The state-of-the-art warehouse has rain water harvesting facility, can generate 500KW of solar power, and has a fleet of EV and CNG vehicles for green distribution
LP Logiscience, the warehousing and contract logistic arm of the legacy, 100-year-old Liladhar Pasoo group, inaugurated a state of the art, Grade A, green warehouse in Bhiwandi, Mumbai. Spread over a private campus of 15 acers, with 5 Lakh sq.ft. of storage space, equivalent to 30,000 pallet positions, this is one of the largest 3PL multiclient facilities in India, and is equipped with the best in industry standards of fire and safety compliance. The warehouse is also equipped with infrastructure for sustainable resource management, and can generate up to 500KW of solar power, and store up to 4.5Lakh liters of water through rain water harvesting and operates EV and CNG vehicles for green distribution.
Speaking about the warehouse and the journey of the brand, Mr. Varun Gada, Director, LP Logiscience, said, “Apart from solar power and rainwater harvesting for the warehouse, we also aim to impact the local community and share the surplus power to meet the requirement of our immediate neighbourhood. In the coming months, we also aim to increase our presence in CNG & EV vehicles to further help build sustainable supply chains. We look forward to the continuous support of our stakeholders to make this a success.”
Apart from the green initiatives and the safety compliance, the warehouse also boasts of many unique features, including 14 meters ceiling height, 42 loading and un-loading docks, and a fleet of 10 EV and 10 CNG trucks for green distribution. The Private Campus outside warehouse boasts of the water tanks with 4.5 lakh liters water collected through rainwater harvesting, for effective firefighting, a gazebo and recreation area for truck drivers and a place for employees and transporters to relax and rejuvenate between shifts.
Along with standard WMS features like inventory accuracy, inventory visibility, traceability, and location management, LP Logiscience has also created its own customized solutions for its operations and a few industry-specific solutions. Additionally, all their warehouses are cloud-connected, including handheld terminals used for all warehouse processes, and have many tech features.
With a strong business model supported by an IT backbone and a focus on green practices, over the next 5 years, LP Logiscience aims to further accelerate digital adoption, expand the geographical reach and build state of the art, green warehousing facilities across the country, keeping in mind a growth target of CAGR 30%.
