The Role of an Agri Logistics Company
An agriculture logistics company plays an important role in contributing to the agricultural post-harvest value chain. Since 2009, SLCM has been a pioneer in providing a technology-based agri-logistics platform by creating, testing and implementing scientifically designed systems for storage management. SLCM is now operational in over 21,000+ locations, 90+ cold storages, and more than 400+ million square feet of area under management with the goal of creating a scale and structure for post-harvest agri-businesses. We are providing efficient commodity management to farmers and agribusinesses throughout India by managing over 500 types of commodities and reducing post-harvest loss.
Scientific Commodity Warehousing for Post-Harvest Management
Agricultural commodities need scientific storage to retain their quality as soon as harvest occurs. SLCM helps preserve these commodities by providing scientific warehousing services through our diverse & vast warehousing network across India. Our wide range of warehouse services include; Professional Warehousing Management Services which provide structured handling and storage practices. The solutions provided by SLCM will help create optimum conditions for storage, monitor the health of the commodity and ensure warehousing operation efficiency. As a result of implementing scientific processes, your storage reliability and supply chain efficiency will improve.
Quality Testing and Monitoring of Agricultural Commodities
Agricultural quality assurance has traditionally been hampered by inconsistent testing practices and insufficient real-time monitoring. At SLCM we perform continuous and real-time quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of agricultural products from the point of harvest through to their final destination. Moisture level monitoring, scientific fumigation, periodic inspections, and stock condition assessments are just a few of the many quality checks we perform within our quality assurance process. Our ACL (Analytical Central Laboratory) carries out scientific analysis and quality testing of all agricultural commodities, using advanced methods and techniques. With this integration approach to both quality assurance and quality control, we are able to identify potential problems early, establish consistency in product quality, and guarantee that products remain of high quality during storage.
Technology and Risk Management in Agri Logistics
Technology is essential for managing warehouses and supply chains. SLCM uses a mix of physical warehouse infrastructure and digital technologies, such as GPS-enabled digital locks, centralized dashboards, and real-time monitoring systems, within its Phygital system. We rely on automated reporting, real-time inventory tracking, and digital monitoring tools to help ensure accurate management of our operations. We are further supported by structured risk mitigation processes that will provide audit mechanisms, real-time data monitoring, and controlled operational workflows to allow us transparency, thereby reducing risks and supporting better decision-making throughout the agri logistics company as a result of using the integrated physical and digital systems. Efficient and dependable agri logistics operations will be achieved through this Phygital system use.
Supporting Financing and the Agricultural Value Chain
A vital aspect of agricultural development is access to capital. Structured collateral management services from SLCM have facilitated access to capital for growers, and agribusinesses through the collateralisation of economically produced commodities that are stored scientifically as part of a collateralisation process for warehouse receipt based financing solutions. With this process in place, SLCM works closely with banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions to ensure the safe and secure management of stored commodities. By facilitating access to capital, we enable farmers (and agribusinesses) to realize the full value of their stored commodities while maintaining the quality of their commodities according to required domestic/international standards. This contributes to an overall liquidity increase within the agricultural ecosystem and supports continued business growth within the agricultural sector.
Conclusion
The importance of a properly functioning agri logistics system is key in providing assistance to farmers and helping farmers and agribusinesses develop through warehousing, continuous quality control, technologically advanced systems, and financial aid. At SLCM, we offer both operational scale and innovations in order to provide a greater degree of efficiency, transparency, and reliability within the agricultural supply chain. Find out more about SLCM and the integrated solutions of agri logistics, warehousing, and complete supply chain systems by going to the SLCM website.
They are responsible for the management of post-harvest activities specific to agriculture including the storage, monitoring of quality and management of supply chain for agricultural commodities.
Scientific warehousing preserves the quality of commodities, minimizes losses and enhances storage efficiency for farmers.
SLCM's quality control system is in real time and continuous with support from scientific tests performed at the Analytical Central Laboratory.
SLCM's Phygital System integrates a physical warehouse and digital technology, which allows for the monitoring and controlling of activities in real time.
Commodities stored in warehouses have the ability to be used as collateral when obtaining warehouse receipt based financing.
Technology provides greater transparency and reduces risk while assisting with the efficient management of warehouse operations and the supply chain.
