Jumia Kenya an eCommerce startup, has opened an integrated warehouse and logistics network facility to transform its Express operations. The facili
Jumia Kenya an eCommerce startup, has opened an integrated warehouse and logistics network facility to transform its Express operations.
The facility was set on Mombasa Road because its proximity to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and easier access to the Central Business District (CBD) via the Nairobi Expressway. This will ensure faster product delivery.
Efficiency
The warehouse and logistics network facility will transform Jumia’s logistics operations by increasing storage capacity for warehouse expansion and providing converged services. The facility will also help the company to transform its Jumia Express operations through enabling on-time delivery and efficient distribution, resulting in higher labour productivity and customer satisfaction.
The warehouse will also contributes to the reduction of errors and damage during the order fulfillment process. Besides, it protects goods from being lost or stolen during transport. According to Juan Seco, CEO of Jumia Kenya, the facility has allowed the company to consolidate its multiple warehouses and network operations under one roof. He stated that the launch would help Jumia improve its fulfillment operations to be more efficient and scalable, thus meeting its future needs as the company grows.
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