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SGV was one of the sponsors at the Philippine Institute of Supply Management’s (PISM’s) 31st Supply Link International Supply Management Conference and Exhibit, held from 11 to 12 July 2024. The conference, themed "Building a Future Relevant Supply Chain through ESG," was PISM's main event of the year.
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SGV Manager Jesah Grace G. Masbad, Senior Manager Mary Andrea T. Bacani, Partner Jan Ray G. Manlapaz, and Manager Robert James A. Paulmino at the SGV booth
SGV Partner Jan Ray G. Manlapaz and SGV Senior Manager Mary Andrea T. Bacani represented the Firm at the conference. SGV also had a booth where Jan Ray and Managers Jesah Grace G. Masbad and Robert James A. Paulmino presented SGV's Supply Chain and Operations Consulting services.
The first day featured plant tours at Monde Nissin Corporation and Mega Prime Foods. The tours provided insights into operational practices and supply chain management.
On the second day, the conference hosted discussions on sustainable supply chain practices. SGV Partner Joseph Ian M. Canlas (JMC) participated as a resource speaker and panel member in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) panel discussion.
The conference also featured speakers from Converge ICT Solutions, the UP Alumni Association, Mega Prime Foods, SC Johnson, Manila Water Inc, Monde Nissin Corporation, Ace Hardware, and DHL Summit Solutions. They shared their knowledge on topics such as the circular economy, carbon footprint reduction, green supply chains, and the integration of ESG principles into corporate governance.