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North East India Online Printing: Remote Logistics & Campus SLAs

Remote Logistics6 min read

Introduction

The North Eastern states of India—including Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Mizoram—face unique logistical challenges in document procurement. For students at IIT Guwahati, NEHU (Shillong), and NITs across the Seven Sisters, the absence of high-capacity production centers in remote hill stations leading to inflated retail costs and limited material options.

This guide focuses on the "Direct-to-Campus" production model, utilizing air-cargo logistics to maintain national price benchmarks (35p B&W) even in the most remote districts.

1. Logistics Optimization: Air-Cargo SLAs

Traditional road transport to North East India can take 10–14 days. OnlinePrintout utilizes prioritized air-cargo channels to bypass ground delays.

Supply Chain Benchmarks:

  • Guwahati & Shillong: 3–4 Working Days.
  • Imphal, Agartala, Kohima: 4–5 Working Days via Specialized Air Link.
  • Aizawl & Itanagar: 5–6 Working Days (Surface-Air Hybrid).

2. Protective Manufacturing: Moisture-Proofing

The tropical and high-humidity environments of locales like Cherrapunji require specialized packaging protocols to prevent substrate degradation.

3. University Compliance: Thesis Standards

InstituteTechnical Requirement
IIT Guwahati35mm gutter margin for Hard Binding compliance.
NEHU (Shillong)Black Rexine with 18pt Gold Embossing for dissertations.
NIT Agartala / NIT SilcharHigh-grammage 100 GSM Bond for terminal project reports.

Conclusion

Centralized production solves the geographic disadvantages for North East Indian students. By utilizing 35p national rates and advanced moisture-proof logistics, researchers in the Seven Sisters no longer need to compromise on document quality or budget.