Logistical Infrastructure-A Route to Globalization : A Study on Indo-Canada with special reference to Logistical Infrastructure

Lt Col Subramanian R; Dr Rajeesh Viswanathan; Dr S Thiyagarajan

Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

Logistical Infrastructure-A Route to Globalization : A Study on Indo-Canada with special reference to Logistical Infrastructure

Lt Col Subramanian R, Dr Rajeesh Viswanathan, Dr S Thiyagarajan,

Abstract :

In literature logistics and SCM (Supply Chain Management) are often used interchangeably, though there is a subtle difference between the two while SCM is more strategic in nature, logistics is more operations oriented. The core logistical activities are transportation and warehousing. To execute these activities, the country should have infrastructure i.e Road Network; Rail Network, Airport, Seaport, Storage facilities and Communication infrastructure otherwise called as logistics assets (logistical Infrastructure). More recently, between 2002 and 2008, the increased labour productivity in Canada�s retail sector was much higher than the private sector average. This good performance may be attributable to investments made by companies in that sector in innovative practices, particularly in the area of logistics management (Jacques roy). The world bank has published its report of countries based on a Logistics performance index (LPI) for 2014. In that Canada ranks 12th and India ranks 54th. Subbu 2 It is therefore in order to compare Canada�s supply chain management performance, both in terms of logistics practices adopted by Canadian companies in the domestic market. Supply chains are the backbone of international trade and commerce. The importance of good logistics performance for economic growth, diversification, and poverty reduction is now firmly established. Although logistics is performed mainly by private operators, it has become a public policy concern of national governments and regional and international organizations. Supply chains are a complex sequence of coordinated activities. The performance of the whole depends on such government intervention�s as infrastructure, logistics services provision, and cross–border trade facilitation. Improving logistics performance is at the core of the economic growth and competitiveness agenda. Policymakers globally recognize the logistics sector as one of their key pillars for development. Indeed, inefficient logistics raises the costs of trading and reduces the potential for global integration. This paper highlights the current state of logistical Infrastructure in india – canada and opportunities for growth in India.