Venue: IND SWIFT Pharmaceuticals, Samba
Participants: MBA (Marketing Management) Students, Central University of Jammu
Purpose of the Visit: Industrial visits aim to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, providing students with firsthand exposure to industry operations. These visits facilitate direct interaction with professionals, fostering a deep understanding of specific fields and creating opportunities for networking and learning.
Faculty In charge: Prof. Ajai Pal Sharma, Dr. Naresh Kumar and Dr. Anju Thapa
Key Highlights of the Visit: An Industrial visit for the students of MBA (Marketing Management), Central University of Jammu under the patronage of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof Sanjeev Jain was organised at Ind-Swift Pharmaceuticals, Samba. The industrial visit to IND SWIFT Pharmaceuticals proved to be an enriching experience for the MBA (Marketing Management) students of the Central University of Jammu. It provided them with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, from manufacturing processes to research and development and from quality control to distribution strategies. Interactions with industry professionals enhanced their knowledge and offered practical insights that will undoubtedly contribute to their academic and professional growth. Sh. Ramesh Bhardwaj, AGM – HR and Administration at Ind-Swift Laboratories welcomed the students. Sh. Balbir Khajuria –Executive (HR& Admin) and his team accompanied the students during the visit and explained the whole process of manufacturing the APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients). In the production department, Sr. Executive (Production) along with his team explained the various steps involved in the production of APIs and how they maintain temperature in the production unit. Later on, they apprised the students that company has multi-location manufacturing sites for producing APIs where they comply with the stringent USFDA and other regulatory standards. The company has developed more than forty APIs but they are producing four of them at Jammu plant. They are the major exporters of APIs in more than fifty countries. The students also saw the various machines and equipment used in testing the quality of APIs produced at the plant. Students also raised their queries to clear their doubts about the HR and Supply chain process being followed by them. In the end, Sh. Ramesh Bhardwaj- AGM – HR and Administration also shared his experiences with the students. The host Company also provided refreshment to the students. The visit was organised with a tenacity to apprise the students with the industrial processes, besides enabling them to seek first-hand experience of the corporate life.
Acknowledgments: We extend our sincere gratitude to IND SWIFT Pharmaceuticals for hosting the industrial visit and for their generosity in sharing knowledge and experiences with the students. Special thanks to the company representatives and professionals who took the time to guide and enlighten the students during the visit.
