Coles Group will certainly invest $880 million on a 3rd automatic circulation centre, this moment based at Truganina in Melbourne’s external west.
The centre will certainly make use of the exact same Witron supply chain automation modern technology as 2 existing circulation centres constructed in NSW and Queensland.
It opened up the very first centre in Queensland in April 2023, adhered to by the NSW center in August this year.
Coles stated in a declaration that its “further investment in technology and automation is part of [a] strategy aimed at delivering a more efficient, safer and sustainable supply chain network.”
The Truganina centre is anticipated to have 15 percent extra capability than the existing 2 centers, partially since it is expected to service greater than one state.
“The Victorian [centre] is anticipated to service all shops in Victoria and Tasmania and will certainly additionally incorporate right into Coles’ existing supply chain in South Australia and Western Australia, making it possible for better schedule for our clients in those states.”
“This is one more vital action in Coles’ organization makeover as we remain to purchase modern technology to improve item schedule for our clients and boost performance throughout our supply chain,” Coles taking care of supervisor and chief executive officer Leah Weckert stated.
