Dr. B Ramesh is B.E. Mechanical, M.B.A (Finance), M.S. (Manufacturing Management) from BITS, Pilani and Ph.D in Management BIT, Mesra, Ranchi. He is having an industrial experience of over 29 years and specialized himself in Automotive Trailer Design, Manufacturing, Application Engineering and Logistics. He is also the member in BIS TED 22 Committee and Convenor for AIS 091 and 092 standards

Graduate in Mechanical Engineering & Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Bachelor of General Law. CPSM and IPSCM Certificate holder. Master trainer for MLS-SCM training programs, ITC-WTO, Geneva. Having been in various Industries for more than 30 years and held different positions handling multiple functions and continuing a long tenure in Supply chain management. Currently holding the position of Senior Vice President (Supply Chain) in Wheels India Ltd, a TVS group company ($6.5 bn Group), Initiated the concept of Aggregate Buying in TVS group and heading the TVS Group’s consolidated buying practices.

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Law from Utkal University. After a brief stint as an Advocate, he joined Tata Steel in 1988. He also completed GDMM from IIMM and PGDM from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar. he has also obtained CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) from ISM, USA. He is a Research Scholar and pursuing his Ph.D in Supply Chain Management in Vels University, Chennai since 2016. He is Certified Trainer for MLS- SCM form ITC, Geneva. He has overall industrial experience of more than 34 years. Present assignment is General Manager – Projects and Procurement in Alliance GraniMarmo Pvt Ltd and leading various construction (finishing) projects in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

Mr. P Y Venkateswaran, also known as PYV, holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA with a specialization in Production & Materials Management. With a remarkable 40+ years of industrial experience, he currently practices as a Supply Chain and Management Consultant. His expertise encompasses Materials Planning & Procurement, Quality Management, Manufacturing, and Sales execution. His extensive career at L&T involved various verticals, notably Light Engineering and Material Handling Equipment, including mobile hydraulic cranes and loaders. While serving as a TQM Trainer at L&T Valves, he spearheaded Business Process Re-engineering initiatives resulting in substantial cost reductions, shorter supply lead times, and improved contractual delivery adherence.