Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Mumbai
in association with
ALF Private Limited
presents



a seminar on
"Logistics Management- Emerging Trends in India"
On April 12, 2003
At SOM Auditorium, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay

CONTINUUM, an annual seminar series, is a regular event of SJM School of Management, IIT Bombay. The event intends to cover the latest in management trends by calling upon the leading personalities of the corporate and academic world on a single platform. Each of these seminars generally focuses on the issues and challenges faced by a particular business function, and aims at drawing insights from the knowledge and experiences of the participating speakers.

The institute has developed a strong competence in the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management through extensive research and industry interaction. Some of the research topics include 'Outbound Logistics in Pharmaceuticals, Processed Foods Industry', 'Cost Minimization through consolidation of logistics', 'SCM, E-Logistics and ERP solutions in mid-size manufacturing companies', etc. The industry has benefited out of this knowledge base through the Management Development Programs (MDP) and Workshops conducted by the institute and the Consultancy provided by the eminent faculty of the institute. A student seminar on Logistics and Supply Chain Management titled 'Chaining the Buck' was held on October 27, 2001 (Continuum 2001) and was well attended by the industry and the academia.

To focus on the latest issues in the field of Logistics management, a day long seminar on 'Logistics Management - Emerging Trends in India' is being organized, in association with AFL Limited, India's premier Integrated Logistics provider.

Logistics Management - Emerging Trends in India

With the advent of Supply Chain Management, Logistics is fast becoming a competitive tool in the hands of the industry. Customer delight being the driving force in today's industry, getting the right product to reach the customer at the right time, at the right place and at the lowest cost is very essential. This necessitates a well designed and efficiently managed Logistic network. Such a network, in turn, demands extensive use of technology, state of the art infrastructure, industry supportive government policies and world class business practices.

In India too, as SCM is gaining momentum, Logistics is increasingly coming under focus. Most of the best practices from all over the world are just emerging in the Indian industry. The industry spends about US$ 50 Billion annually on logistics management. Significant cost advantage can be obtained through well managed logistic systems.

At Continuum 2003, we would like to highlight the current challenges facing the logistics managers and the trends that are emerging in India to address these challenges. We have invited experts from various sectors of the industry to share their valuable experience.

Delegates are invited from the esteemed organizations to participate in this event. Visit the site at www.iitb.ac.in/~som for further details.