IPF July 2019 had 3 Focus Sections – Material Handling Equipments includes Logistics & Warehousing, Construction, Earthmoving & Mining Equipment, Test & Measuring Instruments.  As one of the major contributors to environmental degradation, the transport sector alone contributes to about a quarter of global CO2 emissions. Focus Section 1 showed why adoption of ‘green transportation’ is important for sustainable supply chain and how automation & robotics are changing the warehouse ecosystem. With the re-elected NDA government reiterating its commitment to infrastructure development in the country, construction equipment makers are gearing up for a good year. Within construction equipment segment, hydraulic excavators, which are the most widely used earthmoving equipment in heavy duty operation, are expected to experience much faster growth than other sub-segments. Focus Section 2 tracked developments in construction & mining equipment. Increasing electronic components in vehicles, electric & connected cars, engine downsizing, rise in stringent emission norms, etc are some of the developments that need accurate and rigorous testing of automotive parts. Focus Section 3 of “Test & Measuring Instruments” carried a lead story on how automotive test equipment suppliers are helping auto makers to set up a new quality benchmark. In PLUS section, Pawan Chhibba of IIM Calcutta showed how Artificial Intelligence AI is enabling business transformation in manufacturing. AI can help predict and achieve higher efficiency levels which directly translate to cost savings. Besides, Vinod Subramanian, CEO of Logo Infosoft, explained importance of E-invoicing for SMEs.