ISMM National Supply Chain Day celebrations on October 24

The Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries & Industries Development Board (IDB) will organize the National Supply Chain Day celebrations in Sri Lanka on October 24, 2024 in Shangri-La, Colombo.

The theme for the seminar is Supply Chain Innovations in Crisis: Exploring New Avenues Adapting to Global Shifts. The Chief Guest for the Morning Session will be Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Health Industries. Chris Oanda, President, International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM), Markku Henttinen, Chief Executive Officer of International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) Jayantha Gallahewa, President ISMM and many other guests will grace the occasion.

Jayantha Gallahewa, President ISMM addressing the media.

The National Supply Chain Day Seminar with three Technical Sessions and CEO Forum will bring together industry leaders, experts and professionals to discuss the latest trends, best practices and innovations in the field of supply chain management. It will provide a unique opportunity for all participants to gain valuable insights, network with peers, and contribute to industries growth and success.

Prof Chandana Gamage, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa will be the Session Chairman for First Session under the Session Theme of Integration of Technological Innovations for Sustainable Supply Chains. Oshada Senanayake – Group Chief Operating Officer, Digital Transformation- Brandix Lanka (Pvt) Ltd will speak under the topic of “Digitalization in Supply Chain: Benefits and Challenges” and Subodha Perera – CEO, E – Consulate will speak under the topic of Dynamic Digital Capabilities and Supply Chain Resilience as the Session speakers.

The Second Session CEO Forum will be under the theme of “Exploring New Avenues and Adapting to Global Shifts for Sustainable Supply Chains.” Ravi Jayawardena – CEO Maliban Group will drive the CEO Forum as the Forum Chairman and Sathiyenthra Pandchadcharam, Global Product Portfolio Manager, Nestle Asia, Oceana & Africa, Mahesh Wijewardane – CEO, Singer Sri Lanka, Jayanthi Dharmasena – MD, Heyles Agriculture Industries, Nalin Karunaratne – CEO CBL Ltd will participate as Members of CEO Forum.

Prof Nalin Abeysekara – Dean, Faculty of Management Studies – Open University of Sri Lanka will be the Session Chairman for Third Session under the Session theme Exploring the Evolving Global Landscape of Supply Chain. Kanchana Fernando – Director, Supply Chain, Nestle Sri Lanka will speak under the topic of Cutting Edge Strategies to Increase Supply Chain Visibility. Shirley Jayawardane Chairperson, Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs will speak under the topic of Transition towards Circular Supply Chains through an Integrated Approach as the Session Speakers.

Prof. H M A Herath – Professor (Chair) in Management, Wayaba University of Sri Lanka will be the Session Chairman for Fourth Session under the theme of Tapping into Sri Lanka’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to explore global opportunities Dr. Nayana Dehigama – Chairman / MD, Epic Technologies will speak under the topic of Exploring the Integration between Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Innovation. Shalin Balasuriya – Co-Founder SPA Ceylon will speak under the topic of Success Stories in Sri Lanka: Exploring Market Trends and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem as Session Speakers.

During the evening Session at the same Venue, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Health Industries will grace the event as the Chief Guest with participation of eminent Supply Chain professionals, ISMM members and many other distinguished guests for the “National Supply Chain Excellence Awards for both Organizations (under 03 Categories of large, Medium & Small) Individuals. There will be excellence awards for both manufacturing & service Sector Organizations followed by the 52 nd Anniversary Banquet Dinner of ISMM.

The declaration of “National Supply Chain Day” will be a great achievement and a milestone for the ISMM in particular and Supply Chain Management Industry in Sri Lanka in general, to receive the proper recognition from the government itself and to address the due areas of the current context of SCM in a professional manner.

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