The document discusses the opportunity for electronic logistics marketplaces in India. It notes that India's growing economy and manufacturing sector are increasing demand for efficient logistics. However, the logistics industry in India remains fragmented with low visibility and high costs. The emergence of technologies like the Internet, smartphones, and data analytics present an opportunity to create electronic logistics marketplaces that connect shippers and carriers to improve efficiency. Such marketplaces could offer services like freight booking, tracking, payments, and optimize capacity utilization through real-time information. They represent a chance to overcome challenges in India's logistics industry and capture its significant growth potential.
This document discusses transport and logistics, focusing on road transport and transport documents. It notes that transport involves the movement of goods and defines key terms used in logistics and transport. The document then summarizes an automated consignment workflow proposition that aims to streamline the process of managing transport documents like CMRs for international road transport companies. It notes the labor intensive nature of current document processes and that automating this could help cut costs for transport companies operating in a competitive market with tight margins.
This document discusses supply chain management in the apparel industry. It provides definitions of supply chain management and describes key aspects of apparel supply chains, including typical links such as raw material suppliers, manufacturers, export channels, and retail networks. It also discusses the roles of merchandisers in managing apparel supply chain efficiency and outlines some trends in supply chain management like increased use of technology.
The document provides an overview of Loblaw's Winnipeg Distribution Centre operations. It discusses key aspects of the distribution centre including receiving, quality processes, inventory management, and capacity. It also examines Loblaw's internal and external environments, highlighting issues like sustainable sourcing, offshore sourcing, food safety, and emerging consumer trends that impact operations. Overall, the summary examines how the distribution centre supports Loblaw stores through inbound and outbound logistics while ensuring high standards for delivery, quality, and inventory management.
This document discusses transportation management systems (TMS). It begins by defining a TMS as a logistics platform that uses technology to help businesses plan, execute, and optimize physical transportation of goods. A TMS provides visibility, documentation, and ensures timely delivery. It streamlines shipping processes and makes transportation operations easier to manage. The document highlights benefits of a TMS such as reduced costs, simplified processes, automation, and compliance. It also discusses future developments including IoT, digital assistants, machine learning, blockchain, and cold chain management that could further improve TMS capabilities.
This document summarizes a study comparing the supply chain metrics of two major Indian retailers, Pantaloons and Spencer, from 2006-2010. Key findings include:
- Spencer had a consistently negative cash-to-cash cycle, while Pantaloon's increased significantly during the period.
- The length of the supply chain doubled for both retailers over 5 years, but increased more for Spencer.
- Supply chain efficiency declined for both during an economic downturn in 2008-2009 before recovering.
- Working capital productivity fluctuated over the period but declined for both during the downturn.
This document provides an overview of supply chain transportation management. It discusses key concepts like the functions of transportation management, factors in selecting transportation modes, and strategies for fleet sizing and routing/scheduling. Transportation is described as a fundamental part of logistics that aims to move goods efficiently at a cost of 5-6% of product price on average. The document also briefly outlines emerging areas like multimodal transportation and how technology is shaping the future of transportation.
The positive externalities of road transport technologyTristan Wiggill
- The talk questions some key assumptions underlying South Africa's strategy of shifting freight from road to rail, including that it is being done successfully elsewhere, will lower business costs, and that rail's lower externalities make it preferable.
- Four scenarios for expanding freight capacity between Gauteng and Durban were analyzed, finding a dedicated freight highway scenario and a new standard gauge mixed freight railway to be most cost-effective and fundable alternatives compared to solely upgrading the existing railway.
- The talk argues for considering radically alternative institutional models and investing in rail projects only where intrinsic viability and value-add can be demonstrated, rather than assuming road-to-rail shifts or chasing unprofitable market share from road transport.
This document discusses transport and logistics, focusing on road transport and transport documents. It notes that transport involves the movement of goods and defines key terms used in logistics and transport. The document then summarizes an automated consignment workflow proposition that aims to streamline the process of managing transport documents like CMRs for international road transport companies. It notes the labor intensive nature of current document processes and that automating this could help cut costs for transport companies operating in a competitive market with tight margins.
This document discusses supply chain management in the apparel industry. It provides definitions of supply chain management and describes key aspects of apparel supply chains, including typical links such as raw material suppliers, manufacturers, export channels, and retail networks. It also discusses the roles of merchandisers in managing apparel supply chain efficiency and outlines some trends in supply chain management like increased use of technology.
The document provides an overview of Loblaw's Winnipeg Distribution Centre operations. It discusses key aspects of the distribution centre including receiving, quality processes, inventory management, and capacity. It also examines Loblaw's internal and external environments, highlighting issues like sustainable sourcing, offshore sourcing, food safety, and emerging consumer trends that impact operations. Overall, the summary examines how the distribution centre supports Loblaw stores through inbound and outbound logistics while ensuring high standards for delivery, quality, and inventory management.
This document discusses transportation management systems (TMS). It begins by defining a TMS as a logistics platform that uses technology to help businesses plan, execute, and optimize physical transportation of goods. A TMS provides visibility, documentation, and ensures timely delivery. It streamlines shipping processes and makes transportation operations easier to manage. The document highlights benefits of a TMS such as reduced costs, simplified processes, automation, and compliance. It also discusses future developments including IoT, digital assistants, machine learning, blockchain, and cold chain management that could further improve TMS capabilities.
This document summarizes a study comparing the supply chain metrics of two major Indian retailers, Pantaloons and Spencer, from 2006-2010. Key findings include:
- Spencer had a consistently negative cash-to-cash cycle, while Pantaloon's increased significantly during the period.
- The length of the supply chain doubled for both retailers over 5 years, but increased more for Spencer.
- Supply chain efficiency declined for both during an economic downturn in 2008-2009 before recovering.
- Working capital productivity fluctuated over the period but declined for both during the downturn.
This document provides an overview of supply chain transportation management. It discusses key concepts like the functions of transportation management, factors in selecting transportation modes, and strategies for fleet sizing and routing/scheduling. Transportation is described as a fundamental part of logistics that aims to move goods efficiently at a cost of 5-6% of product price on average. The document also briefly outlines emerging areas like multimodal transportation and how technology is shaping the future of transportation.
The positive externalities of road transport technologyTristan Wiggill
- The talk questions some key assumptions underlying South Africa's strategy of shifting freight from road to rail, including that it is being done successfully elsewhere, will lower business costs, and that rail's lower externalities make it preferable.
