Supermarket sweeps up logistics savings

Supermarket chain Somerfield has identified annual savings of more than £10 million within three years from a huge overhaul of its logistics operations.
Supermarket chain Somerfield has identified annual savings of more than £10 million within three years from a huge overhaul of its logistics operations.

The retailer plans to close 15 of its 27 depots and build four regional distribution centres to serve its 1,400 UK stores, including those of Kwik Save, with which it merged last year. While 1,200 jobs will be lost...

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