XPO Logistics has been awarded a multiyear contract by Electrolux Logistics SAS to manage its logistics operations in France. The agreement marks the start of Electrolux’s outsourcing strategy for distribution to its trade customers in France, after previously managing these channels in-house from its distribution centre in Marly-la-Ville (Val-d’Oise).
XPO will be managing the logistics activities at the site using technology-enabled solutions integrated on its proprietary warehouse management platform. Approximately 90% of the inventory is comprised of refrigerators, washing machines and other large products, with the remainder being smaller appliances and parts. All logistics processes, such as the receipt of goods, storage, tracking and order preparation, have been customised by XPO to deliver greater efficiencies for Electrolux, according to XPO.
XPO also announced that the two companies will also partner on Electrolux’s upcoming launch of its direct-to-consumer e-commerce site this year. XPO will provide this additional fulfilment from the same 58,000 sq m distribution centre in Marly-la-Ville, which is staffed in part by 46 colleagues who transferred from Electrolux Logistics SAS.
Pierre Perron, President and Chief Executive Officer of Electrolux France, said, “We’re confident that XPO has the expertise, scale and technology to support our growth ambitions and make our logistics a strength for our customers and our e-commerce channel. This new collaboration is at the heart of our strategy.”
Malcolm Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of XPO Logistics Europe, said, “We’re proud that Electrolux, one of the world’s largest appliance manufacturers, has entrusted its outsourced logistics in France to XPO. Our team worked with our new colleagues at the distribution center in Marly-la-Ville to manage a seamless transition.”
Source: XPO Logistics
