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Just In Time Group, a flagship ICT systems integration and services provider in Sri Lanka with 20 years in operation, has announced the appointment of Anthony Nair as its Group Head of Finance with effect from 1 June. This appointment is part of the Group’s restructuring, consolidation and growth strategy with its strategic direction of implementing the Government’s digitalisation vision and its journey to take the company into the future.

In a career spanning over 20 years, Nair has held strategic and operational management positions with leading local and multinational companies. Nair is doubly qualified with both finance and IT. Nair is a graduate in B.Sc. Accountancy and Financial Management from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka. He is also an Associate member of ICSA, CIMA and ACCA-UK and a passed finalist of ICASL

Furthermore, he is armed with a Masters in Information Management from SLIIT-SL where he topped the batch by earning the ‘Best Performance’ award. Nair has also earned his MBA from the University of Wales – UK.

As the new Group Head of Finance, Nair will play a pivotal role in strategic financial management, risk management and re-engineering the internal process with the aid of information technology. Furthermore he will also be looking at growth avenues for the Group through acquisitions and consolidations.

Just In Time Group, a wholly Sri Lankan company has been a key partner and implementer of several cutting edge mission critical ICT projects in the country over the last two decades. With the dawn of 2016, Just In Time Group completed a two-decade mammoth journey in the ICT arena of Sri Lanka. This growth throughout the years is a vital milestone with their longstanding strategic partnerships with principals, customers and employees.

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Just In Time Technologies (JITT) was recently awarded with the latest ISO 9001:2015 certification. This certification is an identification of JITT’s commitment towards continual improvement in quality standards. JITT has been previously certified with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2001 of which the current ISO 9001:2015 is an upgrade to their exiting quality standard. This was awarded and confirmed JITT from the International Certification Services under DNV GL accreditation.

A quality management system (QMS) is a set of policies, processes and procedures required for planning and execution in the core business area of an organisation. ISO 9001:2015 is the latest edition of ISO 9001 and ISO’s flagship QMS standard is the most recent standard with three years of revision work by experts from nearly 95 participating and observing countries to bring the standard up to date with modern needs.

The scope of the ISO 9001:2015 certificate for Just In Time Technologies goes by; the Supply, Installation, Integration, Support and maintenance of ICT Systems and Solutions.

ISO 9001:2015 offers a truly coherent framework towards consistent performance, reliable service and long-term continuous improvement. The International Standards Organization (ISO) Quality Management System (QMS) is the world’s most current and widespread management system standard, which is used globally, by over a million organisations. ISO is simply a set of strategic tools and guidelines to help businesses tackle some of the most challenging tasks of modern business. It ensures that business operations are as well-organised as possible, help to increase productivity and help businesses’ access new markets or opportunities. It will also reinforce the habit of management systems as a governance tool and assist in identifying business opportunities that contribute to bottom-line improvements.

“Our 20 year journey cements our commitment towards innovative and sustainable solutions to the customers. Having a quality management system certified by ISO standards undoubtedly gives greater confidence to our stakeholders to rely on our company for their IT solutions and services. ISO 9001:2015 similarly, supports the eco system of business needs through a holistic approach,” shared Just In Time Group Chief Operating Officer Chrishan Mendis.

This newly updated ISO 9001:2015 has evolved to remain relevant, and reflect the needs of modern day businesses. The standard is a powerful tool to make sure that businesses continually grow and remain organisationally resilient. The new standard will ensure; continuous improvement and quality management within an organisation, whilst integrating and aligning business strategies. It will also reinforce the habit of management systems as a governance tool and assist in identifying business opportunities that contribute to bottom-line improvements. The new structure will ensure ISO management systems standards and the ability to easily implement multiple, integrated management systems.

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Just In Time Group’s goal is to create reading corners in orphanages and rural schools for children who are lacking this much needed knowledge development resource. Reading even for just a few minutes a day has a myriad of benefits and helps shape a child’s personality. Encouraging reading in children is one of the most important things we can do to prepare our future generation to face life as a balanced human being and the foundation towards better academic and non-academic growth. By building mini libraries all across the country for rural schools or orphanages can greatly enhance the habit of reading in children andawarenessof the world around them.

