Skill gaps in the Indian Logistics Sector: A white paper KPMG IN INDIA INDUSTRIAL MARKETS

Healthy economic growth in India is increasingly supported by robust industrial growth. One of the relatively lesser known but significant sectors that support almost all industrial activity- the logistics sector- is also witnessing this growth as a follow through. However, notwithstanding its importance and size (INR 4 trillion), it has traditionally not been accorded the attention it deserves as a separate sector in itself. KPMG has been tracking this sector and enabling clients to effectively leverage the growth potential arising out of the challenges that the sector faces. In line with its overall commitment to the sector, KPMG is the knowledge partner for the CII-organized “Logistics Summit 2007” The pace of efficiency and quality improvement will consequently demand a rapid development of capabilities of logistics service providers. A key capability that would require significant focus (logistics being a service oriented sector) is that of skills development. In this white paper proposed to be released at the summit, we have studied the skills situation across the logistics sector, identified key issues that are relevant to this area and put forth initial recommendations for addressing the existing skill gaps situation to enable adequate sustainable support for the sector's growth