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DELPHI Technologies (a brand owned by BorgWarner Inc.) and GEODIS in Poland have extended their collaboration until 2027. This new agreement that includes the expansion of warehouse space in Wrocław (Poland) will allow an increase of 50% in volumes handled.

Delphi Technologies is providing products for sophisticated vehicle systems with leading service solutions for the aftermarket. With new markets, in addition to the existing ones served in Central and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and North Africa, Delphi Technologies needs a partner to support its growth. The agreement with GEODIS provides an increase in warehouse space in Wrocław by 5,000 square meters by 2027, resulting in a total of 20,000 sqm.

GEODIS in Poland will also continue to provide DELPHI Technologies Aftermarket additional support covering logistics optimization, customs services, return logistics, consumables purchasing, master data updates (part dimension scanning), as well as labelling or packing to meet specific legal or customer requirements.

“Poland is one of our key markets in the North, East and Central Europe region”, says Thomas KRAUS, GEODIS President & CEO North, East and Central Europe. “To be the growth partner for our clients is part of our mission, vision and values at GEODIS. The expansion of the warehouse space reflects this and shows what we bring to the partnership with our customers.”

The five-year old cooperation between GEODIS and the DELPHI Technologies’ Aftermarket business began with the launch of a regional distribution center in Wrocław in 2017. The productive relationship over the period, combined with the quality of the service and the prime location of the warehouse facility, contributed to DELPHI’s decision to extend the contract.

Mark COOK, EMEA Supply Chain Director, DELPHI Technologies said: “GEODIS has demonstrated its high level of flexibility with an in-house warehouse management system which was successfully adapted to our individual needs and markets served. This partnership extension with GEODIS in Wrocław represents a major step forward for our business and has been a key part of our Aftermarket distribution strategy. The success achieved over the past few years allows us to move forward with confidence and grow profitably.”

Michał SZYMAŃSKI, Contract Logistics Operations Director, GEODIS in Poland says:

“We are proud to be recognized as a trustful partner. For 5 years, GEODIS has demonstrated its reliability and flexibility. The difficult period during the COVID-19 pandemic posed a major challenge, in response to which GEODIS in Poland maintained a reliable level of services despite the significantly fluctuating demand and the necessary restrictions which were implemented in order to guarantee safe operations. We are now fully committed to support the growth of Delphi technologies in new markets”.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com 

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

Twice the size of the current facility, the new site will provide best-in-class logistical offerings to GEODIS’ customer base

GEODIS, a leading global transport and logistics operator, has announced a strategic move to a new facility at Auckland Airport, following strong and sustained growth in the New Zealand market. The 5700 sqm facility – with its prime location, advanced enterprise-grade systems, and extensive storage space – will offer GEODIS’ expanding client base the capacity needed to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain support across both local and cross-border markets.

The unprecedented surge in consumer demand brought about by the pandemic, has heightened the need for resilient supply chain strategies, particularly within the healthcare industry, with pharmaceutical companies forced to reinforce their logistical requirements. Keeping these needs in mind, GEODIS’ new site will feature specially designed temperature-controlled areas to facilitate the optimal storage of pharmaceutical products at +15-25 degrees as well as +4 degrees Celsius.

The growing demand will also be addressed by the site’s high productivity storage solution, which consists of two-metre wide aisle racking that affords 5,000 pallet locations. There is a tier one Warehouse Management System (WMS) that offers automated operating systems to support the thriving e-commerce fulfillment business. The purpose-built facility is located at one of Auckland’s most prominent industrial hubs at Auckland Airport with connections to the main arterial routes used for distribution. It will also house GEODIS’ international container freight station (CFS), contract logistics and last mile distribution set-up to enable full-service supply chain management under one roof.

