By Wasana Nadeeshani Sellahewa
(Commonwealth) _ As part of its goal to establish itself as a fourth-party logistics (4PL) player in the nation, Ekart, the largest supply chain network in India and a member of the Flipkart group, will now make its warehouses available to brands, manufacturers, retailers, and SMEs across the nation. According to a press release, “the project will allow brands of all sizes, manufacturers, and retailers from a variety of industries to access Ekart’s technologically sophisticated fulfilment centers for flexible, economical, and scalable inventory storage options.”
Ekart is a supply chain and logistics company that operates in India. The company has a network of warehouses and fulfillment centers spread throughout the country, covering a total of almost 20 million square feet of space. This vast network is designed to provide enterprises of all sizes with the infrastructure they need to manage their supply chains more effectively, reducing transit times and accelerating delivery times.
To achieve this, Ekart has set up four dedicated sites located in Bilaspur in Haryana, Malur in Karnataka, Saidham in Bombay, and Uluberia in West Bengal. These sites are designed to be modern, Grade-A fulfillment centers, outfitted with the latest technology and equipment to enable secure and prompt order delivery. They are staffed by trained professionals who are equipped to handle a wide range of products, from electronics to groceries and everything in between.
In addition to the dedicated sites, Ekart has also established 17 shared sites located throughout India. These sites are designed to provide additional storage capacity and logistical support to clients who require it. By leveraging this network of shared sites, clients can tap into a vast array of resources, including transportation, packaging, and order management services, all of which are designed to help streamline their supply chains and improve their bottom lines.
Ekart’s network of warehouses and fulfillment centers represents a significant investment in India’s logistics infrastructure. By providing companies with the tools they need to manage their supply chains more efficiently, Ekart is helping to drive growth and development across a range of industries, from e-commerce to manufacturing to agriculture.
Ekart’s chief business officer, Mani Bhushan, declares: “Ekart is one of the biggest supply chain organizations in the nation, and we are dedicated to assisting enterprises in scaling up. Nowadays, the majority of companies in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, direct-to-consumer Mani Bhushan’s statement highlights Ekart’s commitment to assisting businesses in India scale up by providing them with the necessary logistics infrastructure and technological capabilities. Many companies across various sectors, such as manufacturing, direct-to-consumer (D2C), and consumer electronics, face challenges in securing Grade A warehousing and dealing with multiple partners for their operations. Ekart aims to address these challenges by leveraging its extensive operations, infrastructure, and technological capabilities to streamline the supply chain ecosystem and lower operating costs.
Through its comprehensive understanding of the value chain, Ekart seeks to help its partners focus on their core competencies, such as product development, marketing, and sales. By doing so, Ekart believes that it can make last-mile delivery easier for its partners and enhance the overall customer experience. By providing modern, Grade-A fulfillment centers equipped with the latest technology, Ekart can ensure secure and prompt order delivery and manage more than 80 product categories for its partners.
Ekart’s approach to logistics and supply chain management represents a significant investment in India’s economy, as it aims to support businesses across various sectors and promote growth and development. By providing businesses with the tools they need to streamline their operations, Ekart is helping to build a more robust and efficient supply chain ecosystem, which will benefit the entire economy in the long run.
