GXO Signs a New Partnership with Calliope in Italy
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) has announced a long-term partnership with Calliope, a lifestyle brand of the Italian fashion franchise Teddy Group. The agreement includes comprehensive logistics services from a 10,000-square-meter warehouse in Stradella, Italy.
The partnership encompasses warehouse management, e-fulfillment, returns management, and value-added services like labeling and quality control. GXO will employ advanced automation technologies, including pick-to-light stations, automatic lines, and telescopic arms for package unloading, ensuring high-level service for both domestic and international distribution.
The facility features 100% LED lighting and implements an innovative direct staffing model. GXO's fashion logistics expertise in Europe spans over 60 dedicated sites, utilizing technologies like 3D sortation systems that triple throughput during peak seasons, robotic picking arms, and wearable scanners to optimize operations.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) ha annunciato una partnership a lungo termine con Calliope, un marchio di lifestyle del franchise di moda italiano Teddy Group. L'accordo prevede servizi logistici completi da un magazzino di 10.000 metri quadrati a Stradella, in Italia.
La partnership comprende gestione del magazzino, e-fulfillment, gestione dei resi e servizi a valore aggiunto come l'etichettatura e il controllo qualità. GXO utilizzerà tecnologie di automazione avanzate, inclusi stazioni pick-to-light, linee automatiche e bracci telescopici per lo scarico dei pacchi, assicurando un servizio di alto livello per la distribuzione sia nazionale che internazionale.
La struttura è dotata di illuminazione 100% LED e implementa un modello innovativo di assegnazione diretta del personale. L'esperienza di GXO nella logistica della moda in Europa si estende su oltre 60 siti dedicati, utilizzando tecnologie come sistemi di smistamento 3D che triplicano il throughput durante le stagioni di picco, bracci robotici per il prelievo e scanner indossabili per ottimizzare le operazioni.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) ha anunciado una asociación a largo plazo con Calliope, una marca de estilo de vida del franquicia italiana de moda Teddy Group. El acuerdo incluye servicios logísticos integrales desde un almacén de 10,000 metros cuadrados en Stradella, Italia.
La asociación abarca la gestión del almacén, el e-fulfillment, la gestión de devoluciones y servicios de valor añadido como el etiquetado y el control de calidad. GXO empleará tecnologías avanzadas de automatización, incluyendo estaciones pick-to-light, líneas automáticas y brazos telescópicos para la descarga de paquetes, garantizando un servicio de alto nivel tanto para la distribución nacional como internacional.
La instalación cuenta con iluminación 100% LED e implementa un modelo innovador de asignación directa de personal. La experiencia de GXO en logística de moda en Europa abarca más de 60 sitios dedicados, utilizando tecnologías como sistemas de clasificación 3D que triplican la capacidad durante las temporadas pico, brazos robóticos de picking y escáneres portátiles para optimizar las operaciones.
GXO 물류 (NYSE: GXO)는 이탈리아 패션 프랜차이즈 테디 그룹의 라이프스타일 브랜드인 칼리오페와 장기 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 협정은 이탈리아 스트라델라에 있는 10,000평방미터 규모의 창고에서 종합 물류 서비스를 포함합니다.
파트너십에는 창고 관리, e-풀필먼트, 반품 관리 및 라벨링 및 품질 관리를 포함한 부가 가치 서비스가 포함됩니다. GXO는 높은 수준의 서비스를 보장하기 위해 자동화 기술을 사용하여 패키지 하역을 위한 픽 투 라이트 스테이션, 자동화 라인 및 텔레스코픽 암을 포함합니다.
이 시설은 100% LED 조명을 갖추고 있으며 혁신적인 직접 인력 배치 모델을 구현합니다. 유럽에서 GXO의 패션 물류 전문성은 60개 이상의 전담 사이트를 포함하며, 피크 시즌 동안 처리량을 세 배로 늘리는 3D 분류 시스템, 로봇 팔 및 착용 가능한 스캐너와 같은 기술을 활용하여 운영을 최적화합니다.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) a annoncé un partenariat à long terme avec Calliope, une marque de style de vie du franchise de mode italien Teddy Group. L'accord comprend des services logistiques complets depuis un entrepôt de 10 000 mètres carrés à Stradella, en Italie.
Le partenariat englobe la gestion d'entrepôt, la e-fulfillment, la gestion des retours et des services à valeur ajoutée tels que l'étiquetage et le contrôle qualité. GXO utilisera des technologies d'automatisation avancées, y compris des stations pick-to-light, des lignes automatiques et des bras télescopiques pour le déchargement de colis, garantissant un service de haut niveau tant pour la distribution nationale qu'internationale.
Les installations disposent d'un éclairage 100 % LED et mettent en œuvre un modèle innovant de dotation directe. L'expertise de GXO en logistique de mode en Europe s'étend sur plus de 60 sites dédiés, utilisant des technologies telles que des systèmes de tri 3D qui triplent le rendement pendant les saisons de pointe, ainsi que des bras robotiques de picking et des scanners portables pour optimiser les opérations.