“Significantly, this new facility is in harmony with our commitment to being a strong growth partner to our customers. As GEODIS continues to expand, we will also continue to enhance our infrastructure and processes to align our evolution with our customers’ development ambitions,” said Stuart Asplet, Sub-Regional Managing Director, Pacific & Regional Director Sea Freight, Asia Pacific. “The supply chain industry has certainly been disrupted by the pandemic, yet GEODIS’ passion to stay ahead of the curve has continuously pushed us to deliver industry-leading solutions that add value to our customers’ business goals. Our core belief to make a tangible impact on our clients’ goals, has allowed us to remain one of the fastest-growing logistics operators globally”.

The move further emphasises GEODIS’ focus on the APAC market and follows a series of investments and advancements made in the region over the past few months. The consolidation of the company’s operations from multiple sites to a single site will also boost efficiencies. The logistics provider has signed a long-term lease for the Auckland facility, encouraged by a healthy growth trajectory in the market.

“We’re confident that the facility at Auckland Airport will be a gamechanger for our customers. Features like the increased capacity, temperature control rooms, state-of-the-art technology, and advanced security measures ensure more precise and cost-efficient warehousing,” said Hugh Mackay, Managing Director, New Zealand. “This new site reflects the scale of things to come for our operations in New Zealand. Our laser sharp focus on providing a robust set of solutions and unmatched service to our customers holds the key to strengthening our presence in a competitive marketplace.”

The move will take place in October 2021 and is slated to amplify GEODIS’ offerings to more businesses including key verticals such as pharmaceuticals, retail, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

GEODIS – www.geodis.com 

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

• In the first half of 2021, GEODIS achieved revenues of €4,865 million, up +21% compared to 2020 at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation, resulting from sustained activity recorded in all the Group’s business lines and regions.
• EBITDA of €458 million, up by more than 60%.
• The amount of operating cash flow has enabled the Group to finance acquisitions while reducing net financial debt compared to June 2020 (-€123 million).
• GEODIS is thus in line with the trajectory of its Ambition 2023 strategic plan, demonstrating the relevance of the strategic choices made over the past several years.

“In a still uncertain economic environment, GEODIS has confirmed its ability to generate profitable growth, with a revenue up 21% and EBITDA up 60%. These solid results support our ability to invest in growth while investing in the ecological transition of all our activities. Our good performance has enabled us to strengthen our investments in the company’s digital transformation and to self-finance our latest acquisition, PEKAES, a leading distribution network in Poland, a strategic country for GEODIS. These solid results are in line with the “Ambition 2023″ strategic plan, which aims to achieve growth for the Group at least equal to that of the global logistics market over the period, and to accelerate the conversion of this growth into earnings,” explains Marie-Christine Lombard, Chairman of GEODIS’ Executive Board.

Growth driven by e-commerce in the United States and Europe

The share of e-commerce activities has continued to grow, posting double-digit growth, and now accounts for more than €2 billion of the company’s €8.4 billion in sales. The health crisis has amplified a trend that now seems to be sustainable and has an impact mainly on two business lines of the company:

• Last-mile delivery (Distribution & Express) with 23% of daily deliveries today destined for individuals versus 15% in 2019.

• Contract Logistics with an increase in inventory management and order preparation activities on behalf of global marketplaces but also for many companies that have developed their own online merchant sites.

Faced with this growth in e-commerce, GEODIS has developed three new offers to better serve its customers:

• GEODIS e-Logistics, an end-to-end logistics offer, the objective of which is to help brands offer the same customer experience online as in store. To do this, GEODIS leverages both its global network of logistic hubs and transportation services along with its new digital platform that allows a real-time overview of all inventory available in stores, warehouses, and/or on the move anywhere in the world.

• GEODIS MyParcel, a direct-to-customer intercontinental delivery service that guarantees delivery in 4 to 6 days, at a lower price than express delivery, from the United States to 27 European countries and Canada. 

• GEODIS Zipline, a mobile application developed in the United States, which enables private individuals, selected through a rigorous process, to provide an urban delivery service according to their daily route or to make several deliveries throughout the day.

