Collaboration with academia to shape future workforce

Keku Bomi Gazder, CEO & MD, Aviapro Logistic Services, stressing the industry’s focus on skill development and digital transformation, said “The industry is engaged in upskilling its workforce through targeted training in automation, AI, and digital tools — WMS and e-documentation.” Firms are partnering with tech providers and institutions to offer certification programmes, workshops, and on-the-job training, with focus on digital literacy, data analytics, and process optimisation to build a future-ready, tech-savvy workforce. “Logistics firms must collaborate with academia and skill varsities by co-developing industry-aligned curricula, offering real-world case studies, and facilitating internships or apprenticeships.”