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GXO Extends Partnership with Groupe SEB in the U.K.

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GXO Logistics has announced the extension of its partnership with Groupe SEB, enhancing their logistics capabilities in the U.K. and Ireland. The collaboration, ongoing since 2008, focuses on providing additional warehouse space and technology to support Groupe SEB's growth. With a dedicated space of 220,000 square feet, GXO manages up to 6,500 items daily, improving cost efficiency and stock accuracy. Upcoming automation enhancements, like autonomous mobile robots and wearable scanners, will further optimize operations. Groupe SEB generated €8 billion in sales in 2021 and operates in over 150 countries.

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  • Extended partnership with Groupe SEB enhances growth potential.
  • Investment in automation and technology improves operational efficiency.
  • Ability to handle 6,500 items daily generates cost savings.
  • High stock accuracy has eliminated annual stock count, reducing inventory costs.
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 French company is a leading manufacturer and online seller of domestic appliances and cookware

GXO and Groupe SEB have been partners in the U.K. since 2008

LONDON, U.K., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has extended its partnership with Groupe SEB, offering additional warehouse space to enable sustainable growth. The company, based in France, is a leading manufacturer of small domestic appliances and cookware sold through multi-format retailing in more than 150 countries.

“We’re excited to extend our longstanding partnership with Groupe SEB as they continue to grow their business,” said Gavin Williams, Managing Director of GXO UK and Ireland. “With our commitment to continuous improvement, we’re helping Groupe SEB’s omnichannel business provide an outstanding customer experience in the U.K. and Ireland with our custom end-to-end supply chain solutions. We’ve successfully deployed a proprietary Warehouse Management System, and in 2023 GXO will implement additional automation and technology options — including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), wearable scanners and printers and a boom conveyor belt — that will enable multistore picking, reducing in-aisle travel for retail by up to 50% and further improving pick accuracy. We’re committed to helping Groupe SEB to continue expanding its omnichannel business.”

GXO uses the 220,000-square-foot space in West Hallam dedicated to Groupe SEB to receive and store the company’s products from Asia and Europe. GXO also processes, picks and ships orders for the company, handling up to 6,500 items per day and generating significant cost savings as well as providing the ability to quickly scale operations to support Groupe SEB’s growth.

GXO’s partnership with Groupe SEB started in 2008 with the stockholding of up to 12,000 pallets per week, and the activity has grown rapidly since then. Today, GXO provides stockholding across five locations to support peak stockholding levels required by Groupe SEB. Over the past year, GXO’s high level of stock accuracy has enabled the elimination of the annual stock count, reducing inventory management costs and the operational impact. GXO has helped Groupe SEB expand efficiently, including combining products from 11 storage locations into a single site solution.

Martine Perkins, Warehouse and Distribution Manager, Groupe SEB UK Ltd, said, “We are happy to extend our contract with GXO because they are helping us to optimize and grow our business through the use of smart technology and automation. GXO is focused on achieving continuous improvement by creating a seamless service, offering significant efficiencies and superior supply chain support for the annual growth we’re projecting.”

About GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is benefiting from the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO is committed to providing a diverse, world-class workplace for more than 130,000 team members across more than 950 facilities totaling approximately 200 million square feet. The company partners with the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

About Groupe SEB

World reference in small domestic equipment, Groupe SEB operates with a unique portfolio of 32 top brands including Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, Lagostina, All-Clad, WMF, Emsa, Supor, marketed through multi-format retailing. Selling more than 417 million products a year, it deploys a long-term strategy focused on innovation, international development, competitiveness, and client service. Present in over 150 countries, Groupe SEB generated sales of €8 billion in 2021 and has more than 33,000 employees worldwide.
Find us on www.groupeseb.com

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FAQ

What recent partnership did GXO Logistics announce?

GXO Logistics announced the extension of its partnership with Groupe SEB.

How many items does GXO handle for Groupe SEB daily?

GXO handles up to 6,500 items daily for Groupe SEB.

What new technologies will GXO implement for Groupe SEB in 2023?

GXO will implement automation technologies, including autonomous mobile robots and wearable scanners.

What is the size of the warehouse space dedicated to Groupe SEB?

The dedicated warehouse space for Groupe SEB is 220,000 square feet.

Since when have GXO and Groupe SEB been partners?

GXO and Groupe SEB have been partners since 2008.

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