Sysco LABS, the Global in-house Centre (GIC) for Sysco, a global leader in foodservice, celebrated a decade of Sysco’s successful presence in Sri Lanka. To mark the occasion, the company hosted an event which brought together esteemed guests including the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Her Excellency, Julie Chung, dignitaries from the American Embassy, Leadership of the American Chamber of Commerce, Sysco’s Global Technology Leadership Team, Sysco LABS’ Leadership Team, and representatives from the media. 

Speaking at the event, Tom Peck, Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer at Sysco, emphasized the pivotal role of technology in Sysco’s present and future endeavors, emphasizing the company's vast scale. “With 72,000 colleagues and over 725,000 customer locations world-wide, Sysco operates at a global scale which requires vast technology inputs to succeed. As the global market leader, Sysco is driven by innovation and harnessing new technology, and that’s where the team in Sri Lanka gives us a competitive edge.” 

Mr. Peck highlighted Sysco LABS as a critical component of its growth strategy, serving as a key tech enabler to drive Sysco's global progress and enhance operational efficiency across its extensive network. “By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Sysco aims to continue providing exceptional service to its customers while driving sustainable growth and remaining at the forefront of the industry's evolution.” 

Sysco LABS’ journey began in 2013 when Sysco recognized the potential of Sri Lankan talent in revolutionizing global foodservice. Since Sysco’s full acquisition in 2017, Sysco LABS has grown to become Sysco’s largest Global In-House Center. 

Lise Monahan, Vice President and Chief Information Officer (Americas), who leads Sysco’s Global In-House Centers speaking about the milestone, said: “Sysco LABS Sri Lanka plays a crucial role in both the day-to-day operations of Sysco, but also in being an enabler for the organization’s global expansion. The teams here have a deep knowledge of our systems and work closely with our other teams across the world to continuously deliver solutions that enable Sysco to cater to its customer needs. .” 

Over the past 10 years, the company has evolved greatly in terms of the solutions it delivers to Sysco, including the establishment of Sysco Technology’s Global 24x7 Operations Command Centre and the units that build and develop Sysco’s e-Commerce platforms and operations.  The company’s latest expansion includes the launch of a Sysco Cybersecurity Operations Center, further adding to its diverse portfolio of expertise in the technology field. 

Sharing his thoughts on the milestone, Rasika Karunatilake, Managing Director of Sysco LABS, said: "Our journey from a team of 100 to well over 1000 colleagues is a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. Sysco LABS has evolved from a product company to an organization that delivers a diverse array of technology solutions across 10 domains at an enterprise scale. Through our team’s ingenuity, relentless dedication and expertise, we are transforming the global foodservice industry landscape." 

 

About Sysco 

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com. 

  

For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information. 

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Sysco LABS celebrated a decade of Sysco’s successful presence in Sri Lanka.

Sysco, the Global Leader in Foodservice, Celebrates 10 Years in Sri Lanka 

Sysco LABS has extended its successful engineer fast-track program ‘Project Summit’ to universities across Sri Lanka. The program was conceived two years ago as its in-house career acceleration program to equip engineers with the skills and knowledge they need to become architects faster. 

To kick off the program’s external launch, Project Summit was introduced to students from the University of Colombo School of Computing, University of Moratuwa - Faculty of Information Technology and Informatics Institute of Technology.  

Selected students from the 2nd year and above from these institutions will have the opportunity to be mentored by senior technical resources from Sysco LABS for the duration of the 6-month program designed to increase their knowledge and readiness for employment in the tech industry.  

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Sysco LABS has extended its successful engineer fast-track program ‘Project Summit’ to universities across Sri Lanka.

Sysco LABS launches the university edition of its ‘Project Summit’ program

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Sysco LABS recently concluded its inaugural Tribal Karting Tournament held at the SpeedBay Circuit - Colombo Port City. 

The event showcased 8 tribes battling it out on the track for 3 exhilarating rounds of racing, culminating in a thrilling finale where the Florida Falcons emerged as undisputed champions, with the Texas Tigers and Ohio Orcas securing their positions as runners-up. 

Menusha Munasinghe and Pabasari Jayasundera were named the fastest drivers of the day, demonstrating exceptional speed and precision on the track. 

The tournament was organized by the Sysco LABS Ministry of Fun, a colleague-led social club that fosters the pursuit of hobbies and passions, building camaraderie and engagement.

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Sysco LABS recently concluded its inaugural Tribal Karting Tournament held at the SpeedBay Circuit - Colombo Port City.