This was Just In Time Group’s third CSR Project that was completed under their CSR initiative – ‘Today a reader –Tomorrow a Leader’. The selected project location was Vajira Sri Children’s Development Center in Pita Kotte, established in 1983 with 30 destitute children who were the victims and lost their parents due the civil war in Northern Sri Lanka.

Just In Time Group chose this home due to the fact that they greatly lacked books for the children and an engaging and attractive space for the children to read. Just In Time Group and its staff contributed in creating this mini library – a reading space for these children which was received with much excitement by the children and the staff.

The age group selected for this Reading Corner project was for the 4-10 year age group of girls and boys, as they did not have a library or activity area apart from their classroom spaces to call their own. Just In Time Group contributed their time and resources in painting the space and decorating it to make it attractive for the children and donating the home with a fully equipped library and activity corner complete with arts and crafts and most importantly books to let their imagination and knowledge soar! The staff ended the day with ahand painting activitywith the children which they truly enjoyed.

Vajira Sri Children’s Development Center is in the care of Rev. Dr. Hunupalagama Vajira Sri NayakaThero whose commitment from day one has been for the development and betterment of these kids. Each child has a story of their own, and a smile that makes you appreciate the blessings we have.

Working to create a better future every day for our country’s children and youth is a cause Just In Time staff are very passionate about, and Just in Time Group (www.jithpl.com) has already launched its corporate internship programme to further this initiative and the CSR programme ‘Today a Reader–Tomorrow a Leader’ to inculcate the habit of reading in children across the island thereby playing our part in shaping future well rounded leaders.

Just In Time Group (www.jithpl.com) a wholly Sri Lankan company has been a key partner and implementer of several cutting edge mission critical ICT projects in the country over the last two decades. With the dawn of 2016, Just In Time Group completed a two decade (20 years) mammoth journey in the ICT arena of Sri Lanka. This growth throughout the years is a vital milestone with their longstanding strategic partnerships with principals, customers and employees.

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The Christmas season is always a good time to extend our good fortune to help others and sharing our blessings with people truly in need and want. Providing essential items such as food and clothing etc., for families to enable them to experience the joy of the Christmas Season is a small way that can give warmth, love and hope to others. As said by Mother Theresa, “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”

For this reason and season, Just In Time Group commenced on a Christmas Wish Project for Lucia Perotti Children’s Home situated in Welihena, a small town located on the outskirts of Negombo. Their needs were simple; bed sheets with pillow cases, food rations and sanitary items. But they wanted to do a bit more to bring extra joy to the children. The home lacked a TV and we installed a brand new 42 inch TV for the children’s activity room. The staff of Just In Time Group also contributed generously in order to give individual gift bags filled with accessories and stationery to brighten their day.

Lucia Perotti Children’s Home is a special one, which is managed by Missionary Sister Pushpa who is the main caretaker along with six other missionary sisters who have dedicated their lives solely to help children in need of assistance in facing their daily lives through the struggles they face. It becomes special because of the children who reside here, young girls from the ages 4-16 years who have been saved from extremely troubled backgrounds, experiences and struggles such as – extreme poverty, imprisonment of parents, ethical conflicts, abandonment and abuse to name a few. For this reason photos of these children are not allowed to be published to the public in order maintain their anonymity.

The primary goal of the home is to provide a comfortable place to live and conditions favouring schooling for the children who have no adequate parental protection, guidance or hope for the future. The children at Lucia Perotti come from all parts of the country, as residing in a different location gives them a new environment to have a new start towards a better life. The continuous works of the missionary sisters throughout the years have given the girls a comfortable, safe and healthy atmosphere to live.

Working to create a better and brighter future for our country’s youth is a cause Just In Time staff are very passionate about. Additionally to their Christmas Wish Project, Just in Time Group has already launched and running its CSR program ‘Today a Reader–Tomorrow a Leader’ – which inculcates the habit of reading in children across the island, thereby playing our part in empoweringour future generation.