Strong growth in intercontinental air, sea and rail transport

Despite the extreme tension in the sea and air freight market, GEODIS has been able to meet its customers’ demand by securing capacity and completing its offer:

• Chartering of two vessels between Asia and Europe to alleviate the difficulty its customers were having to obtain capacity from regular carriers at a competitive rate. Other charters are planned for the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2021.

• A new air transport offer, GEODIS AirDirect, with a route between Shanghai and Guadalajara constituting the only direct access to Mexico from northern and central China. Unique to the market, this charter service already exists between Europe, China and the United States.

Renewed customer trust

GEODIS’ agility and responsiveness throughout the health crisis have been praised by its customers. According to the Ipsos survey, which was launched in the first half of 2021, 89% of customers say they are satisfied with the services and solutions offered by GEODIS.

(Measurement of customer satisfaction by Ipsos, conducted in the first half of 2021).

Acquisitions to strengthen GEODIS’ activities in strategic areas and markets

• The closing of the acquisition of PEKAES, one of the leading LTL (Less-than-TruckLoad) and FTL (Full-TruckLoad) transport networks in Poland. This acquisition allows GEODIS to strengthen its market position in Poland, which is one of the most important European logistics platforms.

• The acquisition of CondiServices, a company located in the North of France, which completes GEODIS’ e-commerce offer and more specifically the management of returns. 

• The acquisition of Velocity Freight Transport, Inc. in the United States, expanding GEODIS’ transportation offering in North America.

• The signature in early July of an agreement to acquire GANDON Transports, a leading player in the transport of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products in France, with the aim of continuing GEODIS’ development in the healthcare market.

The fight against climate change: a priority

The health crisis has not slowed GEODIS’ investments in the environmental field, its ambition being to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2017 in part by:

• Ordering 200 LNG vehicles that will be fueled with biogas for urban deliveries in France, with the ambition to deliver in a decarbonized manner to 37 French major cities by 2023. The decarbonization of freight transport will necessarily involve the greening of fleets.

• The launch of a worldwide carbon offset program.

The Group obtained an A- rating by the CDP. Only 14% of the 5,800 companies assessed by the CDP worldwide in 2020 received an equivalent or higher rating. This result recognizes GEODIS’s approach to integrating its suppliers in efforts to reduce CO₂ emissions as well as lobbying at the European Union level to define and impose stricter CO₂ standards for vehicles.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com 

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

The publication of group’s annual Activity & CSR report confirms revenue growth, innovation and the pursuit of an environmental commitment.

More than a year after the start of the pandemic, the health crisis has not interrupted GEODIS’ growth and continuous expansion, notably with the acquisition of the Polish company PEKAES. The report details GEODIS’ management of the crisis, its contribution to the delivery of essential goods and personal protection for care-givers and populations, and also an acknowledgement of its strategic role as a leading global logistics provider.

“The Covid-19 crisis presented us with multiple challenges, as it did for all companies and individuals.  Our priority was to ensure the safety of our teams. At the same time, we worked to secure our customers’ supply chain,” said Marie-Christine Lombard, President of the GEODIS Board of Directors.

The pandemic highlighted GEODIS’ agility and ability to react with innovative solutions to ensure the reliability and resilience of supply chains. In 2020, amidst a disrupted maritime and air environment, GEODIS implemented more than 650 air charters to secure customer shipments worldwide.

In response to the acceleration of e-Commerce, GEODIS launched two new offerings: GEODIS eLogistics and GEODIS MyParcel, positioning he company as a preferred logistics partner for brands seeking to grow their online sales directly to consumers, and thereby retain control.  GEODIS e-Logistics provides a real-time overview of all available inventory and enables order management across all sales channels, as well as the determination of the most appropriate source of supply, delivery method and return options.  GEODIS MyParcel consists of a B2C delivery service from the U.S. to 27 European countries in 4-6 days guaranteed.

GEODIS also continued its actions to optimize the use of resources and reduce CO2 emissions, which have been part of its ongoing commitment for over 10 years. A leader in multimodal transport in Europe, at the end of 2020 GEODIS inaugurated a new platform in Dourges, France to facilitate cross-modal shipments. At this time it also set up a carbon offset program to offer to its customers.