- Four scenarios for expanding freight capacity between Gauteng and Durban were analyzed, finding a dedicated freight highway scenario and a new standard gauge mixed freight railway to be most cost-effective and fundable alternatives compared to solely upgrading the existing railway.
- The talk argues for considering radically alternative institutional models and investing in rail projects only where intrinsic viability and value-add can be demonstrated, rather than assuming road-to-rail shifts or chasing unprofitable market share from road transport.
WebXpress Transportation Management System (TMS) SolutionWebXpress.IN
Transport Management System (TMS) is an enabler that essentially manages your majorly partnered logistics as if it were your own fleet on the move.
WebXpress TMS is that one tool that places you at the centre of your operations, even if it’s not happening in your company.
WebXpress is an IT and Solutions company that offers services in the domain of Logistics.
Founded in 2004 the company has a presence in India, Saudi Arabia, East Africa, and South Asia.
Our idea is to connect all stakeholders in supply chain and provide visibility.
Implement Consulting Group has summarised the strategic levers into five supply chain megatrends.
1.Multiple Supply Chains
2. Move On or Move Home
3. Green and Sustainable Supply Chains
4. Global Supply Chain Risk Management
5. Managing Supply Chain Complexity
This document discusses last mile delivery. It defines last mile delivery and explains its importance for meeting customer expectations of fast delivery. It provides examples of last mile delivery for both B2C and B2B contexts. The document also outlines some of the key challenges of last mile delivery like high costs, late deliveries, and outdated technology. It explains that last mile delivery is expensive due to consumer expectations of fast shipping and real-time tracking, as well as issues related to failed deliveries that increase replacement costs. Finally, it discusses some improvements in last mile delivery like route optimization, auto-dispatch systems, real-time tracking, and analytics that help increase efficiency and lower costs.
Logistics companies transport goods using various sized vehicles, providing necessary services to consumers and jobs. Logistics jobs include brokers who find work for truck drivers, dispatchers who assign work to drivers within companies, and drivers who deliver goods. Drivers require certifications like Class A, B, or C licenses to operate different sized vehicles. A logistics degree can lead to coordinator or manager roles paying $40,000-$100,000 annually. Logistics remains in demand during pandemics as transportation continues with reduced contact.
Last mile delivery is defined as the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination. The final delivery destination is typically a personal residence. The focus of last mile logistics is to deliver items to the end user as fast as possible. Last mile logistics has become a popular area of interest for retailers due to the growing demand for fully integrated omni-channel retailing. Evolving omni-channel needs have forced retailers to evaluate current transportation network capabilities and make adjustments accordingly.
Focus has been placed on last mile logistics because, in many cases, this is a key differentiator for retailers. Because consumers can easily shop for product alternatives retailers and their supply chain partners must provide exceptional service to gain market share and build brand loyalty.
Last mile delivery is becoming more important than ever due to the surge of online orders. E-commerce sales are expected to reach $1.35 billion by 2018, an increase of 28.8% from 2013. These expected increases span across a variety of product types including apparel, entertainment, food, health & beauty, electronics and more.
Retailers must begin to prepare their transportation networks for traffic fluctuations caused by the expected growth in online sales. Traditional transportation methods such as UPS, FedEx and USPS are not successful in all regions and retailers are beginning to search for alternatives to satisfy their needs. In order to accommodate faster shipping times, changing regulation and infrastructure limitations retailers and their transportation partners have started to research delivery alternatives including click-to-collect locations, local regional carriers, drones and much more.
By focusing on last mile delivery alternatives retailers are able to provide and guarantee exceptional service levels to their customers and adapt to the constantly changing omni-channel retail environment. To learn more about last mile delivery and omni-channel retailing contact Datex experts today at marketing@datexcorp.com or www.datexcorp.com .
Sam Walton founded Walmart in 1940 and it has grown to become the world's largest retailer. Walmart pioneered efficient supply chain management practices like centralized distribution and electronic data interchange with suppliers. This allowed Walmart to offer low prices while maintaining high sales volumes. Walmart's use of technology like barcodes, data warehouses, and GPS tracking further optimized its supply chain and logistics operations.
The document outlines the aims, operations, and analysis of MJ Logistic Services Limited. The key objectives are to efficiently track warehouse operations, improve loading/unloading time and productivity, and increase storage space. MJ Logistic provides warehousing, transportation, distribution, and cold storage across multiple locations in North India. Analyses include ABC analysis of goods, FSN analysis of inventory categories, SWOT analysis of the company, and Porter's Five Forces analysis of the logistics industry in India.
UPS is a global logistics company that transports packages and freight around the world. In 2014, UPS continued to make progress on its sustainability goals. Some key accomplishments included:
- Driving 154 million more miles with alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles, surpassing 500 million total miles and avoiding 25 million gallons of fuel.
- Coordinating 263 humanitarian relief shipments to 43 countries impacted by disasters like Ebola, Syrian refugee crisis, and typhoons.
- Reducing the carbon intensity of its operations by 14.1% compared to 2007 levels, growing package volume by 6.8% while holding absolute greenhouse gas emissions to a 3.3% increase.
- Expanding programs to
This document provides an overview of the Indian logistics industry. It discusses the industry structure, key trends, opportunities, challenges, major players and organized players in different logistics segments. The logistics industry in India is large at $225 billion currently and expected to grow to $350 billion by 2015. Major growth drivers include infrastructure investments, government initiatives and demand from industries like automotive and retail. While opportunities exist in areas like warehousing, container rail business and multimodal transport, challenges remain around infrastructure bottlenecks and high costs. Key players discussed include CONCOR, Blue Dart and Allcargo Logistics.
This document discusses DHL's use of e-business standards. It begins with an overview of DHL as a global logistics company. It then discusses trends in the logistics environment and how the future shape will embrace information technology. Regarding e-business standards, DHL expects them to help standardize processes, reduce costs, and enable innovative solutions. DHL engages with standards organizations and uses many different standards to connect with thousands of customers. However, implementing standards internally presents challenges in ensuring a good fit and maintaining flexibility.
Logistics involves managing the flow of goods and resources between the point of origin and consumption. It integrates transportation, inventory, warehousing and packaging. Inbound logistics receives, stores and distributes incoming materials, with objectives like ensuring prompt availability, accurate documentation, meeting specifications and safe storage. Outbound logistics handles outgoing goods and materials with objectives like meeting customer demand, balancing supply and demand, reducing costs and maintaining transparency.
