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improving
freshness and quality for our customers
There are currently 6 produce HUBS, 3 chill hubs
and 1 chill consolidation centre which accomodate
80% of our produce and 75% of our chill volume.
The hubs are located around England, plus one site
in Holland (click here for map). The Hub Concept
It is important , and ensures the right quantities
of the freshest produce are delivered to our stores.
Our suppliers typically receive an order, via EDI,
on day one, by day two the perishables have reached
one of our Regional Distribution Centres and on
day three our store customer can buy the product.
By operating a network of hubs between our suppliers
and we also:
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Provide single delivery point for suppliers, or
arrange for collection
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Maximise vehicle fill, either on the collection
vehicle or by consolidating pallets at the hub
by cross docking
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Deliver to our RDCs seven days a week
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Reduce and control the number of vehicles going
into our regional depots and pass the responsibility
for deliveries to depot and schedule adherance
from our suppliers to our hauliers
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Add freshness and quality to our produce
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Increase availability in our stores, without
adding costs to the supply chain
the benefits
Operating hubs shares many benefits, including:
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Maximising the quality and freshness of the
produce we sell
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Developing closer working relationships between
ourselves and our suppliers
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Increasing customer availability and service
levels
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Reducing the number of delivery vehicles, and
maximise use of backhaul opportunities; giving
both scheduling and environmental benefits
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Giving faster return of crates, pallets and
Proof of Delivery
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