Logistics fulfillment center operations in India
In a significant shift in India’s competitive landscape, e-commerce behemoths Amazon and Flipkart are increasingly leveraging their extensive logistics networks to serve external clients. This strategic move aims to optimize asset utilization and generate new revenue streams beyond their core e-commerce operations.
Amazon launched its ‘Amazon Supply Chain Services’ in May 2026, offering warehousing and fulfillment solutions to a broad range of commercial entities, irrespective of their presence on the Amazon platform. Concurrently, Flipkart’s logistics arm, Ekart, has secured substantial contracts, including end-to-end heavy deliveries for IKEA and retail operations for rivals like TataCliq and Nykaa. This dual approach allows both companies to monetize their existing infrastructure, including warehouses, freight trucks, and last-mile delivery fleets, while gaining valuable data insights into regional demand, inventory flows, and competitor pricing.
However, this expansion into logistics is not without its challenges. The dual role of marketplace, seller, and logistics provider raises potential data exposure concerns for third-party clients. Additionally, managing peak-season priorities, sector-specific compliance, and pricing pressures could complicate these ventures.
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