[Roll Call S1E3] Prof. Saji Gopinath - Supply chain transformation in a post-COVID world - a podcast by IIM Kozhikode Alumni Association

Prof Saji Gopinath has had a transformational impact in his capacity as faculty at IIM Kozhikode and currently as CEO of the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). In this conversation with his former student Hanish Yadav (Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company), he provides his expert and deep insights on how COVID 19 might reshape global value chains, the opportunities - and challenges - for India to capture new manufacturing FDI, the opportunities for startups arising from COVID 19. 

He also spoke with pride, about the impact various IIMK alumni are having as entrepreneurs or serving as professionals at KSUM or as Chief Minister's IT Fellows where he said they are having 'phenomenal impact'. He also spoke poignantly about his most cherished years on campus and what he thinks makes IIMK special among all Indian top institutions.  

 05:13 - What actions can companies take in the short term to address supply chain disruptions in the context of COVID 19?

11:20 - Will COVID 19 reshape global value chains? Will India benefit? Will countries try and become self-reliant? 

15:31 - What can India do to be ready to attract more FDI investment in manufacturing that may look to shift to new locations from China? 

19:10 - What are the opportunities for startups from the COVID 19 crisis? 

22:06 - What is Prof. Saji doing in his capacity as KSUm CEO, to attract startups to Kerala in the context of the COVID disruption? 

26:55 - Are there any IIMK entrepreneurs or startups that have impressed you? 

28:52 - What has been the impact of the various IIMK alumni that Prof. Saji has inspired to join KSUM and as Chief Minister's IT Fellows? 

32:28 - Would passing more power to states help solve the structural issues - infrastructure, etc? 

34:14 - What impact will there be post-COVID from a shift to WFH? 

39:26 - What can the government/s do to enhance the growth of textile SME clusters? 

46:58 - Which of Prof. Saji's years on campus does he cherish the most - and why?  

About Prof. Saji Gopinath: Prof. Saji is currently on deputation as CEO of Kerala Startup Mission, the apex body of Govt. of Kerala for supporting the technical entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem in Kerala. Prof Saji has served IIM Kozhikode for over 17 years as Professor, Dean-Academic, and Dean-Development. He also set up the Satellite campus of IIMK at Kochi, IIM Amritsar campus in Amritsar as well as being instrumental in setting up Asia's first Synchronous e-Learning Programme in Executive Management Education - the eMeP program at IIMK. Prof. Saji taught courses on operations management and supply chain management at IIM Kozhikode.  

About Hanish Yadav: Prof. Saji was hosted on this webinar by his former student and Class of 2010 alumnus Hanish Yadav, Associate Partner with McKinsey & Company in New Delhi. Hanish is a leader in the firm's transport and logistics practice and has worked extensively across India as well as in Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. Hanish also served as an Officer on Special (OSD) to Hon. Suresh Prabhu during his term/s as the Union Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, playing a pivotal role in driving transformational initiatives at Indian Railways and driving levers targeting export growth and logistics efficiency for the country.  

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