Category: Operations and Logistics

How Cybersecurity Strengthens Corporate Social Responsibility Summary This article argues that cybersecurity is now a core component of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Beyond environmental, ethical and philanthropic commitments, protecting data, preventing fraud and securing operations are essential trust-building activities that demonstrate a company acts responsibly towards customers, employees and partners. The piece outlines practical cybersecurity […]

Piyush Goyal Launches integrated Logistics Plan in 8 Cities to Cut Industry Costs Summary Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has kicked off a pilot integrated logistics programme across eight cities in eight states aimed at lowering transaction costs and strengthening supply chains nationwide. The pilot will map existing infrastructure, identify gaps and produce a […]

This missing tech is why Nigeria’s grid keeps collapsing Summary Nigeria’s national grid collapsed again on 10 September 2025 — the third full-system failure this year. Experts point to an ageing, radial transmission network, chronic underinvestment, and a continuing absence of key stabilising technology as the root causes. Chief among the missing pieces is SCADA […]

Chinese Built Ships Calling on US Ports: Uncertainty is Still Prevalent as Deadline Nears Summary The US Office of the Trade Representative (USTR) published an action plan in April targeting alleged Chinese maritime dominance; the measures are due to take effect on 14 October after a 180-day phase‑in. Fees will be imposed on port calls […]

Make ‘immediate cuts’ in water use or face crisis, Colorado River experts warn Summary A group of six river researchers warns the Colorado River system — which supplies water to some 40 million people including Las Vegas — is closer to collapse than ever. Their conservative analysis assumes another dry winter in 2026 and concludes […]

From Tap to Trust: How Tokenized Credentials and Agentic AI Are Revolutionizing Transit Payments—Q&A With Rahulkumar Chawda Summary Transit is rapidly becoming a real-world lab for next-generation payments. Rahulkumar Chawda explains how tokenized credentials and agentic AI are turning simple fare collection into an intelligent, context-aware system that optimises pricing, enhances security, and integrates mobility […]