4 July2022The wheel of a nation's economy runs on the footing of its logistics and supply chain industry. In the Indian context, the logistics and supply chain industry forms an integral part of its support system. Coming to the recent years, the Indian logistics market was valued at $250 billion in 2021. The same report suggested that the industry would grow to be worth $380 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 10-12 percent.A major chunk (99 percent) of the logistics market is accounted for by the unorganized sector. Although organized logistics forms only one percent of the entire industry, yet it has been growing rapidly. It has been imperative for the logistics industry to cut down its cost in order to make Indian goods more competitively priced in the global market. A key role in the growth of the industry has been and will be played by innovative and forward thinking leaders. Entrepreneurs and business leaders with a vision for growth and success will steer the logistics industry towards a brighter and lucrative tomorrow. In the current edition of Women Entrepreneur magazine we introduce you to some such illustrious women leaders from the Indian logistics and supply chain industry.Komal Adhikari, Founder & Director of Entelenet Worldwide Express says that one of the major challenges for her have been in terms of encouraging the team and keeping them intact in this unorganized sector. "There will be delays, disturbances, and several intangible problems that employees face. It's crucial to make sure that the work happens without any trouble", says Komal. Similarly Pavithra, who is regarded as one of the top women leaders in Logistic and Supply chain Management industry is pragmatically involved in exploring the borders of the shipping and logistic domain through her unique venture Isa Logistics. "A few major challenges were breaking the technology clutter and being heard by the customers along with managing the funds &financial resources", says Pavithra. Sarita Das, Director of SS Supply Chain Solutions sheds light on the crucial lesson she has learned during her professional career, "Irrespective of the industry is the ability to take risks, make decisions, and manage resources, whether it is in terms of infrastructure, people relationship, or cash flow". On the other hand Sweta Kumar Ganguly, Founder & Director, Routevisor Bay2Bay Services leverages her rich expertise in Supply Chain domain, to confidently and enthusiastically walk the extra mile to take the risks of setting an organization and building it upwards. Deep dive into the issue to read an in-depth account of how these women leaders are crafting a niche for themselves in the Indian logistics and supply chain industry.Do let us know your thoughts. Editor NoteWomen Leaders Crafting a Niche for Themselves in the Indian Logistics & Supply Chain IndustryRachita SharmaSpecial Editoreditor@womenentrepreneurindia.com
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