Skechers, the American footwear giant recently inaugurated a massive 600,000 square feet national distribution centre in Mumbai, India, at the Lodha Industrial and Logistics Park in Kalyan. Part of a broader project, this facility is designed to optimize supply chain operations, capable of dispatching 60,000 units daily. The warehouse boasts Free Movement (FM1) super flat flooring, a first in western India, enhancing shipment movement. Meeting IGBC Platinum pre-certification, it aligns with sustainability standards. Skechers executives noted India's status as one of their fastest-growing markets, expressing plans to localize production. The move reinforces Skechers' commitment to growth and sustainability, setting industry benchmarks in India.
In a strategic move to expand its presence in the Indian market, American footwear giant Skechers has inaugurated a national distribution centre in Mumbai, India. The colossal 600,000 square feet facility is situated at the Lodha Industrial and Logistics Park in Kalyan. It has been designed to optimise supply chain operations and will have the capacity to dispatch up to 60,000 units daily. This facility is marked as the first phase of a larger project, and is part of Skechers' collaboration to establish a 1.1 million square feet facility in Palava township.
The centre boasts innovative flooring for seamless transportation. Notably, it is the first warehouse building in western India to feature Free Movement (FM1) super flat flooring, simplifying the movement of shipments. Moreover, it's been crafted to meet the standards of an IGBC Platinum pre-certified building, aligning with sustainability and efficiency benchmarks.
Lodha Group views this facility as a potential game-changer in B2B logistics. Their commitment to providing businesses with dependable, sustainable, and cutting-edge solutions is evident in this collaboration, as highlighted by Devender Singh Rawat, CEO of Lodha's Green Digital Infrastructure Platform (GDIP).
Lodha Group’s Green Digital Infrastructure Platform (GDIP), backed by renowned entities like Bain Capital and Ivanhoe Cambridge, aims to create approximately 30 million square feet of operational assets. With an ambitious investment plan of USD 1 billion, GDIP’s objective is to meet global benchmarks concerning technology integration, construction practices, and adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
Executives from Skechers, hailing from California, recently visited India and highlighted the country's status as one of their fastest-growing markets in the last three years. David Weinberg, the COO of Skechers USA, had shared plans about the company's intent to localise the production of footwear, apparel, and accessories for both domestic and international markets during his visit to Mumbai in December.
Skechers' journey in India began in 2012 through a joint venture with Future Group. By 2018, the company solidified its presence by investing approximately Rs 580 crore to gain full control of the venture, marking a strategic shift in its approach to the Indian market.
As 2023 draws to a close, the establishment of the state-of-the-art distribution centre by Skechers stands as a testament to their commitment to growth and consolidation within the Indian market. Looking ahead, this venture paves the way for an innovative and dynamic presence in India's evolving business ecosystem, setting a benchmark for industry standards and reinforcing their commitment to progressive, efficient and sustainable practices.
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