We look forward to welcoming Saurish to the 2024 IMPA London Innovation Zone on:

14:00 - 14:25, 11th September.

Speaker Bio:

Saurish Nandi is a sustainability champion and maritime compliance practitioner with over 22 years of expertise in global procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain optimisation. Having worked in senior procurement positions at various ship owning and ship management companies across the globe, and as the founder of three innovative startups in Singapore, Saurish excels in integrating advanced technologies to drive sustainable practices in the maritime industry.

Currently pursuing a doctoral program focused on AI in maritime compliance and sustainability, Saurish is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform the maritime industry. A mechanical engineer by profession, he also holds a prestigious certificate in AI from MIT Sloan and an MBA from the University of New South Wales. Saurish is a sought-after speaker at global conferences and a guest lecturer on procurement, supply chain, and big data analytics.

Session Details:

To introduce and discuss solutions designed to enhance compliance, optimise procurement, and strengthen supply chain resilience in the maritime industry.

1.      Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)

o   Overview: Ensures compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) and the IMO Hong Kong Convention (HKC) by leveraging AI to predict the presence of hazardous materials and alert suppliers for proactive documentation

o   Benefits: Document compliance, enhanced reporting, user-friendly interface.

2.      Supplier Vetting Solution

o   Overview: The Supplier Vetting Solution leverages community data and thorough assessments to ensure engagement with maritime suppliers, focusing on quality, compliance, and sustainability to build a reliable and efficient supply chain

o   Benefits: Thorough evaluation, risk mitigation, easy document upload.

3.      Punch-Outs with Amazon

o   Overview: Direct access to Amazon’s marketplace through our platform.

o   Benefits: Seamless integration, wide product range, efficiency, and control.

4.      E-Auction

o   Overview: Enables competitive bidding for procurement.

o   Benefits: Competitive pricing, transparency, efficiency.

Summary: These solutions enhance compliance, improve efficiency, and strengthen supply chain resilience, helping maritime organizations achieve operational excellence and navigate industry complexities effectively.

To see this session and the others this September, register to attend IMPA London 2024 by clicking here.