FedEx, IIT Madras opens SMART centre for logistics

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have inaugurated the FedEx SMART Centre (Supply Chain Modelling, Algorithms, Research and Technology Centre) on the institute’s campus. The innovation hub will focus on developing sustainable, technology-driven logistics solutions. Backed by a five-year, $5 million grant from FedEx, the Centre will integrate cutting-edge research, advanced digital tools and industry expertise to reimagine supply chains for greater agility, resilience and environmental responsibility. The inauguration was led by Kami Viswanathan, President, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA), FedEx, along with Nitin Navneet Tatiwala, Vice President, Marketing, Customer Experience and Air Network, MEISA, FedEx, Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras and Prof Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations), IIT Madras.