In 2017 we worked on modernization and improvement projects regarding capacity, service, and merchandise delivery costs. The mechanization of two distribution centers was completed; the expansion and development of new distribution centers are now underway. The fleet devoted specifically to serving the Mexico City metropolitan area was increased to further support units located in this area, together with improving eCommerce deliveries. A stategic alliance was also created to increase same-day and following-day deliveries. Moreover, the transportation fleet was improved through the use of multi-temperature trailers with hybrid engines −diesel & electric− and the number of seasonal warehouses was increased to better serve demand peaks.
For the second consecutive year we have been given the National Logistics Award, in recognition of our efforts to optimize the distribution network by making less empty hauls, and using less fuel.
ISO 9001:2015 certification was obtained, which is an International Standard for Quality Management Systems, making us the first retail importer and the sixth company in Mexico to accomplish this. In addition, we have made considerable improvements in product freshness by reducing the dwell time of our products within the supply chain. We guaranteed consistency in banana supply and quality and reductions in shrink, thereby achieving double-digit sales growth in all regions served with maturation chambers, located in different distribution centers.
In 2017 we worked on modernization and improvement projects regarding capacity, service, and merchandise delivery costs. The mechanization of two distribution centers was completed; the expansion and development of new distribution centers are now underway. The fleet devoted specifically to serving the Mexico City metropolitan area was increased to further support units located in this area, together with improving eCommerce deliveries. A stategic alliance was also created to increase same-day and following-day deliveries. Moreover, the transportation fleet was improved through the use of multi-temperature trailers with hybrid engines −diesel & electric− and the number of seasonal warehouses was increased to better serve demand peaks.
For the second consecutive year we have been given the National Logistics Award, in recognition of our efforts to optimize the distribution network by making less empty hauls, and using less fuel.
ISO 9001:2015 certification was obtained, which is an International Standard for Quality Management Systems, making us the first retail importer and the sixth company in Mexico to accomplish this. In addition, we have made considerable improvements in product freshness by reducing the dwell time of our products within the supply chain. We guaranteed consistency in banana supply and quality and reductions in shrink, thereby achieving double-digit sales growth in all regions served with maturation chambers, located in different distribution centers.
