GXO Logistics, Inc. has announced that it has signed a contract with SAMSE Group. This partnership is part of the SAMSE Group's strategy to optimize its supply chain. GXO will manage the Group's omnichannel logistics, from product receiving to shipment.

GXO will operate SAMSE's logistics activities from two buildings in La Boisse, near Lyon, totaling 56,000 square meters where over 22,000 SKUs will be handled by about 100 team members. A first site will manage cross-dock flows for all SAMSE Group's stores - Building Materials and DIY, The second site will focus on e-commerce flows for their DIY store - L'Entrepot du Bricolage. GXO will implement several innovations on site to increase productivity and flexibility, such as palm scanners and E-beacon technology to secure loading operations.

An automated guard post with automatic scanning of pre-registered trucks' license plates will also be installed to smooth transport flows. This partnership marks a key step in the SAMSE Group's logistics transformation, drawing on GXO's expertise. This high-performance logistics model will support the SAMSE Group's growth, and testifies to its commitment to its customers, employees and network of partners.

This alliance underscores the complementary nature of a major player in distribution and a leader in contract logistics. Collaboration and innovation provide an effective response to current and future supply chain challenges.