COVER STORY
BIG BOX
BOOM Once regarded as a backroom support function, warehousing and distribution are moving out of the shadows and getting into the spotlight. In the past few years, these have undergone a major identity shift. Now, warehouses hum with cutting-edge technology, and the C-suite is beginning to recognize the essential role it plays in driving profitability. This wide-reaching shift in how people buy goods & services has pushed more DCs into the direct-to-consumer fulfillment game and intensified the pressure to provide speedy service. The pandemic has brought forward the digitalization story. Moreover, with the advent of always-on e-commerce, the demand for faster responses, and the need to manage a larger number of SKUs with fewer errors, warehouses need to scale up and meet the standards of an intelligent, efficient, and automated warehouse. Looking ahead, a surge in the preference for digital transformation will bring fundamental changes in the way warehouses operate today and this cover story essentially captures the aspects of the changing facets of New Age Warehouses in India…
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