25 November 2025, Bengaluru :
CII organised the CII Karnataka SupplyCon Conference 2025, theme “AI and the Circular Economy: Transforming the Future of Supply Chains” at Bengaluru today. The conference brought together industry leaders to explore how innovation, resilience, and sustainability are redefining next-generation supply chains, highlighting the powerful convergence of technology, policy, and circularity in shaping future-ready supply-chain ecosystems.
Mr Rabindra Srikantan, Chairman of CII Karnataka State Council 2025–26 and Managing Director, ASM Technologies said “India’s supply-chain ecosystem is entering a decisive new phase where AI, digital platforms, policy reforms and sustainability come together to reshape how industries operate. The real opportunity lies in building intelligent, circular and collaborative systems that enhance resilience and global competitiveness. With its unique combination of technology leadership and advanced manufacturing, Karnataka is strongly positioned to lead this transformation and set new benchmarks for future-ready supply chains.”
Mr Anil Patil, Convenor, CII Karnataka CPO Forum & Sr. Vice President & Head – Procurement & Contracts, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), highlighted that as supply chains undergo rapid transformation, the ability to learn, collaborate, and adapt becomes indispensable. AI and the Circular Economy, he noted, are not just emerging trends but catalysts reshaping procurement, efficiency, and sustainability. By embracing intelligent systems and circular practices, organizations can build supply chains that are smarter, more resilient, and truly future-ready.
“Our priority is to build logistics systems that are efficient, reliable, and seamlessly connected across modes. As supply chains evolve, multimodal integration linking rail, road, and ports will be vital to reducing costs, improving turnaround times, and strengthening India’s manufacturing and export ecosystem. By leveraging digital platforms, smarter terminals, and sustainable logistics solutions, we remain committed to enhancing India’s position as a globally competitive supply-chain hub.” said Dr A N Krishna Reddy, IRTS, Sr. General Manager, Container Corporation of India Ltd
Ms Usha T S, Executive Vice President & General Manager, India Development Centre, Manhattan Associates emphasized “Technology is reshaping supply chains and logistics faster than ever before. What once seemed like science fiction intelligent, self-optimizing, and autonomous supply-chain systems is now becoming a new reality. Agentic AI marks a transformative leap, enabling supply chains that can anticipate, decide, and act independently. This shift is redefining how we operate, innovate, and unlock value across the entire Supply Chain & Logistics ecosystem.”
“As supply chains become more dynamic and interconnected, the integration of AI, circular-economy principles, and multimodal logistics is no longer optional it is a strategic necessity. The future belongs to supply chains that can sense, respond, and adapt in real time. By leveraging digital twins, sustainable practices, and seamless multimodal connectivity, we can build systems that are not only efficient and cost-effective, but truly resilient and future ready.” Cited Mr Murgendra Koujalagi, Co – Convenor CII Karnataka CPO Forum, Global Head – Sourcing & Procurement – Process Automation, ABB Global Industries and Services Pvt Ltd
The CII Karnataka SupplyCon 2025 convened leaders from industry, academia, government, and global institutions to shape a roadmap for future-ready, globally competitive, and inclusive supply chains. The conference featured insightful discussions on Artificial Intelligence in supply-chain operations, circular-economy models for sustainability and carbon reduction, Scope 3 emission management, digital twins and real-time visibility, and integrated multimodal logistics connecting sea, air, and warehousing for faster and cost-effective movement. Together, these dialogues underscored CII’s commitment to driving innovation, enhancing resilience, and building a sustainable supply-chain ecosystem for the future.
Leading industries including Bangalore International Airport Limited, ABB Global Industries and Services Private Limited; Key Sustainability Solutions Pvt Ltd, SAFAL Softcom Pvt. Ltd, Ferrum Extreme Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Biesse India Pvt Ltd, SAS Water Solutions, Phitons Bio Engineering, Keenfinity Group, shared their insights and best practices at the conference, which saw participation from over 100 industry leaders.
