The Digitalisation of supply chains and the logistics sector is a critical step toward enhancing trade effectiveness across South Asia. Currently, the region faces significant inefficiencies, including fragmented supply chains, regulatory bottlenecks, and limited adoption of modern technologies.Digital transformation offers a solution to these issues by streamlining operations, automating customs processes, and integrating logistics networks. Leveraging technologies such as blockchain, IoT, and AI can enhance transparency through real-time tracking, improve regulatory compliance, and optimize costs by reducing errors and delays. Furthermore, the harmonization of trade practices across South Asia can strengthen regional collaboration, foster economic cooperation and align the region with international standards.
This training aims to build capacity among senior officials and industry leaders, equipping them to lead modernization efforts in their respective domains. The program will also enhance alignment with global trade standards, helping South Asia strengthen its position in international markets. The course aims to:
- Enhance knowledge and address skill gaps in the adoption of digital technologies within supply chains and logistics, enabling holistic capacity building for participants from South Asia, particularly in relation to blockchain, IoT, AI, and customs automation within the broader context of trade facilitation and logistics modernization
- Provide individuals with increased knowledge and exposure to cutting-edge practices and tools for optimizing supply chains, reducing inefficiencies, and improving compliance with international trade standards, along with building relationships with Australian industry and government experts
- Ensure best use of Australian expertise by leveraging the experience of Australian universities, training institutions, and industry leaders to provide practical insights into the application of digital technologies in trade logistics, with a focus on real-world case studies and site visits
- Introduce, influence, and promote adoption of relevant best practices in GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) and Sustainability among program participants, ensuring the integration of inclusive and environmentally conscious approaches into the design and operation of digital trade and logistics systems
This short training will be delivered through a blended learning model (online as well as in the classroom with site visits, guest speakers, and engagement with relevant organizations) as below:
During this period, the training partner will set the learning context and expectations by informing participants about the learning outcomes, assessment rules, training topics, guidelines for their stay in Australia, and any preconditions
This component will involve a 10-day study program and experiential activities delivered in Australia. In addition to classroom-based learning, this component will include engagement with expert panels and targeted site visits that will enhance the practical orientation of the training. A networking event will be organized, offering networking opportunities and knowledge exchange with senior officials and private sector representatives from the electricity sector
The training partner will engage with the SARIC trainees during/after one month of their return from training in Australia by providing mentoring support on their SiW plans. This phase will help relate the concepts learned to the workplace, thus reinforcing the training undertaken
