GROUPAUTO G-LOGIX
A Distribution Centre That Makes Perfect Sense
Last year, GROUPAUTO UK & Ireland Ltd (GROUPAUTO), the UK’s largest trading group took the bold step to open its own national distribution centre in order to extend the level of support it is able to give its members to ensure that they remain competitive in the market.
The 30,000 sq.ft. facility is situated on the outskirts of Bradford and has excellent access to the country’s motorway network, which means that a next-day delivery service is guaranteed for all the group’s members. It also allows GROUPAUTO to buy selected products in quantity and benefit from the obvious cost advantages that bulk purchases make possible.
Commenting on the development, managing director Jim Mazza said: “Opening our own distribution centre (DC) was obviously a big decision for us to take, but we were convinced that it was necessary for both the continuing growth of the business and as an important additional element in the range of services we can offer to the members.
“We are therefore delighted to confirm that since opening we have grown the level of business done through the DC substantially on a month-on-month basis, which has clearly vindicated the decision to proceed with ‘G-Logix’, as we now have named the project.
“At present, we have 64 G-Logix approved brands on the shelves and such has been the demand that we have had to recruit more staff to the team to ensure that we maintain a 99% pick rate on these items. Along with a larger team has come an expanding picking area, which creates 5,000 new picking locations.
“The developments don’t stop there however, as during September we are introducing 1,900 Corteco parts, which include cabin filters, TVD’s, gaskets and oil seals, INA kits, tensioners and OAP’s and FAG wheel bearings. There will also be the launch of a consumables programme under the AXCAR brand. And there will certainly be more to come!”
G-Logix is the latest in a suite of services that GROUPAUTO provide for its members, which include automotive and commercial vehicle motor factors.
For more information contact the GROUPAUTO team on: 01274 654600 or visit: www.groupauto.co.uk
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