Warehousing and Supply Chain Summit
22-23 May 2025

Venue: PIECC, Moshi, Pune
“Converge, Innovate & Elevate: Pioneering Smart Warehousing & Agile Supply Chain”
Conference Schedule
Day One – 22 May 2025
09:00 AM Onwards Registration & Welcome Tea & Coffee
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Opening Ceremony & Inaugural Session
Vision 2040: Building ‘Viksit Bharat’ on the foundation of robust supply chain
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Panel Discussion – I
Hidden operational bottlenecks slowing the growth of India’s supply chain
  • Infrastructure and transportation inefficiencies
  • Regulatory and compliance hurdles
  • Skilled labor shortages and training gaps
  • Lack of coordination among supply chain players
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Panel Discussion – II
Role of institutional investors in shaping the warehousing & logistics real estate landscape
  • Institutional capital driving modern warehouse infrastructure
  • Strategic partnerships optimizing location, cost, and efficiency
  • Designing for automation, sustainability, and operational excellence
  • AI, IoT, and digital twins enhancing warehouse utilization and investor confidence
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Panel Discussion – III
10-Minute Delivery: Redefining India’s Supply Chain for Speed & Sustainability
  • Reimagining supply chain infrastructure to meet evolving needs
  • Strategic adaptation by legacy brands and new-age D2C brands
  • Leveraging dark stores, technology & evolving consumer expectations
  • Challenges in transitioning to unmanned warehouse models
03:00 PM Onwards Networking Lunch and visit to the exhibition
Day Two – 23 May 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Panel Discussion – IV
Future of Logistics Automation & Artificial Intelligence in Warehousing Sector
  • Cost-efficient robotic solutions for small and mid-sized warehouses
  • Overcoming integration challenges with existing systems
  • Scalable automation for improving warehouse efficiency
  • Workforce transition and training for automation adoption
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Panel Discussion – V
Integrating Logistics with Manufacturing for OEMs: Driving Agility in Supply Chain
  • Just-in-Time (JIT) and Lean Logistics
  • Power of group purchasing and collaborative logistics
  • Optimizing Inbound and Outbound Logistics
  • Sustainability and Circular Logistics
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Panel Discussion – VI
Empowering Growth: The Role of 3PL & Fulfillment Companies in Supporting SMEs & MSMEs
  • Strategies for stronger partnerships between 3PLs and MSMEs
  • How 3PLs empower SMEs/MSMEs to scale operations
  • How outsourcing logistics helps SMEs focus on core business operations
  • Efficient management of reverse logistics and returns
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Networking Lunch
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Workshop
Rise of Warehouse & Industrial Real Estate: Industry Leaders Perspective
  • Future trends in warehouse and industrial real estate
  • Tier II & Tier III – are they really the goldmines for future growth?
  • Warehouse infrastructure trends and future demands