Amazon India launches two new fulfilment centres in Uttar Pradesh

Amazon India has announced the expansion of its fulfilment network in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with the launch of two new fulfilment centres (FC) in Lucknow comprising of a new FC and a specialised FC for large appliances and furniture. With this expansion, UP will now be home to three Amazon FC with a storage capacity of more than 3 million cubic feet. 

 

Amazon India has announced the expansion of its fulfilment network in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with the launch of two new fulfilment centres (FC) in Lucknow comprising of a new FC and a specialised FC for large appliances and furniture. With this expansion, UP will now be home to three Amazon FC with a storage capacity of more than 3 million cubic feet. #

“This expansion will create thousands of work opportunities for locals in the state and support over 90,000 sellers in catering to the growing customer demand, ahead of the festive season,” the affiliate of US e-commerce giant stated.

 

Amazon India has announced the expansion of its fulfilment network in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with the launch of two new fulfilment centres (FC) in Lucknow comprising of a new FC and a specialised FC for large appliances and furniture. With this expansion, UP will now be home to three Amazon FC with a storage capacity of more than 3 million cubic feet. #

“The continued investment in the state will have a multiplier effect on the local economy and lead to creation of new direct and indirect work opportunities,” the company continued. “Individuals from all backgrounds, especially for locals in the nearby regions. These will entail a variety of roles in its operations network, including full time and part time opportunities, with opportunities available to them for training and upskilling.”

 

Amazon India has announced the expansion of its fulfilment network in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with the launch of two new fulfilment centres (FC) in Lucknow comprising of a new FC and a specialised FC for large appliances and furniture. With this expansion, UP will now be home to three Amazon FC with a storage capacity of more than 3 million cubic feet. #

Buildings across Amazon India’s fulfilment network are designed with state-of-the art technology, efficient building systems to minimize energy usage and on-site and off-site solar panels to produce solar power. Most buildings are designed to be net water zero with multiple initiatives such as rainwater collection tanks, recharge wells to replenish water into aquifers, sewage treatment plants etc. As an inclusive place to work, fulfilment centres are also being designed to make them accessible to people with disabilities.  

 

Amazon India has announced the expansion of its fulfilment network in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with the launch of two new fulfilment centres (FC) in Lucknow comprising of a new FC and a specialised FC for large appliances and furniture. With this expansion, UP will now be home to three Amazon FC with a storage capacity of more than 3 million cubic feet. #

“UP has always been a market of great importance to us and our significant investment in the state is yet another step in the direction of providing wider market access to sellers, artisans and craftsmen. Lucknow with its proximity to the rural, urban and semi-urban areas, is an ideal location for us to solidify our fulfilment network in the State. This expansion will generate thousands of work opportunities for locals and provide a boost to ancillary businesses and their workforce including packaging, logistics, and transportation, amongst others. It has been our priority to provide a smoother, faster, and seamless shopping experience while ensuring health & safety of our teams” Akhil Saxena, VP, customer fulfilment operations, APAC, MENA & LATAM, Amazon, said in a press release.

 

Amazon India has announced the expansion of its fulfilment network in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with the launch of two new fulfilment centres (FC) in Lucknow comprising of a new FC and a specialised FC for large appliances and furniture. With this expansion, UP will now be home to three Amazon FC with a storage capacity of more than 3 million cubic feet. #

The expansion in UP is a part of Amazon’s plans to increase its pan-India fulfilment storage capacity by close to 40 per cent to provide a total storage capacity of 43 million cubic feet, in 2021. Amazon has created one of the most advanced fulfilment networks and sellers in India have been benefiting from Amazon’s expertise in fulfilment, reliable nationwide delivery, and customer service.