<p data-path-to-node="1">Ahead of National Logistics Day on June 28, global integrated logistics major A.P. Moller – Maersk has highlighted the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI in modernizing India's supply chain landscape. With the logistics sector contributing nearly 8% to the country's GDP, the industry is undergoing a swift digital transformation aimed at improving real-time visibility, operational reliability, and risk management.</p><p data-path-to-node="2">Industry leaders note that the integration of AI-driven tools allows corporate supply chain teams to optimize inventory positioning and demand forecasting while shielding operations from unexpected global trade disruptions.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="3"><b data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">Generative AI Emerging as the Next Frontier</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="4">According to Ms. Resham Sahi, Senior Vice President – Technology and Head of the Maersk Technology Centre in Bangalore, data optimization is pivoting toward automated decision-making. The next phase of industry growth will see Generative AI play a central role in simplifying complex operational data into actionable intelligence.</p><p data-path-to-node="5">Rather than spending critical hours navigating fragmented legacy data systems, logistics teams can leverage conversational and predictive AI models to respond proactively to shifting market dynamics. This shift lowers the entry barrier to advanced operational metrics and significantly accelerates administrative and dispatch turnaround times.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="6"><b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">Merging Physical Infrastructure with Digital Capabilities</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="7">The long-term expansion of India's export and manufacturing ambitions relies heavily on a unified ecosystem. Industry analysts emphasize that robust physical infrastructure such as automated ports, dedicated freight corridors, and specialized warehousing hubs must be seamlessly integrated with advanced digital capabilities.</p><p data-path-to-node="8">By scaling up connected, tech-driven supply chains, India is positioning its domestic manufacturing networks to serve as a highly stable and trusted hub for global trade partners.</p>