BMW Group has selected GXO Logistics to manage logistics operations at its Swindon manufacturing plant.
Under the new partnership, GXO will lead the warehouse operations of car parts in Swindon, optimising BMW Group’s supply chain.
The Swindon site, which employs more than 500 people and spans 425,000 square metres, has been a cornerstone of UK automotive manufacturing since 1955.
It plays a crucial role in producing pressed parts for the MINI vehicles assembled at the BMW Group plant in Oxford as well as BMW models produced at other international facilities within the BMW Group.
The plant also plays a vital role in the global production network for cars, manufacturing key body components and sub-assemblies such as doors, bonnets, tailgates and wings for MINI vehicles, including the MINI Cooper 3 and 5 door hatch and the MINI convertible.
GXO will look to introduce improved processes, upgrade technology and optimise the plant layout to support BMW Group’s drive for greater efficiency, innovation and resilience across its supply chain.
These advancements will enable the Swindon site to meet the evolving production needs that the Oxford production plant demands.
The partnership also leverages GXO’s expertise in advanced automation, data-driven logistics and continuous improvement to support BMW’s evolving production needs.
Martin Cooper, Managing Director, Technology and Consumer Goods, GXO UK&I said: “We’re excited to begin this new chapter with BMW Group at their facility in Swindon.
“We’ve seen great success applying smart logistics solutions across a range of industries, and we look forward to driving efficiencies, strengthening resilience and building a future-proof platform for growth for BMW Group.”
