Future Supply Chain Solutions Limited is launching the India Food Grid, a network of 38 Integrated Food Distribution Centres (IFDC) across the length and breadth of the country that will provide pan-India reach. The INDIA FOOD GRID will be supported by strong infrastructure and best- in-class technology & automation. The India Food Grid will manage distribution right from the manufacturing hubs up till the final point of consumption. Brands can enter the grid from anywhere in the country for consumption anywhere, anytime. It will help improve overall supply chain efficiencies, eliminate wastages, lead to better inventory management and help increase availability of consumer products at locations where the demand is. The India Food Grid will ensure secured, guaranteed on-time delivery in full by enhancing consistency, accuracy, speed and reliability of the supply chain. The company inaugurated its distribution centre in Shambhu Kalan in Chandigarh. The distribution centre is set up on 0.2 million sq. ft. of built up area with infrastructure and advanced technologies like Put-to-Light Sortation System. This IFDC will cater to distribution of consumer products to up to 300 stores in the region. With the development of FSC INDIA FOOD GRID, stock availability and visibility will be ensured at all times, consumer will get fresh products faster and there will be reduction in the inventory holding in the system.