GXO to play role in supply chain alliance formed for UK Defence sector
Amentum, GXO, Accenture and Maersk have entered into an alliance called Torus Defence Supply Chain.
THE ALLIANCE is designed to provide resilient, agile and integrated defence supply chain solutions, helping the UK defence sector adapt to the evolving threat landscape and build the agile capacity required to enhance sovereign capability.
Designed to help address the UK Government policy shift to readiness, visibility and data exploitation, Torus draws on alliance members’ proven capabilities and mission-critical expertise in military domain, procurement and supply chain. The alliance is underpinned by a shared commitment of collaboration, compliance and continuous improvement to solve complex challenges in the UK defence market.
Amentum will provide overall integration and programme management, GXO will develop and operate logistics solutions, while Accenture will lead digital reinvention, and Maersk will provide global integrated movement solutions.
Gavin Williams, managing director, GXO UK & Ireland, said: “The defence sector is tasked with responding to dynamic global challenges which has created substantial demands on its supply chains. GXO’s proven capability in the global defence sector optimises efficiency and builds resilience in complex supply chains, providing leading defence organisations with the assurance they will have the adaptive capacity required to deliver with confidence.”
