Pepperfry, India’s leading e-commerce furniture and home goods marketplace, has recently announced the promotion of Piyush Agarwal to Vice President, Supply Chain. Piyush joined Pepperfry in 2021, and he has been instrumental in driving various supply chain initiatives.
Key Contributions of Piyush Agarwal
Piyush has been instrumental in designing and implementing supply chain innovations that have benefited the organisation in a variety of ways. He has effectively created a strong storage and logistics network for Pepperfry, resulting in significant cost savings during an inflationary economic era.
Piyush’s leadership has helped Pepperfry move all its warehouse operations in-house. He has led end-to-end supply chains, including last-mile distribution, inventory replenishment, indirect procurement, primary and secondary logistics, and imports & exports.
Promotion and Acknowledgment
Pepperfry’s Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Ashish Shah, acknowledged Piyush’s contributions, saying that he has brought great control over operating costs and efficiencies through a solid grasp of various parts of the supply chain. The promotion of Piyush to Vice President, Supply Chain, is a testament to his domain expertise, hard work, and constant hustle towards building an unparalleled, cost-efficient big box supply chain network.
Piyush’s Enthusiasm
Piyush expressed his excitement and eagerness to take on more challenges in his new role. He stated that his team would continue to strive harder to make timely deliveries and provide quality experiences for customers. He is looking forward to strengthening the company’s logistical operations and building dream homes for tomorrow.
Pepperfry’s Specialized Warehouses and Distribution Network
Pepperfry created India’s largest big-box supply chain network 11 years ago, disrupting the hyperlocal furnishings sector. The company’s specialised build-to-suit warehouses in Mumbai, Gurugram, Jodhpur, and Bangalore meet the specific storage needs of the furniture and home products. They have over 1,000 supply chain workers located throughout 31 distribution centres, distributing via a fleet of 300 trucks and installing furniture in clients’ homes.
In over 500 cities, Pepperfry’s PepCart delivers first- and last-mile logistics services to buyers and sellers. PepCart successfully delivered over 10 million items in 2022 while providing round-the-clock customer care via phone calls, emails, and 24/7 chat services.
Final Thoughts
Pepperfry’s latest promotion of Piyush Agarwal to Vice President, Supply Chain, is an acknowledgement of his invaluable contributions to the company’s logistics operations. Pepperfry has a specialized distribution network that caters to the unique storage requirements of the furniture and home goods. With Piyush’s leadership, the company will undoubtedly continue to provide timely deliveries and quality experiences to its customers.
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