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e昀케ciency, tracking and traceability to the last leg of the
supply chain, along with the importance of sourcing
diversification to strengthen supply chains as well
as exploring alternate suppliers to bolster domestic
manufacturing capabilities. India’s growing prominence
as a hub for sustainable development and self-reliant
sourcing was another cornerstone of the discussions,
positioning the country as a central player in reshaping
the global chemical supply chain.
Infrastructure development emerged as a recurring
theme, with experts focussing innovative solutions to
optimise inventory management, streamlining the 昀氀ow
of raw materials and 昀椀nished products, and ensuring
e昀케cient and secure product delivery to the end consumer,
especially production companies. The need to strengthen
warehousing systems, reduce waste, and align operations
with global best practices in distribution was underscored
as an essential step toward building a smarter, more
resilient, and sustainable chemical supply chain. In
summary, the deliberations set a clear course toward a
smarter, resilient, and sustainable chemical supply chain
ecosystem, primed to tackle tomorrow’s challenges with agility and ingenuity.
As the day-long event opened, Surecom Media’s Marketing Director
Ajeet Kumar, rea昀케rmed CARGOCONNECT’s commitment to delivering
world-class conferences that confront the industry’s most pressing issues
while paving the way for groundbreaking opportunities. He reiterated
that this year’s gathering was designed not just as a platform for dialogue
but as a catalyst for action, aiming to shape a competitive and innovative
future for India’s chemical sectors and supply chain ecosystem renowned
for its resilience, pioneering spirit, and life-saving contributions to globally
diversi昀椀ed industry companies.
Succeeding his remarks, a distinguished gathering of industry leaders,
Anita Rajput, Head– Procurement (Chemicals), Somochem India; Ajay
Singh, Chief Supply Chain O昀케cer and VP, Hindustan Platinum; Ajith
Sasidharan, Head of Logistics, UPL; Rajni Sakpal, Head– EXIM, Harman Finochem; Prashant Anand Shete, Managing Director, Round The
Clock Logistics; and Smiti Suri, Editor and Publisher, CARGOCONNECT,
marked the auspicious beginning of CHEMCONNECT 2025 by lighting
the ceremonial lamp, a timeless Indian tradition symbolising gratitude,
wisdom, and the pursuit of success. This symbolic gesture served as a
poignant reminder of the collective responsibility to illuminate the path
toward a more e昀케cient, resilient, and patient-centric future for the industry.
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