Amazon India opens its largest fulfilment centre in Haryana
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Expanding its infrastructure footprint in India, online retail major Amazon India on Tuesday opened its largest fulfilment centre (FC) in Haryana with a view to enhance customer experience ahead of the festive season.
Spread over close to 300,000 square feet with over 1.5 million cubic feet of storage space, the centre situated in Panchgaon will enable faster delivery to customers in the region, the company said in a statement.
“With the launch of our largest fulfilment centre in Haryana, we now have a storage capacity of more than five million cubic feet in the state. The FC will enable sellers to use the local infrastructure, save capital and help them grow,” said Akhil Saxena, Vice President, Customer Fulfilment, Amazon India.
The centre is expected to provide support to the local economy by enabling the growth of ancillary businesses such as packaging, transportation, logistics and hospitality across the state.
It will cater to customer demand for products in categories such as smartphones, consumer electronics, appliances, fashion and consumables, Amazon India said.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of Amazon India opening this new fulfilment centre?
What is the primary purpose of Amazon India opening this new fulfilment centre?
The main purpose is to enhance customer experience ahead of the festive season. It will also enable faster delivery to customers in the region by expanding Amazon's infrastructure footprint.
Q.How large is the new fulfilment centre in Haryana?
How large is the new fulfilment centre in Haryana?
The new fulfilment centre is spread over nearly 300,000 square feet. It has an impressive storage capacity of over 1.5 million cubic feet, making it Amazon India's largest in the state.
Q.What benefits does Amazon India anticipate this new centre will bring to the local economy?
What benefits does Amazon India anticipate this new centre will bring to the local economy?
The centre is expected to support the local economy by fostering the growth of related ancillary businesses. These include sectors such as packaging, transportation, logistics, and hospitality across the state.
Q.Which product categories will this new fulfilment centre handle?
Which product categories will this new fulfilment centre handle?
The centre will cater to customer demand for a range of products. These categories include smartphones, consumer electronics, appliances, fashion, and everyday consumables for customers in the region.
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