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Intralogistics

With the use of
technology, almost
real-time picking is
possible today, and
picking time has
significantly reduced to
as low as a
minute in the quick
commerce world.
Kamlesh Kumar
Jumbotail

Emiza is a 3PL provider specialising workflows and strict cut-off times for accessible, scalable, and user-friendly
in warehousing and fulfilment Same-Day Delivery (SDD) and Next- digital tools.
solutions. Rao thinks the way forward Day Delivery (NDD) services.” SMEs face multiple challenges
is by building dedicated infrastructure, It is impossible to overestimate with intralogistics inventory
a pan-India network and strict the importance of technology in this and warehouse management.
processes. “Warehousing facilities ecosystem. For instance, Aleksandra Malhotra explains, “Firstly,
should be equipped with multi-tier Malhotra, Director of Kladana in tracking stock movements across
shelving systems that maximise space India pointed out that the demand for numerous warehouses, shop
utilisation, enhance picking speed, cloud-based inventory and warehouse floors, subcontractors’ facilities,
and minimise product damage. A management systems (WMS) among retail outlets, and more. Using
robust returns management system Indian SMEs is growing. WMS and inventory management
is crucial for helping brands minimise This trend is driven by mobile software, entrepreneurs can make
losses and avoid cash flow issues internet expansion, government internal transfers of goods between
caused by stuck inventory,” he said. initiatives like UPI, GST compliance, companies’ units, and create internal
Additionally, Rao argues that e-invoicing, and the rise of orders with statuses and tasks
a robust technology platform is e-commerce. “Despite this,” Malhotra assigned to certain employees.
indispensable for seamless integration said, “some SMEs attempt to build Conducting inventory counts, stock
with marketplaces, brand websites, custom systems, which often become adjustments, write-offs, and other
and other sales channels, enabling costly and inefficient over time. internal warehousing operations
precise inventory management Starting with a simple, scalable also increases stock level accuracy.
and Service Level Agreement (SLA) Enterprise Resource Planning Secondly, slow order processing can
adherence. He added, “Real-time (ERP) or WMS solution is a better be overcome by using professional
dashboards offering visibility into alternative. It is easier to implement software: pick lists, synchronised
inventory and order tracking further and adapt as the business grows.” stock levels, and barcoding for the
enhance operational efficiency. Kladana is a cloud-based ERP correct item, bundle, or storage bin
Furthermore, an advanced tech and WMS provider that focuses identification can improve both speed
framework supports well-defined on empowering Indian SMEs with and quality of order fulfilment.”
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