The company experienced significant growth in 2020 (+4.5% increase in total revenues), a performance which supports the implementation of the ‘Ambition 2023’ strategic plan.

Among the non-fiscal indicators as well as external assessments, we note:

–           90% satisfied customers (87% in 2019),

–           84% satisfied employees,

–           Leader status in the Gartner Magic Quadrant report,

–           Gold level (score 68/100), awarded by EcoVadis,

–           A- rating from CDP, placing the Group in the category of companies that are leaders in controlling and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.

The GEODIS 2020 Activity and CSR Report is available for download by clicking here.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com 

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

The international certification organization “Investors in People” (IIP) has awarded the Freight Forwarding activity of GEODIS in Germany with the gold status. In the course of an audit, independent IIP experts assessed personnel management and development in GEODIS’s Freight Forwarding line of business in Germany and found it to be exemplary. The award highlights GEODIS’s strong commitment and high quality standards in the area of leadership and personnel management.

“Having already been awarded silver by ‘Investors in People’ in 2018, we are very proud to have achieved gold status this year.,” says Antje Lochmann, Managing Director of GEODIS’s Freight Forwarding activity in Germany. “Since our first IIP accreditation in 2014, we have jointly taken on many topics in order to improve the working conditions in our company systematically and continuously. The quality management system of ‘Investors in People’ is an important guideline for us to improve the qualifications of our leadership and employees in a structured way and in line with our goals.”

“Our employees are the basis for the success of our company”, says Thomas Kraus, GEODIS President & CEO North, East and Central Europe. “The continuous development of our employees is our top priority. At GEODIS, we just recently launched “Manage!”, a global program to support our managers worldwide. The gold status is another great success for our team in Germany.”

All management levels and departments of GEODIS’s Freight Forwarding‘s line of business  Germany are involved in the further development and integrated into the group work. All employees can make suggestions and contribute to these processes. One of the tasks of the IIP team within the working group is to prepare targeted measures on various topics and to drive implementation forward. An independent, external auditor of the IIP organization carries out the examination for the IIP accreditation. This person selects employees and managers from various departments and gains detailed insight into the work environment and personnel management during individual interviews.

“Investors in People” is an international quality standard for sustainable success in the area of corporate development and personnel management. The focus is on improving corporate performance brought about by employees. Among other things, training and further education, sustainability, work-life balance, and social responsibility are assessed. Re-accreditation takes place every three years. The independent organization “Investors in People” is headquartered in London and currently represented in 66 countries. Since it was founded in 1991, more than 50,000 companies and organizations have become accredited there, including public sector organizations, international corporations, as well as SMEs and charities. Only 17 percent of the organizations have been awarded gold status.

For more information, please visit: www.investorsinpeople.com

GEODIS – www.geodis.com 

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

GEODIS has signed an agreement to acquire GANDON Transports, a leading player in the transport of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products. Already very active in the healthcare market, GEODIS will now be able to expand its capabilities and pursue its development in this market segment.

“This acquisition will consolidate GEODIS’ status as a key player in the healthcare market.  From inventory planning to temperature-controlled storage and transport to the final recipient, we want to offer our customers a complete and reliable solution throughout the supply chain,” explains Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS.

With its  recognized expertise in the transport of pharmaceutical products at controlled temperatures (2/8°C and 15/25°C), benefiting from a portfolio of loyal customers, GANDON Transports has an extensive network that will strengthen the capacity of GEODIS to distribute to pharmacies, hospitals and wholesalers throughout France.

“This operation will meet our customers’ growing demand for temperature-controlled transport of the healthcare products.  This new resource will enable us to offer our current and future customers a transport service for heat-sensitive products, anywhere in France. ” says Stéphane Cassagne, Executive Vice President of GEODIS’s Distribution & Express Line of Business.

