Gamification – Incentivising Blue Collar Workforce

Using games to Drive Business GoalsThe idea of competitive play has been an integral part of an individual’s evolutionary process. As quoted by the author of ‘Gamification by Design’, Gabe Zicherman, “Games are the only force in the known universe that can get people to take actions against their self-interest, in a predictable way, without using force.”Initially, the term “gamification” got people talking when Gartner included it to its “Hype Cycle” list in 2011. Today, 8 years later, it is the buzzword and is widely used by organisations as an incentivisation strategy to enhance productivity and efficiency within the workplace.…

5 Challenges That Are Holding Automotive Supply Chain Back

India is on the verge of becoming the world’s third-largest auto manufacturer by 2020 but unfortunately, India’s logistics cost as a per cent of sales is at least 30% higher than China mainly because of inefficiencies. The major challenge for Indian supply chain professionals is to build a supply chain that is prepared for long-term growth but at the same time is also lean enough to handle market volatilities. Increasing competition and narrowing margins have put immense pressure on the OEMs and auto component manufacturers. Let’s take a look at 5 major challenges being faced by Indian automotive industry.Inefficient Capacity…

5 Trends in Logistics That Are Likely to Dominate in 2018

For the logistics sector, 2018 will be seen as the year to capitalize on the major changes that have taken place in 2017. With new initiatives such as the introduction of GST, E-way compliance bill, ‘Infrastructure’ status granted to logistics, the Government is putting its full weight behind the logistics industry in the country. The coming year will tell us if companies in the sector can rise up and use the impetus provided by the Government. In an increasingly globalized world, the Indian market is set to face fierce competition from global giants. The only way to keep abreast of…

Driving Logistics Software Adoption Through User Centricity

In today’s competitive logistics landscape, time, the accuracy of data, real-time communication and visibility are essential. Most companies have implemented certain technology solutions to keep pace with the changing landscape. However, from our experience, only the companies that have understood a central principle are reaping the full benefits of their investments. That principle is an uncompromising focus on User adoption and engagement. Some of the world’s most successful technologies are those that place the user first while developing, testing and releasing products. The needs of the logistics industry and their field force are unique and filled with operational challenges.Motivating employees…

Takeaways From Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings 2017

With an ever increasing focus on innovation and efficiency in the supply chain, Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings 2017 threw up a host of interesting takeaways. In this fast moving industry, expectations from supply chain leaders are very different from even a year ago, according to the survey. While the report provides a global ranking, what would be interesting in an Indian context would be the best practices and areas of focus that have enabled these companies to use their supply chains as competitive differentiators. Two key aspects of the Supply Chain Top 25 ranking were the demonstration of…