This document outlines a transportation strategy and discusses various considerations for transportation decisions. It covers key modes of transportation like air, rail, truck, pipeline, and water. It discusses factors that affect transportation choices for shippers and carriers like costs, capacity, and responsiveness. The document also covers transportation rates, documentation, and the tradeoffs between cost, speed, and dependability that are evaluated when selecting transport services.
Presenter: NIL Madhab
Global Customer Manager, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation
Resilient Supply Chains in Logistics and Other Industries
The 3rd India Business & IT Resilience Summit (27th - 28th May 2015). Marriott Courtyard, Mumbai, India
Turning potential supply chain disruption to competitive advantage.
Global supply chain management involves planning and coordinating all supply chain activities, including sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. It aims to integrate supply and demand management across companies and their suppliers and customers. The global supply chain includes suppliers, corporations, and customers, with the flow of information, products, and funds between them. Key supply chain activities are purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, transportation, and marketing. The supply chain can be simple, involving a supplier, company, and customer, or extended to include additional suppliers, customers, and service providers.
This document discusses supply chain management (SCM) best practices. It provides an overview of SCM, including key objectives and challenges. SCM integration can provide benefits like increased visibility, cost reductions, and improved service levels. The document also outlines next generation SCM solutions, how to measure SCM success, and how small and medium enterprises can adopt SCM practices. It concludes with an explanation of the Supply Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR) framework.
This document presents a business case for implementing a supply chain management (SCM) package at Sobeys Inc., the second largest food retailer in Canada. Sobeys has over 1,500 stores across 10 provinces and 25 distribution centers, but currently uses different applications for different functions. This causes issues like poor inventory management and lack of communication across the supply chain. The business case evaluates measurable organizational values, total costs and benefits, financial analysis, alternatives, and risks of implementing an integrated SCM system. It recommends SCM to drive visibility, optimize planning and execution, improve inventory management and cash flow, and strategically manage transportation and logistics across Sobeys' large network.
a small presentation on DHL case from ICMR case no. OPER/099.
giving information about the problems and issue faced buy DHL in Brussels,Belgium and how the established a new hub in Leipzing.
Top 9 Trends and Technologies Reshaping Supply Chain Management | The Enterpr...TEWMAGAZINE
Here are 9 major trends and technological developments for the future of supply chain management: 1. Supply Chain Agility 2. Artificial and Augmented Intelligence 3. Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility 4. Digital Twins 5. Blockchain 6. Data Standards and Advanced Analytics
Digital Transformation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (1).pdfinfowindtech
The logistics and supply chain management industries are undergoing a digital revolution, giving companies the chance to become more effective, customer-focused, and sustainable. Despite obstacles, businesses that use digital technology and adapt to shifting customer and market expectations will succeed in the dynamic world of logistics and supply chain management. The potential for innovation in this sector is almost endless as technology develops, and those who make sound investments in digital transformation will lead the way in its development.
WebXpress Transportation Management System (TMS) SolutionWebXpress.IN
Transport Management System (TMS) is an enabler that essentially manages your majorly partnered logistics as if it were your own fleet on the move.
WebXpress TMS is that one tool that places you at the centre of your operations, even if it’s not happening in your company.
WebXpress is an IT and Solutions company that offers services in the domain of Logistics.
Founded in 2004 the company has a presence in India, Saudi Arabia, East Africa, and South Asia.
Our idea is to connect all stakeholders in supply chain and provide visibility.
Implement Consulting Group has summarised the strategic levers into five supply chain megatrends.
1.Multiple Supply Chains
2. Move On or Move Home
3. Green and Sustainable Supply Chains
4. Global Supply Chain Risk Management
5. Managing Supply Chain Complexity
This document discusses last mile delivery. It defines last mile delivery and explains its importance for meeting customer expectations of fast delivery. It provides examples of last mile delivery for both B2C and B2B contexts. The document also outlines some of the key challenges of last mile delivery like high costs, late deliveries, and outdated technology. It explains that last mile delivery is expensive due to consumer expectations of fast shipping and real-time tracking, as well as issues related to failed deliveries that increase replacement costs. Finally, it discusses some improvements in last mile delivery like route optimization, auto-dispatch systems, real-time tracking, and analytics that help increase efficiency and lower costs.
Logistics companies transport goods using various sized vehicles, providing necessary services to consumers and jobs. Logistics jobs include brokers who find work for truck drivers, dispatchers who assign work to drivers within companies, and drivers who deliver goods. Drivers require certifications like Class A, B, or C licenses to operate different sized vehicles. A logistics degree can lead to coordinator or manager roles paying $40,000-$100,000 annually. Logistics remains in demand during pandemics as transportation continues with reduced contact.
Last mile delivery is defined as the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination. The final delivery destination is typically a personal residence. The focus of last mile logistics is to deliver items to the end user as fast as possible. Last mile logistics has become a popular area of interest for retailers due to the growing demand for fully integrated omni-channel retailing. Evolving omni-channel needs have forced retailers to evaluate current transportation network capabilities and make adjustments accordingly.
Focus has been placed on last mile logistics because, in many cases, this is a key differentiator for retailers. Because consumers can easily shop for product alternatives retailers and their supply chain partners must provide exceptional service to gain market share and build brand loyalty.
Last mile delivery is becoming more important than ever due to the surge of online orders. E-commerce sales are expected to reach $1.35 billion by 2018, an increase of 28.8% from 2013. These expected increases span across a variety of product types including apparel, entertainment, food, health & beauty, electronics and more.
Retailers must begin to prepare their transportation networks for traffic fluctuations caused by the expected growth in online sales. Traditional transportation methods such as UPS, FedEx and USPS are not successful in all regions and retailers are beginning to search for alternatives to satisfy their needs. In order to accommodate faster shipping times, changing regulation and infrastructure limitations retailers and their transportation partners have started to research delivery alternatives including click-to-collect locations, local regional carriers, drones and much more.
By focusing on last mile delivery alternatives retailers are able to provide and guarantee exceptional service levels to their customers and adapt to the constantly changing omni-channel retail environment. To learn more about last mile delivery and omni-channel retailing contact Datex experts today at marketing@datexcorp.com or www.datexcorp.com .
Sam Walton founded Walmart in 1940 and it has grown to become the world's largest retailer. Walmart pioneered efficient supply chain management practices like centralized distribution and electronic data interchange with suppliers. This allowed Walmart to offer low prices while maintaining high sales volumes. Walmart's use of technology like barcodes, data warehouses, and GPS tracking further optimized its supply chain and logistics operations.
