Exuding Expertise & Innovation

Logistics market in India is growing rapidly due to increasing demand for goods and services, rising e-commerce industry, expanding manufacturing sector, and the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) which has brought in more efficiencies in the supply chain. Several international players have already entered the Indian market, and more are expected to follow in the times to come. However, the logistics sector in India still faces several challenges such as poor infrastructure, slow pace of technology adoption, high transportation costs, and inadequate skilled manpower. Overcoming these challenges to lead a business successfully in this field requires strong leadership that exudes expertise and innovation. Realizing this, we have come up with this special issue focusing on such leaders. The cover story of this issue features Pattathil Somasekharan Menon, Group Vice President, Tropicana Logistics.

Under his leadership, Tropicana Logistics has become a success story in the fields of warehousing which includes frozen, chilled and ambient temperature storage, also transportation trading and distribution. Due to its high standards of service delivery, dependability and efficient performance, Tropicana Logistics is now a name to be reckoned with, in these fields. P.S. Menon started his career in the private sector in Gujarat in late 1971. Before joining the Gujarat government, P.S. Menon worked for several private organizations, including Sarabhai Technological Development Syndicate, SLM Maneklal Industries, Cadila Laboratories, and Anil Starch Products in Ahmedabad. During his stint in Gujarat Government Service, he served in Agriculture, Forests & Cooperation, Animal Husbandry and Revenue Departments which gave him an understanding of the various complexities involved in resource mobilization and helped him develop his skills. Reading on, you will find more such stories in this issue.

After studying this market landscape in-depth, we have zeroed in on the top 10 leaders and achievers who have excelled in their field with their innovative approach. Having proven their dedication to efficiency in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these leaders have stood out from the crowd.

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