Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has strengthened its distribution network by opening a new fulfillment center in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This center will help Flipkart deliver essential goods to local customers on the next day itself.
Highlighting Flipkart’s extensive distribution spread and its role in the growth of his company, Srideep Kesavan, CEO, Heritage Foods, says, the company is committed to providing customers a wide range of products and packaging options, ensuring the highest quality standards.
Spanning 77,000 sq ft, the fulfilment center can process upto 8,000 e-commerce orders daily, serving cities including Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, and Vizianagaram. This expansion is expected to create around 1,000 direct and indirect job opportunities in the state.
Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Flipkart Group, avers, the launch of the new fulfillment center underscores Flipkart's dedication to meet the rising demand for online groceries and enhance accessibility for local consumers. d Flipkart also aims to bridge the digital gap, support local businesses, MSMEs, and farming communities, and foster employment opportunities at the local level, he adds.
