Navigating the Future of Logistics: E-commerce Growth, Festival Season Challenges, and the Pay-As-You-Store Revolution

In discussion with Chandrakala Bobba, Director, Bobba Group, on the significant Pay As You Store service

1) What current developments do you predict for the logistics sector?  

The continued growth of e-commerce is leading to greater integration between online retail and logistics. Companies are working to provide seamless order fulfillment and delivery solutions. The ongoing growth of e-commerce and the advancements in last-mile delivery that followed are some significant developments. Companies are also investing in technology to match client expectations for more flexible delivery options and real-time tracking.

 2) How do festivals affect business storage needs? What tips and strategies can businesses use to maintain cost-effectiveness during the festival season?  

Festivals can have a significant impact on business storage needs, especially for businesses involved in retail, e-commerce, or those that supply products related to specific festivals. Some ways businesses can maintain cost effectiveness is by using a service such as Pay as you store, which will reduce their costs. Products connected to festivals are in high demand both before and during the festival season, although demand might fluctuate greatly. In order to accommodate these variations, businesses must be able to swiftly scale up and down their storage capacity.

3) Are you, as a logistics firm, launching any new services to assist consumers with their storage needs as the festival season approaches? 

Yes, we have launched the Pay as you store service, which means that even if you only need to store for one day, we will have you covered without the stress of hunting for a storage space for air freight, road freight, in close proximity to the airport and highways. With the holiday season approaching, pay as you store is the need of the hour. So, whether it’s kg’s or tonnes of any size and shape for a day, a week, or a month, we will provide you with smart storage and on-demand warehousing solutions. It is a dry and cold warehouse to store automobile spare parts, aircraft spare parts to pharma products, by-products to perishable items such as ice creams. Basically you can store anything and everything. It is a one-stop solution for all your storage needs.

  4) What exactly is the pay as you store service, and how does it help businesses? 

“Pay-As-You-Store,” is a game-changing concept that offers customers unparalleled flexibility and cost-effectiveness in managing their business’s storage needs. It doesn’t matter if your business is looking for storage for 1 day , 2 days, a week or a month. We will help your business with storage irrespective of the time frame you are looking to store your goods for. Our mission is to transform the storage industry by offering a cost-effective, adaptable, and customer-focused solution.

5)  What are the main obstacles that businesses experience when it comes to storage during festivals, and how can they overcome them? 

Businesses often face several obstacles when it comes to storage during festivals. One of the most common obstacles is limited storage space. Festivals can have a significant and unique impact on businesses’ storage needs. One primary way festivals influence storage is through the surge in demand for festival-related merchandise. Especially in the retail and e-commerce industries, a lot of firms have to stock up on specialty things for festivals, like costumes, promotional materials, and decorations with a holiday theme. Increased storage space may be required as a result of this increase in inventory.

 6) What are the main benefits for both consumers and businesses of using a pay-as-you-store service? 

Pay-as-you-store service offers numerous benefits to both businesses and customers. A Pay-as-you-store service is typically less expensive than a traditional long-term storage service. Customers pay only for the space they need and the duration they require, reducing unnecessary expenses. Customers have the flexibility to adjust their storage needs according to their changing circumstances. They can easily increase or decrease the storage space, allowing them to adapt to life changes or seasonal requirements.

7) Are there any technological developments or improvements that you see the logistics industry witnessing in the near future?  

Automation in the form of autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotic systems for warehousing and order fulfillment was already a growing trend. This will probably keep happening, boosting productivity and cutting labour expenses. Real-time tracking and monitoring of the movement and condition of items is made possible by the Internet of Things (IoT). More precise delivery estimates and improved inventory management may result from this. Logistics companies are increasingly using data analytics to optimize routes, predict demand, and improve supply chain efficiency.