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ISSM
embarks on new course "The Institution's aim is to foster the professional development of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in Sri Lanka. Most of the organisations have failed since they have no knowledge about the Supply Chain. If a certain organisation only keeps a track of what they are selling and disregard what the customer really requires, the rate of profits will come down. Therefore it is a must for commercial organisations to understand the Purchasing and Supply Chain," ITC Learning Systems Officer, Margareta Funder said. "Sixty percent of the tsunami aid which came to Sri Lanka were materials. To distribute and manage this we need qualified purchasing and supply professionals. Since our country lacks such persons the aid has been misused," ISMM's Training Director Brigadier T.R. Jayasinghe said, When The Sunday Times inquired whether the IMMS and the ITC made an effort to implement this new module in Government universities, ISMM Post Director and Council Member Nimal Gonaduwa said they had discussed the matter with the Open Universities two years ago and that however the decision was still on hold. "The Open University's Management Department officials said they were disinclined to approve funds. So far the responses have been negative," Mr. Gonaduwa said. Ms. Margareta Funder said they had not yet contacted any Government to implement this Module in their Educational System. "We have only contacted institutes providing training on Material Management. But if any Government is willing to negotiate we will grant our support," she added. The Diploma Course will commence on May 21 at the Institute of Supply and Materials Management. The Swedish Government funded the course through the ITC. Vice Presidents of the ISMM Anil Ponweera and Chandima Jayatillake were also present. |
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