Guest Lecture by Mr. Sudio Sudarsan

SIMSREE had the pleasure of inviting Mr. Sudio Sudarsan as a guest for delivering a lecture on 'Unmasking Human Behavior'. He is a Professor of Marketing at Hult International Business School, San Francisco, U.S.A. He is also the Director of Brand Reality and Strategy at 11^N (11PowerN).

He shared his insights on values, perception and identity with in-depth dissemination of knowledge about understanding of human behavior and its importance in branding through various aspects like neurobiology, anthropology and psychology.

With his impeccable sense of humor and vibrant personality, he enthralled the students.

It was an honor having such an esteemed guest on our campus.

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The Corporate Connect - Mr Mohandas Menon

On 19^th of August, 2015, the Corporate Relations Committee of SIMSREE organized a corporate connect session wherein ten students got a chance to interact with Mr.​Mohandas Menon, Director & Commercial Head - CLC & Head Automotive Sector, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics India Pvt. Ltd at Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) campus. Mr. Mohandas Menon is an expert in Supply Chain Management with over 28 years of experience working for companies like Exel, NYK Logistics, and Future Supply Chain Solutions and has held various domestic and international positions.

Sir spoke about his journey and shared some of his experiences over the years.The session started with discussion on JIT sequencing techniques in the automotive industry and its impact on supply chain and delivery. Mr Menon stated that the current market is not a supply chain but rather is a demand chain. He stressed on the fact that a good operations manager should have inventory management on his/her fingertips.

Mr. Menon answered questions on the impact of the proposed GST bill on operations delivery. He spoke about how GST will make VAT, service tax, octroi etc. disappear and thereby affect multiple processes from procurement to delivery. Sir stated that due to GST implementation the cost to market focus of supply chain will switch to time to market focus to increase efficiency.

The interactive session helped students in gaining an insight into the world of supply chain management and delivery. Mr. Menon also discussed the differences in supply chain between Indian and foreign markets with specific examples related to delivery. He stated that India still lags behind in terms of proper infrastructure required for efficient operations but was optimistic about future growth. He also discussed the effects of globalisation on operations management.

It was a very fruitful session for the students who got an opportunity to interact with him. We thank sir for his time and invaluable inputs.

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Guest Lecture by Ms. Padmini Misra

The Corporate Relations Committee, SIMSREE was honoured to have Ms. Padmini Misra as a guest lecturer on the campus on 9^th Oct, 2015. Ma’am is Chief People Officer & Global Head-HR, Cox & Kings (India) Ltd and has over 32 years of work experience in Hospitality, ITES, Retail & Travel industry including leadership positions for global corporations in the Service industry.

The session began with Ms. Padmini Misra sharing her valuable thoughts about the corporate industry and the expectations it has from new joiners. Ma’am gave a holistic view about the corporate world. She stated that the corporate world is strong, powerful and always hungry like a shark. Ma’am also gave an insight into the expectations harboured by the corporate world especially for new joiners.

She said that the corporate industry wants new comers who are solution oriented and have the ability to work well in teams. In addition to these she also stated that new comers will need people management skills and respect for the team members. Ms. Padmini Misra advised the students to trust their own abilities and to be their real self when faced with corporate challenges.

Ma’am also shared valuable insights related to travelling industry with the students. She stated that travelling industry is 80% “Desire” and 20% “Business”. It is a highly volatile industry with lots of ups and downs. A single media statement about a particular country can hamper the travel industry significantly. She gave various examples pertaining to India as a travel destination and how concerns regarding women-safety is hampering the travel industry.

The session provided students with valuable insights of the corporate world and travel industry in India. We would like to thank Ms. Padmini Misra for taking out her valuable time to enlighten students about the various aspects of corporate industry.

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Blood Donation Camp at SIMSREE

                       

Student Social Responsibility Committee of Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education ( SIMSREE ) in collaboration with Tata Memorial Hospital, Lions Club, Juhu successfully organized blood donation drive on 1st September, 2015 . A total of 80 students and staff members participated in the event. The students and the staff members showed enthusiasm and were satisfied by their efforts in contributing towards the society.

                                     

SIMSREE and Tata Memorial Hospital have continued their relationship and this year also contributed together in spreading awareness among the students about blood donation. Students who donated blood could also go to Tata Memorial Hospital and obtain a thorough report which would be provided by the hospital free of cost.

                                   

Each blood donor was thanked and given a token of appreciation for his/her contribution. Also, it was ensured that the blood donors received their donor cards for their efforts. All in all, the event was a great success.

                                   

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MUNIJAN 2015

The University of Mumbai, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti organized the event – Mumbai University New Initiative Joint Action Now (MUNIJAN) in Mumbai. The objective of this initiative is to bring about positive changes in society by involving students in a series of constructive and socially responsible activities. MUNIJAN rests on the belief that effective transformation in society can be achieved through collective efforts to inspire, support and serve consciously.

This initiative, which began in 2010, provides an avenue for future leaders from management institutes to innovate sustainable solutions for social issues that plague the nation. It will help in shaping the students not only as leaders of tomorrow but also as globally responsible citizens.

The theme for MUNIJAN 2015 was –“SENSITIZING SANITATION”. The Prime Minister of our country, Shri Narendra Modi has requested the nation to maintain cleanliness and ensure “Swacch Bharat” and the theme was an attempt to ensure the students are aligned to the vision.
                                                  
SIMSREE SSR committee was part of the organizing committee for MUNIJAN 2015 and collaborated with other colleges and ensured that a successful event was conducted which inspired all the people present in their efforts to work for improvements in the society.

MUNIJAN received an overwhelming response this year as students from colleges across Maharashtra participated. For the grand finale, 10 teams were shortlisted from which 1 was representing SIMSREE. All the teams came up with innovative idea and were deservedly applauded by judges and audience alike. The chief guest for the event was Mr. Bharat Nadkarni, Former Corporate Sustainability Head, Tata Power.

The event concluded with the speech of Honorable Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai, Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh who appreciated innovation and creativity of all the teams. He also acknowledged the efforts put by organizing committee in carrying out the event successfully without any obstacles.

MUNIJAN will go a long way in shaping the future of the society by bringing innovative ideas which will positively change the society.

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