The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT SL), which is the only Chartered professional body for logistics, transport and supply chain in the country announces the launch of ‘CILTSLideathon2020’ to welcome ideas to tackle issues faced in logistics, transport and supply chain during and post COVID19 pandemic.
CILTSLideathon2020 aims to scout for ideas in addressing Supply chain, logistics and transport issues in transforming the viral induced economic meltdown. Distinguished panel of judges include Diren Hallock, Chairman DRH logistics, Kasturi Wilson, Managing Director Hemas Pharmaceuticals, Logistics & Maritime Cluster, Jayomi Lokuliyana, CEO zMessenger, Heminda Jayaweera, COO SLINTEC, Ahmed Irfan, Founder/Managing Director Innovation Quotient Pvt Ltd and Chalinda Abeykoon, CEO Lankan Angel Network.
Commenting on the launch of CILTSLIdeathon2020 Gayani De Alwis Chairperson CILT Sri Lanka said, “COVID19 has had a major impact in our livelihoods as well as in our lives.
This puts a lot of pressure on the supply chain. The pervasive nature of this outbreak brings an unprecedented level of uncertainty and disruption to the supply chains. As the premium chartered professional body for supply chain, logistics and transport, we are committed to playing an active and a strategic role to shape the new normal that will pan out with this pandemic,” she said. Ideas and solutions that demonstrate a proof of potential shall be given due recognition at the CILT annual awards and will be further evaluated for potential implementation by CILT SL in collaboration with industry partners, investors and National Organizations.
The CILTSLideathon submission of ideas will end at 12.00 mid night on the April 24, 2020.
CILT is a leading global professional body associated with the logistics and transport industry. Established in UK in 1919 and having received the Royal Charter in 1926, the Institute has an exciting history but is always adapting to stay consistent with current logistics and transport issues.
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