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One computer holds the key to the chain's fast track distribution in 2001 ... meet Tess of the multiples
Tesco is trialling a high speed automated cross docking materials handling system at its composite distribution centre in Southampton.
Tesco Distribution moves nearly 15% of the UK's total groceries and makes around 18,000 store deliveries every week, therefore the need for a flexible operation to take into account variations in demand, response to the shelf life of perishables and efficiency to maintain price competitiveness, is paramount.
The system at the four year old distribution centre was designed by Vanderlande Industries, the company behind the chilled food distribution at Irish multiple Stewarts which was acquired b...