Sysco LABS Hosts its first ever Tribal Karting Tournament

Sysco LABS’ internal trainer pool was officially launched recently with the aim of harnessing internal talent for greater knowledge sharing. The initiative strengthens the organization’s peer learning culture which is designed to accelerate professional growth. 

The inaugural batch of internal trainers comprises 19 dedicated Sysco LABS colleagues from various divisions who volunteered to participate. Colleagues experienced an extensive program which equipped them with the necessary skills to excel in their training roles, fostering a culture of colleague-centric learning. 

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Sysco LABS’ internal trainer pool was officially launched recently with the aim of harnessing internal talent for greater knowledge sharing.

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Sysco LABS recently successfully completed the 11th and 12th phases of its flagship community project 'Share a Meal, Share a Moment’, distributing over 600 essential ration packs to communities in the Kalutara district. 

Since its inception in 2020, the ‘Share a Meal, Share a Moment’ initiative has touched the lives of over 45,000 people in underprivileged communities. 

Phases 11 and 12 was significant for Sysco LABS as the team was joined by leaders from Sysco Corporation, USA. Notably, Lise Monahan, VP of Technology for US & Canada Food Services, OCIDO, and Head of GICs and Charles Tango, VP, Chief Information & Security Officer participated in the donation drive to demonstrate their support for the initiative. 

 

 

 

 

About Sysco LABS:  

Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Centre of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco is a Fortune 500 company and the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.   

Sysco employs 72,000 associates, has 330+ smart distribution facilities worldwide and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion.   

Sysco LABS delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. With engineering teams based out of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Austin and Houston, TX, Sysco LABS enables Sysco’s entire supply chain delivering enterprise-grade technology that Is revolutionizing the industry.   

Sysco LABS’ technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network, the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer and much more.  

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Sysco LABS recently successfully completed the 11th and 12th phases of its flagship community project 'Share a Meal, Share a Moment’, distributing over 600 essential ration packs to communities in the Kalutara district.

Sysco LABS extends community impact with 11th & 12th phases of its ‘Share a Meal, Share a Moment’ initiative

Sysco LABS officially unveiled ‘Mentor Mash’, its inaugural mentorship program for colleagues, reinforcing the company’s dedication to nurture talent and foster professional growth. The initiative, unveiled on January 31st, marks a significant milestone in Sysco LABS' talent development strategy, ensuring greater sharing of experiences and knowledge between mentors and mentees. 

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Sysco LABS officially unveiled ‘Mentor Mash’, its inaugural mentorship program for colleagues, reinforcing the company’s dedication to nurture talent and foster professional growth.

Sysco LABS launches its 'Mentor Mash' growth and experience-sharing program

Sysco LABS has partnered with AHRP, AIESEC, and Global Learning Lab for 'Project GLO' – Guiding Leadership and Outreach. The program aims to inspire leaders at all levels by mobilizing youth change agents to drive impactful development across Sri Lanka. Project GLO is a localized version of the ‘Leadership Academy’ initiative by Global Learning Lab - an organization which operates with the ethos of ‘learning for all’. 

 

GLO aims to nurture youth into citizen leaders, empowering them to envision themselves as catalysts for change. The program equips them with tangible leadership skills and encourages them to implement their ideas for positive impact within communities. Five Sysco LABS colleagues were part of the initial 26 participants, which also included representatives from other partner companies such as Brandix, Fortude, IFS, and JKH. The program included a 4-day youth leadership program and youth-led sustainable development projects as key components. 

 

Speaking about the program and the impact of leadership, Rehan Anthonis – Director, People Operations at Sysco LABS said: "As an organization dedicated to training, coaching and development, we understand the impact of strong leadership on individuals, companies and communities. Project GLO recognizes the value that learning, leadership and collaboration can have on development and exemplifies our commitment to extending this influence beyond our organization. I’ve been privileged throughout my career to witness the profound effect of effective leadership on success. By empowering our colleagues through Project GLO, we aim to ignite positive change in the communities around us." 

About Sysco LABS:  

Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco is a Fortune 500 company and the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.   

  

Sysco employs 72,000 associates, has 330+ smart distribution facilities worldwide and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion.   

  

Sysco LABS delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. With engineering teams based out of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Austin and Houston, TX, Sysco LABS enables Sysco’s entire supply chain delivering enterprise-grade technology that Is revolutionizing the industry.   

  

Sysco LABS’ technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network, the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer and much more.  

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Sysco LABS has partnered with AHRP, AIESEC, and Global Learning Lab for 'Project GLO'