Just In Time Group a wholly Sri Lankan company has been a key partner and implementer of several cutting edge mission critical ICT projects in the country over the last two decades. With the dawn of 2016, Just In Time Group completed a two decade (20 years) mammoth journey in the ICT arena of Sri Lanka. This growth throughout the years is a vital milestone with their longstanding strategic partnerships with principals, customers and employees.

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Commencing operations with modest beginnings 20 years ago, Just In Time Group is proud of its position as a leading ICT systems and solutions provider in Sri Lanka to a niche market and has today grown to unparalleled success cementing its position and harnessing its success and expertise towards the ICT footprint of the country.

It is indeed apt that upon reaching a 20 year milestone that the employees who contributed to this success be felicitated for their service and commitment. The inaugural Just In Time Group Long Service Awards, was held recently to honour and appreciate their long standing employees for their continued dedication, commitment and loyalty towards making Just In Time Group the success that it is today. Their service is an embodiment of passion, dedication and perseverance that will surely set an excellent model for other colleagues. This event was held recently at the Hilton Colombo.

“It was with great pleasure and pride that we honour our valued and devoted members of staff who are celebrating ‘milestones of service’ with the Group. Thank you for your many years of service and dedication to making our vision and values come true every day,” shared the Just In Time Group Chairman at the event.

This event commemorated six employees who have completed over 15 years of service, 15 employees who have reached over 10 years of service and 20 employees who have served more than five years of service. The Recipients of the Long Service awards were given a plaque and a commemorative gold coin. The consistent contribution from each of these employees showcases the support to Just In Time Group’s mission of being the foremost ICT Systems and Solutions Integrator in Sri Lanka.

“In our journey of 20 years we have customers who wholeheartedly appreciate the commitment and multi skilled knowledge of our staff. A sense of belonging and family like bond comes out strongly from our staffs, who appreciate the vast learning and knowledge gaining opportunities available. Many of those who are outside the company do not see the value of the width and breadth of knowledge that one gains when they join a solutions integrator like JIT. We are very proud to say that all our customers who have been with us from Day one still remain our customers to this day,” shared JIT COO Chrishan Mendis, who himself celebrates 18 years with the Group being the most senior member of staff today.

The 20 year milestone of Just In Time Group was also commemorated, with the testaments shared of the company, a brilliant pace of growth into a large and varied workplace with a shared understanding and sense of community that has created an atmosphere of a second home.

The vision of JIT has never wavered. Every project undertaken has been delivered with no compromises and it boasts of an unblemished record in delivering projects of monumental importance to the country.

“Throughout our journey, through the many ups and downs our staff have been resilient in the face of change – be it in the company or in the field of ICT and have adapted remarkably and been the backbone of our successes. We believe we can never suffice in our efforts to recognise our staff for their commitment to our organisation and through these awards we want to validate their efforts and dedication,” shared Head of Legal/HR and Admin Sherene Goonetilleke.

With JIT’s emphasis on creating a high performance organisation as part the company’s strategic objectives, it has ignited a focused and performance driven culture which propels employees on getting high excellence results. Empowering the people to reach their goals successfully and that of the organisation is the key fundamental that JIT’s foresees as the cornerstone of the company’s continuous growth and future business sustainability.

Just In Time Group a wholly Sri Lankan company has been a key partner and implementer of several cutting edge mission critical ICT solutions in the country over the last two decades. With the dawn of 2016, Just In Time Group completed a two decade (20 years) mammoth journey in the ICT arena of Sri Lanka.

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Just In Time Group’s goal is to create reading corners in orphanages and rural schools for children who are lacking this much needed knowledge development resource. Reading even for just a few minutes a day has a myriad of benefits and helps shape a child’s personality. Building mini libraries all across the country, be it at schools or orphanages can greatly enhance the habit of reading in children and awareness of the world around them to make them better informed, well rounded adults. Encouraging reading in children is one of the most important things we can do to prepare our future generation to face life as a balanced human being and the foundation towards better academic and non-academic growth.

