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Technological Trends in Warehousing

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Anshul Singhal, CEO, Embassy Industrial ParksIt is predicted that over 85 percent of all businesses will be digital within the next five years. As such, warehouse operators and logistics firms need to react quickly by implementing the latest technical innovations. Not only will this ensure that these companies will be thoroughly future-proofed, but supply chains will be operating at peak efficiency – great for customers and businesses a like.

Some 66 percent of warehouses plan to expand their technology investments by 2018. From efficient transport management system to data analytics, cloud computing, Internet-of-Things and enterprise mobility solutions, 2016 has seen much more in the logistics industry. 2017 is going to be the year where technological advancements will take logistics & supply chain industry to the next level. Technology is being used to provide faster and reliable delivery services. Consumers are demanding, faster logistics with more options. It has become essential for the service providers to use technological innovations to utilize maximum space, manpower, warehouses, vehicles etc. with control on wastage & fuel charges.

At Embassy Industrial Parks, we develop all industrial parks on our own with the help of trusted partners and vendors, who compliment us in our aspirations. Our users benefit in terms of long-term costs and operational efficiency. We provide built-to-suit factory building and warehousing facilities to industrial and logistics clients on a lease rental basis. The development further includes best-in- class industrial infrastructure along with amenities.

The role of warehouses has majorly increased in the last few years. This is due
to wider product range, emphasis on shorter lead times and constant changes in customer demand. The emerging new technologies are creating strategic opportunities for the organizations to build competitive advantages in various functional areas of management including logistics and supply chain management. However the degree of success depends on the selection of the right technology for the application, availability of proper organizational infrastructure, culture and management policies. New technology concepts like fast track technology, PEB, precast and sustainable technology are few innovations leveraged in our facilities.

Technological change will continue to be expanded in Infrastructure status and will further simplify approval process for affordable projects, create clear guidelines and increase transparency in the segment


The construction and running of warehousing infrastructure are expected on advanced technology solutions. These include autonomous logistics, real-time tracking, automation and robotics in order to provide an improved customer service. The growing international trade, incorporation of advanced technology based solutions will help in an efficient delivery of products by the warehousing providers. New technology services such as real time tracking provide complete information about the shipment by offering real time data to the customers. Such advanced technologies also allow inventory management and in determining the amount of products available in a particular site to meet the customer needs. The application of autonomous logistics in warehousing is likely to eliminate human error and will enhance operational productivity.

After several years, the Indian government has implemented investor friendly policy decisions and the first ever policy of GST and Make in India to facilitate infrastructure growth especially for the logistic business. Since the government is in decision to launch a host of policy level changes to encourage the inflow of FDI and to encourage today’s digital India, it will bring about solutions for the challenges of digital divide and accelerate efforts to make India the next driver in innovation. While we have seen a lot of technology conversions over the last few years, what is even more fascinating is the expectation that the next two decades will see technology innovations being moved up at a faster pace than ever before. Technological change will continue to be expanded in Infrastructure status and will further simplify approval process for affordable projects, create clear guidelines and increase transparency in the segment. Such markets, which will further be made accountable, attract debt and pension funds to invest in the affordable warehousing segment.