Godrej launches first vertical storage warehouse in Bhiwandi

Godrej Consumer Products Limited has launched its first ever vertical storage warehouse in Maharashtra. Located in Bhiwandi, the new facility measures 2.84 lakh square feet and is part of the business’ work towards improving operational efficiency. 

“The launch of our first vertical storage warehouse is a transformative step in our journey toward building a smart, agile, and future-ready supply chain,” said Godrej Consumer Products Limited’s head of product supply organisation for India and SAARC Saurabh Jhawar, Indian Retailer Bureau reported. “In just 18 months under Project Parivartan, we have upgraded a majority of our key logistics hubs to Grade A facilities. This new warehouse in Maharashtra stands as a beacon of our commitment to operational excellence, digital integration, and sustainable growth- allowing us to serve our consumers with enhanced speed, safety, and care.”

Designed to contribute to modernising the fast moving consumer goods business’ logistics infrastructure, the Bhiwandi facility houses a high-density G+6 vertical racking system which offers more than 3,200 pallet positions. The design aims to maximise storage capacity while occupying the smallest possible footprint. 

The storage warehouse will connect with operations across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and Gujarat as a distribution hub. Designed to process more than 60,000 cases each day, the facility features a range of automated systems and environmental sensors.