Congratulations , Prof. Kamakoti
kama@cse.iitm.ac.in / v.kamakoti@iitm.ac.in
Context :
IIT-M, FedEx launch SMART
centre for logistics solutions / Business
Line /
20 Aug 2025
Extract :
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)
has partnered with Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) to launch the FedEx SMART Centre (Supply Chain Modelling, Algorithms, Research
and Technology Centre) to develop sustainable, technology-driven logistics
solutions.
The centre, backed by a $5 million grant from
FedEx will combine research, advanced
digital tools, and industry
expertise to reimagine supply
chain solutions. It will drive
interdisciplinary projects spanning:
Ø Carbon-neutral operations,
Ø Autonomous Delivery systems,
Ø EV infrastructure,
Ø Predictive Analytics, and
Ø AI-driven worker safety.
The SMART Centre will also aim to drive
Pan-India impact through talent outreach, internships and research projects.
“Sound and efficient logistics define the economy of a nation, the joint efforts taken by IIT Madras and
FedEx will not only solve complex problems in logistics and supply chain but also address important human resources related issues
and related infrastructure,” V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said in a
statement.
“This Center is more
than just a hub for research. It’s
a space where technology and talent come together with a shared purpose to shape what’s next,”
said Kami Viswanathan, President, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa
(MEISA), FedEx.
“By combining deep academic insight and global industry expertise, we
can build smarter, more sustainable supply chains that create meaningful impact
far all stakeholders,” she added
Dear Dr Kamakotiji :
I urge you to consider my following suggestions :
( A ) Carbon-neutral operations
Ø E Mobility Simulation Lab : Challenge worthy of You ………………. 23 Jan 2024
Ø Project ROTE = Reduction of Transport Emission .. …………………..26 June 2025
Ø Trans-Tax : The Final Frontier ? …………………………………………………. 10 July 2025
( B ) Autonomous Delivery systems
Ø A New Way to E-Way ? . ……………………………………………………... 15 July 2017
Ø Intelligent Transport System ………………………………………………….
07 Oct 2017
Ø Highways to Hyper-loops ………………………………………………………
09 Mar 2018
Ø From E-Way Bills to Express-ways of Commerce ? ……………… 18 Apr 2021
Ø Dear Shri Goyalji : Logistics Cost can be 5 % ………………………… 15 Oct 2021
Ø Unified Interface for Seamless Transport …………………………………. 03 Feb 2022
Ø National Logistics Policy : a Curtain Raiser ……………………………..
16 Sept 2022
Ø NLP : Integration of Digital Systems ……………………………………….
24 Sept 2022
( C ) EV infrastructure
Ø Electric
Vehicles : A Work in Progress ? ………………………..
29 July 2019
( D ) Predictive Analytics
Ø Samudra
Manthan [ Ocean Churning ] V 2.0 …………………
01 May 2018
Ø No
need to be secretive ! ………………………………………………..
14 Nov 2019
Ø Can
we predict, next attack of COVID ( Where ? When ? Who ? ) .. 30 Apr
2021
Ø ANNUAL
EMPLOYMENT SURVEY ? ……………………………………………….. 26 Oct 2015
With Regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.HemenParekh.ai /
www.IndiaAGI.ai / www.My-Teacher.in / 26 Aug 2025
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