A project group for the digital transformation of logistics has been established in Kazakhstan.

The Ministry of Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan has initiated the creation of an interagency project group for the digital transformation of the transport and logistics sector, chaired by the Minister of Digitalization Zhaslan Madiev.

The project group was established by order of the Minister of Digital Development and includes representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Trade and Integration, the Committee of State Revenues, the NPO "Atameken", JSC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy", as well as key players in the aviation and logistics markets.

The goal of the group is to develop systemic digital solutions aimed at improving the efficiency of transit and multimodal transportation, eliminating administrative barriers, and developing digital infrastructure.

Key tasks of the project group:

— reengineering of business processes in logistics
— analysis and integration of existing information systems
— development of changes in the regulatory and legal framework
— design of the target IT infrastructure architecture for the industry
— implementation of digital solutions at strategic nodes, including the China-Kazakhstan Border Crossing Point "Khorgos"
— ensuring the transfer and processing of logistics data from KTJ systems into the State Data System Smart Data Ukimet
— adaptation of best international practices.

The project group will operate in the format of weekly sprints, ensuring regular progress in all areas.

To ensure the prompt and focused implementation of the set tasks, employees of relevant agencies and organizations have been seconded to work in the project group on a full-time basis.

Source: Press Service of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan