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The
RM290mil state-of-the-art distribution centre
(DC) built and operated by GCH Retail Malaysia
Sdn Bhd, the owner of Giant, Guardian and Cold
Storage, aims to reduce logistics costs for its
suppliers substantially.
The savings is a result of the 50% faster
turnaround time of delivery trucks to the
warehouse due to the advanced processing systems
and high-tech handling equipment installed at
the centre.
The DC was recently launched by Dairy Farm
International East Asia regional director Datuk
John Coyle and Domestic Trade and Consumer
Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob who
launched the GCH Sepang Distributor Centre
together with Coyle.
Coyle believes that the DC has set new standards
in logistics and distribution.
“We are proud that this facility was completed
within the stipulated time frame of six months.
“GCH chose to build the facility at Sepang
because of its strategic central location.
“It is near both the cargo terminal at the Kuala
Lumpur International Airport and the sea port at
Port Klang. It is also easily accessible via the
network of highways, making it an ideal
logistics hub for the group’s stores throughout
Peninsular Malaysia,” he said.
He added that customers of Giant hypermarkets
located in the states of Pahang, Terengganu and
Kelantan would be the immediate beneficiaries.
“Currently, suppliers do not frequent these
venues due to distance and varying shipment
quantities.
“Since the DC began operations, suppliers were
able to service our East Coast stores by
delivering their goods to Sepang.
“The increased delivery frequencies have helped
reduce out-of-stock situations and enabled
stocks to be replenished speedily,” he said.
He announced that there will be distribution
centres in Johor and KL soon.
On the retail outlook, Coyle said that it has
been a tough 12 months but he was optimistic of
the future.
Source: The STAR
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