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National Supply Chain Day 2025 celebrations highlight excellence and innovation

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November 13, 2025

THE Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) successfully held the National Supply Chain Day 2025 Celebrations on 24 October 2025 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and the Industrial Development Board (IDB).

National Supply Chain Day 2025 celebrations highlight excellence and innovation

The event marked a significant milestone for Sri Lanka's supply chain community, recognising over five decades of ISMM's contribution to developing professional standards in Supply Chain Management (SCM).

Established on 24th October 1972 and incorporated by an Act of Parliament (Act No. 3 of 1981), ISMM continues to be the nation's leading institution in advancing supply chain education and practice.

The daylong celebrations were held under the theme "Empowering Sri Lanka's Supply Chain: Innovation and Resilience in a Global Landscape."

The morning seminar featured technical sessions, a CEO Forum, and an Industry Forum, bringing together prominent local and international experts, corporate leaders, and practitioners. The Chief Guest of the event was Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Eng. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, while the Guest of Honour was Siam City Cement (Lanka) Ltd., Chairman and CEO Nandana Ekanayake. The Keynote Address was delivered by New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives David Pine.

The first technical session, themed "Innovative Practices for Supply Chain Resilience," was chaired by Fairway Holdings Former Group CEO Imal Fonseka with presentations by The Pathfinder Foundation Executive Director Dr. Dayaratne Silva and Fairway Holdings Group CEO Ashean Karthelis.

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