Logistics firm Wincanton has signed a three-year contract with Coca-Cola to manage its warehouse in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, handling both raw materials and finished product.
Wincanton will focus on providing Coca-Cola with a ‘flexible and agile operation’, it said, while driving ongoing improvements in response to a dynamic commercial environment.
The agreement reaffirms Wincanton’s commitment to its Northern Ireland operations, amid political uncertainty in the country. A snap election was called earlier in the week following the breakdown of its power-sharing government, while negotiations around the UK’s exit from the European Union continue to raise the prospect of a land border with the Republic of Ireland.
Both Wincanton and Coca-Cola stressed the importance of their ‘shared values’, including an emphasis on customer experience and the importance of developing and rewarding colleagues throughout their businesses.
Wincanton’s managing director – retail and consumer, Liam McElroy, said: “We have full confidence that our experience with warehouse automation and innovation will prove to be an asset to Coca-Cola as it looks to continue its success.
“Our shared values and understanding that the people in our business hold the key to success unite us with Coca-Cola and we look forward to forging a strong and lasting relationship with them based on the strength of these principles.”
Coca-Cola Hellenic supply chain services manager Clive Wilson added: “Selecting the right 3PL who shared our values and continuous improvement mindset was critical to our decision-making in selecting Wincanton as our preferred partner. We are confident that their expertise and innovative solutions will help us to improve our operations, add value and deliver sustainable benefits to our business”
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