ISMM holds AGM, technical sessions

The Institute of Supply and Materials Management held its annual general meeting along with the technical sessions on March 26 at the Auditorium of the Organization of Professional Association (OPA).

At the AGM the new President Danesha Perera was inducted and also the new Management Council members were elected. Danesha Perera has associated with ISMM for the past 22 years and held many positions including the Chairman of Professional Development and Training Committee.

He is a Fellow of the Institute and Life member of the Organisation of Professional Association (OPA). Also currently he serves in the OPA Executive Committee and in the Forum as the representative member of the ISMM.

At the technical sessions Moratuwa University Prof Ajith De Alwis delivered a very informative lecture on "Green purchasing for a better tomorrow". He elaborated on the importance of green purchasing for a better tomorrow.

Himani Samarakoon, from the Institute of Post Harvest Technology delivered a timely lecture on "Food crisis - Post harvest packaging to reduce and add value in supply chain". She highlighted on the importance of using the proper packaging to reduce waste as there is over 30 percent waste due to improper packaging.