World’s first book on carbon steel sourcing unveiled by Jitendra Sharma

  • Industry News
  • Feb 26,25
Mastering Carbon Steel Sourcing serves as a comprehensive guide for business leaders, sourcing managers, and industry professionals, offering strategic insights into building a robust supply chain, ensuring quality control, and optimising costs.
World’s first book on carbon steel sourcing unveiled by Jitendra Sharma

The global steel industry witnessed a landmark moment as the world’s first and only book on carbon steel sourcing, “Mastering Carbon Steel Sourcing: From Domestic Suppliers to Global Partnerships”, authored by Panckaj N Umrania, Executive Director, KND Steel, was officially unveiled by Jitendra Sharma, ED & CEO, Hero Steels Ltd.

The prestigious event was graced by an esteemed gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and distinguished guests, including representatives from JBM Group, Hero Steels, Chief Metallurgist, Havells India, Philips Lighting India, and Air India, among others. Their presence underscored the significance of this groundbreaking publication and its impact on the steel industry.

Published by Academic Foundation India, Mastering Carbon Steel Sourcing serves as a comprehensive guide for business leaders, sourcing managers, and industry professionals, offering strategic insights into building a robust supply chain, ensuring quality control, and optimising costs. Drawing from years of experience in the steel sector, the author meticulously outlines best practices, supplier relationship management, and proactive strategies to overcome common sourcing challenges.

Speaking at the launch, Panckaj N Umrania remarked, “This book was born out of my deep understanding of the challenges faced by businesses in securing reliable and high-quality carbon steel. It provides practical solutions to industry professionals looking to streamline their sourcing practices and enhance profitability.”

A key highlight of the book is its emphasis on India’s evolving steel market, which presents immense opportunities for global buyers seeking competitive and high-quality sourcing solutions. The book is poised to be a game-changer, equipping companies with the knowledge to achieve sourcing excellence and long-term success. This book aims to help businesses achieve 97% supply reliability, zero rejections, never lose a customer again, crush the competition, and maximise profits. 

Among the prominent attendees, including the industry honchos, who graced the occasion were Rajiv Gupta (IES), Director, Northern Railways; Ambika Singh, Sessions Judge, Tis Hazari Court; Vivek Prakash (IRTS), Indian Railways; Lt Col Atul Dang, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Lt Col Ankit Panday, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO); a Senior Commander & Training Pilot from Air India, Milind Kumar (Formerly a Group Captain with the Indian Air Force) along with a few doctors.

The book launch event concluded with an engaging discussion on the future of steel sourcing and the vital role of innovative supply chain strategies in sustaining industrial growth. With industry veterans and dignitaries applauding Panckaj’s pioneering contribution- Mastering Carbon Steel Sourcing sets the stage for a transformative shift in global carbon steel sourcing practices.

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