Supply Chain is the backbone of a growing economy and the Indian industry is rapidly evolving through the interplay of technology, infrastructure development, entry of new service providers and regulatory advances. However, in the current competitive scenario, supply chain management (SCM) assumes significant importance and calls for serious research attention, as companies are challenged with finding ways to meet ever rising customer expectations at a manageable cost. Dealing with the challenges in a tactful manner is Exim Logistics, a Bhubaneswar based SCM service provider. The firm leverages a huge network of key markets across the world along with a network of exclusive partnerships to offer seamless, transparent and end-to-end service experience to all of its customers.

Simplifying the SCM Process
Exim’s broad portfolio of services includes Air Freight Logistics, Railways Transportation, Roadways Cargo, Sea Cargo, Customs Clearance, and more. The company also holds expertise in handling & transportation of minerals, raw materials, engineering goods, and more. Being a fully integrated SCM

provider with long-standing experience in handling complex logistics, Exim’s expertise helps businesses to evolve strategies aimed at supply chain optimization. “We started with a simple vision of delivering exceptional value to our customers, but the zeal for offering quality services & innovative solutions helped us to excel in the business while becoming a regional powerhouse and a global service provider in the logistics industry,” boasts Himadri Keshari Pattanaik, Managing Director, Exim Logistics.

We started with a simple vision of delivering exceptional value to our customers, but the zeal for offering quality services & innovative solutions helped us to excel

From door to door delivery, packaging, palletization & fumigation, to real time videography of the consignment as per the need of the customer, Exim's services are highly customer oriented and served by its trained manpower. Exim owns over 170 fleets (trucks & trailers) of its own and has tieups with over 50,000 fleet owners & associations while having a presence in all major dry port, seaport & major hub PAN India. It also has a dedicated fleet operations team for background support to cargo fleet. Registered under IATA, FIATA, WCA, IBS, AEO, MTO, the company offers its services in a single window. Exim leverages its self designed ERP package integrated with NSDL, I3MS, Bahan, and Paribahana

portal of Govt. of India for centralize monitoring of PAN India operations. Exim has developed its inhouse GPS tracking system, which gives an advantage of real time visibility of the shipment progress. Also, a dedicated team is established in place to track the position and share the same(via email,web application or WhatsApp) with the customers.

Apart from offering hassle free services across the country, Exim also excels in handling cross border consignments ensuring the smooth flow of international shipments to and from any location worldwide. The company has its own CHA license and a dedicated team of professionals to take care of the complete customs clearance procedure starting from guidance & consultancy on pre & post shipment services to liasoning & follow up with various Govt Organizations and more. Being a WCA member, Exim holds an advantage of having more than 300 associates to serve in more than 160 countries.

While having a deep involvement in keeping the environment safe, Exim performs all of its operations as per the recommendation of OHSAS 18001. It also plants around 50,000 saplings throughout the year under self driven program ‘Maitree’. Owing to the firm’s expertise, it has amassed a long list of clients including TATA Steels, BHEL and SAIL, to name a few. Recognized by organizations like IOCL, Times Network & World CSR Day, Exim has bagged awards in the field of customer service, ecologistics, best logistics company and more. No wonder, with such strong ethical & quality service roster in place, Exim has witnessed Rs.272 crore in revenue and targets for Rs.1000 crore in the coming three years.