FarEye, a start-up offering last-mile delivery technology powering furniture, meal-kit, apparel, home electronics, retailers and logistics companies, celebrated its 10th Foundation Day anniversary. To commemorate this occasion and address the industry's pressing need for skilled resources, it launched 'Field Pro', a skill training program offered completely free of charge.
Shortage of skilled resources is one of the biggest problems the industry is facing currently. According to IRU released its 2022 Global Driver Shortage Report, there is a global shortage of over 2.6 million people. FarEye's 'Field Pro' initiative is designed to equip aspiring professionals with the essential expertise, comprehensive technical training and practical knowledge required to thrive in logistics.
'Field Pro' was inaugurated by Dr. Ram Sewak Sharma, former secretary to the Government of India and, erstwhile CEO of the National Highway Association of India and former chairman of Telecom Regulatory Association of India. IAS officer Pawan Agarwal, special secretary at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and, former CEO of FSSAI and actor-producer Vishakha Singh were also present. Padmaja Ruparel, co-founder at the Indian Angel Network and founding partner of IAN Fund, was at the event, too.
These guests also participated in a panel discussion titled 'Built To Last: Technology, Platform and Companies', sharing their entrepreneurial journeys, perspectives on building scalable platforms, leading industry transformation and multi-stakeholder collaboration, sparking meaningful conversations and inspiring collective action.
Commenting on the occasion, Kushal Nahata, CEO and co-founder of FarEye, said, "With a steadfast focus on driving digital transformation, enhancing driver efficiency, and providing superior delivery experiences, we are committed to making deliveries better for everyone and this is merely the beginning for us. Today, FarEye's platform facilitates over 2.5 million daily deliveries worldwide; these deliveries are not only on-time and cost-efficient but also contribute to a substantial reduction of approximately 7.51 million metric tons of carbon emissions."
FarEye was founded by Nahata along with Gautam Kumar and Gaurav Srivastava in 2013 to democratise efficient deliveries for businesses globally. Its story commenced in tandem with the rise of e-commerce in India, where the team noticed that customers enjoyed excellent online shopping experiences.
However, the post-purchase experience was often flawed, especially in last-mile delivery. The founders set on a mission to empower companies to deliver delightful experiences to their end-consumers.
Since then, the company has grown to serve over 150 customers across 30 countries, powering deliveries worth multi-billion dollars globally. In the past decade, it has expanded its presence in the Americas, Europe, and Australia.
