Modern warehouses in India

Warehousing and logistics is the backbone of any manufacturing set up. For any manufacturing business to function efficiently, it is important that the company has the supply chain system that is working effectively. A well organized and efficient supply chain helps in overall growth of the company’s economy as it supports the manufacturing industry and ensures maximum output. It is important for any manufacturing company to manage its transport and warehousing effectively and resourcefully for maximizing business prospects. Hiccups in supply chain system of the company can hurt the business and lead to losses and may also render the business unviable. On the other hand, well-managed and efficient supply chain can ensure maximum business for the company.
 

Some years back, the warehouses in the country were not very modern. They were empty spaces with boundary and other basic infrastructure which were rented out to the customers. With modernization of Indian business set ups, demand for modern industrial space also started to grow. These are state-of-the-art set ups that have sophisticated systems in place. They keep in mind all that the customer may expect for storing his goods. These warehouses effectively and safely handle the storage of good and products and ensure easy transportation by developing a transport friendly infrastructure.
 

Most of the modern industrial spaces have huge container units. This makes it ideal for storage as well as for transportation purposes. Equipments that are needed to lift and move these units are also available at these warehouses. Besides, these warehouses also provide good tracking systems that makes it easy for the companies to track, identify and sort products. Good labelling and packaging systems are also some of the services offered by these warehouses. Further, these warehouses provide excellent, customer-friendly infrastructure  that ensures safety to the goods in case of natural disasters and accidents. This minimizes risk to the company.
 

Bangalore is one of the strategically located places for warehouses. Many warehouses have been approved in the logistics park Bangalore by the government. The state government has planned four logistics parks in Karnataka including logistics park Bangalore. These parks are proposed to be built in public-private partnership mode. Within these logistic parks, the government has planned to develop a transport centre, warehouses, container depots, cargo centres and also rail connectivity. This will ensure an integrated approach to develop a modern transport and warehouse system in the State.