PickMe partners with Moratuwa University to boost logistics sector

MoU signed by Vice Chancellor of UOM, Prof. N. D. Gunawardena (left) and CEO of PickMe, Jiffry Zulfer

PickMe recently entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Moratuwa (UOM) to strengthen human resource development and operational excellence in driving innovation in the logistics sector. 

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Jiffry Zulfer, CEO of PickMe and Prof. N. D. Gunawardena, Vice Chancellor of UOM.

As part of the collaboration, PickMe will offer Management Trainee placements to 10-15 graduates each year from UOM’s BSc (Hons.) in Transport and Logistics Management and BSc (Hons.) in Transport Management and Logistics Engineering programs. Additionally, 10 undergraduates from these programs will gain hands-on experience through internship opportunities at PickMe every year.

The partnership also includes structured mentoring, skill-building initiatives, and career guidance to enhance students’ industry readiness. To support infrastructure and provide a conducive learning environment, PickMe will contribute to the maintenance and development of physical spaces within UOM’s Transport Management and Logistics Engineering Department (TMLE).