In recent times, the logistics industry has gone through a paradigm shift. The demand for fast and seamless delivery between different physical points has increased manifold and to meet these new demands, the approach to the practices of logistics, distribution, and delivery has changed. The supply chain of a modern logistics and distribution system starts from the producer and ends at the customer. It is often a long chain involving connections between transports by various surface, marine and air cargo systems as well as storage units at various points of a warehouse network. Advanced technology has continued to impact the industry and bring in dynamic changes in cold chain logistics, the latest trend being integrating digital technology. For specialized and perishable goods in particular, the logistics industry needs to have a system in place with sophisticated cold chain solutions. Logistics service providers should be equipped with in depth knowledge about temperature sensitive solutions which are in demand especially for medicine, food, and agricultural industries.
Logistics service providers need to develop and intensify their procurement procedures, and find ways to control damage caused by natural disasters and other unforeseen factors.
Change is imminent and to adapt to change is the correct policy. But, the basics and fundamentals should not be compromised. The latest trend is digital technology. Right from cold storage to logistic providers and companies are adapting to this trend. The latest in Digital technology is RFID- Radio Frequency Identification. This is very effective in security and tracking of consignments.
RFID in supply chain industry reduces costs, improves services, and has the capacity to increase ROI throughout the supply chain. RFID has been transformational and has paved way to a new trend of supply chain automation and enhanced visibility. With RFID, the supply chain is much improved with end to end visibility and resolves anomalies of operations.
The Supply chain industry in India should keep up with the times and upgrade to the technology aided systems as advances are devised. Gati has an up to date, state-of-the art supply chain management system in place for transporting perishable and time-sensitive goods with road worthy trucks and trained, efficient staff for inventory management and monitoring. Gati looks forward to all challenges of future. With automation, and digital technology, Gati aims to provide effective services.