| December 20, 2024 |
| 09:30 AM |
Onwards: Registration |
| 10:25 AM - 10:30 AM |
Welcome |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: |
Opening Address
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
- Cross-border e-commerce: Overcoming international shipping hurdles
Speaker
- Gaurav Shandilya - Head - E-commerce - Freight Systems
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| 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
- The impact of combining online, offline, and mobile channels on delivery models
- Managing customer expectations: Same-day vs. 15-minute delivery
- Inventory management: Just-in-time vs. local stock models for FMCG & Food
- Seasonal demand: Balancing resources for peaks and troughs
Panelist:
- Barath S – Lean Lead – Zepto
- Ankush Bagwale – Ex. Head of Supply Chain Excellence - Amazon India
- Shyam Arumugam - Founder & Managing Director – RightSpaces
- Ankit Singhal - VP - E-com Sales & Revenue Strategy – ShadowFax
Moderator:
- Amit Kumar - Senior Manager - Supply Chain & Operation - EY Parthenon
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| 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
- Optimizing Air Cargo Operations for perishable and high-value goods in time-sensitive sectors like e-commerce
Panelist:
- Kamlesh Kumar - Vice President Supply Chain – Jumbotail
- Ulhas Uday - BH - E-Commerce - Seiko India
- Avinash - Regional Director Developments – Panattoni India
Moderator:
- Manjunath SR - Head - Supply Chain Consulting - Logistics & Industrial - India – JLL
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| 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
- Dark store operations and their impact on last-mile delivery
- Electrification and sustainability: Green solutions for the last mile
Panelist:
- Aravindhan Raju - Global Vice President, Technology, Fulfilment & Last Mile Services – Retail – IKEA
- Karanpreet Singh Bindra - National Sales Manager - Freight Systems
- Philip Antony - Head - Supply Chain - SATS India
- Abhishek Anand - Brand Business Head - CIEL Group Mauritius – House of ALDENO
Moderator:
- Ashlesh Garate - Director - Consulting - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
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| 02:00 PM - 02:05 PM |
Closing Remarks and Thank You |
| 02:05 PM |
Networking Lunch |
| Visit to Exhibition Stands |