The document outlines the aims, operations, and analysis of MJ Logistic Services Limited. The key objectives are to efficiently track warehouse operations, improve loading/unloading time and productivity, and increase storage space. MJ Logistic provides warehousing, transportation, distribution, and cold storage across multiple locations in North India. Analyses include ABC analysis of goods, FSN analysis of inventory categories, SWOT analysis of the company, and Porter's Five Forces analysis of the logistics industry in India.
UPS is a global logistics company that transports packages and freight around the world. In 2014, UPS continued to make progress on its sustainability goals. Some key accomplishments included:
- Driving 154 million more miles with alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles, surpassing 500 million total miles and avoiding 25 million gallons of fuel.
- Coordinating 263 humanitarian relief shipments to 43 countries impacted by disasters like Ebola, Syrian refugee crisis, and typhoons.
- Reducing the carbon intensity of its operations by 14.1% compared to 2007 levels, growing package volume by 6.8% while holding absolute greenhouse gas emissions to a 3.3% increase.
- Expanding programs to
This document provides an overview of the Indian logistics industry. It discusses the industry structure, key trends, opportunities, challenges, major players and organized players in different logistics segments. The logistics industry in India is large at $225 billion currently and expected to grow to $350 billion by 2015. Major growth drivers include infrastructure investments, government initiatives and demand from industries like automotive and retail. While opportunities exist in areas like warehousing, container rail business and multimodal transport, challenges remain around infrastructure bottlenecks and high costs. Key players discussed include CONCOR, Blue Dart and Allcargo Logistics.
This document discusses DHL's use of e-business standards. It begins with an overview of DHL as a global logistics company. It then discusses trends in the logistics environment and how the future shape will embrace information technology. Regarding e-business standards, DHL expects them to help standardize processes, reduce costs, and enable innovative solutions. DHL engages with standards organizations and uses many different standards to connect with thousands of customers. However, implementing standards internally presents challenges in ensuring a good fit and maintaining flexibility.
Logistics involves managing the flow of goods and resources between the point of origin and consumption. It integrates transportation, inventory, warehousing and packaging. Inbound logistics receives, stores and distributes incoming materials, with objectives like ensuring prompt availability, accurate documentation, meeting specifications and safe storage. Outbound logistics handles outgoing goods and materials with objectives like meeting customer demand, balancing supply and demand, reducing costs and maintaining transparency.
This document outlines a transportation strategy and discusses various considerations for transportation decisions. It covers key modes of transportation like air, rail, truck, pipeline, and water. It discusses factors that affect transportation choices for shippers and carriers like costs, capacity, and responsiveness. The document also covers transportation rates, documentation, and the tradeoffs between cost, speed, and dependability that are evaluated when selecting transport services.
Presenter: NIL Madhab
Global Customer Manager, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation
Resilient Supply Chains in Logistics and Other Industries
The 3rd India Business & IT Resilience Summit (27th - 28th May 2015). Marriott Courtyard, Mumbai, India
Turning potential supply chain disruption to competitive advantage.
Global supply chain management involves planning and coordinating all supply chain activities, including sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. It aims to integrate supply and demand management across companies and their suppliers and customers. The global supply chain includes suppliers, corporations, and customers, with the flow of information, products, and funds between them. Key supply chain activities are purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, transportation, and marketing. The supply chain can be simple, involving a supplier, company, and customer, or extended to include additional suppliers, customers, and service providers.
This document discusses supply chain management (SCM) best practices. It provides an overview of SCM, including key objectives and challenges. SCM integration can provide benefits like increased visibility, cost reductions, and improved service levels. The document also outlines next generation SCM solutions, how to measure SCM success, and how small and medium enterprises can adopt SCM practices. It concludes with an explanation of the Supply Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR) framework.
This document presents a business case for implementing a supply chain management (SCM) package at Sobeys Inc., the second largest food retailer in Canada. Sobeys has over 1,500 stores across 10 provinces and 25 distribution centers, but currently uses different applications for different functions. This causes issues like poor inventory management and lack of communication across the supply chain. The business case evaluates measurable organizational values, total costs and benefits, financial analysis, alternatives, and risks of implementing an integrated SCM system. It recommends SCM to drive visibility, optimize planning and execution, improve inventory management and cash flow, and strategically manage transportation and logistics across Sobeys' large network.
a small presentation on DHL case from ICMR case no. OPER/099.
giving information about the problems and issue faced buy DHL in Brussels,Belgium and how the established a new hub in Leipzing.
Top 9 Trends and Technologies Reshaping Supply Chain Management | The Enterpr...TEWMAGAZINE
Here are 9 major trends and technological developments for the future of supply chain management: 1. Supply Chain Agility 2. Artificial and Augmented Intelligence 3. Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility 4. Digital Twins 5. Blockchain 6. Data Standards and Advanced Analytics
Digital Transformation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (1).pdfinfowindtech
The logistics and supply chain management industries are undergoing a digital revolution, giving companies the chance to become more effective, customer-focused, and sustainable. Despite obstacles, businesses that use digital technology and adapt to shifting customer and market expectations will succeed in the dynamic world of logistics and supply chain management. The potential for innovation in this sector is almost endless as technology develops, and those who make sound investments in digital transformation will lead the way in its development.
Genex Logistics Coverage in Cargotalk - December'14 issueGenex Logistics
This document discusses challenges and opportunities in sustainable supply chain management in India. It includes perspectives from several supply chain experts and executives. Key points discussed include:
- The need for improved infrastructure like roads and railways to reduce transportation costs and inefficiencies in India's supply chains.
- How technology is both driving business efficiency but also raising customer expectations and putting pressure on organizations to continuously adapt.
- Adopting technologies like automation, warehouse management systems, and integration between shippers and logistics providers to gain competitive advantages.
- The challenges of managing long-term growth while also responding to short-term volatility in the market.
Supply Chain Management in the Indian EMS_ Strategies for Efficiency .pdfCleanTech5
In today's globalised world, efficient supply chain management (SCM) is the backbone of success for any industry. This holds true especially for the Electronics Manufacturing Services in India (EMS) sector, where the timely delivery of components, equipment, and finished products is paramount. In the context of India's rapidly growing EMS industry, the role of SCM is even more critical. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of supply chain management in Indian EMS and explore strategies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
how e-commerce platform can help to boost logistics sector in indiaJayjeetsinh Vadher
The document discusses how e-commerce platforms can help boost India's logistics sector. It notes that the Indian logistics market is expected to grow significantly due to growth in manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce. However, India's logistics costs are high compared to other countries. The growth of e-commerce is increasing demand for logistics and forcing improvements in areas like supply chain management, warehouse infrastructure, and delivery. E-commerce platforms are helping to modernize and improve the management of India's large but disorganized logistics sector to make it more efficient.
