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WORK IN PROGRESS – ‘Prepping India to be among the top 25 in Global LPI’

A strengthened logistics ecosystem is going to form the backbone of India’s $5 trillion economy vision. The government is now adopting specific strategies to improve the global competitiveness of Indian goods by targeting to position itself among the top 25 countries in the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), reducing logistics costs comparable to global benchmarks, and creating a technology enabled and data-driven logistics ecosystem. Our panel discussion on ‘Getting India in the top 25 in World Bank’s Global LPI,’ hosted during our maiden Digital Supply Chain & Logistics Forum in New Delhi recently, offered insights into the government’s intent and action plan and laid down steps for industry stakeholders to be equal partners in progress.

Driving Tech-enabled Green Growth Pastures

“Our company has a dynamic supply chain system in place that is designed to adapt to any challenging situation,” shares Mr. Rahul Sharma, CEO, Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business

From Dispatch to Delivery –Where Does the PARCEL Lie?

Decoding the journey of a parcel through multiple modes and touchpoints and the challenges of an OTIF delivery by leveraging the right technology, utilizing data to create better experiences and improve overall efficiency

AIM HIGH… MOVE FORWARD

Forethought, Planning, and Flexibility are the top three levers of a successful supply chain, highlights Lt Gen Balbir Singh Sandhu (Retd)

Enabling Loss-Resistant Supply Chain in India through Standards Adoption & Cargo Crime Intelligence

The true cost of cargo crime in actuality is calculated to be twice the value of the stolen goods, highlights Mr. Madu Lokan, Executive Director, Transported Asset Protection Association – Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC)

30 | Integrating Digital Supply Chain Risks on the BOARD’S AGENDA

Alexandre Oliveira, Digital Transformation & Corporate Governance Expert writes on the importance of board of directors (BoD) diligently dealing with Digital Supply Chain Risks

34 | Advancing through Headwinds: Where Are Organizations Investing?

Capgemini Research Institute study elaborates on how organizations are managing costs while undertaking transformation of their portfolios

Editor: Prerna Lodaya

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