Archive for September, 2017

SmartShift expands operations

SmartShift expands operations

SmartShift, a Mahindra Group venture, has expanded its operation to Chennai. Team CV A digital start-up from the Mahindra Group, SmartShift has launched its operations in Chennai. It is the fifth city that marks the entry of the company. Signalling an expansion of operations, the start up company operates in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Working towards elevating the efficiency[Read More…]

by September 23, 2017 Logistics
Shuttl promotes ‘SAFE’ commute

Shuttl promotes ‘SAFE’ commute

Bus aggregator, Shuttl, is promoting ‘SAFE’ commute to attract more footfall. Story by: Anirudh Raheja With office commute a tough challenge in Indian cities for many, aggregators are finding a calling. Even as Uber and Ola strive to expand the boundaries of their business by looking at buses, three-wheelers and two-wheelers, the need for safe travel is most felt. After[Read More…]

by September 23, 2017 smart transport
Tractor-trailers support efficient operations

Tractor-trailers support efficient operations

Influenced by GST, transporters are looking at tractor-trailers for efficient and faster operations Story by: Anirudh Raheja The roll-out of GST has set the ball rolling. The transport sector is up for a big change. Only those that are efficient, and have efficient solutions to back them, are likely to most succeed. The abolition of border checks is getting transporters[Read More…]

by September 23, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
Ashok Leyland’ digital path to growth

Ashok Leyland’ digital path to growth

To beat market cyclicity and achieve higher growth, Ashok Leyland is looking at digital initiatives as an enabler. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar With an eye on grabbing a greater share of the Rs.2.4 crore spent by an operator on a truck through out its lifecycle, Ashok Leyland has unveiled four digital platforms that promise to enhance value. Claiming to earn[Read More…]

by September 20, 2017 Cover Stories