Logistics expert stresses technology exploitation

Investing in robust communication between points on a supply network using emerging technologies on the Internet is the next step in making linked supply chains a reality, says Rojer Oakden, a consultant from Australia in supply chain management area.

It is imperative that organisations exploit technologies like web services as they become available to improve the integration of their supply networks and therefore effectiveness of logistics, says Oakden.

He is conducting a two-day workshop on logistics management that concludes here on Saturday. The workshop is organised by Indian Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore, an MBA school, with the theme "� 'Impact your ROI through logistics'.

Designed for directors and managers of companies, the workshop presents both a global and country perspective, an IBA release says.

Oakden, a visitor to India for many years, also recently completed a business and financial plan for the establishment of a store-ready merchandise service business in Shanghai, China.

Participants came from companies seeking to implement a supply chain focus for the business. They included companies like Metro Cash & Carry, Food World, Redington India, TNT, Arvind Brands, AOL, Ottobilz, IFB among others.