The discussion was a part
of the fifth edition of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat - Vocal for Local – Achieving
Efficiency in Supply Chains’
· Experts highlight the need to
develop domestic logistic solutions through technology instead of imitating
Western solutions
· Supply chain efficiency through
visibility can also contribute towards product traceability
The
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), one of the
apex trade associations of India in association with ITC Sunfeast concluded the
fourth edition of its Wisdom Series lecture titled ‘Role of Consumer
Voice’ on the theme of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat - Vocal for Local
– Achieving Efficiency in Supply Chain’.
The event saw an expert panel
consisting of Mr.
Subroto Dey, Deputy General Manager, Industry Engagement GS1, Mr. Ishaan
Bedi, Founder & CEO, Synchronized Supply Systems Ltd. and
Mr. Anup Pai, Founder & CEO eSamudaay hold an insightful
discussion on developing domestic logistic solutions for India supply chains,
how it can contribute to product traceability across the supply chain and how
it can ultimately help to achieve the goal of making India self-reliant under
Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
The
panellists also discussed the effect of COVID on the supply chain, technology
disruptions in supply chain innovations through technology such as block chain,
artificial intelligence etc that need attention and how Aatmanirbhar Bharat
initiative can produce a level of protection for domestic manufacturing.
The session
was moderated by Ms. Nirupama Sharma, Joint Director, ASSOCHAM. She placed
pertinent questions before the panelists and guided the discussion deftly into
a meaningful and enlightening webinar. The experts shared industry insights
based on Ms. Sharma's questions that ranged from COVID's effect on the supply
chain to technology distributions in supply chains.