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Sysco LABS recently partnered with the Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP) for its inaugural Undergraduate Immersion Program for the year 2022. 

The program was created to provide an immersive multi-industry, learning experience to undergraduates who aspire to become the next generation of HR professionals in Sri Lanka. The participants were exposed to the work environments of AHRP’s partners for the program - Sysco LABS, Brandix and John Keells Group 

During their time at Sysco LABS, the participants got an in-depth look into how HR and People Operations function in the IT industry. Several sessions were conducted by Sysco LABS teams across the company to provide the undergraduates with a greater understanding of the different nuances within the industry and equip them with knowledge and skills that will help them succeed in the professional world. 

The sessions included “A Day in the life of a software engineer” which focused on familiarizing students with the inner workings of software development teams and the different ways in which HR interacts with the careers of engineers. Program participants were also given “An Introduction to Resource Management & Talent Acquisition in the IT Industry” to provide them with insights on how HR facilitates company operations through employee recruitment and retention. In addition, multiple sessions were conducted to help students understand what it takes to be a people manager within an IT company, gearing them up and preparing them for a career within the industry.   

As the captive innovation center of Sysco - the world’s leader in foodservice and a Fortune 500 company, values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) are an integral part of Sysco LABS’ DNA. Thus, resource persons also shared their expertise on creating a respectful workplace focused on DE&I. Sysco LABS’ marketing team also conducted a session to coach students on personal branding best practices and provide them with tips on better present themselves to future employers once they graduate. 

Speaking on the contribution made by Sysco LABS to this inaugural edition of the Undergraduate Immersion Program, Isuru Gunasekara - Chief People Officer & Head of Sustainability, ERM & Group Initiatives at John Keells Group and Patron of the Immersion Program said, “We were delighted to partner with Sysco LABS and Brandix in this inaugural Undergraduate Immersion Program driven by AHRP.  Based on the feedback received from those who participated, it was a visible success which compels the continuation of this initiative in the future.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank our partners who created this opportunity for our future workforce. ”

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Sysco LABS recently partnered with the Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP) for its inaugural Undergraduate Immersion Program for the year 2022.

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Sysco LABS Partners with AHRP for its Inaugural Undergraduate Immersion Program

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Sysco LABS Sri Lanka resumed its community initiatives in 2022, which were previously curtailed by the lockdowns, including its flagship program, ‘Share a Meal. Share a Moment’ which was launched in 2020. 

In 2022, Sysco LABS completed 5 phases of ‘Share a Meal. Share a Moment’ which was created to support the food and nutrition requirements of people in need. Sysco LABS is the captive innovation center for Sysco Corporation, the world’s largest foodservice company. ‘Share a Meal. Share a Moment’ was inspired by Sysco’s sustainability goal of providing 200 million meals to underprivileged communities. 

Despite hyperinflation and fuel shortages causing disruption of deliveries and difficulties in sourcing, the Sysco LABS team persevered to provide over 24,000 meals and 3,500 rations packs to communities in different parts of the country including the Colombo, Galle, Gampaha and Kandy districts. 

Reflecting on the company’s community empowerment efforts in 2022, Rasika Karunatilake, General Manager at Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, said: We are committed to supporting Sysco’s purpose of ‘Connecting the world to share food and care for one another’, and all our initiatives are conducted in line with its goals. It was encouraging to see how all our associates came together to donate and volunteer their time to ensure we were able to care for our communities. It was a challenging year for the country but despite different obstacles, I’m proud of the effort that our team has put in to meaningfully impact our communities in Sri Lanka.” 

2022 also featured several employee-led community initiatives which included projects that donated medicines, school supplies and infrastructure to hospitals and schools in need around the country. In August, Sysco LABS’ Hybrid Cloud Operations team from the Platform Services & Digital Services Business Unit organized a donation drive to support the Maharagama Apeksha Cancer Hospital and in September, Commercial Technology and Digital Services Business Units donated a library and books to school children in Dickoya. 

In addition, the Workday team from the Corporate Technology Business Unit, provided school supplies to the Dorawaka Mahasen K.V School in Warakapola in October and the Platform Services & Digital Services Business Unit led a donation drive to fund school supplies and rebuild two classrooms at the Atabaga Udagama Maha Vidyalaya in December. 

In all, it was a year of caring and community commitment which everyone at Sysco LABS aims to continue in 2023. 

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6 phases of the ‘Share a Meal. Share a Moment’ – Sysco LABS’ Flagship sustainability program were completed in 2022. 



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Associates from the Platform Services & Digital Services Business Unit leading a drive to fund school supplies for children in Gampola.

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Sysco LABS Sri Lanka resumed its community initiatives in 2022, which were previously curtailed by the lockdowns, including its flagship program, ‘Share a Meal. Share a Moment’ which was launched in 2020. 