The document is a project report on how artificial intelligence is transforming logistics and supply chain management.
It discusses how AI can help with demand forecasting and production optimization. The objectives are to study how AI can help optimize warehouse locations and inventory levels, and make production lines more efficient. It also provides an overview of Om Trans Logistics, describing their services, infrastructure, global network, and quality standards. The literature review discusses how AI can enable accurate demand forecasting, efficient warehouses, on-time deliveries, and better customer support.
Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Cargo Industries A Stud...ijtsrd
The modern trend towards E commerce and computerization that they give you an idea about the way cargo industries Trucking and freight services , this paper establishes an “Impact of information and communication technology on cargo industries” In terms of commerce, logistics and fleet management, and proposes invented mechanisms of influence. The authors note that the speedy increase of E commerce and freight fleet management system compose it not easy to arrive next to firm, statistics based conclusion in relation to their impact of cargo industries, however suggest that more complicated government management of transportation demand over and above freight fleet management systems could call off out the pessimistic impact of E commerce on road transportation. Dr. Nandisha H. D "Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Cargo Industries - A Study in Bengaluru" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-1 , December 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd35731.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/mis-and-retail-management/35731/impact-of-information-and-communication-technology-on-cargo-industries--a-study-in-bengaluru/dr-nandisha-h-d
The Logistics sector in INDIA has today become an area of priority. One prime reason for the same stems from the reason that years of high growth in the Indian economy have resulted in a significant rise in the volume of freight traffic moved.
The current state of logistics transportation in India presents both challenges and opportunities. With a rapidly growing economy, the demand for efficient movement of goods across the country has increased significantly. However, infrastructure constraints, bureaucratic red tape, and lack of standardized processes have hindered the industry's full potential.
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Keynote address channel middle east 2013Meera Kaul
The document discusses recent trends in IT spending and opportunities in the Middle East region. It notes that after a period of stagnation, businesses have regained confidence and begun reinvesting in IT. This has provided opportunities for small and medium IT companies to resume revenue growth. Key areas seeing investment include security, storage, virtualization, and analytics. Government initiatives are also driving IT education. Overall, the sentiment in the region is bullish as backlogs are cleared. The document identifies opportunities for channels partners in areas like SMB solutions, infrastructure, open source, cloud computing, mobility, security, and addressing skills shortages.
India's IT industry has grown significantly, with the services sector contributing 64.8% to GDP in 2013. Software product revenues in India nearly doubled from 2008 to 2013 and are projected to reach $10 billion by 2020 and $100 billion by 2025. The IT industry boosts foreign exchange reserves, generates millions of jobs, and contributes greatly to India's economic growth. Major initiatives by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology help regulate the industry and promote areas like e-governance, digital infrastructure, and startups.
Continuous delivery for digital transformation renu rajani v0 1Innovation Roots
Renu Rajani presented on continuous delivery for digital transformation. Key points included:
1) Emerging technologies like the Internet of Things, cognitive intelligence, wearable devices, and disintermediation are changing customer experiences and business models.
2) Testing will need to focus on new areas like predictive analytics, sensor data from wearables, and ensuring fast response times for autonomous vehicles.
3) Application development is moving toward APIs, microservices, and cloud-based architectures to enable digital projects that are perpetual in nature.
[Article] Technology adoption in logistics and Multi-Modal TransportBiswadeep Ghosh Hazra
An article on the topic Technology adoption in logistics and Multi-Modal Transport.
The article is divided into the following sections-
1) Logistics Industry in India
2) Upcoming Trends in Logistics
3) Technology Adoption
4) Technology in Multimodal Transport
5) Conclusion
6) References
7) About the Author
IoT in Logistics and Supply Chain- Role, Benefits and Use Cases.Techugo
Discover how the Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing logistics and supply chain management. IoT devices enable real-time monitoring of inventory, transportation, and delivery, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction. Explore the role, benefits, and use cases of IoT in logistics and supply chain management, and learn how it can help you streamline your operations and stay ahead of the competition.
IoT in logistics and supply chain management by providing real-time visibility and transparency. It allows the tracking of goods, equipment, and vehicles using sensors, RFID, and other technologies. IoT helps optimize operations by automating inventory management, predicting demand, reducing waste, and enhancing efficiency.
The report is based on the automation process in the emerging world. As the world is growing towards the automation process, all these industries are utilizing the benefits of automation in the working process. With the help of a new automation technique, the working procedures are performing very fast and effectively. To use automation we just need a computer or a system. Some artificial software tools are there that need to be installed in the computers so the machine can perform the task. It gives us the benefit of fast operations. So automation and digital technology also be a blessing for total countries as they could conduct to receive in productivity which is finally the driver of improvement Ragavendra. K. (2020). Automation Process in Emerging World and its importance. International Journal on Orange Technologies, 1(2), 55-61. Retrieved from https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJOT/article/view/526 Pdf Url: https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJOT/article/view/526/502 Paper Url: https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJOT/article/view/526
Research analysis on future of supply chain, information gathered through secondary research, articles, press releases, etc.
Digital transformation is one of the important aspect while predicting the future of supply chain management
Major trends that will derive the change in current supply chain are growth in urbanization, e Commerce, congestion, changing consumer behavior and the utilization of containers
Competitive analysis of it service firmsSayan Maiti
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ELECTRONIC LOGISTICS MARKETPLACES (ELM)
1. END TO END ELECTRONIC LOGISTICS
MARKETPLACE
THE NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY IN INDIA
KISHORE KUMAR
MARCH, 2017
(INTERNET RESEARCH)
2. #1 Robust Policy Framework
#2 Strong Infrastructure
#3 Manufacturing for future
#4 Efficient Logistics
4 PILLARS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
IN INDIA
3. India pursuing comprehensive economic reforms through
Privatization; Liberalization and Globalization policies since 1991
Increasingly allowing Private sector and Foreign Investment in
manufacturing sector
Under current NDA regime- Make in India and Skill India
initiatives- greater emphasis on manufacturing and also aligning
workforce to future needs of industry
ROBUST POLICY FRAMEWORK
5. Backed by India’s demographic potential, urbanization,
economic growth and labor force- manufacturing and logistics
sectors are poised for accelerated growth.
India’s GDP growth is forecasted to grow at a rate of 8.2% from
2015 till 2035 to reach 10 Trillion USD.
