‘Innovation is fuelled by education emphasizing data science, automation & sustainable practices’

Apeksha Gupta, Head Skilling, VCJ foundation said, “Young entrepreneurs are entering the logistics industry, traditionally viewed as complex, due to vast opportunities for digital transformation. They’re drawn by the e-commerce surge and a market demand for efficiency, seeing challenges as avenues for tech-driven solutions. Their motivation stems from a desire to disrupt and innovate within a sector ripe for modernisation, focusing on asset-light, scalable models. These young founders are rethinking logistics across the board. For last-mile, they’re deploying micro-fulfillment and AI-powered route optimisation. Warehousing benefits from automation and smart inventory. Real-time tracking is evolving with advanced analytics and predictive capabilities. This innovation is fueled by new education emphasizing data science, automation, and sustainable practices, moving beyond outdated perceptions of logistics. This holistic training empowers them to devise out-of-the-box, tech-driven solutions for complex supply chain problems.”