The Future of Rail Freight in India
Road vs Rail Freight – Introduction Nowadays, you click to buy from your favorite e-commerce app on your phone and a few days later, the item appears at your doorstep. It almost sounds like Genie from Aladin is fulfilling your wish, leaving aside the little fact that your credit card got charged. Only very few […]
Transport Management Systems: Replacing myths with facts
With a zeal to expand their business, manufacturers are deploying digital logistics modules. The modern supply chain is complex and volatile in nature. At the same time, it can unlock various growth opportunities and Transport Management Systems (TMS) is a strategic leap towards resilience. However, due to prevalent myths, digital implementation is often subjected to […]
Supply Chain Playbook 2023: 5 Logistics Trends to Expect
The global supply chain has been evolving rapidly and will continue to do so in the upcoming years. The supply chain has witnessed a surge in threats and disruptions in the last five years, pushing businesses to redefine their logistics strategies. These strategies rely on the rise of technology across warehousing, inventory management, transportation and […]
Top 5 logistics challenges in the Construction Industry – How to counter them?
Material procurement, planning and collaboration have been one of the most challenging tasks for construction site managers. A delay in material delivery leads to overall project delay. The significant challenges leading to project delays are from last-moment delivery delays to a need for more transparency, visibility, and collaboration in the procurement process. However, a construction […]
Covid-19 Vaccine: Supply Chain Challenges
As we enter 2021, the whole thing seems to be revolving around the Covid-19 vaccine and its availability. As various governments give the nod to vaccines, one of the critical questions which needs to be answered is how the vaccine will reach billions of people. The vaccine makers are working 24/7 to come out with […]
Impact of Big Data on Supply Chain Management
“According to sources, 64% of supply chain executives consider big data analytics a disruptive and important technology, setting the foundation for long-term change management in their organizations.” With the advent of technology, companies today have become more data-centric. New strategies are designed to study and analyze the data and conclude insights, thus advancing the very […]
Impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Logistics Industry
The logistics industry is the backbone of the Indian economy. The Indian Logistics Industry is home to 45 Million people. However, according to the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2010, India is in 47th position out of 155 countries. India spends approximately 14% of its GDP on logistics which translates into USD 140 billion. This […]