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“ While it ’ s relatively traditional to build an automated warehouse , these things are in the planning for several years and can become outdated very quickly ,” he adds . “ We deliberately designed this one with a concept and a culture which allows that digitalisation and will ensure that the technology remains adaptable . Part of the success of the project will be to integrate this way of working so that it will remain relevant 10 years from now . It ’ s really exciting .”
By taking an extensive look at the energy efficiency of each building , the
new facility will house energy-saving LED lighting , environmentally friendly ammonia refrigeration , air source heat pumps for administration areas and rainwater harvesting . Upholding strong ISM standards also positively filters into a reduction in XPO ’ s carbon footprint . “ I think it goes in harmony with good practice operations , and customer sustainability for me ,” says Cawston .
However , across the manufacturing and supply chain , demands for not only data availability , but the speed of processing data is becoming ever
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