Pune: The International School of Business & Media (ISB&M), Pune, successfully hosted Chain Act 2025, its two-day flagship supply chain and operations event on 28–29 November.
Placed under the mentorship of Founder-President Dr Pramod Kumar and guided by faculty coordinator and Head of Logistics & Supply Chain Operation Management Navin Verma, Chain Act 2025 brought together global leaders, academicians and aspiring professionals to explore the evolution of the modern supply chain.
Chain Act 2025 Highlights SMART Supply Chain Advancements
In its 2025 edition, Chain Act 2025 focused on the theme “SMART Supply Chain,” emphasizing how technology, sustainability, data intelligence and human capability are reshaping global logistics.
The sessions underscored the growing strategic significance of supply chain management in strengthening business resilience and enabling operational efficiency.
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Dr. Pramod Kumar highlighted HR’s emerging role in building agile, value-focused leadership and emphasized the importance of student-led research, planning and execution.
According to him, initiatives like Chain Act 2025 strengthen student confidence and offer exposure to real-world industry expectations.
Corporate Networking Strengthens Chain Act 2025 Engagement
A Corporate Dinner on November 29 further enhanced Chain Act 2025, facilitating stronger industry–student connections. The event featured student-led presentations, strategic discussions and interactive workshops aligned with real-time trends in the global supply chain ecosystem.
Chain Act 2025 recorded participation from more than 350 attendees, 60 delegates and 40+ Indian and international organisations representing logistics, manufacturing, FMCG, automotive, consulting and technology sectors. Keynote speakers included Joyjeet Bose, CEO & Senior Industry Leader, and Divya Seethapathy, Director – Global Supply Chain.
Prominent industry voices added depth to the discussions at Chain Act 2025.
Sundareswaran Sivaramakrishnan (COO – Director of Operations, Kinetic Green) emphasized precision, collaboration and execution as core skills for future-ready supply chain leaders.
Subodh Nagarsekar (Vice President, Procurement & Supply Chain, Rentokil Initial) highlighted the importance of practical industry exposure to convert theoretical knowledge into operational expertise.
The event saw participation from numerous leaders across global and Indian companies including APAR Industries, Solar Industries India, DS Group, Kimberly-Clark, BVC Logistics, Kearney, Givaudan, 20Cube Logistics, Allcargo, Calderys India, Cummins Inc., Fuji Electric India, Schneider Electric, Evonik India and others. Outlook and CargoConnect were the official media sponsors.
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Strategic Themes Powering Discussions
The discussions throughout Chain Act 2025 revolved around strengthening supply chain resilience through:
- Integrated procurement and strategic supplier partnerships
- Multimodal logistics for seamless transport flow
- Agile replenishment and inventory optimization
- Transition from tariff-based to advanced tax frameworks
- Technology-driven transformation for improved process excellence
Speakers stressed that operational excellence is powered by innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, positioning the SMART Supply Chain as central to future global business growth.
ISB&M Reinforces Its Leadership Vision Through Chain Act 2025
With a strong alumni base of 12,000+ professionals across 46+ countries, ISB&M continues to nurture industry-ready leaders through its corporate-centric curriculum and continuous industry engagement.
Chain Act 2025 further reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to bridging academia and industry, building a vibrant ecosystem where knowledge, innovation and opportunity converge.
