The Supply Chain Logistics Group (SCLG) recently announced the appointment of Edward Sweeney of NITL to the post of International Advisor. He joins an elite group of advisors based around the globe who together form a network of thought leaders in logistics and supply chain management (SCM). The group includes John Gattorna (one of the keynote speakers for Logistics Ireland 2010) and Alan Waller, Visiting Professor at Cranfield School of Management and Past President of CILT (UK).
Commenting on the appointment, John Halpin, President of SCLG Ireland said, “As an inclusive organisation it is SCLG’s core philosophy to engage with like minded professionals and industry representative bodies internationally. There are no borders within the supply chain and it is imperative in these challenging times to collaborate, share intelligence and promote the industry on a positive footing. The appointment of Edward to the SCLG board of International Advisors provides a strong link between SCLG and NITL and provides both organisations with added value options for students, members and stakeholders”.
Dr Dermot Carey, European Development Director for SCLG welcomed the appointment and echoed the sentiments of his SCLG colleagues by saying “It is a significant appointment for SCLG and having an individual of Edward’s calibre working closely with us can only strengthen the bonds between supply chain professionals in Ireland and the Middle East. I look forward with great enthusiasm to working with Edward and his NITL colleagues”.
Speaking of his appointment, Edward Sweeney said “Bridging the current gap between supply chain academia and the commercial world of supply chain practitioners is at the core of both NITL and SCLG philosophy and this forging of links between two internationally recognised supply chain associations will play a significant role in bringing the two strands closer together”.
The Supply Chain & Logistics Group (SCLG) of Middle East is a non-profit organisation established to promote the cause of SCM and logistics. The group operates with the legal backing of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is founded with the help of senior management professionals representing variety of industries. SCLG strives to bring the best of education, seminars and interaction through partnership and alliances with a variety of similar bodies across the globe. For more information please log on to http://www.sclgme.org/.