Currys targets the basics with logistics partnership
GXO is supporting the electrical retailer in a three-year ‘Brilliant Basics’ plan to overhaul its supply chain and service operations business and strengthen the Omnichannel experience.
GXO LOGISTICS the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, is celebrating the first anniversary of its partnership with Currys. GXO operates four distribution centres for Currys in the UK and Ireland, as well as its omnichannel fulfilment and returns logistics.
Currys chief operating officer Lindsay Haselhurst, says: “Partnering with GXO to run our UK warehouse operations was a great decision. The company plays a key role in the success of our ‘Brilliant Basics’ plan, which we designed to improve our supply chain and service operations. Our customers expect the best online and in-store experience, and GXO is helping us meet and even exceed their expectations. We’re looking forward to continued success with GXO in the years ahead.”
In the first year of the partnership, GXO simplified Currys’ supplier structure, unlocking efficiencies by eliminating non-value-added tasks. Earlier this year, GXO expanded its scope to manage Currys’ core transport services to complement its warehouse solutions, providing end-to-end supply chain value.
GXO also helped Currys meet TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employment) requirements by welcoming more than 1,800 employees. GXO now works with Currys on a broad range of diversity and inclusion initiatives that include hiring team members through partnerships with charitable organisations such as WorkFit and Mencap.
“We’re delighted with the results our partnership with Currys has achieved in our first 12 months, adding GXO’s logistics expertise in consumer technology to Currys’ outstanding business,” adds GXO managing director for the UK and Ireland Gavin Williams. “Both companies are committed to operational efficiency and making safety a top priority, and our highly-skilled teams know how to deliver substantial savings. Together with Currys, we look forward to creating even more efficiencies and continuing to delight Currys’ consumers from purchase through delivery.”
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