Contract logistics giant GXO has signed a major deal with BMW Group to manage operations at its Swindon manufacturing plant, marking a key milestone in GXO’s expansion in the UK automotive sector.
Under the new partnership, GXO will lead the warehouse operations of car parts in Swindon, optimising BMW Group’s supply chain and further strengthening automotive production resilience across the UK.
The Swindon site produces pressed parts for the Mini vehicles assembled at the BMW Group plant in Oxford as well as BMW models produced at other international facilities within the BMW Group.
GXO said it will draw on its experience across multiple sectors to roll out smarter processes, upgrade technology and optimise the plant layout to support BMW Group’s drive for greater efficiency, innovation and resilience across their supply chain.
It added that these improvements will enable the Swindon site to meet the evolving production needs that the Oxford production plant demands.
The Swindon site employs over 500 colleagues and spans 425,000 square metres. Operating since 1955, the site manufactures key body components and sub-assemblies such as doors, bonnets, tailgates and fenders for Mini vehicles, including the Mini Cooper three and five door hatch and the Mini convertible.
Martin Cooper, GXO UK and Ireland MD for technology and consumer goods, said: “We’re excited to begin this new chapter with BMW Group at their facility in Swindon.
“We’ve seen great success applying smart logistics solutions across a range of industries, and we look forward to driving efficiencies, strengthening resilience and building a future-proof platform for growth for BMW Group.”
