Mahindra Logistics launches warehousing facility in Phaltan for Cummins India
Over
3 lakh sq. ft. of warehousing space goes live as part of phase 1 launch
R-L_Mr. Hemant Sikka, MD
and CEO at Mahindra Logistics, Shri Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, Member of the
Maharashtra Legislative Council and Ms. Shveta Arya, MD at Cummins India
Mahindra Logistics Ltd.,
one of India's largest integrated logistics solutions providers, announced the launch of its new
state-of-the-art warehousing facility in Phaltan, Maharashtra, strengthening
presence in one of India’s fastest-growing industrial corridors. Over 3 lakh
sq. ft of this mega site is now operational as a dedicated site for Cummins
India–a leading provider of power solutions in India–to optimize their
nationwide operations through consolidation of products from multiple sources
into one central location. Through this warehouse, Mahindra Logistics will
strengthen Cummins India’s logistic capabilities as well as improve supply
chain efficiency, availability and visibility with an expansive integrated
warehousing & distribution network.
Phaltan is rapidly emerging
as a key logistics and manufacturing hub and this Integrated Logistics Centre
for Cummins India is strategically located near Pune with direct access to key
highways and industrial zones. Through this facility, Mahindra Logistics
reinforces its commitment to provide integrated logistics solutions and manage
end-to-end supply chain for its customers, including site identification,
greenfield development, and unified manufacturing and distribution operations.
As the region’s most advanced warehousing project, this site will support
Cummins India’s inbound and outbound logistics operations, warehouse
management, last-mile dispatch management as well as support in agile
manufacturing operations. The company’s agile, efficient, and scalable
solutions will help enhance operational visibility, service levels, and cost
efficiency for the customer.
Built in alignment with
global sustainability standards of Cummins India, Mahindra Logistics warehouse
is renewable energy operated and integrates sustainable features such as solar
panels and advanced water treatment systems. The facility will also generate
over 500 employment opportunities for local communities.
Mr. Hemant Sikka, Managing
Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Logistics Limited, said,
"India’s emergence as the world’s fourth largest economy reflects the
power of industrial innovation, agile supply chains, and future ready
infrastructure. As a key enabler of this transformation, logistics is evolving
and becoming smarter in response to today’s dynamic economy. Aligned to this
momentum, our warehouse in Phaltan is integrated with our nationwide
warehousing & distribution network to provide reach, visibility, and
operational efficiency to Cummins India. We see logistics as a strategic growth
engine for the nation, and we are committed to building a futuristic
infrastructure network that is technologically advanced and scalable”.