Warehousing

paddy storageOne of the main peculiarities of Basmati rice is enhancement in its taste and aroma when it is seasoned for eight-to-nine months. SIRT has made it part of its policy to sale only seasoned rice for consumption by its customers.

warehouse of Susaaf Rice Traders - MuridkeThis makes warehousing one very important step in the whole production process of the company. Stocks of brown basmati rice are stored in well-ventilated and spacious warehouses of the company in Islamabad. These stocks are kept in most hygienic conditions remaining under observation of SIRT's own staff.

warehouse at Muridke During the period stocks remain in warehouses, these are subjected to regular inspection and fumigation from time-to-time against infestations by organisms.

Because of the fact that SIRT purchases large quantities of paddy at the beginning of season and a long maturing period of rice, inventory carrying cost of the company is quite high. It is, however, compensated well by the real-basmati-experience by the consumers.