Mahindra Logistics MD, CEO on Tackling the Supply Chain Crunch

The video discusses the current challenges in global supply chains, including bottlenecks and cost increases. It highlights the company's electrification targets, focusing on last-mile logistics and the goal of being carbon neutral by 2040. The discussion includes the use of different vehicle formats and the challenges faced in logistics, such as infrastructure and cost pressures. The video also covers partnerships with companies like Flipkart and the impact of commodity price inflation on business operations.

What are some of the major challenges currently facing the logistics industry?

• Low fuel prices

• Abundance of containers

• Decreasing commodity prices

• Global supply chain bottlenecks

What is the company's target year for achieving carbon neutrality?

• 2025

• 2040

• 2050

• 2030

Which vehicle formats are being considered for last-mile logistics?

• Helicopters and drones

• Trains and buses

• Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers

• Bicycles and scooters

What is one of the main challenges in making last-mile logistics profitable?

• High demand for non-electric vehicles

• Lack of urban congestion

• Cost pressures between ICE and electric vehicles

• Abundance of electric infrastructure

Which company is mentioned as a key partner in electrifying last-mile logistics?

• Flipkart

• Alibaba

• Amazon

• Walmart

How has commodity price inflation affected the business?

• It has decreased fuel prices

• It has reduced warehousing costs

• It has increased construction speed

• It has slowed down the warehousing program rollout

What is the impact of rising fuel prices on the logistics business?

• It reduces customer costs

• It has no impact

• It has a favorable impact

• It has an unfavorable impact