Kingslake inspires manufacturing industry with 2023 Empower Conference

From left: MAS Holdings Group CIO Jayantha Peiris, GRI Tyres Head of Operations Sachin Saxena, Infor Singapore and Sri Lanka Sales Director Chorin Osafune, Modern Pack Lanka CEO Lahiru Wijerathna, Omega Group Assistant Manager IT Isuru Tissera and Kingslake CEO Duleep Fernando 

Kingslake, Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturing solutions expert, is celebrating the success of its Empower Conference – held recently at the Hilton Residences Colombo – with the aim to both educate and ignite conversations on emerging trends such as AI and its potential in the manufacturing industry. The evening brought together industry leaders and experts to share their insights, latest industry trends, and past triumphs over business challenges.

The conference featured a broad and engaging agenda with an impressive lineup of speakers, each offering unique perspectives from their respective fields, providing also valuable learnings on the many opportunities of emerging digital technologies and overcoming obstacles in the corporate world. Also brought to the table was best practice advice and technical insights on how to utilise new applications, solutions, and technologies to transform and futureproof businesses in the fast-evolving manufacturing landscape. 

Infor Singapore and Sri Lanka Sales Director for Channel Business Chorin Osafune, added value to the event by sharing how 20 years of the Infor-Kingslake partnership has contributed innovation to the manufacturing industry by adapting to new trends and incorporating new solutions such as the SaaS ERP solution.

MAS Holdings Group CIO Jayantha Pieris highlighted the importance of digital transformation said: “Democratising digital technology usage within our organisation has helped us empower our employees, improve collaboration, and increase productivity,” while Modern Pack Lanka CEO Lahiru Wijerathna outlined how the company was able to get ahead of its competitors by implementing a lean culture with the help of the Infor Syteline ERP solution. 

Omega Line Group Assistant Manager-IT Isuru Tissera at the praised Kingslake’s unwavering commitment and expertise, with Global Rubber Industries Tyres Head of Operations Sachin Saxena, further adding: “Kingslake’s support team addressed our requirements promptly and effectively.”

“We are thrilled to have brought together such an exceptional gathering of industry experts and leaders,” commented Kingslake CEO Duleep Fernand on the overwhelming success of the event. “The wealth of knowledge and insights exchanged during the conference will undoubtedly empower attendees to drive their organisations forward.”

The Empower Conference with Kingslake proved to be an invaluable event, having facilitated meaningful discussions, engagement opportunities, and collaborations that will shape the future of manufacturing in Sri Lanka. As Kingslake continues to lead the way in delivering cutting-edge solutions, the conference served as testament to the company’s commitment to the success and growth of the industry; setting also a framework for the sector to contribute to the national economy as a whole.