SIAM Hosts 10th Automotive Logistics Conclave Focused on Enhancing Efficiencies in Automotive Logistics
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the 10th SIAM Automotive Logistics Conclave today. The conclave themed “Enhancing Efficiencies in Automotive Logistics” explored the most recent advancements and strategies that are expected to influence the future of the automotive logistics sector in India. The event had enthusiastic involvement from government officials, logistics leaders of vehicle manufacturers, logistics firms, and industry professionals in the automotive supply chain.
The opening session titled “Future of Automotive Logistics: Innovations Driving Logistics Efficiency” was moderated by Mr. Rahul Mishra, Partner at Kearney. The distinguished panel of experts including Mr. B N Puri, Director at the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD), Mr. Saurabh Sood, President & Managing Director of GATX India Private Limited (GIPL), Mr. Rahul Yadav, CEO of Axestrack, Mr. S Kannan, Head of Outbound Logistics at TVS Motors and Mr. Prem Verma, Director PVA Services. The panelists discussed various innovations driving efficiency in automotive logistics, setting an insightful tone for the day’s discussions.
During the session, Mr. Tapan Ghosh, Chairman of the SIAM Logistics Group and Vice President of Sales at Hyundai Motor India said,” The Automotive Industry’s turnover has grown beyond Rs 20 lakh Crores contributing about 6.8% to India’s GDP. With the Automobile Industry transforming towards newer powertrains, the automotive logistics segment should also transform. Automotive logistics should not only be efficient but also resilient and sustainable.”
