Wellingborough, UK: Wincanton has secured a two-year warehousing and distribution contract extension for the Co-operative group.
In 2019 Wincanton delivered a new 340,000 sq ft regional distribution centre in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, for the Co-op in under six months. Since then, it has successfully managed all warehouse and store delivery operations from the site.
As part of the contract Wincanton replenishes 460 Co-op stores in the East Midlands, East of England and North London areas. This involves handling chilled, ambient and frozen goods, delivering up to 800,000 cases per week. It also manages the return of recyclable items such as soft plastic.
The RDC has the latest warehouse management system voice-picking technology, with all stock movements completed using radio frequency technologies. Co-op and Wincanton have worked in partnership for over 25 years.
Andy Perry, supply chain and logistic director, Co-op, said: “We are pleased to extend our relationship with Wincanton and for the Wellingborough site to continue to operate alongside our network of distribution centres across the UK to ensure our members and customers can pick up what they need, when and where they need it.”
James Hurrell, managing director of grocery and consumer at Wincanton, said: “The smooth implementation of the Wellingborough facility for Co-op provided the basis of the last two years’ achievements. Our first-class management team and operations colleagues have provided a consistently good service, especially during tough industry conditions. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Co-op to explore new ways of working.”
