Department of PGDM IB organized a visit to the Skyways Air Cargo warehouse facility on 21st & 23rd Jan 2025 for PGDM IB Batch (2024-26) students. Skyways, a well-established name in cargo and freight forwarding, has built its reputation on efficiency, reliability, and innovation. Their warehouse serves as the backbone of their operations, ensuring the smooth movement of goods across domestic and international markets.
Warehouse Operations: Precision and Efficiency
At the warehouse, the students observed a well-coordinated workflow where shipments are received, sorted, stored, and dispatched with remarkable accuracy. The facility is designed to handle a high volume of goods, from small parcels to bulk consignments, ensuring timely deliveries. Each stage of the process is meticulously managed by trained professionals who follow strict protocols to prevent delays or misplacements.
The warehouse operates with a streamlined system that includes inbound and outbound logistics, inventory management, and quality control. Packages undergo rigorous checks before being stored in designated areas, and orders are fulfilled with high-speed picking and packing processes.
Learning Outcomes from the Visit
- Gain insights into the logistics ecosystem, including third-party logistics and multimodal transportation.
- Understand the role of warehouses as distribution hubs in global supply chains.
- Learn about Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and how they optimize inventory control, order processing, and shipment tracking.
- Observe how cold chain logistics works for handling temperature-sensitive goods.
- Identify potential risks in cargo transportation, storage, and distribution, such as delays, damages, and security threats.
- Understand cost-benefit analysis in warehouse operations, including inventory holding costs, freight costs, and order fulfilment strategies.
- Explore how corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethical sourcing impact international logistics and trade policies.