German automaker Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated the largest parts warehouse in the luxury car industry in Pune. Additionally, the company has also opened its largest retail training academy in South Asia called the ‘Mercedes-Benz Academy’. The Parts Warehouse is spread across 16,500 sq. metres and can accommodate up to 44,000 Stock Keeping Units.
As for the new retail training centre, it can impart training to 225 participants at any given time. Moreover, the centre has four large bays which can accommodate about two vehicles per bay and two small bays that can accommodate one vehicle per bay. The warehouse gets world class equipment for smooth daily operations. Additionally, it also uses LED lights to save energy and has motion sensors for tracking of movement.
Speaking about the new facility, Roland Folger, Managing Director and CEO, said “Creating the largest Parts Warehouse in the luxury car segment equipped with state-of-art technological processes, automations and also inaugurating South Asia’s biggest Mercedes-Benz Academy, are significant accomplishments for Mercedes-Benz India. These initiatives are result of our focused customer orientation that will help create a long-term value to our discerning patrons, giving us a competitive edge in this dynamic market. At Mercedes-Benz India, it remains our relentless endeavor to build-on to the strong foundation we have created for the brand, and further develop a sustainable future for our partners and employees. Investing in the infrastructure and also in people is a hallmark of a fundamentally strong brand like Mercedes-Benz, and this strategic decision, will play a pivotal role in our future growth in India.”
