{"id":21971,"date":"2026-11-04T04:51:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drummondltd.com\/drummond-ltd-shared-best-practices-for-supply-chainmanagement-and-service-contracting-in-mining-operationswith-students-from-unimagdalena\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T21:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T02:20:55","slug":"drummond-ltd-shared-best-practices-for-supply-chainmanagement-and-service-contracting-in-mining-operationswith-students-from-unimagdalena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drummondltd.com\/en\/drummond-ltd-shared-best-practices-for-supply-chainmanagement-and-service-contracting-in-mining-operationswith-students-from-unimagdalena\/","title":{"rendered":"Drummond Ltd. shared \u201cBest practices for supply chainmanagement and service contracting in mining operations\u201dwith students from Unimagdalena"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Santa Marta, November 3 of 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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In partnership with the Universidad del Magdalena, Drummond Ltd. developed a new<br\/>technology transfer initiative focused on \u201cbest practices in supply chain management and<br\/>service contracting within the mining industry,\u201d with the goal of sharing the company\u2019s<br\/>experiences, knowledge, and lessons learned with students from this higher education<br\/>institution.<\/p>\n\n

During the session, professionals from Drummond Ltd. covered various aspects of supply<br\/>chain management\u2014ranging from an overview of procurement processes and the<br\/>company\u2019s business lines to the specific competencies and professional profile required<br\/>of a buyer to meet the needs of mining and port operations.<\/p>\n\n

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The meeting provided insight into how their<br\/>processes have evolved\u2014particularly the transition<br\/>from manual to digital\u2014as well as the various<br\/>methods for procuring goods and services,<br\/>conducting market research, and verifying suppliers\u2014<br\/>all of which are essential for ensuring efficient<br\/>processes that align with operational needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

\u201cWe shared over 20 years of experience in supplychain management with the students, covering topics such as supplier management andthe procurement of goods and services. It was an enriching session that allowed us tointroduce students to the challenges and dynamics of these processes within the miningindustry, while also facilitating an exchange of knowledge and experience,\u201d<\/em> noted Jorge Cotes Garc\u00eda, Purchasing Manager at Drummond Ltd.<\/p>\n\n

Another component of the knowledge transfer focused on logistics and warehouse<br\/>management. Through practical case studies, participants explored the processes<br\/>involved in this area, the role of warehousing within the supply chain, and the challenges<br\/>of ensuring the availability of supplies and spare parts amidst global supply and demand<br\/>dynamics.<\/p>\n\n

<\/em>\u201cI am very pleased to have taken part in this exercise. It not only gives us the opportunityto show students in vocational training how each person\u2014through their specific role andexpertise\u2014contributes to achieving company goals\u2014and, by extension, to improvingconditions in the region, the country, and the world\u2014but, by listening to them, it alsoreminds us how important it is to maintain an open-minded attitude, a constant desire tolearn, and a lack of fear toward change,\u201d noted Carolina Parodi G\u00f3mez, Imports Manager at Drummond Ltd.<\/p>\n\n

For his part, Armando Robles Maestre, logistics manager at Drummond Ltd., stated: <\/em>\u201cItwas highly valuable to share with the students\u2019 real-world experiences regarding thechallenges we face daily in the logistics management of a mining operation. We discussedprocurement, specialized transport, inventory management, contingency response, andthe coordination of various stakeholders within the supply chain. Such forums help bridgethe gap between academia and the business world, while conveying to new generationsthe importance of logistics for the development and sustainability of the mining industry\u201d.<\/p>\n\n

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For the participants, this space<br\/>represented an opportunity to<br\/>complement their academic<br\/>training with experiences from the<br\/>business environment and to learn<br\/>firsthand about the challenges<br\/>faced by the professionals who<br\/>lead these processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

<\/em>\u201cThis experience, offered byDrummond, has been highly rewarding and enriching for my professional development. Iknow that, in the future, it will also prove very useful to me as a professional,\u201d saidCarolina Bravo Avenda\u00f1o, a student at the University of Magdalena.<\/p>\n\n

Likewise, the meeting allowed the institution\u2019s graduates to recognize the importance of<br\/>connecting the knowledge acquired during their education with the experiences and<br\/>practices of industry professionals.<\/p>\n\n

<\/em>\u201cThese experiences allow me to connect with and gain insight into the expertise thatDrummond possesses in the field of logistics; I can get to know the professionals workingin this area firsthand, learn from them, and contribute value through my own professionalbackground,\u201d stated Nicol\u00e1s Baute Zuluaga, a graduate of the University of Magdalena.<\/p>\n\n

This initiative was part of a knowledge-transfer program that Drummond Ltd. has been conducting with higher education institutions since 2020, with the goal of familiarizing students with the dynamics of the mining sector, helping to strengthen their skills, and sharing best business practices.<\/p>\n\n

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