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) hat eine langfristige Partnerschaft mit Calliope, einer Lifestyle-Marke der italienischen Modefranchise Teddy Group, bekannt gegeben. Die Vereinbarung umfasst umfassende Logistikdienstleistungen aus einem 10.000 Quadratmeter großen Lager in Stradella, Italien.
Die Partnerschaft umfasst das Lagermanagement, E-fulfillment, Retourenmanagement und Mehrwertdienste wie Etikettierung und Qualitätskontrolle. GXO wird fortschrittliche Automatisierungstechnologien einsetzen, darunter Pick-to-Light-Stationen, automatische Linien und teleskopische Arme für das Entladen von Paketen, um einen hochwertigen Service sowohl für nationale als auch internationale Verteilung zu gewährleisten.
Die Einrichtung verfügt über 100% LED-Beleuchtung und implementiert ein innovatives direktes Personalmodell. Die Mode-Logistik-Expertise von GXO in Europa erstreckt sich über mehr als 60 dedizierte Standorte, die Technologien wie 3D-Sortiersysteme nutzen, die den Durchsatz in Spitzenzeiten verdreifachen, Roboter-Picking-Arme und tragbare Scanner, um die Abläufe zu optimieren.
- Secured long-term partnership with Calliope, expanding fashion sector presence
- Operating from a substantial 10,000-square-meter warehouse facility
- Implementation of advanced automation technology to enhance operational efficiency
- 3x throughput increase capability during peak seasons with 3D sortation system
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Insights
This partnership marks a strategic expansion of GXO's fashion logistics footprint in Italy, leveraging a 10,000-square-meter warehouse equipped with advanced automation systems. The comprehensive service package includes critical supply chain components like warehouse management, e-fulfillment and returns processing - essential elements for modern fashion retail operations.
The implementation of pick-to-light stations, automatic lines and telescopic arms represents a significant technological investment that should drive operational efficiency. Most notably, GXO's 3D sortation system's ability to triple throughput during peak seasons addresses a important pain point in fashion retail - handling seasonal demand spikes efficiently.
For investors, this deal demonstrates GXO's continued penetration of the lucrative Italian fashion market and strengthens its position in Europe, where it now operates over 60 fashion-dedicated sites. The long-term nature of the contract provides stable revenue visibility, while the technology deployment showcases GXO's competitive advantages in automation and efficiency optimization.
The partnership incorporates significant sustainability elements that align with current market demands. The facility's 100% LED lighting implementation and innovative staffing model demonstrate a dual commitment to environmental and social governance. The 3D packaging solution's focus on reducing shipping costs while minimizing environmental impact represents a practical approach to sustainable operations.
From a workforce perspective, the direct hiring model shows a commitment to social responsibility and stable employment practices - a important factor for ESG-focused investors. This approach typically results in better worker retention and reduced operational risks associated with temporary staffing models.
Omnichannel services to foster strong growth and international expansion
GXO’s expertise in returns management reinforces efficiency and sustainability
TREZZO SULL’ADDA, Italy, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has signed a long-term partnership with Calliope, a lifestyle brand of the Italian fashion franchise Teddy Group. The contract includes warehouse management, e-fullfilment, returns management and value-added services such as labelling and inbound quality control.
“We are delighted to sign this partnership with Calliope to support the company’s ambitious growth plans,” said Alessandro Renzo, Managing Director, Italy and Switzerland, GXO. “We’re keen to provide Calliope with our distinct capabilties and deep expertise in fashion logistics as well as our continuous improvement approach, that will guarantee outstanding services for their current and future needs, in Italy and globally.”
The employees, directly hired by GXO, will provide warehouse management, inbound, stocking, outbound, and value-added services, in addition to ecommerce and returns management from the 10,000-square-meter warehouse in Stradella. Thanks to the presence of automation and technology – pick-to-light stations, automatic lines, telescopic arms for unloading packages – GXO will guarantee high service level for both domestic and worldwide distribution. GXO has designed a customized solution employing industry-leading environmental initiatives with
Federico Francia, Teddy’s Supply Chain Director, said, “GXO is a key partner for the omnichannel development strategies of our company, thanks to its expertise in the fashion sector, which ensures both effectiveness and efficiency. From the very beginning of our collaboration, we recognized in GXO the same focus on social and environmental sustainability that is deeply rooted in Teddy's values. We are confident that the solutions identified with GXO will be able to support our future growth”.
GXO’s expertise in fashion
In Europe GXO operates more than 60 sites that are dedicated to providing logistics solutions for the fashion industry. GXO optimizes supply chains, using its industry-leading technology, scale, and expertise to improve the flow of goods and deliver a best-in-class consumer experience for e-commerce fulfillment, omnichannel distribution, value-added services and reverse logistics. GXO successfully deploys technology that enables fashion brands to optimize operations, reduce costs and improve safety. GXO’s 3D sortation system increases throughput by 3 times during peak seasons. Pick-it-easy robotics arms accelerate picking processes for e-commerce orders. Wearable scanners boost productivity while its 3D packaging solution reduces shipping costs and environmental impact.
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 970 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, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
About Teddy Group
Teddy Group is a company able to compete in the world fast fashion market thanks to its consolidated sales exceeding 672 Mil
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