India E-commerce Logistics Summit
December 20, 2024
Venue: KTPO Convention Centre, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Theme: Fast Forward: Reshaping Retail Delivery in the Digital Age

December 20, 2024
09:30 AM onwards: Registration
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Welcome & Inaugural Ceremony
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Opening Address
Theme: Fast Forward: Reshaping Retail Delivery
  • The impact of combining online, offline, and mobile channels on delivery models
  • Using big data to enhance delivery precision and personalize the retail experience
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Address In-focus
Theme: Unleashing India's E-commerce Potential: UAE as the Strategic Gateway
  • Regulatory Synergies and Operational Advantage
  • UAE's strategic location as a hub for efficient distribution to Middle East, Africa, and Europe
  • Accessing new markets through UAE's established trade networks
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Panel Discussion – I
Theme: Challenges and Strategies in Sector-Specific Last-Mile Delivery
  • Ultra-fast delivery for perishable food items
  • Managing customer expectations: Same-day vs. 15-minute delivery
  • Urban logistics: Navigating dense cities for rapid delivery
  • Inventory management: Just-in-time vs. local stock models for FMCG
  • Seasonal demand: Balancing resources for peaks and troughs
  • Cross-border e-commerce: Overcoming international shipping hurdles
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Panel Discussion – II
Theme: Profitability and Optimization in E-commerce Logistics
  • Last-mile cost optimization: Technology vs. human touch
  • Micro-fulfillment centers: Boosting efficiency in urban areas
  • Returns management: Turning a cost center into a profit opportunity in fashion e-commerce
  • Direct-to-consumer models in FMCG
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Panel Discussion – III
Theme: Technology, Innovation, and Future Trends
  • IoT and real-time tracking: Enhancing visibility and customer experience
  • Emerging technologies: Drones, autonomous vehicles, and blockchain in last-mile delivery
  • Electrification and sustainability: Green solutions for the last mile
  • Dark store operations and their impact on last-mile delivery
02:00 PM - 02:05 PM Closing Remarks and Thank You
02:05 PM Networking Lunch
Visit to Exhibition Stands