Executive Summary—Key Findings

Executive Summary—Key Findings (continued)

Research Scope

Research Aims and Objectives

Benefits to Readers of this Study

Key Questions this Study Will Answer

Research Background

Research Methodology and Sample Details

Research Methodology and Sample Details (continued)

Key Participants in this Study by Industry

Logistics—Definition and Functional Segmentation

Definitions of Key Functions in the Logistics Sector

Logistics & Supply Chain—Backbone of Indian Industry

Education Sector in India—Universities by Category

Education Sector in India—University Enrolment of Students by Course Level

Education Sector in India—University Enrolment of Students by Course Category

Education Sector in India—AICTE-Approved Intake in Technical Courses by Course Level

Size and Growth of the Indian Economy

Revenue Growth of the Indian Logistics Sector

Logistics Market Break-up by Segment

Drivers and Restraints of the Indian Logistics Industry

Logistics Spend by End-User Industry

Government Initiatives to Support the Logistics Industry

Government Initiatives to Support the Logistics Industry (continued)

Executive and Operational Level Hierarchy in a Logistics Organisation

Skills Requirement by Logistics Function at Senior Management Level

Skills Requirement by Logistics Function at Middle Management Level

Skills Requirement by Logistics Function at Blue-Collar Level Jobs

Skills Requirement by Logistics Function by Job Level Discussion

Key Functions in Logistics with Potential for Automation

Key Technology Adoption Trends in the Industry

Key Technology Adoption Trends in the Industry (continued)

Logistics Industry Perspective on Growth in Demand for Qualified Professionals by Segment

Logistics Industry Perspective on Functions Experiencing Shortage of Professionally Trained Human Resources

Industry-wise Respondents Stating Lack of Skills as Major Challenge in Logistics

Industry-wise Respondents Experiencing Resource Shortage in Logistics

Industries Facing Shortage of Resources in Transportation

Resource Shortage by Job Level within Transportation

Industries Facing Shortage of Resources in Warehousing

Resource Shortage by Job Level within Warehousing

Industries Facing Shortage of Resources in Freight Forwarding

Resource Shortage by Job Level within Freight Forwarding

Industries Facing Shortage of Resources in VALS (& Technology Solutions)

Resource Shortage by Job Level within VALS (Technology Solutions Management

Human Resources Requirement Forecast for Transportation Service Providers

Logistics Sector’s Human Resources Requirement Forecasts

Sources for Human Resources Recruitment in Logistics Department

Industry View on Primary Responsibility for Shortage of Skill Gaps and Resources

Prominent Reasons for Shortage of Human Resources in the Logistics Sector

Industry Perspective on Growth of Institutions Offering Logistics and SCM Courses

Industry Expectations and Perceived Gaps in Capabilities of Logistics Institutes

Industry’s Recommended Partnerships with Logistics Institutes

Industry Expectations and Perceived Gaps in Students Graduating from Logistics Institutes

Industry Suggestions to Address Gaps in Capabilities of Students Graduating from Logistics Institutes

Industry’s Wish List of Initiatives from Institutes to Address the Shortage of Skilled Human Resources in Logistics

Industry’s Wish List of Initiatives from the Government to Address Shortage of Skilled Human Resources in Logistics

Industry’s Wish List of Initiatives from the Government to Address Shortage of Skilled Human Resources in Logistics (continued)

View of Educational Institutes on Factors Influencing Students' Choice of Career in Logistics

Satisfaction Level of Institutes and Perceived Gaps on Key Parameters

Satisfaction Level of Institutes and Perceived Gaps on Key Parameters (continued)

Institutes’ Wish List of Initiatives from the Logistics Industry and Government to Address Shortage of Skilled Human Resources in Logistics

Existing Policies/Initiatives in India Related to Improving Skilled Resources in Logistics

Existing Policies/Initiatives in India Related to Improving Skilled Resources in Logistics (continued)

Successful Policies/Initiatives from Across World Related to Improving Skilled Resources in Logistics

Successful Policies/Initiatives from Across World Related to Improving Skilled Resources in Logistics (continued)

Key Takeaways on Strategies to Address Skill Gaps and Resource Shortage in Logistics Sector

The Last Word—Three Big Predictions

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