation can be optimized, leading to more efficient production.

Setting up a new business or improving an existing one requires specific projects, with defined steps and goals.

A project is a complete plan designed to tackle a problem or present information about a topic. It's a structured approach to achieving a specific outcome.

A project has a defined purpose, a set timeframe, and brings together different departments for a specific goal. It's a temporary endeavor with a clear beginning and end.

A unique 14-digit identifier assigned to each railway project, composed of different elements like zonal division, plan head, year of authority, executing agency, and serial number.

A paperless system that digitizes all project files, eliminating the need for physical documents and enhancing file movement speed.

The department responsible for procurement and management of materials within Indian Railways.

Materials stocked within the stores depot for supply to user departments on demand.

Materials not stocked in the depot, but purchased from the market and supplied to the user on demand.

A system using internet technologies to manage relationships with vendors, optimize procurement processes, and improve efficiency.

A comprehensive breakdown of projects and their corresponding financial allocations.

The individual responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of a particular project.

The highest authority in Indian Railways, responsible for sanctioning and approving major railway projects.

The process of generating and submitting ‘New Works’ proposals from zonal railways and production units to the Railway Board, replacing the manual system.

The Railway Board, the highest decision-making body in Indian Railways, approves and sanctions major railway projects.

The 'Works Programme' is a comprehensive document outlining all railway projects along with their associated financial allocations.

The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) is responsible for scrutinizing and approving projects at the divisional level.

The Executive Director Civil Engineering (General) (EDCE(G)) oversees all civil engineering works at the Railway Board level, ensuring efficient execution and compliance with standards.

The monthly updating of the status of various works being carried out by executing agencies such as Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Sr.DEN) and Senior Divisional Operations Manager(Sr.DOM)

E-procurement is the process of buying and selling products and services electronically. It involves using internet-based platforms for tasks such as order placement, vendor communication, and payment processing.

Compared to traditional methods, e-procurement significantly reduces the time taken for ordering and fulfilling goods. Orders are placed instantly online, and suppliers can respond quickly thanks to the immediate notification.

Reduced costs, transparent spending, increased productivity, eliminated paperwork, increased transaction speed, standardized buying, and reduced errors are some of the key advantages of e-procurement.

E-procurement eliminates the need for physical paperwork, reducing storage space requirements and making it easier to find older records. It also allows for electronic storage of documents, reducing paper consumption.

E-procurement facilitates standardized buying procedures across departments, ensuring consistency and adherence to required standards.

E-procurement utilizes secure platforms and technologies like encryption, digital signatures, and time stamping to protect sensitive data and ensure secure transactions.

E-procurement platforms offer various methods for conducting transactions, including online marketplaces, extranets, electronic tenders, and reverse auctions, allowing businesses to choose the best option for their needs.

E-procurement enhances transparency in spending by providing detailed records and reports. This helps ensure that procurement procedures comply with organizational policies.

E-procurement significantly reduces costs by eliminating duplicate spending, leveraging volume buying, and saving costs associated with paper-based processes.

E-procurement streamlines the purchase process, making it more time-efficient. Electronic systems allow for faster processing of orders, improved communication, and simplified document management.