BWC 2024

18^th Edition

Building Warehousing Competitiveness

21 June 2024 at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

The Indian economy is experiencing rapid growth and is on track to become the world's thirdlargest economy by FY31, with a projected GDP of $6.7 trillion. This expansion is underpinned by robust consumption patterns driven by rising income levels. As India progresses towards this economic milestone, it finds itself at a pivotal juncture, transitioning into a global manufacturing hub. Central to this transition is the development of a sophisticated infrastructure ecosystem, where the warehousing sector assumes a critical role.

The warehousing industry in India is witnessing a notable upsurge in demand, propelled by factors such as escalating consumption, governmental initiatives like Make in India and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and a sweeping digital transformation. Warehouses have evolved from traditional standalone godowns to integral components of large-scale logistics parks, often spanning vast acreages. This shift underscores the emphasis on efficiency, scalability, and technological integration.

Furthermore, the demand for Grade A warehousing facilities has surpassed that of overall warehousing. Over the next five years, Grade A warehousing space is projected to reach 320 million square feet. This rising demand is driven by evolving consumer expectations, necessitating shorter delivery times, enhanced tracking capabilities, and a sharper focus on inventory management. Consequently, businesses are leveraging third-party logistics providers and embracing innovations in automation and transportation to maintain competitiveness in the Indian marketplace.

In this conference, we hope to explore themes related to the evolution of warehousing, government policy support, modern warehousing, technological intervention, and the development of large-scale logistics parks in India. We have discussed these themes in greater detail in our knowledge report.

Whitepaper on

BUILDING WAREHOUSING COMPETITIVENESS: UNLOCKING GROWTH THROUGH INTELLIGENT WAREHOUSING

India is set to become a USD 7-trillion economy by 2030. This trajectory is underpinned by a dynamic consumer market, our country’s rise as a manufacturing hub, and robust investments in logistics and warehousing infrastructure development.

Our paper on 'Building Warehousing Competitiveness: Unlocking Growth through Intelligent Warehousing' emphasises the need for sophisticated warehousing infrastructure considering the pivotal role these facilities now play in the supply chain.

In this report we study the evolution in warehousing meet the demands of contemporary business models, the need to adopt mechanization, real-time tracking, data analytics, and sustainable practices for faster and more efficient operations and how large logistics parks can become key drivers of growth for the sector.

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Agenda

INAUGURAL SESSION

1000 – 1115 Hrs

1000-1010 Hrs

Welcome Address
Mr. Pavithran M Kallada
Managing Director Indian Subcontinent
BDP UGL Global Logistics India Pvt.Ltd

1010-1022 Hrs

Unlocking growth through Intelligent warehousing
Mr. Manish Saigal
Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal

1022-1034 Hrs

The power of Robotics and Automation for CX, Smartness and Growth
Mr. Vinit Majgaonkar
Chairman – STAR Committee
Chairman - Armstrong Dematic

1034-1049 Hrs

Warehousing – A future growth saga
Mr. Pramod Kumar Agrawal
Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs
Mumbai Customs Zone-I

Release of Whitepaper on Unlocking growth through intelligent warehousing

1049-1105 Hrs

Logistics – Building values through synergy
Mr. Shyam Jagannathan
Director General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India

1105-1110 Hrs

Closing Remarks
Mr. Pavithran M Kallada
Managing Director Indian Subcontinent
BDP UGL Global Logistics India Pvt.Ltd

1110-1145 Hrs

Networking Tea Break

SESSION I: ENHANCING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE THROUGH MODERN WAREHOUSING

1145 – 1300 Hrs

Warehousing in India has evolved from traditional 'godowns' to organized, technologically enabled logistics parks driven by evolving customer needs, the necessity to establish a logistics ecosystem, and a shift towards more efficient supply-chain models like the 'hub-and-spoke.' Increased capital investment and schemes have scaled the sector, creating a rising need for large logistics parks. These parks offer benefits such as cost leadership through economies of scale and value-added services, improved infrastructure, reduced risks and operational challenges, scalability, free trade warehousing zones, and ESG-compliant warehouses.

