Milton Keynes, UK: Waitrose & Partners has extended its contract with GXO for regional and national food distribution.
Under the new agreement, GXO will continue to operate two key UK distribution hubs based within Waitrose’s Milton Keynes campus. Close to 85m cases per year are packed and dispatched at the 950,000sq ft Magna Park national distribution centre. About 51m cases of chilled and fresh products are handled at the 320,000sq ft Brinklow regional distribution centre.
“We’re delighted that Waitrose & Partners has rewarded our service over the past three years by extending our agreement,” said Gavin Williams, managing director, UK and Ireland, GXO. “We look forward to deploying our expertise in the grocery sector to help further reduce costs and raise efficiency and productivity for Waitrose.”
Doug Kay, head of distribution operations (grocery) and transport, Waitrose, said: “After a successful three years, GXO has become a trusted partner. We’re working together to implement the latest technology, to even further improve our supply chain – ultimately benefiting our branches and customers alike.”
