STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Name – Akhil Garlapati

Applying for: Master of science – Supply Chain Management

A successful supply chain and logistics management define the success of forward-thinking
businesses amidst global competition. This justifies why I am keen to leverage my
professional competence at this stage of my career, pursuing a specialized course in supply
chain management. Pursuing this advanced program at SRH Hamm, I aspire to master
advanced industry skills to maintain the supply chain for my organization. This will enable
me to make learned decisions that will ensure the growth and success of my company.
Following the comprehensive curriculum of your program, I aspire to establish myself as a
competent candidate with a pragmatic understanding of managing a complex supply chain in
the contemporary competitive business world.

As a student, I have been characterized by my top grades all through my academic life. I
completed my high school with 8.4 CGPA and intermediates with 74% marks from
greenwood high school and Narayana junior college. Fascinated by technology, I opted for a
degree in Mechanical Engineering. I graduated with this specialization from the SRM
University with a first-class. 

In conjunction with my academic pursuits, I also have energetically participated in additional

activities. Having partaken in the organization of a number of cultural and technical events at
the college, I also served as the team head for the SRMMUN. These occasions have doled out
the opportunity to nurture my skills in communication and leadership.

Through my experiences, I have gained a fair amount of professional experience in technical

and business domains. Soon after third year I did my intern in IP Rings as study of operator
observance in various fields. My primary duty was to check the operator follow the operating
guidelines provided in work instruction in sequential manner. Then operator maintenance at
his work station and check points before starting process. Checking the operator separate the
OK & Reject part and following personal safety guidelines. Commingling my social skill
with my technical knowhow, I was able to increase the revenue through online sales. My
SEO strategies worked well and I succeeded in increasing the total number of users by a
factor of 18% percent. I leveraged my analytical skills for drawing insights into buyer
behavioural patterns by interpreting sales data and reports. The taste of success further
enhanced my interest in further exploring the field of business.

At this juncture, I started thinking about the best way to step into a career in business
management. On deeper analysis, it became clear to me that it would be logical to choose a
course that necessitates technical proficiency.  This will allow me to make use of my previous
education and skills to make a niche for myself in the job market. After weighing my
possibilities, I opted for a course that involves both information technology and supply chain
management. This will allow me to utilize my technical education in conjunction with my
interests in planning and organizing projects, collaborating with team members.  However, I
chose to seek education from a foreign university, as it will provide more industrial exposure,
compared to the Indian counterparts.
My primary motivation for selecting Germany for higher studies is the quality of education
provided by the universities here. As a highly developed country, Germany offers an
industry-oriented education with an adequate emphasis on practical learning. Compared to
other nations like the US and Australia, education in Germany is very reasonably priced and
moreover free for abroad students. This cost-effectiveness makes higher education from a
global platform approachable to students like me. I have also found that the community is
very friendly and safe for people from all countries and cultures.

I have visited the websites of many educational institutions in the country to find the one that
suits me the best. After an exhaustive analysis, I realized that the SRH Hamm would provide
me with the best chances. The college has a legacy of creating industry experts in the
technical domain. Besides, I was impressed by the employment rate of the graduates from
your college. These remarkable records convinced me to choose your academy for my higher
education.

After the completion of this course, I will return to India with two aims. To begin with, I will
work at an established firm to assimilate the required practical experience. I am hopeful of
securing a position in companies like TATA, Mahindra.  Five years into the future, I envisage
myself running a supply chain management firm, catering with consultation services to other
companies. I am confident that by combining my work experience with the skillset that I
acquire through this course; I will be able to confidently transform my dream into reality.