Take Away from World Economic Forum – DAVOS 2011-12 and applicability in Pakisan

1. SUPPLY CHAIN IN A VIRTUAL WORLD
Take Away from World Economic Forum – DAVOS 2011-12
By: Yonus A. Siddiqui
Vice President Projects

2. WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
GLOBAL AGENDA COUNCIL ON LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAINS
 Global Agenda Councils (GAC) are unique multi stakeholder
groups that convene leading thought leaders from academia,
business, government & other fields to capture best
knowledge on key issues and integrate them into global
collaboration and decision making process.
 The GAC on Logistics & Supply Chains is:
 Contributing to the global dialogue on supply chain issues
 Publishing articles and providing insights
 Working jointly with GAC on Global Trade Systems to
propose new models of trade rather than just Tariffs.

3. SUPPLY CHAIN IN A VIRTUAL WORLD

4. INFORMATION DRIVES BUSINESS
 Cargo from Jebel Ali Sea Port can be moved to Al-Makhtoum Airport
in just 20 minutes, (all processes included)
 10,000 virtual stores opening up in China
 USD 160 Bn. Annual online retail sales in North America
A transformational shift in logistics and supply chain
through virtual integration is in the making

5. JEBEL ALI PORT
MOBILE PHONE HOLDS THE KEY
 Employee cell phones integrated with Labor Management
System (LMS)
 LMS integrated with Berth Planning and Gate Controls
 Automatically calculates the best labor deployment based on
forecasted variables
 Multiple what-if scenarios for cost and time optimization
 Berth Planning integrated with HRMS
 Assigns workers to points of work in minimum time
 3G connectivity given to shipping lines to access bay and
stowage plan information, helping to cut port call time
Time savings up to 30%

6. DUBAI LOGISTICS CORRIDOR
SPEED IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
 Cargo from Jebel Ali Sea Port can be moved to Al-Makhtoum Airport in
just 20 minutes – all formalities included
 Dubai Trade Portal provides a virtual integration platform
 Visibility of inbound shipments
 Automating customs, entry and exit gates
 Maximizing yard space on wharves
 Maximizing Vessel efficiency
 57,000 users
 26% annual growth in transactions
 Many companies using the Portal for 90% of their core services
Virtual integration of All Players

7. ENABLING EFFECT OF E-INTEGRATION
World Bank’s 2012 report on Doing Business
placed the UAE among the top 5 countries
(globally) for enabling “Trading Across Borders”

8. GARTNER REPORT 2011-12
 Wireless adoption is growing by 30% annually
among supply chain businesses worldwide and this
number will continue to be driven by new spectrum
of network services being offered to logistics sector.

9. TAKE AWAY FOR PAKISTANI LOGISTICS SECTOR
 Increasing affordability of wireless technology & Tech advancement
 we can easily leapfrog to the virtual world and drive growth.
 Tremendous Growth in Telecom Sector
 120 Mn cell phone users
 92% of land area; >10,000 cities/towns/villages covered
 25 Mn. Internet users; 16% annual growth rate
 Mushroom growth of asset tracking companies
 Introduction of HHTs, RFIDs, Bar Codes etc.
 Increasing addiction to social media
 Big pool of tech savvy people
Market integration with global mainstream can be put on fast track

10. IMAGINE
THE IMPACT OF AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM ON LOGISTICS BUSINESS
 Vessel demurrage close to ZERO
 Port Cargo Velocity – Gate out in 2 hours
 Integrated Logistics Parks with all ports
 Cargo crosses Afghan border in 3 days
 Delivery confirmation sent to customers within 5 mins
 Virtual shopping “Walls” in public places
 On line ordering through cell phones & cell phones
 Allowing staff to work from home

11. FUTURE IS HERE ...ALREADY!