“By joining the GEODIS group, a world leader in transport and logistics, we will be able to offer greater opportunities to our customers and employees.  At the heart of this alliance are the strong and shared values of customer service and employee satisfaction” says Joël GANDON, President of GANDON Transports.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com 

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

GEODIS, a global supply chain operator, has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Velocity Freight Transport, Inc., a leading freight brokerage company based in Plano, Texas, from McLane Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

“With the acquisition of Velocity, we are welcoming an exceptionally talented team of freight brokerage experts who have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of today’s dynamic logistics and supply chain environment,” said Mike Honious, President & CEO of GEODIS in Americas. “For many reasons, they are an ideal fit for GEODIS. None greater than our common cultures—authentic, passionate teammates who are relentlessly dedicated to exceeding client expectations. This acquisition will expand our current freight brokerage capabilities and enable us to continue to aggressively grow our capacity solutions service for clients at a pivotal moment.”

The acquisition expands GEODIS’ Capacity Solutions offering in North America at a critical time as the industry continues to face ongoing driver and truck shortages. The acquisition of Velocity will help meet the increased customer demand for more transportation alternatives to ensure their supply chains remain agile and effective. Velocity provides freight brokerage services that include refrigerated and temperature-controlled freight, flatbed and less-than-load (LTL) trucking, intermodal, van, and specialty options. Velocity’s team will remain in Plano, expanding GEODIS’ operation in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area where it currently employs up to 3,500 teammates.

“Velocity began with the vision of becoming the first choice in freight brokerage with a reputation built on our principled approach and quality of service,” said John Lower, Vice President at Velocity. “This new chapter with GEODIS will allow us to build upon our success and enable further growth opportunities. By combining our resources with GEODIS’ truly expansive reach, we will ultimately be able to provide our clients a broader range of services across the Americas and globe.”

With its Americas region headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., GEODIS operates a full-service managed transportation line of business in the U.S. Additionally, GEODIS operates more than 150 warehouse facilities for its clients with over 47 million square feet of warehousing space in the U.S. alone. GEODIS now has more than 15,000 employees across North America.

The transaction closed June 30, 2021. Terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com 

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

GEODIS continues to develop its logistics activities in Morocco and today inaugurated a new warehouse located north of Casablanca. This will serve one of the leaders in household appliances and telephony.

With a well-established presence in Casablanca, GEODIS has chosen the city of Mohammedia to further expand its activities. The new 11,000 sqm ultra-secure warehouse will be dedicated to the supply chain management of household appliances and high-tech products.

In operation as of today, this new site reflects GEODIS’ ambition to expand in the Moroccan market, particularly to meet the requirements of customers in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. GEODIS is employing nearly 50 people at the site.

“GEODIS has been established in Casablanca for 40 years. This year we are strengthening our presence in the Moroccan market with two new facilities. On 1st May we opened in Tangiers, and now in Mohammedia. These openings are central to our development strategy which targets the CPG, Automotive and Aerospace verticals,” says Jérôme Algier, Managing Director of GEODIS in Morocco.

In Morocco, GEODIS operates a total storage capacity of nearly 50,000 sqm and has a staff of 300 employees.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS had over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

Recent efforts in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) have resulted in Investors in People (IIP) accreditation in 12 locations in which GEODIS operates. Based on the concept of sustainable high performance through people, the IIP certification, an international standard for people management, confirms GEODIS’ commitment to caring for and developing its people.

GEODIS has seen its activities accredited in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

With a detailed structure of nine key indicators, the criteria of which have been developed over 30 years, IIP accreditation is recognized in 66 countries around the world. Companies must achieve proven set levels of performance in three well-defined areas of personnel management: Leading, Supporting and Improving.

“The IIP key indicators of performance are very much aligned with our own seven corporate ‘Golden Rules’ and seven ‘Leadership Principles’,” explains Anne Tan, Head of Human Resources, APAC for GEODIS. “Leading and inspiring our people by engaging and empowering them to take ownership of the performance is critical. In addition, each and everyone’s abilities are actively developed, allowing our people to realize their potential, creating a culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement to drive sustainable success. We consider IIP accreditation as an independent measure confirming the success of our guiding principles.”

