Mahindra Logistics opens warehouse in Phaltan for Cummins India
Over 3 lakh sq. ft. of warehousing space goes live as part of phase 1 launch.
(From left): Shveta Arya, MD, Cummins India, Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, MLC and Hemant Sikka, MD and CEO, Mahindra Logistics.
Mahindra Logistics, one of India's largest integrated logistics solutions providers, announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art warehousing facility in Phaltan, Maharashtra.
"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 optimise their nationwide operations through consolidation of products from multiple sources into one central location," says an official release from Mahindra Logistics.
The 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 release added.
"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."
Hemant Sikka, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Logistics says: "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."
