Warehouse Startups Up The Tech Play Amid E-Comm Boom

WAREHOUSE TECH STARTUPS are rapidly stepping up their automation game, driven by a surge in demand from e-commerce, quick commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) players.

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From AI-powered quality checks to autonomous robots and blockchain tracking, these firms are developing cutting-edge tools to meet the speed, scale and accuracy that modern retail requires.

Startups are no longer just offering warehouse space; they are building flexible, tech-enabled ecosystems tailored to each client's operational model. Leveraging innovations like IoT-based temperature-controlled enclosures and app-enabled handheld scanners, they are automating routine tasks, reducing training time and drastically improving picking accuracy.

Startups such as NX Logistics are not only building and equipping warehouses but also managing day-to-day operations for clients like quick commerce platform Zepto. Its latest 16,608-square-meter facility in Bengaluru is a case in point. Powered by advanced analytics, the warehouse is designed to optimize workflows and enhance supply chain performance.