TNT Network Logistics opens UK PCC for Somerfield
TNT Network Logistics has established a new South East primary consolidation centre (PCC) for Somerfield Ltd as part of the company’s Ambient Consolidation initiative being rolled out across the UK.
“We manage stock on behalf of a range of suppliers to Somerfield, and consolidate it into full loads for delivery into the Somerfield RDCs [regional distribution centres],” says David Bermingham, Managing Director, TNT Newsfast/TNT Network Logistics.
TNT Network Logistics, the largest high-quality multi-user network in the UK, has long standing experience in operating primary consolidation centres for multiple retailers.
The Somerfield operation is based at TNT’s 300,000 sq ft multi-user facility at Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, which already focuses on services to the grocery trade. Other clients include Del Monte, Daybreak Foods and Hipp Baby Food.
Matthew Carroll, senior general manager business development manager who led the bid, says: “The business was secured after a thorough tender process. In the end it was recognised that TNT Network Logistics and the Wisbech Management had the experience and knowledge associated with operating and developing PCC operations.”
Richard Parker, Head of Somerfield Primary Logistics says: “The TNT Wisbech site was selected as the best fit for the Somerfield Ambient Consolidation programme as it met with all of the criteria of our rigorous tender process.”
Larry Breen, MD of Concept BSP adds:. “The location of TNT Wisbech, combined with the team’s previous experience, professional attitude and the high standards within the business were all primary indications that they were the appropriate choice of operator for Somerfield’s South East PCC.”
Concept BSP’s supply chain consultants have provided the strategy and project support throughout Somerfield’s Ambient Consolidation scheme.
TNT Network Logistics is part of TNT Newsfast, the market leader in the distribution of national newspapers and consumer magazines from publishers to wholesalers. As well as the fmcg market, the company also specialises in services to the publishing, stationery, packaging and book trades.
