This collaboration brings together one of Sri Lanka’s most respected third party logistics providers, and the country’s leading supply chain education body.
It opens new pathways for knowledge sharing, professional development and innovation, particularly in areas like e-commerce fulfilment, last-mile delivery and smart warehousing.
Speaking on the partnership, Lasitha Manchanayake, CEO of John Keells Logistics said:
“We see this as more than just a membership.
It’s a long-term investment in the future of Sri Lanka’s logistics industry.
Together with ISMM, we’re creating space for young professionals to gain real-world experience, whilst also contributing our insights to raise industry standards.”
JKLL provides tailored, end-to-end logistics solutions across multiple sectors, from warehousing and distribution to supply chain consultancy.
Its facilities are strategically located near key highways, ports, and industrial zones, allowing it to serve a wide range of businesses with speed and efficiency whilst supporting island-wide distribution.
As an institutional member of ISMM, JKLL will take part in a wide range of academic-industry initiatives, from internship programs and student field visits to customized training workshops and Thought Leadership forums.
“We are grateful to John Keells Logistics for this valuable partnership,” Mr. Jayantha Gallahewa, immediate past president (ISMM) stated.
“Collaborations like these are instrumental in advancing professional standards in supply chain and logistics, and we look forward to the positive impact this alliance will create across the industry.”
The collaboration is expected to play a vital role in shaping Sri Lanka’s next generation of supply chain professionals, while also reinforcing JKLL’s position as a key player in driving forward the country’s logistics landscape.
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John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, operating with over 80+ companies in 7 diverse industry sectors.
With a history of over 150 years, John Keells Group provides careers to over 15,000 persons and has been ranked as Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Respected Entity’ for 19 Years by LMD magazine.
John Keells Holdings PLC was ranked first for the fourth consecutive year in the ‘Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment’ by Transparency International Sri Lanka.
Whilst being a full member of the World Economic Forum and a participant of the UN Global Compact, JKH drives its CSR vision of “Empowering the Nation for Tomorrow” through the John Keells Foundation and through the social entrepreneurship initiative, ‘Plasticcycle’, which is a catalyst in significantly reducing plastic pollution in Sri Lanka.