To expand its distribution network across the country, e-commerce giant Flipkart has opened its first grocery fulfillment center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Spanning 1.35 lakh sq ft, the store has a dispatch capacity of 2.09 lakh units per day, and will cater to around 16,000 daily orders
Designed to act as a bridge between local retailers and farmers and shoppers across India, the new fulfillment center is expected to generate approximately 300 direct and indirect opportunities for employment in the area. Its launch reiterates the company’s commitment to enhance local economies by bridging the digital gap.
Currently having 24 grocery fulfillment centers across India, Flipkart retails in over 1,800 Indian cities and is constantly expanding its delivery areas that now count over 10,000.
