Ms. Navodika Karunarathna

Ms. Navodika Karunarathna

Lecturer

FACULTY OF BUSINESS | INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

  • Navodika Karunarathna is a Lecturer attached to the Information Management Department of SLIIT Business School, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
  • 01/09/2021 – Present –  Lecturer/Department of Information Management
  • 01/09/2020 – 31/08/2021  –  Assistant Lecturer/Department of Information Management
  • 01/04/2019-31/08/2020  – Instructor/Department of Information Management
  • 09/2017-04/2018 – Team Member – ERP Implementation Project, Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC

Academic Qualifications​

Academic Qualifications
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Business Economics (Reading) – April 2021 to 2023 –  Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate course in Research Methodology & Scientific Writing -2021 – Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in Teaching Methodology in Higher Education (SLIIT) – February,2021
  • Lean Green Belt Certification (LGBC) – October, 2019 (Lean Academy Sri Lanka (LASL))
  • B.Sc. (Hons) in Management and Information Technology – January, 2019- (1st  Class, Specialization in Operations & Supply Chain Management) Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  • Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management – October, 2019 (Merit Pass) -Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka
  • Lean White Belt Certification (LWBC) – 2018 (Lean Academy Sri Lanka (LASL))
  • Certificate Course in Human Resource Management – 2016 – Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka
  • Diploma in Computer Science – 2014 – Infortec International Institute of Information Technology, Nugegoda,Sri Lanka
Honors and Awards
  • Winning the Best Paper Award for a research study titled as “The role of Green Supply Chain Practices on environmental sustainability” in International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB)
  • Winning the Best Paper Award for a research study titled as “Impact of Terminal Handling Charges on the performance of Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers with special reference to the 2013 Government Regulation” in International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB)
  • Winning the FIIB Business Review Best Paper Awards for the  two best papers presented at ICSDB.
  • 1st Place in Best Kaizen Suggestion Competition of CIPM Quality Week -October, 2019 organized by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)
  • 1st Runner-up in Marketing Category for “Watering Mate” (Product Design) – InCo 16′, Invention Convention for Engineering Smart Systems for Industry 4.0 organized by Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.
  • A winner in the CINEC Logistics Day Article Competition 2019 – 10th Logistics Day Organized by the Department of Logistics and Transport, Faculty of Management Humanities and Social Sciences, CINEC Campus.

Research Interests & Memberships

Interests
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Inventory and Warehouse Management
  • Quality Management (Lean Management/ Six Sigma)
  • Human Resource Management
Memberships
  • Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Associate Membership No: 51485   – 08/2020 to Present
  • Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIPM) – Affiliate Membership No:1504 –  09/2020 to Present
  • Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Student Membership No: S1325   – 2018 to 09/2020

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Introducing the visionary entrepreneur, Mr. Indy Pathmanadan, affectionately known as Mr. Indy, a driving force in the Bath Furniture and Modular Kitchen industries. With over 30 years of expertise, Mr.Indy’s journey is one of extraordinary accomplishments and relentless pursuit of excellence.

A graduate in engineering from the prestigious University of Waterloo, Ontario, Mr. Indy’s entrepreneurial journey began as a Coop student in his Canadian garage. From humble beginnings, he transformed MagickWoods into a global powerhouse with operations spanning across North America and Asia. Today, MagickWoods stands tall with an impressive presence in renowned retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards. Mr. Indy’s bold vision includes establishing a strong domestic presence in the USA, facilitating the transformation from China to Aurora. His innovative approach involves forging exclusive partnerships with retailers, creating bespoke brands tailored to their discerning customer base.

With an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, Mr. Indy is a firm believer in the digital economy. His passion for enhancing the customer experience led him to pioneer the use of cuttingedge 3D and augmented reality technologies in kitchen design, revolutionising the industry. Demonstrating his forward-thinking mindset, Mr. Indy recently unveiled Magickhome.com, an exceptional ecommerce platform that offers direct-to-consumer digital sales channels, further expanding his reach and impact. Notably, he holds a patent for his groundbreaking invention, the Bath weighing scale product, exemplifying his dedication to innovation.

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