Pure-play contract logistics provider GXO Logistics has announced hat it has extended its agreement with fashion brand Guess in Italy and the Netherlands for nearly a decade.
GXO has managed operations for Guess in Italy since 2011 and the Netherlands since 2017. In Italy, GXO ‘operates a bonded dedicated site, providing omnichannel logistics services for bags, footwear and outlets, including quality control and value added services such as pricetag labelling and radio frequency identification (RFID) as well as business-to-consumer services for Southwest Europe’. In the Netherlands, GXO ‘operates a bonded warehouse for clothing that also handles tax operations linked to imports and exports’.
Paul Mohan, managing director for Continental Europe at GXO, said: “We’re pleased to extend our partnership with Guess in Europe, which will now span more than two decades. Since the start of our partnership in 2011, we’ve leveraged our expertise to deploy cutting edge solutions that have enhanced capacity, efficiency, safety and sustainability. Together, we’ve achieved numerous transformational successes and we’re not done yet.”
Automation has been a key theme in GXO’s work surrounding Guess’ logistics operations. It has introduced ProGlove scanners, garment sorters, parcel sorters and auto-inducting machines, and plans to introduce automated goods vehicles (AGVs) in the Netherlands in the coming months, as well as looking to introduce additional technology solutions as part of its continuous improvement programme.
In terms of ESG, Guess and GXO launched an initiative to use eco-friendly packaging specifically adapted to the logistics environment to reduce waste. GXO also installed LED lighting, increased landfill diversion and has implemented a direct staffing model in Italy.
