SMS group India aligns its Supply Chain Vendors to support ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government of India
Summary
- Hosted for supplier partners themed on ‘Partners’ in Growth’
- Over 350 participants, from across 190 organisations and 250 delegates
- Focused discussion on catering the increased demand with partnership
Ulrich Greiner Pachter, CEO Region India & Asia Pacific and Managing Director SMS India during his welcome note said, “It's the first time we are hosting such event. The growth in Indian steel industry is evident and this event will strengthen the partnership that we have.” In his inaugural address, Anil Anand, COO Region India and Asia Pacific said, “We have been together in the past and we need to take this journey forward and grow together in a mutually benefitting partnership.” Sumendra Jain, CFO Region India and Asia Pacific laid emphasis on opportunities and challenges in the post COVID scenario by stating, “India is destined to become a manufacturing hub and shining star with its prospective growth. SMS India has become a center stage of all the decisive actions needed in the Asia Pacific region.”
Matthias Hedergott, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Management shared his global insights and supply chain set-up, opportunities and requirements for global supply. Other leaders including Rakesh Adlakha, Girish Sharma, Alok Gupta, Rajiv Doshi, B.M. Pandey, Vineesh Koramparambil, Nayan Surti and Rajiv Saxena presented on the occasion. Successful growth stories of some partners were celebrated at the event, followed by bestowing Excellence awards in the four major categories.
Over 350 participants, comprising more than 190 partner organisations with 250 delegates and SMS employees had gathered for this interactive as well as informative daylong event.
SMS group is renowned worldwide for its future-oriented technologies and outstanding service for the metals industry. The company applies its 150 years of experience and its digital know-how to provide the industry continuously with innovative products and processes – even beyond its core business – and generates worldwide sales of around 2.6 billion euros. SMS is the right partner for challenging projects, and supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of their plants, enabling profitable and resource-efficient value creation chains. Paving the way for a carbon-neutral and sustainable metals industry is the company’s stated goal. As a global player with German roots, SMS takes responsibility for its 14,500 employees.