Sundi Aiyer

Conducted several executive briefings that included our point-of-view on supply chain trends, our response and distinctive solution offerings, capability "deep-dives," and solution and industry-specific client case studies through immersive and interactive sessions.

1. Facilitated multiple presentations and working sessions with various analysts at Gartner / AMR Research, Forrester Research, and IDC covering different industries and supply chain functional areas.

2. Participated… Show more

Conducted several executive briefings that included our point-of-view on supply chain trends, our response and distinctive solution offerings, capability "deep-dives," and solution and industry-specific client case studies through immersive and interactive sessions.

1. Facilitated multiple presentations and working sessions with various analysts at Gartner / AMR Research, Forrester Research, and IDC covering different industries and supply chain functional areas.

2. Participated in meeting (June 2012) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Logistics Group to share perspectives on opportunities for Singapore to strengthen its base as the supply chain hub for Asia.

3. Shared emerging business and consumer trends in supply chain and logistics innovation, opportunities and challenges of doing e-commerce in South East Asia, and best-practice applications and learnings for Singapore -- in a knowledge and experience sharing session with JTC, the lead government agency spearheading the planning, promotion and development of a dynamic industrial landscape in Singapore (May 2014).

4. Frequently interviewed by media on breaking news and topics to share insights and perspectives, for example:

(i) The Wall Street Journal Asia on the Thailand floods in late 2011 and impact on global manufacturing supply chains.

(ii) Channel News Asia and Singapore Business Times (Jan 2012) on the role of Singapore as a supply chain hub for Asia.
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Frequent participant as expert panelist in round-table discussions at leading global and regional industry forums, including:

1. Supply Chain Asia Forum, Singapore: Jan 2015, Sept 2014, June 2014, Sept 2013, Aug 2012, May 2012, Sept 2011, Jan 2011, Aug 2010.

2. Supply Chain Asia Awards 2013, Singapore -- Served as a judge for the Individual Awards Category.

3. Cloud Expo Asia, Singapore: Oct 2015, Oct 2014, Nov 2013.

4. Customer Asia Conference: Oct 2015.

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Frequent participant as expert panelist in round-table discussions at leading global and regional industry forums, including:

1. Supply Chain Asia Forum, Singapore: Jan 2015, Sept 2014, June 2014, Sept 2013, Aug 2012, May 2012, Sept 2011, Jan 2011, Aug 2010.

2. Supply Chain Asia Awards 2013, Singapore -- Served as a judge for the Individual Awards Category.

3. Cloud Expo Asia, Singapore: Oct 2015, Oct 2014, Nov 2013.

4. Customer Asia Conference: Oct 2015.

5. Quintiq World Tour Singapore, Singapore: Aug 2015.

6. SCM Logistics World 2015, Singapore: June 2015.

7. Transport Intelligence Emerging Markets Logistics Conference; Global Logistics Roundtable, Singapore: Oct 2014, Sept 2013.

8. World Retail Congress, Singapore: March 2014.

9. Air Cargo & Logistics Asia Conference 2013, Singapore: Oct 2013.

10. Engineering Innovation and Design 2012 Competition, NTU, Singapore -- Judged 19 design projects by 100+ final year students, Mechanical & Design Engineering program: May 2012.

11. Reverse Logistics and Returns Management Asia Conference, Hong Kong: June 2011.

12. Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo, Singapore: Sept 2010, Sept 2009.

13. Singapore Institute of Management Interest Group Convention, Singapore: Aug 2010.

14. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Conference, USA: Numerous times since 1989.

15. SAP SAPPHIRE Annual User Conference, USA: Numerous times since 1999.

16. i2 PLANET Annual User Conference, USA: Numerous times since 1997. Show less

I have been a Keynote Speaker, Panel Session Moderator, Lead Presenter or Instructor at numerous conferences around the world.

Selected engagements:

1. "E-Commerce Re-defining the World": Roundtable Discussion Panelist – Payload Conference Asia 2015, Singapore, Oct 14, 2015.

2. "Intra-Asia, Focus Vietnam": Roundtable Discussion Moderator – Payload Conference Asia 2015, Singapore, Oct 15, 2015.

3. "Dynamic Manufacturing, Achieving Higher Performance for Business… Show more

I have been a Keynote Speaker, Panel Session Moderator, Lead Presenter or Instructor at numerous conferences around the world.

Selected engagements:

1. "E-Commerce Re-defining the World": Roundtable Discussion Panelist – Payload Conference Asia 2015, Singapore, Oct 14, 2015.

