Archive · 19 Aug 2025
IIT Madras, FedEx Launch SMART Centre for Logistics
IIT Madras and FedEx have created the FedEx SMART Centre.
It's like a lab to invent new ways to move things around the world better.
FedEx gave money to help.
The center will use computers and experts to make moving goods around better and greener.
They are also teaching students and sharing ideas to improve deliveries.
The goal is to improve how things are delivered.
IIT Madras and FedEx have launched the FedEx SMART Centre.
The center aims to develop sustainable, tech-driven logistics solutions.
FedEx provided a $5 million grant for the project.
The center will combine research, digital tools, and industry expertise.
Initiatives include talent outreach, internships, and research projects.
- Who
- FedEx and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
- What
- FedEx and IIT Madras launched the FedEx SMART Centre to develop sustainable, tech-driven logistics solutions.
- When
- Published on August 19, 2025.
- Where
- IIT Madras.
- Why
- To develop smarter, more sustainable supply chains.
- Partners
- FedEx, IIT Madras
- Centre Name
- FedEx SMART Centre
- Focus
- Sustainable, tech-driven logistics
- Funding
- $5 million
