ISMM’s workshop on ‘Building a Resilient Supply Chain’ a success

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ISMM Treasurer Michael Camillus De Hoedt handing over the Raffle Draw gift to a participant

ISMM Senior Vice President Sarath Gamage (left) handing over a token of appreciation to Guest Speaker Chanaka Wanniarachchi

The Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM), the pioneer in supply chain education and training in Sri Lanka, incorporated by an Act of Parliament, organised a workshop titled ‘Building a Resilient Supply Chain,’ taking into consideration the all-round uncertainty in the commercial sphere after the unfortunate incidents on Easter Sunday in April.

The Guest Speaker was a veteran in the supply chain field, Chanaka Wanniarachchi, MBA, C.Eng, M.Eng, Director Supply Chain of Glaxo Smithkline. He has over 20 years of experience in the supply chain arena.

The workshop was held at the BMICH on 18 July and was specially targeted for senior logistic managers, finance and accounts professionals, inventory control professionals, and warehouse and logistic professionals.

“The workshop was a timely need to address the current situation in the commercial sector of the country and this was very important for all business professionals,” said ISMM Chairman of Seminars and Functions Committee Jayantha Gallahewa.

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