Just In Time Group a wholly Sri Lankan company has been a key partner and implementer of several cutting edge mission critical ICT projects in the country over the last two decades. With the dawn of 2016, Just In Time Group completed a two decade (20 years) mammoth journey in the ICT arena of Sri Lanka. This growth throughout the years is a vital milestone with their longstanding strategic partnerships with principals, customers and employees.

This is the second project that was launched under their CSR initiative, titled ‘Today a reader – Tomorrow a leader’, for St. John’s Home for Girls in Moratuwa. This home is in the care of Sister Chandrani and Matron Sriyani – two inspirational individuals who commit their full time to these girls and also at another home located in the heart of Colombo. The girls at this home in Moratuwa are between the ages of 6 -18, from across Sri Lanka. Each girl has a story of their own, and all of them are passionate about their education and bettering themselves for a brighter future.

This home is well-organised and a spacious location catering to the needs of the children. Looking at the educational empowerment – one basic aspect was lacking which were age appropriate books for the children and an engaging and attractive space for the children to read. Just In Time Group and its staff contributed in creating this mini library and reading space for these children and it was received with much enthusiasm and excitement by the children and the staff of the home. Just In Time Group staff contributed their time and resources in painting the space and decorating it to make it attractive for the children and donating the home with a fully equipped library and activity corner complete with arts and crafts, board games and most importantly books to let their imagination and knowledge soar! The staff finished the day off with a game of Elle with the children which brought much joy and excitement to them.

Working to create a better future every day for our country’s children and youth is a cause Just In Time staff are very passionate about, and Just in Time Group has already launched its corporate internship program to further this initiative and recently launched its CSR program ‘Today a Reader – Tomorrow a Leader’ to inculcate the habit of reading in children across the island thereby playing our part in shaping future well rounded leaders.

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Physical training at Just In Time Group started with the objective of getting its staff off their feet and to be stronger, healthier and fitter. When you train your body, your mind automatically adjusts to perform better at every aspect of your life and this was the objective for commencing physical training at Just In Time Group.

The LSR Colombo Marathon was never a goal; it was indeed a daunting task for people who have taken up running relatively recently however, they took on the challenge with gusto. At the start, there were only five people in the running team, by August they had a team of 17 – passionate and ready to push past their limits and comfort zone into the unknown.

This year Just In Time Group celebrates a ‘20 year’ milestone of successful operations. They are a wholly Sri Lankan company and are proud to have paved the way for landmark ICT projects in the country. With this as their foundation, taking part in this year’s LSR Colombo Marathon was another great way to take their endurance and strength from the office to the road and celebrate this milestone.

For this year’s LSR Colombo Marathon from the team of 17, they took part in the 5 km, 10 km and one inspirational team member took on the 21 km – the half marathon.

For Dulip a senior Application Support Engineer who completed the 5 km, taking part in the marathon was a dream. “A dream I never thought I would accomplish. But the body achieves what the mind believes, I can testify to this,” he said.

Piumika Ranasinghe – Head of Sales competed in the half Marathon. “I took part to prove that I can do things that felt impossible and things I disliked. I didn’t like running long distance, but I proved myself wrong and was also lucky to be surrounded by a great team,” she said.

Suvini Karunarathne, Legal Officer and Ruwan Ranasinghe, Application Support Engineer both ran the 10 km. “In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can, Marathon is a race that imparts how far we believe in ourselves,” was shared by Ruwan.

“If you complete a marathon once, there will be a lot of self-confidence like never before,” commented Suvini.

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Just In Time Group a wholly Sri Lankan company has been a key partner and implementer of several cutting edge mission critical ICT solutions in the country over the last two decades. With the dawn of 2016, Just In Time Group completed a two decade (20 years) mammoth journey in the ICT arena of Sri Lanka. This growth throughout the years is a vital milestone with their longstanding strategic partnerships with principals, customers and employees.

