In conversation with: Rahul Mehra

 A perishable supply chain is very critical in any location where food and beverages are transported from one location to another. Our specialized F&B logistics department with strict SOP execution and best practices is ideally placed to meet these complex requirements."

• • • Opinion Rahul Mehra, Managing Director. AWL Pvt Ltd. In an exclusive conversation with Cold Chain Management, he emphasizes that AWL can handle the cold chain and environmental supply chain, be it perishable food items or non-perishable FMCG products. He also discusses the growing use of electronic commerce in the perishable supply chain sector

Q. What makes you the supplier of choice in your field, especially for perishable supply chain issues?

We at AWL adopt a flexible business model by providing transport warehousing and distribution solutions. Logistics consultation and special service for forwarding and customs clearance. Unlike other logistics companies, we do not limit our chips to a specific segment or industry and believe in a universal vertical presence. A perishable supply chain is very critical in any location where food and beverages are transported from one location to another. AWL's specialized F&B logistics division with strict SOP delivery and best practices is ideal to meet these complex requirements. AWL adheres to the highest standards of hygiene as stipulated in the respective FSSAI licenses of our warehouses. Food and beverage manufacturers rely on the expertise of our logistics experts. AWL has capabilities to handle cold chain and environmental supply chain. Be it perishable food or non-perishable FMCG products. AWL enables greater throughput and the ability to handle peak volumes through modern warehouse infrastructure and processes. In addition, our functional supply chain networks and solutions engineers with proven expertise in the FandB industry, combined with our state-of-the-art equipment and temperature control system for temperature controlled services, make us the best choice in the industry.

Q. What industries are your customers in?

Can you name some big clients and talk about the work you do for them?

As I just mentioned, unlike other logistics companies, we do not limit our coverage to a specific segment or industry and we believe in a vertical presence. AWL serves clients across industries such as FMCG, Lifestyle & Apparel Solar & Semiconductors, Entertainment & Media, Telecom Supply Chain Solution, Medical & Pharmaceuticals, and Hospitality.

We serve some of the biggest names in the FandB industry including SABMiller, Red Bull, Baskin Robbins and Elenpro.

Q. What products do you offer here in India that are of particular interest to cold chain and perishable supply chain professionals?

Some of the services we offer are e.g.
• FSSAI Approved Warehouses
• Temperature Controlled Storage
• Batch Based Inventory Management
• Adherence to Procedures and Controls
• Strict SOPS
• Documentation and Other Value Added Skills
• Insurance

Original Source from AWL India Conversation with Rahul Mehra