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    This document provides an overview of the logistics industry and the logistics scenario in India. It defines logistics and describes the major logistical functions such as order processing, warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and information. It notes that globalization has led producers to search globally for lower costs. It then analyzes the Indian logistics scenario, noting that India lags China in some areas but leads in domestic efficiency. It lists some of the top logistics players in India and provides a SWOT analysis of the industry in India. It concludes by listing several references used.

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    This document provides an overview of the logistics industry and the logistics scenario in India. It defines logistics and describes the major logistical functions such as order processing, warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and information. It notes that globalization has led producers to search globally for lower costs. It then analyzes the Indian logistics scenario, noting that India lags China in some areas but leads in domestic efficiency. It lists some of the top logistics players in India and provides a SWOT analysis of the industry in India. It concludes by listing several references used.

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    INDUSTRIAL ANALYSIS

    LOGISTICS INDUSTRY
    “ Logistics is the process of planning,
    implementing, and controlling the
    efficient, cost-effective flow and storage
    of raw materials, in-process inventory,
    finished goods and related information
    from point of origin to point of
    consumption for the purpose of
    conforming to customer requirements.”
    MAJOR LOGISTICAL FUNCTIONS
    • ORDER PROCESSING
    • WAREHOUSING
    • INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
    • TRANSPORTATION
    • INFORMATION
    • FACILITIES
    GLOBAL LOGISTICS SCENARIO
    • In a move to cut down costs, producers are
    exploring around the globe in search for the
    lowest cost exporters/suppliers.

    • Boom in the Internet based services made


    overseas suppliers capable to match foot
    with local suppliers.
    INDIAN LOGISTICS SCENARIO
    • India trails behind China on important indices such as
    customs procedures, overall infrastructure quality,
    international shipment, logistics competence and tracking of
    shipments, but is ahead of the latter on the domestic
    logistics efficiency front.
    • Logistics management in India is too complex.
    • India’s spend on logistics activities - equivalent to 13 percent
    of its GDP is higher than that of the developed nations.
    • The poor condition of roads translates directly to higher
    vehicle turnover, which in turn pushes up the operating costs
    and reduces efficiency.
    • There are other problems such as complex tax laws and
    insufficient technological aids.
    TOP PLAYERS IN INDIA
     TNT Express
     AFL
     DHL
     Blue Dart
     Gati
     Safexpress
     Agarwal Packers and Movers
     DTDC
     First Flight
    SWOT ANALYSIS
    STRENGTH
    • Working 24x7.
    • Increasing growth rate. OPPORTUNITIES
    • Greater acceptance in • Growing market.
    tune with fast lifestyle. • More employment opportunities.
    • Rise in manufacturing sectors.
     
    • Demanding clientele.

    WEAKNESS  THREATS
    • Erratic airline system. • High operating cost.
    • Less brand awareness.
    REFERENCES
    • Ballou, R. H. (2005). Business Logistics/Supply Chain
    Management (5th edition ed.). Pearson Education.
    • Mitra, S. (2006). A survey of Indian third-party logistics
    service providers. IIMB Management Review.
    • www.iimcal.ac.in/research/download/LuganoConf.pdf
    • http://www.pwchk.com/home/eng/transport_port.html
    • www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/3plline/index.shtml.
    • www.marisec.org/shippingfacts/worldtrade/index.php
    • www.cbec.gov.in.
    • http://www.logisticsworld.com
    Thank u …….

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