The 3rd Annual Warehouse & Logistic Excellence Awards 2022, organized and hosted by Quantic India. The Show was scheduled on 15th December at Hotel Holiday Inn. With the supply chain industry experiencing significant changes, the rate of adaptation of all operations is difficult to measure at each step of the process. The task has gotten increasingly convoluted from the time of inventory management, sustainable product development and post-pandemic demand forecasting complexity.
The panel discussion provided these key highlights:
- The panellists discussed the need for efficient logistics systems and the integration of multiple modes of transportation in order to achieve cost competitiveness and sustainability. They also discussed challenges with Last Mile First Mile connectivity and the need for National Logistics Policy.
- The panel discussed the importance of logistics and its impact on the economy, highlighting how the private sector needs to play a role in policy-making in order to help the sector grow. They discussed the challenges that the private sector faces, such as aggregation problems and inefficient demand and supply chains. Finally, the presenter talks over how the concept of sustainability can help the private sector overcome these challenges.
- The Leaders discussed the challenges faced in the logistics industry, especially in terms of the last mile delivery, how technology can help to improve the process. They also discussed the need for segmentation in the logistics industry and the role that value-added services can play in this.
- The importance of technology in logistics, and how it can help increase efficiency and improve quality. They also discuss the importance of using standardized measurements and policies to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
- The panellists discussed the importance of speed, sustainability, and efficient transportation in the logistics industry, the importance of standardization and the role of government in accelerating this process.
- The panel discussed the need for standardization in order to reduce costs and make the logistics industry more efficient. They suggested that the government work to create a common platform for tracking trucks and railways, as well as develop better infrastructure in railway terminals.
- The panellists discussed the importance of time and cost in logistics, and how these factors need to be considered when planning an industry-wide policy. They also mentioned the importance of infrastructure in the future of the sector.
- Leader’s discussed the problem statement for Pharma industry and how multimodal transportation can solve it & also discussed the need for standardization in the industry and how multimodal transportation can help with that.
- Importance of standardizing transportation, and how Unilever is working to do just that. It also touches on the importance of Last Mile connectivity, and how it’s important to have different types of trucks in order to manage different types of products.
- The speaker’s reviews the various types of warehouses and how technology can be used to improve efficiency and service. They discussed the need for a business case for technology investments, and suggest implementing a “smart warehousing” concept.
- The panel discussed the importance of digitalization, HR policies, and cost competitiveness in the Indian logistics industry. They highlighted the need for private industry collaboration to reach sustainability goals.
- The panel discusses how rail transportation must have common platforms for communication and real-time data in order to ensure efficient and timely movements of goods. They also mentioned that the role of logistics technology companies will continue to increase in the coming years as the need for cost-effective and speedy Last Mile delivery increases.
Our Expert Moderator : Ankur Sharma Head of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics, India, Roquette
Panel Members Involved the Following:
- Avnish Naik : Head Of Logistics & Warehouse, Raymond Limited
- Anirban Sanyal : Head of Supply Chain & National Logistics, Century Plyboards Limited
- Varun Bajpai : Head of India External Supply Chain Operations, General Mills
- Aurobindo Mishra : General Manager Of Supply Chain Management, JSW Cement
- Neeraj Kumar Mahajan : Head Of Customer service & Logistics, Colgate-Palmolive
- Rajesh Neve: Vice President of Distribution & Logistics, Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.
- Shrabani Bhattacharya : Director Of Fulfilment Operations, Unilever
The panel was successful, and the session was extremely stimulating and entertaining.
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