OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
“ THE DIGITAL WAREHOUSE IS A VERY PRESTIGIOUS PROJECT AND BRINGS TOGETHER EFFICIENCY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN ”
— Richard Cawston , Managing Director , XPO Supply Chain , Europe
“ It ’ s a very prestigious project and brings together efficiency in the supply chain along with the latest technology . Most importantly , it will encompass a development area where we can really test new technologies and their application , and will keep this warehouse at the forefront of the digital age ,” says Cawston . “ Nestlé has entrusted XPO with the digital architecture for its future vision . The new centre will operate as both a think tank and a launch pad for XPO innovations .”
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As consumers increasingly demand interaction across the entire supply chain , XPO has embraced new partnerships to develop digital solutions of the future . One such example is the company ’ s recent collaboration with food and beverage juggernaut , Nestlé , in the co-creation of a 638,000-squarefoot distribution centre at its Logistics Park in Leicestershire , United Kingdom . The state-of-the-art digital warehouse and technology laboratory will provide an essential testbed environment for XPO to assess new , innovative technologies to transform its operations and will enable Nestlé to enhance its service offerings .
XPO LOGISTICS
• Recognised as one of the fastest growing transportation companies by Fortune 500 .
• XPO Logistics invests more than US $ 450mn each year in the development of new technologies .
• XPO Logistics has partnered with Nestlé in the co-creation of a digital warehouse and technology laboratory .
AUGUST 2019