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Dear Readers,
The Government of India has been taking multiple initiatives under PM GatiShakti and National Logistics Policy. India’s logistics cost stands at about 13-14 per cent of the country’s GDP is based on certain estimates which need to be relooked at. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has started work on preparing a logical framework which suits India to determine a closer-to-truth logistics cost vis-à-vis the country’s GDP.
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These steps are going to go a long way in ensuring that India’s ranking in World Bank’s Global Logistics Performance Index 2018 improves from the current 44, to being in the top 25 by 2030. Our Cover Story brings together the think tank associated with the PM GatiShakti framework to deliberate and discuss where we are and what requires to be done by the government and private sector alike to reach this target.
Logistics technology has been continuously pushing the boundaries on track-and-trace. Multi-modal transportation is gaining traction, consumers are becoming increasingly demanding, and cross-border shipments are increasing. Read our Special Report where senior supply chain practitioners decode the journey of a parcel through multiple modes and touchpoints and the challenges of an OTIF delivery.
While talking about OTIF, we also have a Feature on cargo crimes and how you can enable loss-resistant supply chains.
With many more insights by the senior-most leaders, we present one more content-rich issue which we know will help you in some way in your work.
Best wishes and Godspeed,
Charulata Bansal Publisher
Charulata.bansal@celerityin.com www.supplychaintribe.com
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