The profession of Supply Chain Management plays a major role in our nation's development. It is an emerging discipline contributing to the competitive advantage of an organization. Materials Management has become an epicenter of modern management, as it plays a crucial role in the growth of an organization.

“NATCOM” is a yearly two-day national event of Convention / Technical seminars, deliberating on the latest trends in Materials and Supply Chain Management, sponsored by various branches of IIMM, and supported by IIMM-NHQ.

Eminent speakers drawn from large PSUs/MNCs and Academic Institutions of international repute, discuss the emerging trends in modern Supply Management and also how a Supply Chain can turn an organization into a lean, profitable, customer-focused and quality-conscious corporate entity. The convention acting as a platform for technical discussions brings forth many queries of modern practices in SCM including IT and other varied industrial sectors, covering the challenges of Indian Industry verticals.

The topics covered includes impact of supply system, international practices in e-supply system, e-procurement case studies, third party service providers for e-procurement and emerging technologies in e-commerce, Logistics etc. The convention is largely attended by policy-makers of private firms and PSUs who have a decisive role in Supply Chain Management

“Natcom” helps in image building of the IIMM, knowledge sharing and act as a platform for the recognition of captains of Industry and IIMM members, apart from encouraging the Young Material Managers in team work and promote their skill set. It is a service provided to IIMM members and professionals of Materials Management to upgrade their knowledge/skills and to share their experiences.