A Northamptonshire based transport and logistics provider has secured a new agreement to provide its services to supermarket giant Asda.
XPO Logistics has renewed its partnership with the chain to provide reverse logistics and asset management services.
The new, three-year contract extends XPO’s relationship with Asda to more than two decades.
It will see XPO continue to manage the logistics for Asda’s product trays through a network of nine sites.
The returned assets are washed, inspected and reused for product distribution, or may be sold or recycled.
XPO is an integral partner in Asda’s zero-waste strategy, ensuring eco-friendly recycling of all card, plastic and food waste.
Technology, developed in conjunction with Asda, will be used to manage a pool of over eight million assets and oversee 250 supplier accounts.
Chris Hall, senior director for central logistics at Asda Stores, said: “We’re delighted to be continuing our successful partnership with XPO.
“Together, we’ve worked hard to implement far-reaching waste reduction initiatives and achieve significant savings and other efficiencies.
“We look forward to nurturing further improvements across our reverse network.”
Gavin Williams, managing director of supply chain (UK and Ireland) at XPO Logistics, said: “The teams at Asda and XPO have worked tirelessly to drive tangible cost reductions and process improvements for Asda.
“We’re excited to use our expertise with asset management to realise even greater productivity, delivered through customised technology.”