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Flagship program ‘Share a Meal. Share a Moment’ touches nearly 40,000 lives.

Sysco LABS rounds up a year of Community Empowerment

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Sysco LABS Sri Lanka won the Silver Award in the Extra-Large Category of the ICT, BPO and Related Services Sector at the 30th National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Awards 2022. Organized by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), the annual awards recognize Sri Lankan exporters and service providers on their performance in the international market and contribution to Sri Lanka’s export revenue.  

Sysco LABS is the captive innovation center of Sysco – the world’s leader in foodservice and a Fortune 500 company. Sysco LABS harnesses Sri Lankan ingenuity to deliver tech solutions that are present in the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supply systems of Sysco’s global operations. 

Commenting on the win, Sysco LABS’ Co-Founder and Managing Director Shanil Fernando said: “As a Sri Lankan organization, we are proud that we have been able to consistently deliver value, innovation and ingenuity to Sysco, and as a result, we have been able to continue our expansion despite all challenges. This has enabled us to contribute even more towards strengthening Sri Lanka’s economy with much-needed export revenue. A recognition of this nature is a great acknowledgment of our economic contribution and the value generated by our people for the country.” 

 The NCE Award celebrates companies that contribute to the economy and winners are chosen by an eminent panel of judges who perform a holistic assessment of each business, focusing on areas such as the volume of exports, value additions, innovation, brand building, CSR and more. 

 Speaking about the impact of Sysco LABS’ operations on Sri Lanka and the world, Sysco LABS’ General Manager, Rasika Karunatilake said: “Our story is one of world-class software engineering and tech delivery excellence. As the captive innovation center of Sysco, we work towards furthering its purpose of ‘Connecting the world to share food and care for one another’. The solutions we deliver power Sysco’s operations, enabling us to make an impact on a global, trillion-dollar industry. We pride ourselves on being able to offer tech solutions that move human civilization forward.” 

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Sysco LABS Sri Lanka won the Silver Award in the Extra-Large Category of the ICT, BPO and Related Services Sector at the 30th National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Awards 2022.

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Sysco LABS Wins Silver at the National Chamber of Exporters Awards 2022

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Sysco LABS Sri Lanka’s ‘Project Summit’ program recently celebrated the completion of training of its first batch of engineers. ‘Project Summit’ was launched in May this year to inspire and develop a new generation of future-ready engineers who can excel in the world of innovation and emerging tech. Batch 1 comprised undergraduates and graduates who were all mentored by senior talent at Sysco LABS to increase their technical knowledge and explore new technologies. 

The 6-month program acts as a platform that facilitates accelerated growth for recruits straight from university, enabling them to execute new tech concepts classified under ‘4th industrial revolution tech’ (4IR). During the training, participants received exposure and mentorship on 4IR concepts such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Virtual Reality and the Internet of Things. They were also familiarized with business domain knowledge, project management, best industry practices and processes to develop the right skills.  

 During their training, participants focused on 4IR technologies, including AI, augmented reality and blockchain, that could transform the food services sector. Some unique solutions included AI-based warehouse waste management solutions, food freshness analyzers, demand forecasting systems, chatbots, blockchain-based loyalty reward systems and interactive browsing on E-commerce platforms using augmented reality. To complete the program, participants had to not just submit new concepts, but instead, they had to work with different technologies to create minimum viable products of their ideas – leading them to explore both the theoretical and practical application aspects of their proposed solutions. 

 Commenting on Project Summit, Nishantha Hettiarachchi, Director - Enterprise and Architecture at Sysco LABS, said: “Project Summit fosters a new generation of engineers ready to meet the demands of a tech-driven world. It is built to showcase Sri Lanka’s ingenuity and how prepared we are as a nation to disrupt the future. Project Summit was designed to be a launch pad for fresh graduates to execute the new technologies they studied about in universities, in a real-world, working environment”.  

 “The brilliant young minds in the first batch have made great progress and we look forward to continuing this initiative to fast-track young engineers by equipping them with the skills and experience required to excel in the tech industry. While helping to encourage a culture of learning, innovation and progress within the company, I also believe that by completing this program, our new associates are ready to deliver on our organization’s purpose of connecting the world to share food and care for another.” 

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Insights shared at ‘The CEO’s Perspective’ panel discussion organized by the Association of HR Professionals

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‘Project Summit’ Program’s first batch of budding engineers completes their training 

Sysco LABS Fosters the Next Generation of Future-Ready Sri Lankan Tech Talent

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Shanil Fernando, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, recently spoke at the ‘Employing Tomorrow’s HR Today: The CEO’s Perspective’ panel discussion organized by the Association of HR Professionals Sri Lanka (AHRP). 

