Prima triumphs at National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2023

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Prima Group Sri Lanka Group General Manager Valentino Yap receiving the National Award of Excellence for the Best Supply Chain Practicing Organisation with a Special Commendation Award in the Large Scale Commendation category from Minister of Industries and Health Dr. Romesh Pathirana, in the presence of Prima Group Sri Lanka Ceylon Agro Industries General Manager Sajith Gunaratne, and other dignitaries from Institute of Supply and Materials Management and Ceylon Agro Industries

Ceylon Agro Industries (CAI) Ltd. (Prima Group Sri Lanka) was recognised with the National Award of Excellence for the Best Supply Chain Practicing Organisation with a Special Commendation Award in the Large Scale Commendation category at the recently held National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2023.

Organised by the Institute of Supply and Materials Management in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and Industrial Development Board, the National Supply Chain Excellence Awards sets the benchmark for supply chain best practices and acknowledges the exemplary organisations in the industry.

Ceylon Agro Industries (Prima Group Sri Lanka) stood out as an organisation that has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in supply chain management. The company’s approach revolves around cutting edge advanced technology adoption, and rigorous risk management strategies, all of which have contributed to its resilience and adaptability in the ever-evolving Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. The leadership team at Ceylon Agro Industries (Prima Group Sri Lanka) has fostered a culture of innovation within the supply chain, logistics, and warehouse workforce. This culture empowers team members to actively contribute to the continuous improvement of supply chain processes.

The Special Commendation award was received by Prima Group Sri Lanka Group General Manager Valentino Yap. Upon receiving the award, Prima Group Sri Lanka Ceylon Agro Industries Ltd. General Manager Sajith Gunaratne expressed his gratitude stating, “We are deeply humbled and honoured to receive the National Award of Excellence for the Best Supply Chain Practicing Organisation. I must emphasise that this achievement should be attributed not only to our team but also to our invaluable suppliers and service providers. The role that these partners played in making this accolade possible cannot be understated. We will remain committed to maintaining our position as the best in our field and will strive to excel even further.”

Home to some of Sri Lanka’s most beloved household brands, spanning various sectors and categories, Ceylon Agro Industries (Prima Group Sri Lanka) is a prominent name in the Sri Lankan food industry, with a primary focus on manufacturing and supplying a diverse range of value-added food products. Its product offerings include wheat-based products, dairy products, poultry-based products, trading products, and agricultural products. Ceylon Agro Industries (Prima Group Sri Lanka) prides itself on delivering products of the highest quality, affordability, and convenience to meet the needs of its valued customers and consumers. This prestigious award is a testament to the company’s commitment to upholding the highest standards in its supply chain practices and its role in shaping the future of the food industry in Sri Lanka.