Having been associated with logistics and air cargo industry since past 17 years has given a sense of self-enlightenment to Chandrakala Bobba, Director, Bobba Group. She shares that her journey has been challenging yet rewarding. On the work front, she tells that the group is planning to open first micro fulfilment warehousing centre in Bengaluru.
CT Bureau
How has been your experience of being in the industry for so many years. How challenging has the journey been?
I have always loved aircraft and runways. Watching freight moving from one place to another, shipments travelling across the globe and how we contribute to that cycle is something that has always fascinated me. I started off as an intern in my family business, as part of university project work. Since then, I have never looked back. It has been a challenging and rewarding 17 years so far. The skills I have honed over the years now play an invaluable role in helping me make the right business decisions. Challenges and situations are a part and parcel of every industry, irrespective of the position and scale.
What are the major transformations you have observed in the sector?
Cargo and freight are at the forefront now. This is a major shift from what it was earlier. All eyes are on this industry. We now have the support of the industry and government initiatives will boost overall growth and development in this sector. Technology is now gaining more importance than ever, and we have seen a huge leap on this front in the last two years. These two aspects play a crucial role in our industry, with the help of which a warehouse can be managed with the support of automation.
Shed light on the efficient growth strategies adopted by your company to move ahead?
We are launching the first micro fulfilment warehousing centre in Bengaluru soon. With this, Bobba Logistics aims to offer customized warehousing options and logistical solutions to all segments of the industry. Some of the value-added services we offer include:
- Quick commerce and faster delivery
- Inventory management and reverse logistics
- Express delivery, express shipments
- On-demand warehousing
- Pay-as-you-go options
This segment of warehousing is going to be a game changer and with time, we plan to have more such warehouses in ideal locations.
Explain cargo handling ops at Bobba. Elaborate on the digital and physical infrastructure, facilities for cargo storage, and transportation?
The Bobba Logistics warehouse/facility is a 75,000 sq. ft. area of storage space. It has complete provisions to manage end-to-end supply chain needs, with a dedicated cold zone. This facility has steel structures, pre-engineered in factories and assembled at the location. It boasts an exclusive cold zone. It is a robust cold chain management solution, complete with packaging and processing technology and value-added services, dedicated to keep up with the consumer’s expectations for the best product. Our cold chain management solution has been designed to identify temperature anomalies and reduce the likelihood of unwanted setbacks, thus optimizing operational output, increasing visibility, and reducing overall costs.