Cost leadership through economies of scale and value-added services
Better infrastructure to increase overall productivity
Lower risks and operational challenges, along with minimal service disruptions, and the ability to scale up at the same location without interrupting operations
Go-to-market strategy, encompassing innovation and business models
ESG compliant warehouses

Session Chairman
Mr. Anoop Chauhan
Chief Executive Officer – Contract Logistics Subcontinent
DP World

Panel Discussion
Mr. Sharad Dhawale
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Raychem RPG (P) Ltd

Mr. Ramit Mahajan
Head Customer Experience IMEA
Henkel

Mr. Jivraj Papdiwal
Head of Customer service
Logistics & Warehousing
Marico Limited

Ms. Pooja Malik
National Head Leasing
Horizon Industrial Parks

Dr. Balu Gopinath
General Manager
HOD Domestic logistics and Corporate Strategy
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

Mr. Manoj Tripathi
Chief Executive Officer
TCI Supply Chain Solutions

1245 - 1300 Hrs : Q & A Session
1300 - 1400 Hrs : Lunch Break

SESSION II: TRANSFORMING OPERATIONS THROUGH SMART WAREHOUSING

1400 – 1530 Hrs

As warehouses grow and complexity, efficiency in operations can be achieved through three key drivers: Strategic planning of operations through the use of software solutions, the use of mechanization and machine automation and finally, digital tools to analyse data within a warehouse.

When implementing solutions in a warehouse, it is essential to consider the industry-specific warehousing needs of the client, the key warehousing automation solutions available today, and gather accurate and complete data. Additionally, the role of technology and automation must be evaluated, alongside addressing the skill gap and human resource requirements. The use of technology in scheduling multi-modal transportation must also be considered.

Industry-specific warehousing needs of the client
Key warehousing automation solutions available today
Cruciality of accurate and complete data and how to achieve it
Technology, Automation, Robotics, Intelligence, segmented automation
Skill gap and Human resource
Use of technology in scheduling multi-modal transportation

Session Chairman
Mr. Ajit Jangle
Managing Director
FM Logistics India

Transforming operations through smart warhousing
Mr. Piyush Jain
Vice President – Soutions
Addverb Technologies

Panel Discussion
Mr. Ranjan Sharma
Chief Information Officer and Head of Supply Chain
Bestseller India

Mr. Vijay Shetty
Senior Vice President
Global Distribution and Supply Chain
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Mr. Sreerangarajan Srinivasan
Head of Logistics and Customer service
NIVEA India

Mr. Dhirendra Kumar Das
Head of Supply Chain
Ultratech Cement

Mr. Sagar Raghorte
Deputy General Manager
Strategy & Supply Chain Management
The Belgian Waffle Co

1515 - 1530 Hrs : Q & A Session
1530 - 1545 Hrs : Break

SESSION III: BUILDING A ROBUST WAREHOUSING ECOSYSTEM TO DRIVE GROWTH

1545 – 1715 Hrs

As India's economy continues to expand, there is increasingly a decentralization of warehousing activities. In this case, developing a robust warehousing ecosystem has become crucial.

Such an ecosystem can be efficiently implemented as investor interest in the sector rises. The emergence of large-scale logistics parks with sophisticated warehouses at their centre shows us what warehousing in India will look like in the next 5-10 years.

The need for a warehousing ecosystem
Multimodal logistics parks for seamless movement of goods
Impact on regional warehousing and transportation industries
The future of warehousing

Session Chairman
Mr. Girija Shanker
Chief Product Officer – Logistics and Service, India/South Asia
A.P. Moller – Maersk

Building a robust warehousing ecosystem to drive growth
Mr. Farhaan Mukadam
Senior Director
Alvarez & Marsal

CII’s Journey in Indo - Japan Logistics Human Resource Development
Mr. Sai Sridhar
Principal Counsellor
CII Institute of Logistics

Panel Discussion
Mr. Dhritiman Chakraborty
Director Operations
Ingram Micro

Mr. Mandar Kulkarni
Head of Warehouse and Logistics
SUN Pharma

Mr. Nitin Joshi
Head Warehousing & Logistics
FABINDIA LIMITED

1700 - 1715 Hrs : Q & A Session