TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited has established a 40,000 sq. ft. warehousing facility in a Free Trade and Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) at Mannur Village, approximately 30 km from Chennai, to support Caterpillar’s manufacturing supply chains. The facility is designed to enable procurement of parts from multiple countries and support Caterpillar’s manufacturing operations.
The warehouse is located within the Chennai FTWZ and is intended to strengthen Caterpillar’s global supply network through a multi-country sourcing model.
The facility is located along the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and has connectivity to the ports of Chennai, Ennore, and Kamarajar. These ports together handle nearly 20 percent of India’s container traffic, enabling access to international shipping routes and supporting inbound and outbound logistics for manufacturing operations.
The warehouse has capacity for approximately 4,000 pallet positions. The infrastructure is intended to help optimise lead times, reduce landed costs, and improve supply chain responsiveness for Caterpillar’s production requirements.
“Our tailored solution for Caterpillar strengthens supply chain resilience amid global trade volatility. By combining the FTWZ model with our end-to-end warehousing capabilities, we enable faster and more efficient global supply chain movements, helping Caterpillar withstand trade disruptions,” said Ravi Viswanathan, Managing Director, TVS Supply Chain Solutions.
“As we continue to strengthen our global supply chain network, the FTWZ facility established by TVS Supply Chain Solutions enhances our sourcing flexibility. TVS SCS has deep expertise in managing complex, multi-country supply chains, enabling us to better navigate global trade conditions,” said Ramesh Muthuraman, Director of Operations, Caterpillar India Private Limited.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions also manages Caterpillar’s external warehouse operations in Hosur, India, along with in-plant warehousing activities supporting manufacturing operations. The two companies have collaborated on supply chain operations for approximately five years.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, part of the TVS Mobility Group, provides supply chain management services across industries including automotive, industrial, consumer, technology infrastructure, rail and utilities, and healthcare. The company operates in 26 countries, employs more than 17,000 people, and works with 91 Fortune Global 500 customers.
