KN wins Homebase logistics deal
UK home improvement retailer Homebase has selected Kuehne + Nagel (KN) to manage the distribution of its ‘direct to store’ Christmas stock.
KN will consolidate bulk orders from 10 factories in China at its origin factory in Yantian into pallets or pallet boxes of stock where they will be loaded into store specific containers shipped to individual stores.
KN said the direct to store concept would ensure initial store merchandising is ready for the peak season quicker and handling, packaging and trucking costs in the UK would be reduced.
Tim Standen, GM for inbound supply chain at Homebase, said: “We chose KN for two key reasons; one, they delivered a fantastic service on the scheme in 2008; two, the quality of their Christmas 2008 post project review gives us confidence that they can partner us to drive even higher levels of customer service this year.”
Tim Scharwath, CEO of KN north-west Europe, said: “We are delighted to be working with Homebase on this festive project.
“With retailers focusing more on their supply chain costs, KN is continuing to deliver flexible, innovative, reliable and value adding solutions to our customers,” he said.
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