TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS) is India's largest supply chain solutions
provider. We are specialists in transforming supply chains through effective use of
technology to deliver improved efficiencies. As part of the TVS Mobility Group, we
leverage our longstanding brand heritage, operational experience and in-depth
understanding of multi-sector dynamics and local markets. We also inherit the corporate
governance standards, values and trust that come with the TVS lineage.
We pioneered the development of the supply chain solutions market in India. For close
to two decades, we have managed large and complex supply chains across multiple industries
in India and select global markets through customised tech-enabled solutions. We have
consolidated our leadership position in India and expanded our geographical presence,
capability expertise, and customer relationships.
6,909
Customers
78
Fortune Global 500 customers
17,000+
Employees
25.5 mn
Square feet of space managed
Long-term Supply Chain Partners
We follow a customer centric approach and work collaboratively as supply chain partners
through the growth journey of our customers. This has enabled us to build long-term
relationships with our customers. These enduring customer relationships have added
resilience to our business and helped cement our market position.
We serve customers across industries such as
Automotive
Industrial
Consumer
Tech and tech infra
Rail and utilities
Healthcare
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Message from the Executive Chairman
Dear shareholders,
I am delighted to share my thoughts as part of TVS Supply
Chain Solutions' first annual report as a publicly listed company.
Once again, I welcome you all to the TVS SCS shareholder family. We are in our 20th
year in 2024 since our incorporation. Looking back, we have evolved to become an Indian
supply chain multinational, and I wish to thank everyone who has made this achievement
possible.
Our Evolution
We started in 2004 providing 3PL solutions to customers in India when third-party
logistics was nascent in the Indian context. Our approach to growth revolved around the
customer, and as we grew in scale and presence, we deepened relationships with our
customers by expanding our capabilities, physical presence and through targeted
acquisitions. Together with this, even in our early days, we had focused on developing
in-house tech capabilities by bringing in digital innovation to deepen our engagement
further. Today, with a global footprint and a diverse customer base, we are a true Indian
multinational.
Our DNA
At our core, we are a solutions company rather than a mere logistics service provider.
We have understood the problems of our customers' supply chains and brought in tailor-made
solutions using both incremental and breakthrough innovation with technology underpinning
the same. This approach has helped create long-term supply chain partnerships with our
customers and provided new growth opportunities that position us favourably for future
growth.
Key Industry Trends
Indian
The supply chain industry in India is experiencing a significant transformation in
technological advancements and innovative solutions deployed to cater to increasing
industrial and consumer demand. India started its focus on supply chain improvements late,
but it presents an opportunity to not only learn from other developed markets but also
leapfrog through digital innovations.
Industries are increasingly considering the supply chain as a structural moat and
looking to partner with one-stop solution providers to build differentiators for
themselves. Outsourcing in India is still nascent and will register significant growth in
the near future.
India will continue to be a cost and value conscious market. Therefore, companies like
ours and others must provide cost-effective solutions tailored to the Indian market, which
can be further deployed in other emerging markets.
The Government of India's policy emphasises enhancing and facilitating infrastructure
that propels India to the forefront of global manufacturing destinations. India's role in
global supply chains is becoming increasingly significant. In the domestic market,
consumption across end-user industries will increase demand for logistics services in
India. This strategic focus has and will continue to provide solid foundation for
businesses to capitalise on opportunities and confidently invest in the country's
burgeoning manufacturing sector. The Government of India has paid heightened attention to
the logistics sector, a crucial economic enabler, further solidifying its importance in
India's growth strategy. Focusing on outsourcing and increasing the utilisation of the
infrastructure being created and the digital backbone being built, will further increase
the need for evolved supply chain solutions. Your company will continue to play a critical
role in this evolution.
The Government of India's policy emphasises on enhancing and facilitating
infrastructure that propels India to the forefront of global manufacturing destinations.
India's role in global supply chains is becoming increasingly significant.
Global
Globally, the supply chain industry is still fragmented. As it become more complex and
resilience is being built-in across various tiers of manufacturing and consumption,
end-to-end visibility across multi-modal supply chains will become an absolute necessity.
Here, not only managing the key supply chain metrics but also enhancing asset utilisation
and operational capacity is of paramount importance. Reducing the total cost of the supply
chain, including the cost of inventory holding, optimal sourcing and having an agile
technology solution, will differentiate the supply chain companies. Our diversified
customer base and digital solutions present significant growth opportunities to manage
these complex integrated solution requirements.
The need to be environmentally sustainable and create solutions which reduce the carbon
footprint has become even more imperative. Digital visibility becomes one more factor in
supporting this and helping proactive decision-making. The need to move from providing 3PL
services to integrated supply chain solutions has become the expectation.
Gratitude
Looking back at our journey over the two decades, I am humbled by what we have achieved
and optimistic about the opportunities ahead. I am grateful to everyone who has
contributed in our journey so far and thank them wholeheartedly for their support and
involvement. I believe that Indian logistics is on the verge of significant growth, and we
will play a critical role in this. Globally, thanks to our diversified customer base and
digital readiness, we see more opportunities for our business model to be relevant,
allowing us to expand our relationship with our existing customers and bring in new
customers into our fold.
I am grateful to you as shareholders for your faith in us. I also thank our customers
for allowing us to serve them and our vendor partners for supporting us through this
journey. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our employees and stakeholders,
as they have made us what we are and will help us achieve our future goals.
I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Mahalingam Seturaman and Mr.
Sargunaraj Ravichandran, who stepped down from the Board during the year. The organisation
greatly benefited from their contributions, service, and exceptional guidance. I also
thank our other directors of the Board for their support and engagement. We are committed
to growing sustainably and ensuring that our business practices contribute positively to
the environment and society.
Best regards,
R Dinesh
Executive Chairman