Nestlé and XPO Logistics Build a Digital Warehouse of the Future in the UK
June 18 2018 - 4:00AM
Nestlé and XPO
Logistics Build a Digital Warehouse of the Future in the UK
Robots and autonomous vehicles to play key roles in
futuristic facility
GREENWICH, Conn. - June 18, 2018
- Nestlé, the world's largest food and drink company, and XPO
Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics
solutions, are co-creating a 638,000-square-foot distribution
center at the new SEGRO East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in
Leicestershire, UK. The facility, a digital warehouse of the
future, will be occupied predominantly by Nestlé for its consumer
packaged goods and will function as a testbed environment for XPO
technology prototypes prior to global release.
The custom-designed distribution center, scheduled
for completion in 2020, will feature advanced sorting systems and
robotics alongside state-of-the-art automation co-developed with
Swisslog Logistics Automation. The site's digital ecosystem will
integrate predictive data and intelligent machines to deliver one
of the most advanced distribution management centers in the world,
giving consumers faster, more efficient access to KITKAT, MAGGI,
NESCAFÉ and other much-loved Nestlé brands.
The XPO-owned facility will be strategically
located in the Midlands to benefit from direct access to the M1
motorway for road transport, the East Midlands Airport for cargo
flights, and an onsite rail freight terminal with direct access to
the major UK ports of Southampton, Felixstowe, London Gateway and
the Channel Tunnel.
The facility will be sited on man-made plateaus,
with landscaping to minimize the visual impact to nearby
settlements. Additional sustainability measures include
energy-saving LED lighting, environmentally friendly ammonia
refrigeration, air source heat pumps for administration areas and
rainwater harvesting.
Nestlé Director of Supply Chain David Hix, said:
"We are thrilled to be working with XPO Logistics to build a
flagship digital warehouse and technology laboratory at the East
Midlands Gateway Logistics Park. This is a world-first investment
for Nestlé that builds on a century and a half of proud history in
this country. Our partnership with XPO will encourage innovation
and experimentation in our UK logistics operations and help
futureproof our business. We will be able to be even more
responsive for our customers across our brands, which include some
of the most recognizable in the world."
Richard Cawston, Managing Director, Supply Chain,
XPO Logistics Europe, said: "Nestlé has entrusted XPO with the
digital architecture for its future vision. Together, we will
create limitless opportunities to explore new technologies in a
state-of-the-art logistics environment. The new East Midlands
center will operate as both a think tank and a launch pad for XPO
innovations, with far-reaching impacts on the way business is done.
We look forward to an inventive collaboration with Nestlé."
Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire,
said: "This is excellent news for North West Leicestershire and the
wider East Midlands economy. That two global giants - Nestlé and
XPO - should choose to locate their new state-of-the-art,
environmentally sustainable facility here shows that this region is
a great place for businesses to invest. It's very positive for the
development of our local economy."
About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics
provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most
successful companies in the world. The company operates as a highly
integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 32
countries, with 1,466 locations and more than 95,000 employees. XPO
uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their
goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains. XPO's
corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its
European headquarters is in Lyon, France. xpo.com
Nestlé is the world's largest
food and beverage company. We have more than 2000 brands ranging
from global icons to local favourites, and we are present in 191
countries around the world. https://www.nestle.co.uk -
Follow our UK and Ireland team on Twitter: @NestleUKI
Media Contact
XPO Logistics, Inc.
Erin Kurtz
+1 203-489-1586
erin.kurtz@xpo.com
Media Contact
Nestlé UK Press Office
+44 20-8667-6005
nestleukpressoffice@uk.nestle.com
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via Globenewswire
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