Major distributor and manufacturer DCS Group has appointed XPO to provide full truckload and groupage services to the group’s extensive UK customer base.
Under the deal XPO’s technology, including its CO2 dashboard and AI route planning, will be used to help optimise route planning and reduce unnecessary miles.
In addition hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) will replace diesel in the fleet to support DCS Group’s sustainability goals.
DCS Group provides a range of services and manufacturing capabilities to support household brands including Colgate, Pampers, Cow & Gate, Lemsip, Calpol, Nurofen, Daz, and Surf. Other brands include Comfort, Febreze, Andrex, Fairy, Finish, Domestos, Winalot, Felix, Bakers, Pedigree, and Go Cat.
Dan Myers, XPO Logistics UK and Ireland MD(pictured right), said: “DCS Group is a leader in household, health, and beauty products.
“It places the needs of its customers at the centre of every decision. Working in partnership, we will leverage our shared passion for the customer to drive transformational improvements.”
Carl Palmer, DCS Group chief operations officer (pictured left), said: “XPO Logistics was the obvious choice for our logistics partner as it has a fantastic reputation and excellent pedigree regarding FMCG transport solutions and IT solutions that create opportunities for us in our industry.
“We are delighted to be working with XPO Logistics.”
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