PHD Chamber

Title -  How Smart Sensors and IoT Are Reducing Losses in the Cold Supply Chain Smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are continually revolutionizing the cold supply chain by providing real-time monitoring and predictive analytics to minimize spoilage and substantial financial losses. These technological innovations ensure that temperature-sensitive goods—ranging from life-saving pharmaceuticals and vaccines to perishable foods like dairy and produce—reach their final destinations intact. This technological integration aligns perfectly with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (PHDCCI) advocacy for efficient, robust, and modernized logistics in India’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector. Understanding the Cold Supply Chain Ecosystem In the traditional model, cold chain management relied heavily on manual checks and passive data loggers that could only be read after the journey was complete. This "rear-view mirror" approach meant that if a cooling u...

Title -  Why Exporters Need Chamber-Authorised Certification Service The excitement of signing that contract for a major international deal is unparalleled! Probably, your high-end organic skincare or precision-engineered components are to win new markets, and the profit margins grip even the biggest investors’ hearts. Then, panic sets in: your cargo is under customs scrutiny, and the local authorities are asking for official documents. https://www.phdcci.in/blog/why-exporters-need-chamber-authorised-certification-service/

Title -  Ethics and Governance in AI adoption for Indian Businesses India stands at the threshold of an artificial intelligence revolution. With  59% of  Indian organisations actively deploying AI —leading global markets like Singapore, the UAE, and China—the nation has positioned itself as a frontrunner in technological innovation. According to IBM’s Global AI Adoption Index, India ranks among the top three countries worldwide in AI implementation, surpassing traditional technology powerhouses. https://www.phdcci.in/blog/ethics-and-governance-in-ai-adoption-for-indian-businesses/

Title -  Life-Cycle Assessment of Packaging Materials: Measuring Real Environmental Impact The trend of living an eco-friendly life has become quite prevalent in recent times, but sadly, it seems that most enterprises and people are still guessing or using their intuitions to figure out what is eco-friendly, which may result in ignorance. A consumer will immediately connect an earthy-looking material, such as unbleached cardboard or a 'compostable' sticker on the package, with the idea of going green. But that first impression might be quite misleading. The impact the packaging has on the environment is not a simple, separate occurrence but rather a long, complicated story that traverses the world supply chain.   The Great Packaging Illusion We all find ourselves in such a scenario at the grocery store, don’t we? Two products, looking exactly alike, are the ones that draw our attention. One of them is in a plastic container, the other one in a beautiful glass jar with a...

Title -  Unlocking India’s Potential in the Maritime Economy A transformation can be noted in  the Indian Ocean winds , which have been blowing in the same direction for years. Historically, our seas were a source of living for the inhabitants of the regions, a passage for the spice traders, and a place that opened up the wonders of the East. However, a change has taken place along the 7,517 km-long stunning coastline of India that is different. The sound of the waves is not the only thing that is heard; there is also the sound of powerful engines, the noise of cranes, and the lively atmosphere of a country that is gradually getting to the point where it’s public that India is a maritime superpower and that the whole thing is very thrilling. We are going through a renaissance, a change from just possessing a shoreline to being the front line of international trade. And the story of India’s maritime economy in 2024 is the tale of our unlocking a blue economy that is going to sh...