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The first-ever logistics conference in the state of Odisha

JUNE 092017

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BHUBANESWAR

www.smartlogisticssummit.in/bhubaneswar

WHY ATTENDSMART LOGISTICSSUMMIT 2017?

Shippers: Importers, Exporters, Retailers, Manufacturers

Ports: Bulk Ports, Container Terminals and Dry Ports

Ocean Carriers – Main Line Operators, Feeders

Container Train Operators

Trucking and Haulage Companies

Distribution Centers / Warehouses

Government Officials

3PLs / Freight Forwarders / CHAs

Technology Providers

Port Equipment Providers

Trade and Industry Associations

Lawyers / Insurance Companies / Consultants

Manufacturing sector along with Exporters/Importers incur an excess of 14-16% of cost on logistics, which includes raw material sourcing from mines to the factory and movement of finished goods from factory to various domestic and international markets. The scenario is no different for bulk or containerized products. Hence, it is time to relook at the smarter ways to cut down on cargo movement cost, which can translate to better margin for the industry.

• The summit seeks to engage LEADERS in export & import, mining, manufacturing, metal & mineral, traders, logistics & supply chain, port & terminals operation, shipping lines, and policy makers to drive cost-effective and efficient supply chain management.

• Network with industry body representatives, senior government officials, and be a part of a solution-driven dialogue

• Share the current and future outlook for your industry in general and highlight your company in particular

• Prospects for further industrialization of the region and scope for downstream industries & industrial parks

• Brainstorm on various supply chain related bottlenecks involving road/rail/marine/air transport, logistics parks/hubs, ICD/CFS and ports that needs to be addressed to aide faster cargo evacuation and market reach, and production efficiency

• Mapping future demand V/s production & supply scenario of metal industry such as steel, aluminum and alloys

• Interact with MNC and domestic freight forwarders on best practices in end-to-end movement of raw material, mineral and finished good between mines—factory— port—consumption centre, and work on partnership strategies to expand market reach for your product

• State of preparedness to meet rising demand for containerized cargo

• The summit will also focus on challenges faced by Exporters of Marine Food and other Perishable goods during shipment

WHO SHOULDATTEND?

The eastern states of Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are favored destinations for investors in manufacturing sector. While mines and minerals being the anchor industries, Food Processing including Marine Food, Electronic Manufacturing, Textiles, Gems & Jewellery, Steel and Aluminum, Petroleum & Chemicals, are sunrise sectors. Under the aegis of policy initiatives to Make India a Manufacturing Hub, the market is bullish about the surge in domestic demand for steel, aluminum and metal products. At the same time marine food sector of Odisha has carved a niche for itself.

Different industries have specific and distinctive requirements to move cargo. Logistics inefficiency is legendary in our country, and manufacturing sector bears the maximum brunt with about 14-17% of production cost being drained due to logistics inefficiency.

Realizing the changing needs of industries in the region, road and rail network are on the upgrade, and coastal shipping and port sector are also adding capacity. Development of container handling terminal at Paradip and others proposed open the ambit to have a multi-modal approach to evacuate cargo. Major port Paradip and non-major ones like Dhamra and Gopalpur are gearing up to serve the surge in cargo variety such as Bulk, Break Bulk and of course Reefer & Non-Reefer Containerized ones. With a proven manufacturing base, it is time to address logistics concerns of Eastern States.

This June, Bhubaneswar will host first ever ‘Smart Logistics Summit’ that is unique in itself as a forum for stakeholders in manufacturing, trade services and EXIM logistics. Expect a meaningful, solution driven business networking summit with a focus on mapping missing infrastructure requirements needed by manufacturers, traders and exporters, and how tailor-made solutions could be derived by major Indian and MNC freight forwarders. The summit is regional in the sense that it is for the industries and trade in the hinterland but at the same time it offers opportunity to experience excellence in supply chain management like none other.

On this occasion, Smart Logistics Awards will be bestowed upon for best practices and innovation in supply chain solutions, where every nominee is scrutinized by internationally recognized jury. The platform is open for eminent personalities, industries and associations to nominate.

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PROGRAMMEJUNE 09, 2017

KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSIONS

13:30 onwards : Registrations

14:30 – 15:30 : Inaugural Session

15:30 – 16:30 : Business Session 1

16:30 – 17:00 : Coffee Break

18:30 – 19:00 : Networking over Cocktails

19:00 – 20:30 : Smart Logistics Awards with Entertainment

20:30 onwards : Networking Cocktail Dinner

• Industrial and manufacturing growth in Odisha – Future prospects

• Stainless Steel, Aluminum Metals and Ferro Alloys cargo growth – Demand & Supply

• Seafood exports –growth picture-Reefer cargo: Infrastructure - Challenges

• Logistics infrastructure – Land side & Sea side – Present & Future

• Challenges in movement of cargo - Solutions for faster and cheaper transport of cargo

• Industrial Parks & Downstream Industries

• SEZ – objectives and

implementation plan – Status

• Rail infrastructure and connectivity

• Rail Infrastructure in Odisha

• Challenges in Container Rail Movement

• Best practices in Freight forwarding: Trends and Preparedness