Representing the ICT industry, Shanil shared his insights on retaining and developing talent, unique people initiatives at Sysco LABS, and how emerging technologies like AI are transforming HR processes. 

An industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in technology and innovation, Shanil highlighted the importance of HR’s role in transforming the workplace into a sanctuary that gives employees peace of mind to do their best work. Speaking about people challenges, he focused on the local tech industry’s current issue of attrition and emphasized the necessity for crafting a sound employee engagement and retention strategy that addresses both financial and mental well-being. Alluding to the present economic crisis, he said: 

“The country’s key industries, including technology, are experiencing significant attrition at the moment. Collectively, retaining talent has become a major challenge. The primary reason for this migration is the socioeconomic impact of the current economic crisis. In order to mitigate this, the economic situation must be addressed urgently. High public taxes will also compound the problem. The government must take the necessary steps to reduce the burden put on the private sector by introducing significant reforms to non–performing State-Owned Enterprises, avoiding public funds being used to keep loss-making SOEs afloat. Privatization or listing such enterprises on the stock exchange will allow them to be scrutinized in the same manner as a well-run private company, ensuring true transparency and accountability. As organizations, what we can do is build mechanisms that insulate employees, as much as possible, from the impact of the current economic crisis. For example, if the company is at an advantage as a FOREX generator, they can share this advantage equitably with their employees.” 

Shanil emphasized the importance of transforming modern-day HR professionals into strategic business partners who are creative, innovative and able to proactively deliver solutions. Elaborating on vital steps taken at Sysco LABS, to transform its people operations to be more strategic in identifying talent needs, he said: 

“We are a strong, culture-oriented company. The pandemic dampened our culture efforts in the last 2 years, but we’re now focused on rejuvenating this culture and HR must be a flexible change agent that works together with other business functions to enhance the workplace experience for everyone. At Sysco LABS, every associate is allocated an HR Business Partner who will support them throughout their entire journey at the company and ensure all their needs are met. This enables us to deliver a more wholesome work experience to our associates.” 

Shanil also spoke about how emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform the HR function, noting that AI creates opportunities for greater efficiency and more intelligent decision-making. He suggested that HR leaders must adopt AI as it gives businesses a critical edge when gauging future talent needs and understanding how to better create a compelling people experience.  

Summing up the impact of initiatives implemented at Sysco LABS, Shanil said, “Sysco LABS is impacting a Fortune 100 company and a trillion-dollar, global industry from here in Sri Lanka. Our people are our most precious resource, and we strive to make the workplace a sanctuary for all of them. We want our associates to feel supported and cared for, with our initiatives driving engagement and camaraderie reflecting that. It’s these initiatives that have enabled us to maintain a purpose-driven, world-class workspace exposing our associates to global experiences and opportunities.”

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Sysco LABS’ Managing Director, Shanil Fernando Emphasizes HR’s Role in Retaining Local Talent

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Sysco LABS was the Strategic Partner for the recently concluded National IT Conference organized by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) held on the 12th and 13th of October at the Shangri-La Colombo. Nishantha Hettiarachchi, Director Engineering and Architecture at Sysco LABS speaking at the event, shared his expert insights on ‘Digital Technology Trends beyond 4.0’ to give the audience a window into the future. 

 

Nishantha shared his views on how organizations must maximize the value of technology to take their business into the future. He elaborated on 12 technology trends forecasted by Gartner which would act as force multipliers of digital business and innovation over the next three to five years. 

 

A tech industry veteran with over 20 years of experience delivering solutions for different industries, Nishantha highlighted four technology trends that will help organizations maximize the value they create, in the future, including 'Distributed Enterprise’, ‘Total Experience’, ‘Autonomic Systems’ and ‘Generative AI’. 

 

Speaking about technologies that can enable companies to win business and market share, Nishantha said, “CEOs want growth, digitalization and efficiency. From COVID-19 to economic crises, organizations are constantly challenged by unexpected events. But the promise of using digital business to thrive and outperform the competition during these disruptions remains clear. As technology leaders, we have an opportunity to embrace technology trends to accelerate growth and strategically drive our organizations forward. Failure to understand these trends and underestimate their value could lead to failed IT strategies, ultimately leading to the business’s failure. With various trends out there, all of us need to be aware and prioritize the correct IT strategies for the growth of our organizations,”. 

 

Themed ‘Digitally Enriching Lives’, the National Information Technology Conference saw key ICT decision-makers from private and public organizations coming together to contribute to the national ICT objective of meeting USD 5 billion in ICT exports by the year 2025. This year’s edition featured more than 30 local and global speakers and a series of activities, including the Digital Investment Summit and CSSL Awards. 

Nishantha Hettiarachchi, Director – Engineering and Architecture speaks about ‘Digital Technology Trends beyond 4.0’

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