2. "Intra-Asia, Focus Vietnam": Roundtable Discussion Moderator – Payload Conference Asia 2015, Singapore, Oct 15, 2015.

3. "Dynamic Manufacturing, Achieving Higher Performance for Business Breakthrough": Keynote Presentation – Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Apr 22, 2014.

4. "Implementing an Efficient Supply Chain Strategy and Execution Model for your E-Commerce Business": Senior Retail Industry Executives Workshop – iRetail Supply Chain Asia, Singapore, Oct 21, 2013.

5. "The future of retail and e-commerce in Asia, Opportunities and best practice learnings": Plenary Speech – Vietnam Supply Chain Congress, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Oct 4, 2013.

6. "Leadership for the future": Dinner Keynote Speech to Senior Asian Business Executives – Vietnam Supply Chain Congress, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Oct 3, 2013.

7. "Value creation through end-to-end supply chain excellence": Senior Industry Executives Workshop – Asian World Summit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 15, 2013.

8. "Supply Chain Management & Logistics for Operational Excellence, Commercial Best Practice Applications for the Navy": Keynote Presentation – Defence Technology Asia, Singapore, May 23, 2012.

9. "Landscape of the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry in Singapore and Asia-Pac & Career Opportunities": Keynote Presentation – Ministry of Defence / Singapore Air Force Networking Event, Singapore, Apr 23, 2012.

10. "Logistics Strategies for Operational Excellence": Singapore Navy Executive Development Program – NTU Executive Education, Singapore, Jan 19 to 21, 2011.

11. "Collaborative Supply Chain Planning & Execution":Supply Chain Academy – Capgemini, Les Fontaines, France, 2005 & 2006. Show less

Recognized as a thought-leader in the supply chain and operations management area. My writings, interviews, and articles have appeared in a number of firm marketing collateral as well as published in the business press and media, industry newsletters and journals, including the following platforms:

1. The Wall Street Journal Asia
2. Channel News Asia
3. Singapore Business Times
4. Supply Chain Asia
5. McKinsey on Supply Chain Management
6. Global Logistics and Supply… Show more

Recognized as a thought-leader in the supply chain and operations management area. My writings, interviews, and articles have appeared in a number of firm marketing collateral as well as published in the business press and media, industry newsletters and journals, including the following platforms:

1. The Wall Street Journal Asia
2. Channel News Asia
3. Singapore Business Times
4. Supply Chain Asia
5. McKinsey on Supply Chain Management
6. Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies
7. Inbound Logistics
8. Logistics Today
9. Retail Technology Quarterly Show less

I have taught in undergraduate, graduate and executive development programs at leading universities and forums around the world:

1. NTU Singapore: Since 2009, have taught a graduate course on E-Supply Chains and an undergraduate course on Operations Research in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. Also served as Guest Lecturer for other courses and led external workshops for senior executives.

(i) For my graduate E-Supply Chains course, introduced an innovative team… Show more

I have taught in undergraduate, graduate and executive development programs at leading universities and forums around the world:

1. NTU Singapore: Since 2009, have taught a graduate course on E-Supply Chains and an undergraduate course on Operations Research in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. Also served as Guest Lecturer for other courses and led external workshops for senior executives.

(i) For my graduate E-Supply Chains course, introduced an innovative team project-based learning approach using current issues facing Asian and global companies in different industries.

(ii) Taught undergraduate Operations Research course with strong practical and applied, inquiry-based learning focus.

(iii) Served as Guest Lecturer and External Evaluator (Supply Chain Strategy, Demand Chain Analysis / Blue Ocean Strategy courses): Mar 2012, Oct 2011.

(iv) In 2011, led workshop for group of 20 senior logistics officers from the Singapore Navy on “Logistics Strategies for Operational Excellence” sharing best-practice logistics management ideas from world-class companies and application to the Navy.

(v) Invited back for the 2012 Senior Naval Logistics Officers Executive Education Program. Presented best practices in Logistics Outsourcing considerations and Risk Management from commercial sectors.

2. SMU Cox School of Business, Dallas, Texas, USA: I taught MBA courses in Supply Chain and Service Management Strategy. Designed, developed and organized client case studies, field trips to company sites, invited guest speakers, and original course materials.

3. Capgemini Global University, Les Fontaines, France: I taught supply chain courses for senior consultants and executives. Designed original course content based on client work and current global business issues and trends.

Receive consistently positive comments and high ranking on subject-matter expertise, experience-based domain knowledge, and engaging teaching approach and style. Show less