The Institute recognizes the growing needs across all Industries to connect sources of supply with their markets and provides a range of business support services, research, education and facilities to add value to the industry through efficiencies and innovation in the management of logistics.

The liberalization of Indian economy has led to a great demand for Logistics services.  The Indian Logistics market was valued at about USD 14.31 billions (Rs.620.34 millions) in 2004. New companies formed by Indian entrepreneurs are taking advantage of government policies designed to promote greater efficiencies in a sector where large global businesses are yet to make their mark. 

To Conclude…

Logistics is a management process that lies at the heart of all organizations. Logistics management is a relatively new occupational area that has emerged within the past two decades, though its roots lie in military strategy. Although not as familiar as production, marketing, or finance, for a well-run company logistics is a key function, enabling it to get its products to market

To be a Logistician, one should:

• have good spoken and written communication skills
• have good mathematical skills
• work accurately and pay attention to detail
• have computer skills
• be able to prioritize your work
• be diplomatic
• Be interested in geography.