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ECOMCONNECT 2025
昀椀eld—ranging from evolving consumer expectations
and D2C operations to adaptive sourcing, tech-led
fulfilment, and supply chain localisation. Speakers
candidly discussed how agility, visibility, and intelligent
automation are becoming the foundation of next-gen
e-commerce supply chains—and why building operational
depth across every node is now a strategic imperative
in a market where disruption is the only constant.
The day-long event opened with remarks from
Surecom Media’s Marketing Director, Ajeet Kumar, who
rea昀케rmed CARGOCONNECT’s mission to curate worldclass forums that address the industry’s most pressing
challenges while identifying emerging opportunities for
growth. He emphasised that the CONNECT series of
conferences serves not just as a platform for dialogue,
but as a call to action—encouraging industry stakeholders
to innovate, stay agile amidst shifting dynamics, drive
systemic change across supply chain processes, and
reimagine logistics practices for the future. He also
extended his gratitude to partner sponsors OORJAA
Tech, TCI Supply Chain Solutions, and Freight Systems
for their unwavering support and commitment to advancing the industry.
The ceremonial lamp lighting marked the o昀케cial commencement of
the conference, led by a distinguished group of sector leaders—including
Manu Raj Bhalla, Director and Global Head– Contract Logistics and
Supply Chain, Freight Systems India; Dr Deepa Chandran, Sustainability
Head– Lifestyle brands, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands; Tannistha Ganguly,
Associate Director– Supply Chain WMS (IT), Kimberly-Clark; Ujjwala
Mishra, OM Leader– India and South Asia, GE HealthCare; and Smiti
Suri, Editor and Publisher of CARGOCONNECT.
As the day transitioned into a celebratory evening, the Ecommerce
Excellence Awards took centre stage—shining a well-deserved spotlight on
the trailblazers at the left, right, and centre of the e-commerce value chain.
From procurement and merchandising to integrated demand planning,
channel management, logistics, distribution, and last-mile delivery—the
awards honoured visionary leaders, pioneering organisations, and
exceptional teams who have demonstrated brilliance in building more
resilient, agile, and customer-centric supply chains.
This prestigious recognition was not just about achievements—it was
a celebration of operational excellence, breakthrough process innovations,
and bold leadership in one of the most dynamic sectors of both the industry
and the global trade ecosystem.
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