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FEATURE : FUTURISTIC LOGISTICS
ABHISHEK BAHETI
Co-founder, MatchLog Solutions
Empty miles remain one of the logistics industry’s largest inefficiencies,
accounting for nearly 40% of truck
movements globally. Shared freight
networks enable multiple shippers
to consolidate their loads, optimising vehicle utilisation and minimising
empty miles. More importantly, shared
networks enable smaller players to access premium logistics services at
a fraction of the cost, fostering inclusivity in the ecosystem. Matchlog’s
model leverages technology to match shipments with available capacity
in real-time, reducing empty miles and cutting operational costs while
contributing to sustainability goals.
and meeting market demands,” he says. “Collaborations
between tech providers, transporters, and service
platforms enable agile supply chains, optimised inventory
management, better warehouse operations, and faster,
cost-e昀昀ective deliveries.”
“Shared data and aligned goals between stakeholders
ensure streamlined operations and improved customer
experiences, making the ecosystem more responsive
to real-time needs,” Mehra adds. One example of these
partnerships in action is the way companies are adopting Roadcast’s end-to-end supply chain solutions that
connect all stages of the logistics process.
“Our real-time tracking, route optimisation, and
predictive analytics allow stakeholders to make datadriven decisions,” Mehra informs, and clari昀椀es, “This
reduces costs, improves delivery timelines, and boosts
efficiency, which keeps businesses competitive and
adaptable in an ever-changing market.”
Echoing this sentiment, Baheti re昀氀ects how partnerships have become strategic imperatives in today’s
logistics landscape. “The shift from competitive to
collaborative ecosystems is crucial,” he says. “It allows
stakeholders to leverage shared data, technologies,
and networks. Strategic alliances between logistics
providers and tech companies, for example, have enabled
real-time shipment tracking, route optimization, and
cost-e昀昀ective warehousing.”
At MatchLog, Baheti shares that they’ve taken
collaboration a step further by enabling freight-sharing
partnerships. “This ensures load optimisation, reduces
empty miles, and cuts transportation costs,” he explains,
and went on to add that these partnerships are particularly critical in meeting volatile market demands,
such as the surge in e-commerce deliveries, without
sacri昀椀cing e昀케ciency.
Reinforcing the same viewpoint, Vijay expresses,
“Collaborations within the logistics ecosystem allow
shared expertise, resources, and technology to enhance
operational efficiency. For example, partnerships
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line last-mile delivery, improve route optimisation, and
expand service coverage. These synergies facilitate
the growing demand for faster, more reliable logistics
solutions.”
One of the most significant innovations in this
space is the AI-driven carrier allocation and delay
prediction tools that help businesses optimise their
operations. Platforms like ClickPost leverage AI to predict
delays, allocate the best carrier for each shipment, and
ensure that deliveries are made on time. This level of
intelligence allows companies to manage their 昀氀eets
more e昀昀ectively, reduce delays, and improve the overall
customer experience. “ClickPost combines AI-driven
carrier allocation, high-accuracy delay prediction, and
real-time tracking to automate operations and enhance
decision-making,” says Vijay.
AI-driven intelligence platforms don’t just optimise
the logistics process—they also automate various operational tasks, reducing manual e昀昀ort and human error.
“Our features like automated Non-Delivery Report (NDR)
management, appointment-based delivery monitoring,
and self-serve returns portals help reduce manual
e昀昀ort and enhance e昀케ciency across the entire supply
chain,” Vijay notes.
Importantly, the integration of with Warehouse
Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) systems, and inventory management
systems—creates a seamless end-to-end logistics solution.
