Logistics
IKEA gears up for Delhi-NCR launch with strengthened supply chains, better demand forecasting
With an eye on its launch in the Delhi NCR market early next year, the Swedish furniture retailer is looking to corner a bigger chunk of India’s market pie.
India’s road logistics network has the potential to be better than Europe’s: Kuehne+Nagel’s Hansjoerg Rodi
Although highly fragmented currently, Kuehne+Nagel’s Hansjoerg Rodi says the country shows enough promise to leapfrog its western counterparts in road logistics.
Tech takes the wheel: Revolutionising logistics and customer convenience
Satista reports that by 2026, global digital transformation spending is expected to reach $3.4 trillion. Logistics companies can streamline logistics operations while obtaining real-time insights, optimising routes, enhancing warehouse management and improving overall efficiency.
‘There's a cost to carbon neutrality, we are doing what we can': John Pearson, DHL Express
In an exclusive interview with ET Rise, DHL Express CEO John Pearson shares the shipping giant's plans for a sustainable future and how it plans to be carbon neutral. Watch!
Friendshoring, nearshoring more hype; India's rapid emergence shows changes in globalisation: John Pearson, DHL Express | ET Titan Talks
John Pearson, CEO, DHL Express says the only example where some amount of nearshoring is happening is in Mexico, where Chinese and some other companies have moved in to satisfy the demands of the US market. Pearson says, given the evidence and data available, there is a lot of conjecture and hype around friendshoring and nearshoring, but not much to show on the ground.
Transforming the last mile: New delivery models, technology strengthen logistics in India
The year 2023 witnessed a quantum leap in the speed and customer experience realm, as same day and next day delivery models took centre stage, especially for Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) commerce companies.
A 50-year-old supply chain system is getting a tech makeover
As businesses embrace new technologies to survive, the just-in-time principle of supply chain is getting an upgrade.
Mahindra Logistics, Flipkart collaborate for integrated line haul solutions
The fleet deployed by Mahindra Logistics will mainly facilitate Flipkart's e-commerce parcel movements through hub-to-hub operations.
How express logistics industry will bolster India's trade and supply journey
International trade in goods has crossed pre-pandemic levels by 10%, according to a Trade Growth Atlas report. This is despite the various supply chain issues.
A 176-hour odyssey: Logistics sector struggles with the burden of moving India’s exports
As India’s export volume increases, it has also seen an improvement in its export release time. However, the logistics ecosystem is clogged up with unnecessary rules.
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How warehousing companies can leverage the new Foreign Trade Policy
By aligning with the imperatives of the Foreign Trade Policy, these warehousing companies can significantly contribute to improving the competitiveness of Indian products in the international arena.
Logistics policy to boost sectoral plans, push rail share
The logistics policy will seek to ensure that more weight is thrown behind the existing PM Gati Shakti master plan, which is in early stages of being implemented. The plan also includes raising the share of railways in overall freight movement to 40% from around 28% now to bring down costs and increase efficiency.