Having a clear and compelling ambition is seen as central to achieving and sustaining accreditation. GEODIS’ strategic plan, Ambition 2023, is backed by a structured Transformation Program, in place since 2019. This program is led and sponsored by the APAC Board members and provides a blueprint for the different functional and commercial areas in the company to develop and grow within 5 years to meet its accelerated growth objectives.

“GEODIS in APAC is on a journey of growth through transformation. In an ever-rapid changing environment, embracing innovation and being flexible in operating as a team and as a region will be key in increasing GEODIS’ market share and relevance,” says Onno Boots, Regional President & CEO, Asia Pacific. “Programs such as the recently launched ‘Manage!’ supports leaders through training and is an example of how GEODIS is investing in its people and their readiness to meet the challenges of a fast-growing team. In addition, GEODIS continues to enable career progression for all staff through detailed development plans for individuals at all levels. The aim is to attract younger people and retain talented performers with the excitement of a logistics career at the precipice of change, while providing them the job stability of belonging to a global organization.”

Some other examples of what GEODIS has been carrying out to achieve the IIP accolades include:

• Setting up of Employee Engagement Focus groups to review results, identify root causes and propose recommendations, corresponds to one of the nine IIP key indicators labelled “Empowering and involving people”. IIP‘s comments include, “The new Employee Engagement Focus group is a clear indication that the leaders want people to be more engaged and involved.”, and “A very good practice is involving people in action planning based on the results of the Employee Engagement Survey (EES). This has been done by asking for volunteers to join the focus group through a feedback process.”.

• The cross-department job rotation schemes in various ASEAN countries is an initiative that is in line with the IIP indicator entitled “Structuring work” within the ‘Support’ sector. IIP’s remarks include, “This good practice enhances the acquisition of additional skills and competencies of your people. A broader job profile will give people more scope to grow within their roles.”.

• All GEODIS’ teams in APAC employ the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belt approach and EES planning processes, actions that conform with the IIP Indicator “Delivering continuous improvement.” IIP’s reaction being, “LSS is potentially transformative, not just in cost saving and efficiency, but in engaging and developing your people.”.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

Super73, a California-based designer and manufacturer of electric bikes has awarded GEODIS a 3-year contract to support its market growth in Europe and the Middle East. GEODIS’ responsibilities will include customs brokerage, warehousing, value-added services (for instance the attachment of seats) and European distribution to retail outlets and consumers and export shipments to the Middle East and Africa, from multiple GEODIS facilities in Europe.  

The demand of e-bikes has soared in recent years and Super73 has grown rapidly. The brand is very well established in the US and is quickly gaining popularity in Europe and the Middle East. There has become a need for a logistics partner that could help take advantage of this potential and accelerate market growth. By combining the Group services of Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Distribution & Express and integrating them on a single online platform (IRIS*), GEODIS is able to provide Super73 with maximum supply chain visibility.

“Super73 presented us with a challenge that enabled us to show and utilize our full scope of services” – says Mark van den Assem, Managing Director of GEODIS in the Benelux. “It demands the successful cooperation of not only GEODIS’ multiple lines of business and country operations, but also a new creative integration of warehouse management systems with other applications.”

“We understand the complexities of developing new markets, particularly the logistics of supplying new customers not just with a superior product but with an efficient and reliable supply line. For a startup like ours, scalability is the name of the game, and we found in GEODIS a devoted team of logistics professionals focusing on just that.” says Nicolas Danan, the General Manager of Super73 Europe.

“GEODIS makes it easy for us as they provide the whole spectrum of transport, warehousing, and distribution services all over European Union and the UK.“, adds Fabian Hardjoprajitno, Operations Manager of Super73 Europe.

Super73 is another brand with an environmental conscience to have chosen GEODIS as its logistics partner.

*IRIS gives GEODIS customers information on the real-time status of their shipments.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com 

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.