India’s share of world economy is forecasted to increase from
current 2.8% (2015) to 7.5% in 2035.
INDIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH
7. Investment in Infrastructure is the prime focus of Indian govt.
About 10% of India’s GDP is planned to be invested in
Infrastructure sector
This rate of investment is higher than in any BRIC country and
also USA and Japan.
RISING INVESTMENT IN INFRA
SECTOR
8. Logistics is “that part of supply chain process that plans, implements, and
controls the efficient, effective, forward and reverse flow and storage of
goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and
the point of consumption in order to meet customer requirement.
Simply put - right product, at the right place, in right time, and in right
condition.
SCM: Supply Chain Management is the oversight of materials, information
and finances as they move in the process from supplier to manufacturer to
wholesaler to retailer to customer.
Simply put- SCM =
Logistics+Sourcing+purchasing+Procuring+Operations+Planning
LOGISTICS AND SCM
9.
10. Logistics is a critical enabler of India’s Economic Growth
Currently Logistics contributes to 13% of National GDP and is valued at USD
300 Billion.
It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.17 from 2015 to reach a level of 462
billion USD by 2020.
In USA, this share is just 8.5%. As Logistics becomes more efficient, its share
in GDP falls
Thus, there is tremendous scope for efficiencies in this sector in India
through capital investments and also technology adoption.
ROLE OF LOGISTICS
16. Logistics sector in India is extremely fragmented involving an array
of participants:
Shippers (manufacturers, retailers, distributors) who make or
sell the products that need to be stored or moved,
Logistics service providers (LSP) (third-party logistics providers
(3PLs), 4PLs, freight forwarders, ocean shipping, trucking, rail, air
cargo, storage) who store and move products,
Logistics hubs (airports, sea ports, rail terminals),
Regulatory authorities (customs).
FRAGMENTED INDUSTRY
17. From pickup to the final delivery, shipments and consignments
change a lot of hands e.g. if a shipment was picked by Company
A, it would be transited to the next hub by Company B and then
delivered by Company C.
Integration of systems across so many companies gets
challenging leading to almost zero visibility over delivery
networks.
Executives and workers are left with no option but to manually
call up every individual participant of the delivery chain to check
on the status of their shipment
LOW VISIBILITY & NO TRACKING
18. Presence of many layers between supplier and end customer,
poor processes, lack of standardization, traditional business
models result in high costs and cost fluctuations.
Low technology adoption currently is also an area of concern
Poor infrastructure, high turnaround time,
HIGH & FLUCTUATING COSTS
21. Technology is disrupting many traditional sectors of the Indian
Economy
The rise of IT services and penetration of Internet are the driving
forces
Disruptions are very evident in telecom, consumer, media, financial,
travel, entertainment and many other sectors
These disruptions are bringing about changes in core processes,
efficiencies in cost, customer acquisition and distribution, and may
well replace core parts of traditional value chains
RISE OF TECHNOLOGY AND DISRUTPION OF
TRADITIONAL SECTORS IN INDIA
22. What makes logistics sector so attractive for technology
deployment:
Logistics is the backbone of global trade, but at the same time has
been a fragmented industry and a slow adopter of new
technologies. The underdeveloped market potential along with the
potential of harnessing technology to meet this need make this
industry a target for disruption.
TECHNOLOGY & LOGISTICS
23. Rapid growth of Economy requires a growing Logistics industry.
Logistics industry estimated to grown from current 300 Billion USD at a
CAGR of 12% till 2020
Pressure on costs, time and scale call for value driven solutions in Logistics
space.
Rapid growth of enabling eco-system – Internet, Smart phones, Cloud and
Big data /Analytics
Falling prices of hardware, software and data
Startups harnessing opportunity aided by VC Funds
Rise of E-commerce has led to a shift in the way logistics perceived in India
with emphasis on shorter delivery times and online tracking of deliveries
INDUCTING TECHNOLOGY TO LOGISTICS
24. Efficiency Gains – Significant gains happen when old, manual processes are
performed by new system functionality or are totally eliminated by a new
way of working within a software application. More efficient logistics
operations allow companies to lower costs and operate with greater
efficiency.
(Typical areas of efficiency are disintermediation of brokers ( which
reduces costs) , aggregation of shipments, and Software-as-a-
Service (SaaS) replacing antiquated processes, reduction of vacant return of
vehicles etc.)
Competitive Advantage – These systems allow companies to offer a higher
level of customer service through better communicate and issue
resolution. Disruptions and issues are resolved faster compared to
competitors who rely on manual processes.
Responsiveness – Logistics systems create a flexible supply chain. Here,
multiple parties communicate easily as freight moves and collaborate on
how to best overcome challenges while still meeting customer’s
expectations.
BENEFITS OF LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY
25. Compliance – A company is assured of performing its due
diligence to meet government requirements (import/ export,
screenings, classifications, etc.) with automated processes
provided within the system.
Analytics – Reporting becomes standardized, on time, and in
most cases on demand. With the system stored data, analysts
can mine trends, identify recurring problems, and uncover cost
savings that are missed with manual data collection methods.
BENEFITS OF LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY
26. Big Data:
The movement of goods and the management of
numerous SKUs (Stock-Keeping Units) require efficient handling of
the associated data during the logistics process. This is
something that can be (and is already being) made much
simpler by involving the use of serious data crunching and data
analytics prowess.
TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL ENABLE OVERCOME
CHALLENGES IN LOGISTICS
27. Automation & Robotics:
Automation is basically the setup of processes in such a
way that certain triggers set off stages of the process
automatically without the need for human intervention.
Essentially, all automation processes must be monitored by
capable logistics technology solutions to aid efficiency.
TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL ENABLE OVERCOME
CHALLENGES IN LOGISTICS
(SOURCE=QUICKHOP)
28. AIDC/RFID (Automatic Identification and Data Capture):
These 2 technologies are yet to reach the level of utility and
implementation that can realize their full potential. But, if the
current situation is anything to go by; in the coming years, we
can see an expanded usage of Radio Frequency
Identification and Automatic Identification & Data Capture in
gateway passage of cargo, loading/unloading checks, and
identification of details of the goods that move into a warehouse.
IoT ( Internet of Things)
IOT refers to the network that allows various digital and/or electronic
devices to connect amongst themselves and thus allow for easy data
transfer.
(IoT) has potential to connect virtually anything to the Internet and
accelerate data-driven logistics. It is estimated that by 2020, more than 50
billion objects will be connected to the Internet, presenting an immense
$1.9 trillion opportunity in logistics. New dedicated IoT networks such as
LoRaWAN™ are emerging to increase the speed of IoT adoption.
TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL ENABLE OVERCOME
CHALLENGES IN LOGISTICS
(SOURCE=QUICKHOP BLOG)
29. GPS-related Refinements & Innovations:
GPS, an acronym for Global Positioning System, can help in
getting rid of some of the biggest pain points of the logistics
industry. But, it’s not just about GPS, which, in its core
form, has been in utilization for over a decade. Various
positioning mechanisms have evolved and improved and have
taken GPS functionality to the next level and have helped
transform logistics technology.
TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL ENABLE OVERCOME
CHALLENGES IN LOGISTICS
(SOURCE=QUICKHOP BLOG)
30. Electronic Logistics Marketplace (ELM) refers to an
electronic hub using web-based systems that link
shippers , carriers and customers together for the
purpose of collaboration/ trading and facilitate flow
of information between the three parties involved
through the use of information and communication
technology (ICT).
LOGISTICS MARKETPLACES
31. Mega opportunity area in India which has fast growing logistics demand
on one end a highly fragmented, unorganized, non-transparent, low tech
logistics service providers (LSP) market on the other end.
Technology and Internet based Startups are disrupting traditional LSPs
in following ways:
1. Creating on-demand marketplaces that address information
asymmetry and facilitate price discovery. These models drive
efficiencies through dis-intermediation and by increasing
utilization levels.
2. Adopting core innovations like sensors, telematics and analytics.
Through real-time tracing, demand visibility, route optimization
and proactive maintenance these technologies help streamline
logistics operations.
LOGISTICS MARKETPLACES
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES
32.
33.
34. Large, established companies are often left with legacy IT systems
that make globally streamlined IT services difficult to achieve.
Logistics startups are focusing on owning the ‘logistics interface’,
creating online marketplaces that connect logistics demand with
supply yet owning none of the assets and infrastructure.
OPPORTUNITY SPACE FOR LOGISTICS
MARKETPLACES
35. Digital platforms enable real-time quotes and flexible execution of broker deals
Easier access to a broader customer base online
Flexible sourcing of externally operated services instead of long-term partnerships
and dependencies
Optimized capacity utilization, acquisition of additional capacity, and reduction of
empty rides
Increased price transparency through multiple comparisons on the digital
marketplace
Enables organizations to take control of its supply chain in order to
increase oversight while also securing and maintaining internal synergies.
KEY BENEFITS OF ELM
36. Ocean Freight
Air Freight
Trucking & Delivery
Government Agency Filings
Customs Clearances
Customs Bonds
Product Classification
Cargo Insurance
Quality Inspections
Warehousing and Fulfillment
Document generation/ management ( contracts, invoices, payments etc)
Standardization of quotes
Comparison of quotes
Auctions
Ratings of participants ( to facilitate choice- all players- shippers, transporters-customers)
Payment gateways and settlement
Performance measurement
Algorithmic matching
SERVICES OF END-TO-END ELM
37. Transportation Planning and Execution, mode
selection, carrier selection, rating, match-
pay/auditing, reporting, dashboards, Google Map
visibility, alerts, instant messaging, POD signature
capture, pickup and delivery appointment scheduling,
claims photo capture with forms attachment,
vendor/carrier/customer portals, API connections to
3rd party systems, and EDI broker for carrier and
customer integration.
SERVICES OF END-TO-END ELM
38. Unsolved security, insurance, liability, and fraud issues
Difficulties in guaranteeing the quality and availability of carrier
capacity
Forwarding business is potentially too complex to auto- mate via
an online marketplace. Eg. Customs clearing in destination
country case of exports. Hence, apart from software, human
intervention is required for such services. Flexport (USA) is one
such example where such seamless service is offered for
international shipping.
KEY CHALLENGES FOR ELMs
42. 3 BROAD AREAS OF OPERATION:
#1: TRUCKING TECH
#2 HYPER LOCAL
#3 FULFILMENT SERVICES
LOGISTICS MARKETPLACES
STATE OF PLAY IN INDIA
43. Loadboards: online listing platforms that allow shippers and
brokers to post loads and carrier information. These models enable
discovery and are usually subscription led
Freight marketplaces: online managed marketplaces that match
demand and supply of freight in real-time. These models improve
utilization and usually transaction-led.
Freight exchanges: online marketplaces that focus on the inter-
modal and international freight segment. They connect shippers
with freight forwarders and are entirely subscription led. Examples
in India
E Cargo.in
Shipping Exchange
TRUCKING TECH
LONG HAUL MARKET PLACES
( SOURCE: AVENDUS RESEARCH)
44. 2 MAJOR SEGMENTS
LONG HAUL ( INTER-CITY)
Most of the start-up action has been in the long-haul freight marketplace
segment
Benefits offered: faster transactions/ efficient spot pricing/standardized
service levels and agent dis-intermediation.
A conservative 2% commission rate assumption yields a $0.04 billion market
opportunity today.
It is likely to grow to $0.74 billion by 2020.
Examples of players in this segment
Blackbuck Rivigo
TruckSuvidha Freight Tiger
Dipper Return Trucks
GoBolt Cargoexchange
Truck Mandi
The Porter
TRUCKING TECH
Loadboards and Freight Marketplaces
45. SHORT HAUL ( INTRA-CITY)
On-demand freight marketplaces connecting shippers with
local small carriers.
The monetization structure is similar to that of taxi aggregators
and their key value proposition is improvement in utilization
rates.
Cater mostly to e-commerce companies (70%)
Retail business comprises of rest 30%
M&M has also entered this segment with SmartShift
Other players in this segment
Blowhorn Shippr EZMove
Moovo LetsTransport Trucksumo
TRUCKING TECH
46. Businesses that make local delivery of on-line orders within
a limited geography
3 sub categories
#1 First and Last Mile:
Examples: Bluebirch / PARSEL
#2 B 2 C
Examples:
Zomato/Gofers/Swiggy/Faasos/Runnr/Zopper
TheKarrier/ Vdeliver (Hyd)
#3 B 2 B
Examples: Shadowfox/Opinio
HYPERLOCAL
49. End-to-End fulfilment ( First Mile – Line Haul – Last Mile)
Entire gamut of services like warehousing, packing, sorting,
delivery, return logistics
Asset Heavy
Current market size estimated at 1.2 billion USD. Growing to 6
Billion USD by 2020
Players in market
Ecom Express Holisol
Delhivery Fedex
Gojavas Gati
Expressbees Ekart
FULFILMENT SERVICES
50. LOADBOARDS
Listing of carriers and Search options for Shippers. Similar to
Yellowpages
FREIGHT MARKET PLACES
Eliminates need for freight brokers to source business
Improves truck utilization by reducing/avoiding empty return of
trucks
Additional benefits of truck tracking, invoicing, quick payment
settlement, tie-ups with petrol stations /insurance for discounts
How to pack – increases packing efficiency of container/truck using
online 3D modeling.
