Capacity Expansions and New Infrastructure Development

  1.  Storage Categories Optimization

Situation:

Slow moving SKUs were taking up about 40% of the available storage space at the prime location. A large number of New SKUs could not be accommodated as and when they were added. It was a challenge to find adequate storage for fast moving and new SKUs. However a minimum volume of these stocks had to be carried for 20 years for meeting customer service and product support obligations and also statutory considerations. 

 

Benefits Delivered:

  • De-congestion of DC storage spaces
  • Scope for storing 40% additional SKUs that would enhance business growth potentials
  • Overall cost savings for storage, logistics and transportation

Capacity Expansions and New Infrastructure Development

  1. Specialized Storage for Larger and Heavier Components

Situation:

Large and heavy Chassis Frames were traditionally stacked up and left on the open yards, exposing them to elements. This made them more susceptible for customer rejection due to damages and rusting. It was an expensive and time consuming affair to convert them to acceptable quality standards.

 

 

Benefits Delivered:

  • Inventory loss and product damages totally eliminated
  • Customer service and satisfaction levels got improved multi-fold for this category

Capacity Expansions and New Infrastructure Development

  1. Storage Capacity Enhancement

Additional storage capacity of about 40,000 SqM required to be created for long term usage, to meet emerging needs and to give prominence to two lines of businesses within the portfolio.

Benefits Delivered:

  • Corporate strategic objectives were met for medium and longer terms
  • New business streams were given prominence to facilitate growth opportunities in current and future volumes

 

Capacity Expansions and New Infrastructure Development

  1. Creation of Satellite DCs closer to Concentrated Markets

Situation:

 A corporate need was felt to increase presence and reach at 3 high potential market areas to facilitate faster response to cater to needs of customers.  

Benefits Delivered:

  • Enhanced market penetration, reach and market share increase for products and services
  • Facilitated revenue generation and growth potential from new accounts
  • Enhanced service levels and customer satisfaction

Capacity Expansions and New Infrastructure Development

  1. Dedicated Storage and Distribution Facility for Hazardous Materials

Situation:

Huge volumes of Batteries, Chemicals, Oils and Lubricants were involved in the business portfolio. Smaller volume containers and keg packs were housed within the main DC along with all other carton packaged products while Drums were stored in open yard. A corporate need was felt to separate out and store all DG category products  in a dedicated facility meeting all statutory norms and local regulations.

Benefits Delivered:

  • Risks due to fire accidents at the main DC because of mixed presence of DG category items were mitigated permanently
  • Statutory compliances and local regulations were met fully for that line of business
  • Enhanced reach and quicker response time to market requirements

Capacity Expansions and New Infrastructure Development

  1.  New Storage and Operations Facility in a Free Trade Zone

Situation:

A new Free Trade Zone was offering potential to open up an Export Oriented Business Venture to the entire Region. A corporate call was taken to put up an infrastructure and support facilities for capitalizing on this opportunity.

Benefits Delivered:

  • Opened up trading and business expansion opportunities into newer markets in the Region
  • Medium and long term benefits offered by the FTZ were capitalized on time
  • Competitive advantage over other business players in that market