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Skilling India for Industry 4.0: The Role of Industry-Academia Collaboration

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Title -  Skilling India for Industry 4.0: The Role of Industry-Academia Collaboration India is now part of a transformative era. As the world embraces Industry 4.0 —the fusion of physical production systems with advanced digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, big data analytics, and cloud computing—skilling India for Industry 4.0 has become the cornerstone of sustainable economic growth. With manufacturing contributing 14.2% to GDP and employing over 11.3% of the workforce, the sector is poised for exponential expansion under initiatives like Make in India and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes. Yet, this ambition hinges on one critical factor: a workforce equipped with Industry 4.0 skills in India. The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), as a premier industry body, has long championed this imperative. Through platforms like the National Skill Summit 2026 themed ‘Skilled Bharat for Viksit Bharat@2047’, PHDCCI is...
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Leveraging Technology for End-to-End Sustainable Logistics Management

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Title -  Leveraging Technology for End-to-End Sustainable Logistics Management Logistics plays a major role in global emissions.  Transport and logistics activities  contribute close to  one-third of global CO₂ emissions , mainly due to fuel-heavy transport, inefficient warehousing, and poor route planning. At the same time, customer expectations, fuel costs, and regulatory pressure are rising. This makes sustainability a business requirement rather than a branding choice. Technology now makes it possible to manage sustainability across the full logistics lifecycle. Tools like real-time tracking, AI-based planning, warehouse automation, and smart fleet systems help reduce fuel use, cut waste, and improve efficiency. This article explains how technology supports end-to-end sustainable logistics and where it creates the biggest operational impact. Why Sustainability Is Important in Modern Logistics? Sustainability has become a core requirement in logistics because envi...
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