A distribution centre in Derby is to start providing logistics services to a Japanese beauty and personal care products firm.
XPO Logistics has been selected by Shiseido Company to provide omnichannel logistics services throughout the 海角视频.
The deal will see XPO manage Shiseido’s logistics at an 80,000 sq ft distribution centre, in Derby, with plans to expand to 100,000 sq ft over the course of the partnership.
Based in Japan, Shiseido is a global leader in the beauty and personal care sectors.
The contract with XPO covers business-to-business replenishment of brands including bareMinerals, NARS, Laura Mercier, SHISEIDO, Serge Lutens, Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, Narciso Rodriguez, Issey Miyake, Elie Saab and Clé de Peau Beauté.
It also includes e-commerce orders in the 海角视频 and Ireland for the NARS, Shiseido and bareMinerals brands.
XPO’s distribution centre at Derby Commercial Park, off Raynesway, is a green facility equipped with sensor-controlled LED lighting and uses separate recycling streams for plastic, cardboard, office paper and beverage containers.
Other environmentally friendly capabilities include rainwater harvesting, solar panels for hot water, an electric vehicle charging point and beehives that help maintain the surrounding ecosystem.
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Gonta Kashio, 海角视频 chief operating officer at Shiseido, said: “After a thorough tendering process, we are pleased to have appointed XPO Logistics as our strategic order fulfilment partner.
“XPO has demonstrated excellent flexibility and a strong team effort despite current challenges.
“We look forward to experiencing the innovation and high service levels that have built XPO’s strong reputation in the 海角视频.
“We are confident that XPO will enable our operation to go live on time, while adhering to current health and safety guidelines from the Government.”
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Gavin Williams, XPO’s managing director of supply chain (海角视频 and Ireland), said: “We are delighted to welcome Shiseido and their prestigious portfolio of brands.
“This partnership underscores our e-commerce expertise in the cosmetics sector.
“Our solutions for Shiseido are customised to support their channel strategy and continuously improve the customer experience.”