Blue Ocean Corp to introduce supply chain skill development programme in India
With the pandemic and recent tariff war exposing the vulnerability of global supply chains, Blue Ocean Corporation, a West Asia-based firm, into supply chain management training, has announced plans to introduce a structured Supply Chain Skill Development programme aligned with the Government of India's New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
It has launched a nationwide initiative to offer supply chain management programmes in Indian colleges to enable the country emerge as a global leader in supply chain.
Backed by partnerships with Central and State ministries, the goal is to equip students with practical skills and create a new generation of Chief Supply Chain Officers, it said.
'Supply chain is no longer just about logistics or procurement. It's a strategic function—just like finance or technology—and India has the talent to lead the world,' said Sathya Menon, Group CEO of Blue Ocean Corporation.
'The program integrates academia and industry and has gained support from several state governments, including the Maharashtra Skill Development Ministry. Talks are ongoing with the Industries Ministry and MIDC to facilitate student internships and on-ground training,' the firm said.
'Globally, supply chain professionals hold certifications like CSCP and CISCP. In India, such credentials are still rare,' Dr. Menon pointed out. 'We are here to bridge that gap,' he said.
With a track record spanning 27 years and over 5,00,000 professionals trained globally, Blue Ocean said it has delivered programs across 75 countries and counts global giants like Boeing, Emirates, Aramco, and Henkel among its clients.
It enrols 80,000 students annually in its supply chain programs, it said.
'This expertise is now being brought to India with a focus on long-term transformation rather than short-term profits,' he added.
'Chinese supply chains are 20–25 years ahead. India must catch up—and we believe it can,' Dr. Menon asserted.
He said supply chain excellence can reduce costs by up to 5%, leading to profit gains of 30% or more. 'These efficiencies can be reinvested into innovation, employment, and growth,' he emphasized.
'IPSC event discussions at Dubai laid the groundwork for supply chains that thrive sustainably, and we are proud to drive this momentum forward now in India', said Mr Abdul Azeez, Group Chairman of Blue Ocean Corporation in a statement.
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