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COVERSTORY
WAREHOUSING ADVANCES
Rathi also directs attention to Allcargo’s
focus on actionable insights derived from
data analytics to continuously re昀椀ne our
operations in order to meet market demands
while expanding our service capabilities.
Nikhil succinctly outlines CJ Darcl’s
warehousing and distribution management
capabilities, focussing on comprehensive
services such as shelf-life maintenance,
product mixing, packaging, cross-docking,
barcode scanning, order ful昀椀lment, and
other customer-speci昀椀c services.
He also emphasises on the factor of
standardisation and compliance with safety,
health, and environmental regulations
across all facilities.
“Currently, CJ Darcl serves FMCG,
industrial, and automotive sectors with
warehousing management, last-mile delivery,
and in-plant logistics services. We leverage intra-facility automation supported
by advanced WMS software and tools.
Additionally, we o昀昀er value-added services
including kitting, labelling, bundling, unit
cartonisation, and tailored packaging solutions based on customer needs.”
Expanding on his perspective, Dubey
underscores the signi昀椀cant advantages of
bespoke software solutions for businesses,
highlighting their ability to enhance e昀케ciency, scalability, integration with existing
systems, security measures, and long-term
cost-e昀昀ectiveness through automation. He
emphasises that bespoke software solutions
ultimately provide a competitive edge by
efficiently addressing specific business
requirements.
Nikhil elaborates that CJ Darcl’s in-house
WMS, supported by intra-facility automation,
provides comprehensive inventory visibility
and seamless integration with clients’ ERP
systems. He also states that they prioritise
warehouse layout, technology, and processes
tailored to accommodate various types and
volumes of goods.
Further, Nikhil went on to inform
about their Transportation Management
System (TMS) which ensures accuracy
and visibility throughout the door-to-door
delivery process, employing a hub-and-spoke
model. “With a robust transhipment hub and
branch network spanning India, we optimise
network operations, warehouse design,
and cargo loading, enhancing operational
e昀케ciency and resource allocation, allowing
us to e昀昀ectively meet the evolving needs of
its clients,” he puts across.
Similarly, Rao emphasises that their
warehouse infrastructure, processes, and
technology at Emiza are meticulously tailored
to suit the speci昀椀c needs of each product
category.
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Our journey from users to
creators in the robotics and
warehouse automation domain
enables us to integrate various
standalone technologies
and products tailored to
our customers’ unique
requirements. We implement
effective strategies to tackle the
major challenges, leveraging
advanced technologies such as
AI, robotics, and automation.
This helps to optimise sales
logistics, create efficient
distribution models, and
enhance inventory management
for our clients. We use digital
twin technology for warehouse
automation, creating virtual
replicas of physical layouts.
Through 3D modelling,
customers visualise proposed
solutions in a risk-free digital
space. It enables cost-effective
experimentation and real-time
monitoring for informed
decisions and resource
optimisation.
Bir Singh
Co-founder and Chief Business
Officer, Addverb Technologies
“We offer a plug-and-play fulfilment
model, enabling brands to establish multiple
warehouse locations without any initial
investment. Our technology stack is fully
integrated with key marketplaces and courier/transportation partners, providing
brands with an end-to-end platform for
seamless business operations. Moreover, we
deliver a comprehensive suite of value-added
services essential for e-commerce, quick
commerce, and o昀툀ine channels.”
“Retailers can con昀椀dently rely on us to
e昀케ciently and reliably meet their unique
requirements, ensuring optimal performance
and cost-e昀昀ectiveness,” Rao rea昀케rms.
He elaborates further on Emiza’s
operational strategies and technological
advancements.
“Our advanced WMS and real-time
tracking tools signi昀椀cantly enhance digital
connectivity with our customers. The WMS
simpli昀椀es and standardises our operations,
facilitating rapid sta昀昀 training and ensuring
consistent implementation of processes and
productivity benchmarks across our entire
warehouse network.”
“To further optimise e昀케ciency, we utilise
automation tools such as conveyor systems
and video management systems, which
reduce dependency on labour and allow us to
monitor productivity e昀昀ectively. In addition,
leveraging data analytics provides us with
actionable insights, enabling continuous
improvement and informed decision-making.”
“Ultimately, these approaches not only
expand our market opportunities but also
ensure we consistently deliver high-quality,
e昀케cient services to our customers,” Rao
summarises.
In today’s competitive business environment, Dubey stresses the importance
for retailers to collaborate with logistics
companies capable of offering bespoke
solutions that encompass 昀氀exibility, shared
resources, and robust operational support.
