Wincanton selected for £150 million contract

Source: Supply Chain Digital

Date :15/08/2007 10:21:43

Punch Tavern, pub group, has selected Wincanton for a 10 year contract worth £150 million of logistics spend.

The contract will see Wincanton managing the food supply chain to 1,000 Punch managed outlets from distribution centres in Luton and Worsley.

Wincanton will spend a further £100 million a year on food purchase on behalf of Punch.

The contract follows Wincanton’s seven-year relationship with Spirit Group, which was acquired by Punch in January 2006.

Simon Ranner, logistics director at Punch Taverns said: “Punch has bought into a long-term partnership with Wincanton to drive continuous improvements and best practice in the industry. They have a track record of sustained operational excellence and cost control – key elements in meeting Punch Tavern’s aim of helping retailers build better businesses.”

Wincanton are set to use an IT system, ensuring that each function – including supply management, operations, finance and customer ordering – interfaces seamlessly.

August 15 2007