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Theme: Showcases Next-Gen Supply Chain Trends
Date: 28th Nov & 29th Nov
Venue: ISB&M Pune Nande Campus
ISB&M Pune successfully hosted Chain Act 2025, a two-day flagship Supply Chain and Operations event themed “SMART Supply Chain.” The conclave brought together industry leaders, academicians and students to discuss technology, sustainability and future-ready logistics. Dr. Pramod Kumar emphasized ISB&M’s commitment to developing confident, value-driven leaders through experiential learning.
Pune, November 28 & 29, 2025 - The International School of Business & Media (ISB&M), Pune, hosted Chain Act 2025 held on 28th and 29th November, a two-day flagship event organized by the student-led Scope Club - student representative Club of Supply Chain and Operations, under the mentorship of Founder–President Dr. Pramod Kumar and faculty coordinator and head of Logistic and Supply Chain Operation Management Mr. Navin Verma. Presenting the theme “SMART Supply Chain,” Chain Act 2025 brought together top global supply chain and operations leaders, academicians and aspiring professionals to explore how technology, sustainability, data intelligence and human expertise are reshaping the future of logistics and operations. The discussion emphasized Supply Chain’s growing strategic importance in shaping resilient and efficient business ecosystems, highlighting how future leaders must master agility, technology and collaboration to drive competitive advantage. Dr. Pramod Kumar, highlighted HR’s evolving role and the institute’s focus on developing value-driven leaders. “It’s the journey of choosing a theme with purpose, exploring its meaning through deep research, learning whom to invite and how to reach out with courage and professionalism and discovering the power of planning, teamwork, and execution. In the end, students gain confidence, real-world exposure and the ability to turn ideas into impact..”
The Corporate Dinner held on November 29 in Pune enabled rich conversations and meaningful industry–student networking. Chain Act’25 is designed to bring a dynamic blend of learning, interaction, and industry exposure through its strong focus on student engagement in presentations, where participants will showcase their ideas, insights and strategic thinking. Adding to this, Chain Act’25 hosted interactive workshops aligned with the latest real-world trends shaping the global supply chain and operations industry, bringing diversified expert panels and minds in one frame. With the theme “SMART Supply Chain,” the event aims to highlight the future of intelligent, tech-driven supply chain systems, making Chain Act’25 a powerful platform for innovation, learning and industry-academia collaboration.
The event witnessed active participation from 350+ attendees, 60 delegates and 40+ across global companies, Indian and international MNCs across diverse industries including logistics, manufacturing, FMCG, consulting, automotive and technology. Keynote speakers Joyjeet Bose, CEO & Senior Industry Leader and Divya Seethapathy, Director – Global Supply Chain, opened the dialogue with forward-looking perspectives on the rise of intelligent and resilient supply chain ecosystems.
Reflecting on the future of the industry, Mr. Sundareswaran Sivaramakrishnan, COO - Director of Operations from Kinetic Green emphasized, “Supply chain is the art of delivering the right product at the right cost, at the right time and place. And through this journey, students are shaped into leaders who communicate with clarity, collaborate with purpose and execute with precision, preparing them to lead with impact in the real world.” Sharing his perspective on global operations, Mr. Subodh Nagarsekar, Vice President Procurement & Supply Chain from Rentokil Initial added, “Supply chain is in everything, the bridge that connects suppliers to customers, turning ideas into delivery. Students come with enthusiasm and strong theoretical knowledge, but they need real industry exposure to transform understanding into expertise. When they interact with industry leaders, they gain practical insight and true qualification in supply chain. And through these conversations, both the institute and students benefit, learning directly from the people who drive the industry forward.”
Chain Act 2025 featured speakers and top leaders from distinguished corporate backgrounds and influential positions, including Subodh Nagarsekar from Rentokil Initial; Sandeep Chatterjee from INFOLOB; Sundareswaran Sivaramakrishnan from Kinetic Green; Ms. Ashu Gupta from Koye Pharma; Venkateswara Rao from APAR Industries; Avinash Gupta from Solar Industries India Ltd.; Joyjeet Bose from JB Newgen Enterprises Private Limited; Sandeep Bhargava from Sandeepika Consulting; Mahesh Gupta from DS Group; Nitu Singh from BVC Logistics; Sachin Garg from Kimberly-Clark; Pranay Moon from RKFoodland; Milind Gupta from Satya Retail; Mr. Sarvesh K. from Givaudan; Shammi Dua from Kearney; Ashwini Kumar Tripathi from 20Cube Logistics; Divya Seethapathy from Schneider Electric; Jyotirmay Halder from Balmer Lawrie; Vishal Khaitan from Somchem; Pratyush Kadam from Evonik India Pvt. Ltd.; Milind Shinde from Avvashya CCI (Allcargo); Dr. Arun Giri from Calderys India; Pravin Rajput from Kaya Limited; Rakesh Ranjan Srivastava from Cummins Inc.; Shyam Ozarkar from Fuji Electric India and Priyanka Shivan from Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
The event’s Media Sponsors were Outlook and CargoConnect, along with All Waters, Shri Balu Manjre, Rakesh Rawat, Santlal Paswan (Furniture),Amul, Balaji, Trupti Enterprises, Om Sai Enterprises, Matoshree, Sandhya Enterprises Bhawani Enterprises,Shree Sai Decoraters, Halady Catering Services, ECRS Cabs, Black Orange, Rtek, RETC, Balaji Marble and Tiles and Vaishnavi Air cool as our sponsors, whose support played a key role in making HR Share 2025 a grand success.
The conversations at Chain Act 2025 revolved around building SMART and future-ready supply chains through a series of thought-provoking sub-themes. Leaders emphasized value creation in supply chain through integrated procurement, highlighting how strategic supplier partnerships and data-driven decision-making can unlock efficiency and cost advantage. The discussions explored multi-modal strategy design for shared success, enabling seamless transport flow and reduced logistical bottlenecks. Agile replenishment and inventory optimization were identified as critical to ensuring the right stock at the right time, minimizing disruptions and enhancing service levels. Speakers also examined how the shift from tariff-based frameworks to modern tax structures is shaping resilience across global networks. With technology transforming operations, experts stressed the need for tech-driven supply chains to advance process excellence and ensure business continuity. The event reinforced that true value creation lies in operational excellence powered by collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
ISB&M continues to nurture leaders who are well-equipped to meet the ever-evolving demands of global industry. With a robust alumni network of over 12,000+ professionals spread across 46+ countries, ISB&M graduates hold key positions in leading multinational corporations across sectors such as consulting, IT, BFSI, FMCG, media and manufacturing. This strong and dynamic community of achievers stands as a testament to the institution’s legacy of excellence and transformative learning. Through its holistic pedagogy, corporate-driven curriculum and continuous industry engagement, ISB&M ensures that students are not only academically proficient but also industry-ready, agile and innovative in addressing real-world business challenges. Events like Chain Act 2025 further exemplify ISB&M’s commitment to bridging academia and industry creating a vibrant ecosystem where knowledge meets opportunity and leadership meets purpose.