Supply Chain Resilience Through Logistics Command Center

Abstract

Tech Mahindra’s Logistics Command & Collaboration Center is a smart, AI-driven solution designed to simplify and optimize logistics operations. It offers real-time shipment visibility, predictive alerts, and intelligent recommendations to help businesses respond faster to disruptions. With seamless collaboration across stakeholders and automated execution, it reduces costs, boosts efficiency, and enhances service levels. Tailored for industries like industrial manufacturing and automotive, this lightweight solution delivers measurable value—making logistics more agile, connected, and future-ready.

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Mastering Supply Chain Volatility with a Logistics Command Center

Key Takeaways

In today’s volatile supply chain landscape, logistics planners are overwhelmed by manual processes, limited visibility, and reactive problem-solving. The whitepaper highlights how traditional systems like TMS, WMS, and ERP fall short in addressing modern challenges such as geopolitical disruptions, sustainability compliance, and real-time risk intelligence. TechM’s Logistics Command & Collaboration Center introduces a transformative shift—moving from reactive logistics to proactive orchestration. By integrating AI, predictive analytics, and automated workflows, it empowers planners to anticipate disruptions, assess impact, and execute intelligent resolutions. This shift not only reduces operational firefighting but also enhances agility, resilience, and strategic decision-making across the supply chain.

TechM’s platform is built on five foundational pillars—Enterprise Visibility, Value Impact Assessment, Decision Intelligence, Automation for Execution, and Seamless Collaboration. These pillars work in synergy to deliver a unified, intelligent logistics ecosystem. Real-time dashboards and predictive alerts provide early disruption warnings, while AI-driven root cause analysis and scenario modeling enable smarter decisions. Automated workflows reduce manual overhead, and collaborative tools integrate stakeholders across the supply chain. This holistic approach ensures that logistics operations are not only efficient but also adaptive to change, driving measurable improvements in cost, service levels, and sustainability.

Organizations implementing intelligent logistics orchestration platforms are poised to unlock significant operational and financial benefits. Based on industry benchmarks and early adoption trends, companies can expect a 3–5% reduction in transportation costs, 30–50% decrease in manual planning efforts, and over 20% savings in premium freight expenses. Improvements in equipment utilization (up to 10%) and inventory reduction (5%+) further highlight the potential for enhanced efficiency. These projections underscore the value of transitioning from fragmented, manual logistics processes to a unified, AI-powered ecosystem. As supply chains grow more complex and customer expectations rise, investing in smart logistics platforms is not just a technological upgrade—it’s a strategic move toward resilience, agility, and long-term competitiveness.

About the Author
Akhil Dabas
Competency Head - Supply Chain Strategy & Growth, Tech Mahindra
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A business transformation leader with 20 years’ experience leading key programs for Fortune 100 corporations, Akhil specializes in Demand/Supply Planning, Direct Sourcing, Factory 4.0, Logistics, and Inventory Optimization, delivering $ 500 M+ in cash flow and 15 %+ customer service improvement.Read More

A business transformation leader with 20 years’ experience leading key programs for Fortune 100 corporations, Akhil specializes in Demand/Supply Planning, Direct Sourcing, Factory 4.0, Logistics, and Inventory Optimization, delivering $ 500 M+ in cash flow and 15 %+ customer service improvement. As a practitioner of S2P and O2C value chains and shared services in industrial and CPG environments, he builds resilient global supply frameworks and leads large-scale transitions. Akhil drives excellence by combining a pragmatic analytical approach with modern tools like AI/ML, Blockchain, and Lean Six Sigma.

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Sachin Nirgude
Tech Manager, Supply Chain Consulting , Tech Mahindra

A logistics and supply chain leader with over 11 years of experience, Sachin has a strong track record of transforming operations in the automotive industry. With an MBA from IIM Mumbai, he excels at optimizing complex supply networks, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and implementing digital innovations to enhance efficiency.Read More

A logistics and supply chain leader with over 11 years of experience, Sachin has a strong track record of transforming operations in the automotive industry. With an MBA from IIM Mumbai, he excels at optimizing complex supply networks, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and implementing digital innovations to enhance efficiency. Sachin is driven by the passion for building sustainable, future-ready supply chains through continuous improvement and strategic thinking.

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