Technology is revolutionising India’s logistics industry. The surge in e-commerce and the need for efficient supply chains are pushing logistics companies to adopt advanced tech. According to a report by Morgan Stanley, India is expected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, outpacing Japan and Germany, due to global trends and substantial tech investments.
As technology advances, traditional logistics problems such as visibility, transparency, and inefficiencies can be addressed. This significantly improves how things are done, saving costs and making customers happier as a wide spectrum of new tech tools are being adapted.
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Promoting the use of digital technologies like data analytics, robotic process automation, artificial intelligence (AI)- driven analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) is essential to boost the logistics industry in India. Statista 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.
Well-organised data helps understand consumer trends and brings out deep insights and diverse solutions to delight customers.
Sorting shipments, a repetitive yet essential task in logistics, can be performed more efficiently, for example, with sorting robots. As a result, robotic process automation plays a vital role in logistics and enables employees to focus on more critical activities.
Continuous advancements in AI-driven analytics means larger datasets can be processed faster, allowing logistics operations enhancements and optimisations.