Pradeep V Berde sheds light on how smart technologies, government initiatives, and digital innovations are transforming infrastructure and logistics, driving efficiency and cost optimisation, and shaping the future of large-scale projects in India.
Real-time tracking systems ensure smooth coordination, while automation simplifies complex supply chain processes
The logistics and infrastructure sectors are at the forefront of a technological revolution, with cutting-edge innovations transforming how projects are executed. According to Pradeep V Berde, Assistant General Manager, Larsen & Toubro, the integration of smart technologies is enabling unparalleled efficiency, transparency, and cost optimisation in large-scale projects.
Revolutionising efficiency
Digital tools like real-time monitoring systems, GPS, and RFID are enhancing visibility and transparency in logistics operations. These technologies provide precise tracking and updates on shipments, allowing companies to address issues swiftly and make data-driven decisions. This seamless integration optimises costs while ensuring operational efficiency.
Berde highlights how such advancements empower logistics professionals to improve project timelines, eliminate redundancies, and enhance safety measures in operations. The result? Timely deliveries, streamlined workflows, and satisfied stakeholders.
Addressing challenges in mega projects
Large-scale infrastructure and construction projects face unique logistical challenges, from managing heavy cargo to ensuring timely delivery across vast terrains. Smart technologies, Berde notes, play a crucial role in overcoming these hurdles. For instance, real-time tracking systems ensure smooth coordination, while automation simplifies complex supply chain processes.
An illustrative example is the government’s development of waterways in Northeast India, which has streamlined project cargo movements in a region known for its logistical difficulties. By enabling efficient transport, such innovations not only save time but also reduce costs significantly.
The government’s pivotal role
The government’s focus on enhancing logistics infrastructure is laying a strong foundation for industry growth. Initiatives such as dedicated freight corridors, multimodal transport hubs, and logistics parks are creating a robust ecosystem for the seamless movement of goods.
Berde emphasises the need for continued efforts to develop highways, coastal routes, and logistics hubs. These initiatives, coupled with policies promoting digital adoption, can elevate India’s logistics landscape, enabling businesses to scale operations efficiently.
Game-changing innovations ahead
Looking to the future, Berde foresees a significant impact from emerging trends in logistics technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and robotics are set to revolutionise operations by offering predictive analytics, automation, and smarter route planning.The adoption of digital twins—real-time virtual replicas of physical systems—will optimise infrastructure project management, while sustainable technologies like electric and autonomous vehicles will drive eco-friendly practices.
As digitalisation and automation continue to evolve, their role in shaping infrastructure logistics will only deepen. Pradeep V. Berde’s insights underscore a clear message: the future of logistics lies in embracing technology as a strategic enabler, supported by forward-thinking government initiatives. This transformative approach is set to redefine how projects are planned, executed, and delivered in the years to come.
