 "Flipkart launches new fulfilment centre in Chennai")
Flipkart today announced the launch of its fulfilment center in Chennai, taking the total warehouse strength in the country to 15. The company refused to disclose the quantum of investment in the new centre.
"Owing to an increased demand and with a consistent focus on customer delight, the company has invested in improving the supply chain in Chennai and surrounding areas," said the company.
With the new centre, Flipkart now reaches a total storage capacity of over 2.5 million cubic feet across the country.
The centre is the latest addition to Flipkart's logistics network and technology that aims at providing easy access to e-commerce services for sellers and the convenience of faster delivery for customers. The facility will perform both inbound and outbound functions, facilitating a seamless management for sellers as well as consumers.
Binny Bansal, COO & Co-founder, Flipkart, said: "Tamil Nadu, is one of the fastest growing states that has seen an upsurge in demand for technology products like mobile phones. It was hence important to invest in the existing feeder capabilities and serve the ever rising demand from customers."
He added, with an expanding range of products across categories, new facilities become an integral part of the e-commerce giant's growth plan.
The new warehouse will service key regions in Tamil Nadu with a dedicated team of experts who will be stationed there for training the staff and streamlining operations in the facility. Customers within Chennai and Tamil Nadu region can enjoy facilities such as same day delivery and next day delivery of products such as mobile phones.
