13SQFT.com

13SQFT.com

A UNIQUE B2B PLATFORM, REIGNING THE REALM OF WAREHOUSING, INDUSTRIES & COLD CHAIN

The warehousing industry has played a significant role in the growth and development of various businesses across diverse verticals and serves as a spine for them. It is entangled with several obstacles like lack of infrastructure as almost 90% of the industry is controlled by unorganized players who manage small-sized warehouses with less/no mechanization. Besides this, the sector does not have a well-integrated digital platform that binds all warehouses, spaces, factories, and infrastructure solutions with technology to enable well optimized, quick supply chain and intra-logistics management. To hold & eventually resolve these pain points, Mr. Alok Bansal, ex-CEO of DTDC 3PL, founded 13SQFT.

13SQFT aggressively aims to bring industry under one platform to optimize their warehouse setup, logistics, supply chain and procurement operations. 13SQFT.com is India’s first and largest B2B digital platform, specifically designed for the warehousing, logistics, and cold chain industries. It’s a one-stop shop for all things related to space, infrastructure, automation, EV, Warehousing, Packing, Storage, MHE and technology.

We conduct end-to-end procurement for all warehouses, retail centres, fulfilment centres, delivery hubs, factories, and industries, and are trusted by industry veterans. With over 280 plus categories and aligning with over 360 partners, the company is a 365-day virtual exhibition for SMEs, MNCs, and start-ups scouting for the right clients or customers and all clients scouting for the right vendors/ OEMs and Products.

For buyers, the firm offers the ability to dodge the hassles of procurement operations, by providing the best price possible with online End to End Procurement services, without compromising either on quality, scale, or scope. And for our partners/sellers, we offer an array of marketing and promotional activities on our platforms, to promote their products, deals and services along with other relevant marketing channels which helps them to increase their marketing reach. For the future, 13SQFT is planning to transform the way warehousing, logistics, and infrastructure industries – market, sell and operate and enhance business efficiencies via a technology-backed platform.

THE MAN BEHIND THE IDEA
Mr. Alok Bansal–Founder, and CEO of 13SQFT have earned his degree in international management from ESB Reutlingen University, Germany, and an MBA degree from SPJIMR along with the certification in warehouse design and management from IIM Ahmedabad. He was a prominent part of established multinational corporations like Infosys and Mercedes Benz. From warehousing & distribution to setting up and running multi-tier fulfilment centres, warehouses, e-commerce, and medical infrastructure, he has done it all by making 13sqft. com one of its kind in the industry.

Mr. Bansal handles the company’s overall global operations while bringing years of logistics industry knowledge, experience, and technological expertise to the table. He was awarded the “Youngest Supply Chain leader of the Year’’, at a summit which was organized by Nasscom & Alden in 2018. Talking about the inception story of 13SQFT, the visionary stated, “Being at the decision-making position in one of the largest logistics companies we experienced many pain points while building warehouses. There was no single place where we could get all the procured things starting from right space/land infrastructure, automation, EV, Warehousing, Packing, Storage, and MHE  to other categories on one platform. So, that was the main reason to start 13sqft.com, which can cater to all problems of this industry”.

ENSURING BETTER OUTCOMES DURING THE PANDEMIC
During the covid period, people were experiencing issues with reaching out to potential customers in person. That’s when the unique platform was launched. It helped the companies continue their business operations even without human contact. The platform helps the buyers submit their requirements and the vendors can provide quotes for the same within the platform. The requirements can be closed on the platform itself with no hassle.

ALOK’S TAKE ON TECHNOLOGICAL EVOLUTION AND R&D
The evolution of technology is pushing the boundaries and changing how the world does business by increasing productivity in the supply chain, minimizing costs, errors & time. “We are incorporating the latest technology on the 13sqft platform and ensuring seamless procurement for buyers and substantially greater market reach for our seller partners.” R&D plays a vital role in gaining a competitive advantage. We are trying to incorporate AI in our platform that will help us in providing better solutions in the warehousing industry. While ensuring that, our rivals cannot easily replicate.

FORTES, THE PILLARS OF 13SQFT
The company’s strategy is to provide organizations with a one stop solution for all of their procurement and supply chain needs. The digital platform for vendors and suppliers promotes their services and products that are related to warehousing, logistics, and supply chain.

COMMITMENT TO THE CLIENT
At 13sqft, we know that our client satisfaction is of utmost importance. For this reason, our commitment is to not only achieve but surpass our clients’ expectations.

SELL VALUE, NOT PRODUCT
At the heart of all buying decisions, customers want a great value and not just cheap prices. That is why we focus on the former and everything else just falls into its rightful place.

FAST RESPONSES
Quick response is a derivative of speed. Customers want it, whatever “it” is – fast. Customers want it now. The point is simple. Whether it is the sales process or a customer service issue, people want whatever they need, fast. And pay more for it.

RELIABILITY
We realize that robust, reliability-centred processes and practices are important features which is why along with that we have aligned our company goals with clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability which are enabled by talent management and competency development, as this is one of our defining features.

LOVING WORK, LOVING PEOPLE
Customer is our Top Priority. People are our Strength. Teamwork is our competitive edge. Business Ethics is our guide.

INNOVATION & CREATIVITY
Creativity in the workplace doesn’t just mean greater efficiency and innovation. It means increased bonding, teamwork, and talent retention. We create a workplace environment of interaction, engagement, and respect that encourages innovative thinking and creative ideas.

CORPORATE ETHOS FOR EMPLOYEES
There is an open-door policy wherein everyone in the team is open to connecting with anyone irrespective of the designation. It encourages an effective way of communication to create accessible lines to connect and make people feel their inputs matter. 13SQFT encourages people to experiment and learn what works and what doesn’t work for a team. , Incentives & Rewards are provided regularly for the completion of given goals to motivate team members to go above and beyond with their work.

Function Heads and Managers take time to recognize even minor achievements by their team members. Managers show gratitude & appreciate their team members every time they accomplish their tasks correctly., Every Saturday we have FUN at work for inter-dept. relationship & team bonding. There is an atmosphere of trust and consistency that’s sustained from the top-down to keep the employees motivated by establishing. Mr. Alok says, “We are mindful of the promises we make as they have a direct impact on employee engagement.”

Words of Wisdom to the Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• Identify a gap in the market
• Know your audience
• Never underestimate the power of a solid business plan
• Road-test your idea
• Embrace feedback and learn from your mistakes
• Build a strong network
• Have your finances in good order

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