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Logistics has long been the Northeast’s growth bottleneck.
Topic
Logistics in Northeast India
Key insights
- Startups in the Northeast lack proper supply chain solutions, which are critical for growth. The speaker identified this gap and aimed to help the community grow by establishing a logistics network. The journey began in Guwahati with just 100 packages and three delivery personnel, indicating a modest start with potential for expansion
- The Assam government played a crucial role in the growth of the logistics network, especially when initial growth was not meeting expectations. Without government support, local entrepreneurs and officials may not have recognized the logistics provider, which could have hindered trust and collaboration. This support has led to increased connections with traders and farmer producer companies in the region
- The speaker forecasts a significant milestone in the next three to five years, aiming for a small and medium-sized enterprise IPO or a full-fledged IPO. There is a long-term vision to become a major national and Southeast Asian logistics partner, encompassing various transport methods and international logistics. The speaker expresses a sense of responsibility to contribute to the communitys growth and give back to society
- Startups in the Northeast are facing challenges due to inadequate supply chain solutions, which are essential for their growth. The speaker aims to address this gap by establishing a logistics network that connects local producers with broader markets.
Perspectives
short
Support for Logistics Development
- Identifies lack of proper supply chain solutions as a barrier to growth
- Highlights logistics as a key driver for regional development
- Describes the initiation of logistics services in Guwahati with limited resources
- Connects local producers to major transportation hubs to reduce costs and time
- Emphasizes government support as crucial for growth and recognition in the region
- Aims for future expansion into international logistics and various transport modes
Challenges Faced
- Notes initial struggles in gaining trust from local entrepreneurs
- Mentions slow growth before receiving government support
- Acknowledges the existing inefficiencies in logistics turnaround times
Metrics
initial_packages
100 packages units
initial packages delivered on the first day
This indicates the starting scale of operations and potential for growth.
We started in Guwahati with the 100 packages on the first day
delivery_personnel
three delivery boys units
initial delivery personnel employed
This reflects the modest beginnings of the logistics operation.
three delivery boys
operational_states
seven states units
current operational states in the Northeast
This shows the expansion of the logistics network over time.
currently we are present in the seven states of North East
IPO_timeline
next three to five years
forecasted timeline for IPO
This indicates the company's growth ambitions and future funding plans.
The next milestone is in the next three to five years we would like to do an SME IPO
Key entities
Timeline highlights
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Startups in the Northeast are facing challenges due to inadequate supply chain solutions, which are essential for their growth. The speaker aims to address this gap by establishing a logistics network that connects local producers with broader markets.
- Startups in the Northeast lack proper supply chain solutions, which are critical for growth. The speaker identified this gap and aimed to help the community grow by establishing a logistics network. The journey began in Guwahati with just 100 packages and three delivery personnel, indicating a modest start with potential for expansion
- The Assam government played a crucial role in the growth of the logistics network, especially when initial growth was not meeting expectations. Without government support, local entrepreneurs and officials may not have recognized the logistics provider, which could have hindered trust and collaboration. This support has led to increased connections with traders and farmer producer companies in the region
- The speaker forecasts a significant milestone in the next three to five years, aiming for a small and medium-sized enterprise IPO or a full-fledged IPO. There is a long-term vision to become a major national and Southeast Asian logistics partner, encompassing various transport methods and international logistics. The speaker expresses a sense of responsibility to contribute to the communitys growth and give back to society