NALCO organises All India Vendor Meet to Strengthen Supply Chain Partnerships
By Nalini Sahu
Bhubaneswar, March 18: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Govt of India, today organised an All India Vendor Meet in Bhubaneswar on the theme “Strengthening Vendor Partnership for Supply Chain Excellence.”
The meet served as a collaborative platform bringing together vendors from across the country engaged in the supply of raw materials, spares, consumables, and other essential inputs. The initiative aimed at further strengthening coordination, enhancing transparency, and fostering long-term partnerships across the supply chain ecosystem.
The programme featured presentations and interactive sessions involving key stakeholders including National SC-ST Hub (NSSHO), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Receivables Exchange of India Limited (RXIL), and Government e-Marketplace. Discussions focused on strengthening vendor partnerships, MSME policy updates, opportunities through TReDS, and leveraging the GeM platform for efficient procurement.
The meet was chaired by Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, CMD, NALCO. Senior leadership of NALCO including Shri Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Director (Production), Shri Abhay Kumar Behuria, Director (Finance), Shri Anil Kumar Singh, Director (Commercial), and Shri P. K. Gupta, Director (MSME-DFO) were notably present and addressed the meet. Also, the senior officials from participating organisations and NALCO, were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Singh said that as our Country is progressing at a rapid pace across industrial and infrastructure sectors, the need for technological adoption has become increasingly critical for vendors. Emphasising this evolving landscape, he highlighted that vendors must integrate advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and digital solutions into their operations to remain competitive and aligned with industry standards. Such adoption is essential not only for improving efficiency and quality but also for ensuring timely delivery and resilience within the supply chain ecosystem. Referring to NALCO’s ongoing expansion plans and the growing demand for aluminium, he underscored the need to onboard more entrepreneurs, particularly encouraging participation from MSMEs and women entrepreneurs.
More than 100 vendors participated in the meet and appreciated NALCO’s initiative in organising an engaging and interactive forum, noting its role in fostering stronger partnerships and improving mutual understanding.