FREIGHT EXCHANGES
Still in infancy as enablers are not yet fully evolved as in developed
countries
This can be explained by low adoption of technology by
infrastructure providers and port terminal/air cargo and related
authorities. Apart from this, inter-modal in-land transport is very
miniscule in the country affording little opportunity for growth
VALUE PROPOSITONS
55. Most of the current breed of logistics startups and market
places are focused on one aspect of logistics – such as –
truck freight; small trucks, inter-city; intra-city; E-commerce
oriented; ocean freight etc and that too in limited
geography.
Single marketplace offering solution to entire logistics
chain- both domestic and international- with end-to-end
service starting from quotes to delivery including
documentation , rating of players, risk mitigation, pan-India
presence is not present. Perhaps, this is an opportunity
area.
UNSERVED MARKET IN INDIA
56. 1) Forget Innovation, Just Execute Better:
Companies should just focus on executing better with the
systems and processes they already have in place than try to
chase the next technological or process innovation.
2) Collaborate with Parters:
-Technology is not a silver bullet cure. If you’re not “walking
the talk” on collaboration with external partners, and if you’re
still dealing with data quality problems, chances of failure are
many.
3) Success Mantra - Enhanced evolution is a better strategy for
success than radical revolution.
(Experience of dotcom era shows that if aim of a startup is to
revolutionize a supply chain process — that is, completely
transform the way it is managed today — chances of failure
are high.)
PATHS TO PROFITABILITY
57. Slowdown in China
India attractive country for manufacturing
Indian Govt- Make in India campaign
Huge increase in project imports into India
Margin Squeeze
Freight rates are lowest now
Intense competetion
Arbitrage non-existent as internet penetration has increased price
transparency
Global E commerce players to enter India
Alibaba has large plans for India
Many international E com players to enter India
Indian Govt. pro-active policy in favor of E commerce
GLOBAL TRIGGERS INFLUENCING INDIAN
FREIGHT INDUSTRY
58. GST
With imminent roll out of GST , Logistics is positively impacted
Disparate state laws will now become uniform and encourage
companies to outsource logistics function to 3 rd parties
Convenience of Parcel like forwarding
Tracking of shipments akin to Parcels is now feasible with
technlogy
Customer convenience is enhanced with visibility through tracking
JIT
Just In Time inventory sought by shippers is forcing logistics
providers to become more efficient and integrated.
GLOBAL TRIGGERS INFLUENCING INDIAN FREIGHT
INDUSTRY
59. M & A in shipping industry
1. French Liner CMA CGM’s acquisition of Singapore’s APL
2. Cosco and China Shipping’s (CSCL) merger
With these changes, the new alliance structure would be like:
2M (Maersk, MSC); G6 (OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, NYK, Hyundai, MOL,
Hamburg Sud); KYHE (“K” Line, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Hanjin);
and 05 (CMA CGM, CSCL, UASC, APL, Cosco).
GLOBAL TRIGGERS INFLUENCING INDIAN FREIGHT
INDUSTRY
60. Logistics market booming in India with great future potential with both
domestic and global triggers.
Logistics industry offers excellent opportunity for technology
intervention
Technology will dramatically change the way the traditional logistics
business is carried through efficiency improvement, visibility, tracking,
cost reduction and enhanced reliability
Many startups in logistics space but with limited geography coverage
Value proposition ranges from cost savings, reduced wastage of time,
better utilization of assets, tracking, and disintermediation of brokers.
Logistics supporting Ecommerce is the biggest change in India
New developments in technology such as IoT; RFID; Geo-tagging;
Robotics, Big Data; GPS will further enhance logistics capabilities.
Enormous opportunity for a pan-India, end-to-end , domestic and
international markets servicing marketplace
Sole reliance on Technology alone is not a success factor. Integrating
Humans with software and relationships with various players in the
supply chain is the only path to profitability.
END NOTE
63. FOR FREIGHT RATES
FREIGHTOS
I CONTAINERS
XENETA
LOGISTRADE
CARGOHOUND
FOR END-TO-END OCEAN SHIPPING
FLEXPORT
FOR MONITORING
CARGOBEACON
LIST OF PROMISING STARTUPS
INTERNATIONAL
64. LIST OF PROMISING LOGISTICS STARTUPS IN
USA & THEIR SPECIALIZATION AREA
72. India's Hottest Tech Sector 2017.pdf
Global-Hottest-THEMES VC ACTIVITY.pdf
Funds raised by logistics firms-Year wise.docx
20 Top SCM companies India 2017 - CIOReview India
Magazine.pdf
INDIA SPECIFIC DATA ON LOGISTICS
73. LOGISTICS STARTUPS THAT DID NOT
SUCCEED
6 LOGISTICS STARTUPS THAT
CLOSED
TheKarrier
Truckmandi
Trucksumo
Loadkhoj
Zaicus
Sastabhada
All dealing with truck aggregating
for intra as well as inter-city transport
TinyOwl – Food Delivery
Peppertap – Grocery Delivery
Ola Café- Food and Grocery Delivery
74. Fragmentation of the Indian logistics sector and the inability of
technology alone to resolve the brick and mortar business
Credit-driven business which made it difficult to scale up. (35-40
days’ credit).
The identified pain-point of “requiring the truck on demand” –
which was the business premise- was not a reality
A number of such start-ups failed because they did not take a
full stack view of the Indian logistics sector. Just adding a thin
layer of technology does not solve the deep routed problems
such as non-availability of drivers and fragmented truck
ownership.
Key issues of both Shipper and Service Provider not addressed
fully
SHIPPER : High freight rates when benchmarked against global
standards and non transparency of transactions
SERVICE PROVIDER: Bill reconciliation with clients and idling of vehicles
without load
REASONS FOR FAILURE
75. 2017 is set to be a landmark year for logistics in India.
With the introduction of GST and a major push towards
a digital, cashless economy, we can expect significant
buzz and traction for technology enabled logistics
startups. However, while the opportunity is huge, only
a handful of very resilient companies that are creating
real value in the market will survive the year going into
2018.
OUTLOOK