Development of Logistic Management in Co-operative Sugar Industry of Maharashtra

The purpose of this Abstract is to examine the current status and development of the logistics management in co-operative sugar industries which in turn has enormous influence on other agricultural subsidiary industries. Based on the data obtained through in-depth interviews and secondary evidences, this paper will investigate logistic management of selected sugar industry located in Pune. The theme of the paper is empirically based. The rationale behind the selection of this research entity is that it is one that has undergone changes in the name of reforms but without much luck. The focus of this paper is on unveiling the logistic strategies that continue to plague the sugar logistic management followed by a list of suggestions and recommendations. The findings of the research paper are of importance and it is the hope of this paper to contribute positively in terms of suggestions which may be worth noting in development of sugar logistic management. To a certain extent, the results of this study may also have implications for similar sugar logistic management in other states of India.