Army Institute of Management Kolkata and Procam Logistics Pvt. Ltd. set up Procam Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at AIMK on 11 March, 2023.
Army Institute of Management, Kolkata (AIMK) and Procam Logistics Pvt. Ltd. joined hands together on 11 March, 2023 to set up Procam Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at AIMK. Major General V S Ranade (Retd) Director AIMK and Mr. Nilesh Kr Sinha, Director, Procam Logistics Pvt. Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work on various research projects. Procam Centre of Excellence on Logistics and Supply Chain at AIMK's campus in Kolkata will provide a platform for students and industry professionals to learn about the latest developments and best practices in logistics and supply chain management.
On this occasion Director, AIMK said, “Procam Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at AIMK is set up with the purpose of conducting various activities like training programs, consulting and research projects in logistics and supply chain management. It is expected to contribute towards developing scientific perspectives of supply chain practices and improving collaboration for sustainable logistics research. It will help to develop a common knowledge-sharing platform and is going to immensely benefit the students of AIMK to face corporate challenges.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nilesh Sinha, Director, Procam Logistics Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are delighted to partner with AIMK to establish Procam Centre of Excellence on Logistics and Supply Chain as it will undertake research and development activities to create innovative solutions that can help the industry to address the emerging challenges and opportunities. By working closely with industry experts, the Centre will help to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs, ensuring that students are better equipped to enter the workforce and contribute to the growth of the logistics and supply chain industry. Procam Centre of Excellence on Logistics and Supply Chain at AIMK is expected to provide a wide range of activities for students and professionals from the logistics and supply chain industry and it will have a significant impact on the industry and academia, helping to create a more robust and well-rounded talent pool.”
The activities of the Centre of Excellence and the implementation of the MOU will be coordinated by Dr. Abhishek Kumar, Principal and Dr. Protik Basu, Operations Chair of AIMK. The Institute boasts of having a very strong and experienced Business Analytics team consisting of Dr. Ayan Chattopadhyay, Dr. Prasenjit Kundu and Dr. Debaleena Chatterjee, who will work together with Procam Logistics Pvt. Ltd. for several research activities.