Working to create a better future every day for our country’s children and youth is a cause Just In Time staff are very passionate about, and the Just in Time Group has already launched its corporate internship program to further this initiative and recently launched its CSR program ‘Today a Reader – Tomorrow a Leader’ to inculcate the habit of reading in children across the island thereby playing our part in shaping future well rounded leaders.

Our CSR initiative is to create mini libraries and reading spaces for children, which encourages in children the wonderful habit of reading. Having identified the need that most rural schools and orphanages do not have the resources to make this habit an enjoyable one for children we set out on our CSR objective.

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With the aim of enabling and empowering the future leaders of our country, Just In Time Group (JIT) launched its Corporate Internship Program giving deserving students in a variety of disciplines the opportunity to gain practical, challenging and meaningful on-the-job work experience to stay relevant in today’s corporate world. “Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give us the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent,” remarked Head of Legal and HR Sherene Goonetilleke.

One of the more significant advantages to providing internships is the opportunity to select and develop our future talent. We have the opportunity to evaluate and screen potential employees prior to making a full‐time position offer. If hired in a permanent position, previous interns assimilate faster to their new roles and have shorter learning curves than external hires. JIT’s Corporate Internship Program was intrinsically created to challenge the interns holistically, in order to bring out the strengths and knowledge application of the interns aligned to the business. Enabling and empowering the future leaders of the country is a cause JIT is very passionate about and creating an internship program is an excellent way to facilitate this cause.

An internship program enables students to test drive their career plan. JIT with its 20 year ICT experience has also been an equal opportunity employer from inception which has been an important mind-set in providing the right exposure and on the job experience for our future leaders regardless of any barriers. In terms of both today’s workload and tomorrow’s workforce, starting an internship program is an excellent way to facilitate a cycle of continuous success with value added results.

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Reaching its 20th year milestone this year, Just In Time Group (JIT) launched its long service awards to honour and appreciate current employees for their continued loyalty and dedication to the company.

As a wholly Sri Lankan ICT company with modest beginnings, JIT has over 2 decades grown to unparalleled success cementing its position and harnessing its success and expertise towards the ICT imprint in the country.

“In our journey of 20 years we have customers who wholeheartedly appreciate the commitment and multi skilled knowledge of our staff. Majority of our employees have been with us for over 5 years, taken the company through challenges and have celebrated many successes together. A sense of belonging and family like bond comes out strongly from our staff. They truly appreciate the vast learning and knowledge gaining opportunities available. Many of those who are outside the company does not see the value of the width and breadth of knowledge that one gains when they join a solutions integrator like our company” commented Chrishan Mendis the Chief Operations Officer of Just In Time Group who has been at JIT for 18 years.

“We believe we can never suffice in our efforts to recognize our staff for their commitment to our organization and through these awards we want to validate their efforts and dedication. We are constantly looking for ways to reward our employees and this award is timely as it coincides with our 20 year milestone and provides the perfect platform to felicitate and honour their long service and loyalty. Throughout our journey, through the ups and downs our staff have been resilient in the face of change – be it in the company or in the field of IT and have adapted remarkably and been the backbone of our successes” added Sherene Goonetilleke, Head of Legal/HR & Admin at JIT.

It is also pertinent to mention that JIT was recently conferred with the prestigious Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award which has given them ample reason to celebrate their achievements. JIT is also a company who believes in consistent improvement in HR policy and inculcating values of a social employer with a complete holistic approach.Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards was organized by the Employer Branding Institute together with the World HRD Congress, Stars of the Industry Group and endorsed by the Asian Confederation of Businesses – the award for JIT came about by being identified through and for their human resource practices of creating innovation at work.

“We have reignited the company spirit to emphasize and create a High performance organization as part of our strategic objectives. We believe a performance driven culture focusing strongly on getting high excellence in the organization’s objectives and stimulating people to achieve high performance where individuals realize they have accountabilities and obligations to themselves as well as the organization is fundamental to company growth” was further added by Ms Goonetilleke.

The awards aim to recognize staff under 4 categories reaching 4 milestones, 5, 10,15 & 20 years. It is noteworthy to mention that over 70% of staff have completed 5 years or more at JIT.

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