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SPECIAL FE ATURE
UNPACKING
THE MOVE TO
PAY-PER-USE
LOGISTICS
India’s logistics sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation
as businesses increasingly shift from traditional asset-heavy models
to flexible, pay-per-use logistics solutions. Driven by market volatility,
evolving consumer expectations, and supportive government policies,
this shift is redefining how supply chains operate—from static cost
centres to dynamic engines of growth. The emergence of full-stack
platforms and tech-driven fulfilment models is enabling enterprises
to scale rapidly, optimise capital, and deliver seamless omnichannel
experiences. This feature unpacks the multi-dimensional move
towards pay-per-use logistics, revealing how agility, data integration,
and intelligent orchestration are reshaping India’s supply chain
landscape and powering enterprise expansion in an increasingly
complex market. Drawing on insights from industry leaders,
UPAMANYU BORAH explores the rising momentum behind pay-peruse logistics, unpacking its operational, contractual,and policydriven dimensions.
A
s consumer demands grow more complex
and business environments become
increasingly volatile, traditional
fixed-capacity, asset-heavy supply
chains are being challenged like
never before. In their place, a new
paradigm is emerging—one de昀椀ned by
昀氀exibility, technology integration, and
consumption-based pricing models.
This shift is not simply a tactical
adjustment but a strategic overhaul
that impacts how enterprises manage
capital, scale operations, and deliver seamless customer experiences
across multiple channels. Additionally, the rising momentum
behind pay-per-use logistics is enabling enterprises to align costs
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directly with demand, providing much-needed agility
and capital efficiency in an unpredictable market.
Tech-enabled ful昀椀lment platforms and smarter contract
frameworks are driving a transition from complexity
to cohesion in omnichannel supply chains. As India
accelerates toward a more agile and responsive logistics
ecosystem, understanding these changes is essential
for businesses seeking to compete and thrive in today’s
dynamic market.
From Ownership To Access:
Why Flexible Logistics Models
Are Winning
India’s logistics landscape is undergoing a seismic
transformation as enterprises move decisively from static
