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Allcargo Logistics is strengthening its digital operating framework with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, standardising finance and procurement processes across its distributed operations while improving governance, automation and financial visibility. The implementation has reduced month-end closing time by 30%, marking a measurable gain in financial process efficiency.
Founded in 1993, Allcargo Logistics operates more than 700 facilities across India, serving customers in sectors including e-commerce, automotive and pharmaceuticals. As its operations expanded, the company sought to move beyond legacy on-premises systems towards a scalable cloud platform capable of automating routine tasks, strengthening controls and providing greater visibility across its business.
Following its evaluation, Allcargo Logistics adopted Oracle Fusion Applications for finance, bringing more than 4,000 users and over 700 operating units onto a single integrated platform. The move has helped standardise core business processes, reduce manual intervention and improve operational oversight.
Through Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), the company has automated and harmonised finance workflows across its operations, enabling teams to focus less on routine processing while strengthening controls and financial reporting. Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement has also supported the automation of end-to-end purchasing processes, providing a more consistent view of procurement activity across its geographically distributed network.
Sanjay Khiyani, Chief Information Officer, Allcargo Logistics, said digital transformation remains central to the company’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to operational excellence. He apprised the integrated platform as a foundation for using artificial intelligence to simplify workflows, improve visibility and support continued business expansion.
Shailesh Singla, Vice President, Cloud Applications, Oracle India, highlighted how rising customer expectations and increasingly dynamic supply chains are driving logistics providers to adopt applications that can take on more routine operational work. He noted that Oracle’s AI capabilities and Fusion Agentic Applications are designed to automate tasks and help teams devote greater attention to decisions and priorities that influence business outcomes.
The implementation was managed by Grant Thornton Bharat, an Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) partner. For Allcargo Logistics, the deployment represents a step towards a more standardised, digitally enabled and well-governed operating model, with automation and integrated data supporting efficiency across its growing logistics network.
Allcargo Logistics is strengthening its digital operating framework with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, standardising finance and procurement processes across its distributed operations while improving governance, automation and financial visibility. The implementation has reduced month-end closing time by 30%, marking a measurable gain in financial process efficiency. Founded in 1993, Allcargo Logistics operates more than 700 facilities across India, serving customers in sectors including e-commerce, automotive and pharmaceuticals. As its operations expanded, the company sought to move beyond legacy on-premises systems towards a scalable cloud platform capable of automating routine tasks, strengthening controls and providing greater visibility across its business. Following its evaluation, Allcargo Logistics adopted Oracle Fusion Applications for finance, bringing more than 4,000 users and over 700 operating units onto a single integrated platform. The move has helped standardise core business processes, reduce manual intervention and improve operational oversight. Through Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), the company has automated and harmonised finance workflows across its operations, enabling teams to focus less on routine processing while strengthening controls and financial reporting. Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement has also supported the automation of end-to-end purchasing processes, providing a more consistent view of procurement activity across its geographically distributed network. Sanjay Khiyani, Chief Information Officer, Allcargo Logistics, said digital transformation remains central to the company’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to operational excellence. He apprised the integrated platform as a foundation for using artificial intelligence to simplify workflows, improve visibility and support continued business expansion. Shailesh Singla, Vice President, Cloud Applications, Oracle India, highlighted how rising customer expectations and increasingly dynamic supply chains are driving logistics providers to adopt applications that can take on more routine operational work. He noted that Oracle’s AI capabilities and Fusion Agentic Applications are designed to automate tasks and help teams devote greater attention to decisions and priorities that influence business outcomes. The implementation was managed by Grant Thornton Bharat, an Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) partner. For Allcargo Logistics, the deployment represents a step towards a more standardised, digitally enabled and well-governed operating model, with automation and integrated data supporting efficiency across its growing logistics network.
Singapore is strengthening its role in the emerging fusion energy sector through a strategic research agreement between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a private fusion energy company backed by approximately S$3.85 billion ($3 billion) from leading investors like Temasek and Google. The five-year partnership will focus on developing technologies for commercial fusion power plants, including CFS’ ARC power plants, and aims to support Singapore in becoming an early player in the global fusion energy supply chain, the two parties announced last Thursday. This agreement builds on a previous partnership among A*STAR, CFS, and ST Engineering, a technology and engineering group, to produce components for CFS’s SPARC fusion demonstration machine, leveraging Singapore’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. “Fusion energy is at a critical juncture, with the global industry nearing the commercial rollout of clean, reliable power. This partnership with CFS brings A*STAR’s strengths in applied research into real-world fusion systems, utilizing capabilities in advanced materials, precision manufacturing, and materials testing,” said Professor Lim Keng Hui, Assistant Chief Executive, Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC), A*STAR. Such partnerships position Singapore to play a role in the growing fusion supply chain, while allowing local industries to develop capabilities in high-value, next-generation manufacturing, he added. Fusion energy operates by fusing light atomic nuclei to release significant energy, providing potential for a reliable, carbon-free power source at scale. With global investments in fusion exceeding S$19.1 billion ($14.96 billion), private firms like CFS are speeding up the commercial deployment of fusion energy. CFS aims to produce carbon-free electricity at a commercial level by the early 2030s, and this agreement allows A*STAR to participate in that commercialization process. Temasek, a global investment company valued at S$434 billion ($340 billion) as of March 31, 2025, has been an early investor in CFS, leading one of the company’s Series A funding rounds. Temasek also collaborates with A*STAR in various research and innovation initiatives. For more such news and updates, follow CARGOCONNECT.
Bar Code India (BCI) recently announced the launch of ‘Dristi,’ an innovative IoT-based RFID reader set to revolutionise the supply chain industry. Designed with best-in-class performance and advanced RFID capabilities, Dristi is engineered for diverse applications across manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and retail sectors. Equipped with a powerful processor, expansive memory capacity, and options for 4G-LTE/Wi-Fi, Dristi’s state-of-the-art design boasts a superior IP rating, making it suitable for the most demanding environments. Its standout feature, the inbuilt ‘read-to-cloud’ capability, allows organisations to access real-time data, enhancing precision and efficiency in supply chain management. The robust diecast aluminium housing with weatherproof sealing ensures Dristi’s durability and high uptime, even in challenging indoor and outdoor environments, including extreme heat, subzero temperatures, and dusty or damp conditions. Ajay Bhutani, Co-founder and CEO of BCI, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “As its name suggests, Dristi represents a leap forward in asset tracking, process control, industrial automation, and inventory management, offering businesses unparalleled efficiency and accuracy. This ‘Made in India’ innovation provides real-time visibility, faster read rates, and precise data capture, setting new standards for excellence in supply chain management.” Vikas Wadhwa, Chief Operating Officer at BCI, added, “Dristi is a personal and professional dream come true, a product of years of dedicated effort. BCI has consistently led the way in delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses with complete asset visibility and intelligence in their supply chain operations. In an era where efficiency, accuracy, and real-time insights are paramount, Dristi is poised to change the game.”
