Carrefour China beefs up distribution
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Carrefour China has opened a new distribution center is in Hongmei Town, Dongguan, Guangdong province.
It says the centre will play an important role in the supply chain of Carrefour China in South China area, by forming a logistics network covering the Pearl River Delta as well as Fujian and Hainan province, which can increase the logistics efficiency and support stores.
Carrefour is focused on long-term development in China. Since a new development strategy was implemented in March 2015, Carrefour has gradually introduced new formats and initiatives, such as an O2O business, convenience stores and opening hypermarkets in new cities. It says strengthening the supply chain network is the key to implementing the new strategy.
The Carrefour China Logistics Center will provide full support to the 30 stores in Guangdong, Hainan and Fujian province.
During the last two years, Carrefour China has established four distribution centers in eastern, western, northern and central China.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where is Carrefour China's newest distribution centre located?
Where is Carrefour China's newest distribution centre located?
The new distribution centre is located in Hongmei Town, Dongguan, Guangdong province. It is intended to strengthen Carrefour China's supply chain network across the South China area, including the Pearl River Delta, Fujian, and Hainan province.
Q.Which specific regions and number of stores will this new logistics centre support?
Which specific regions and number of stores will this new logistics centre support?
The new Carrefour China Logistics Center will provide full support to 30 stores located across Guangdong, Hainan, and Fujian province. This facility aims to increase logistics efficiency in the region.
Q.What is Carrefour China's broader strategy behind strengthening its supply chain?
What is Carrefour China's broader strategy behind strengthening its supply chain?
Strengthening the supply chain network is key to implementing Carrefour's new development strategy, which began in March 2015. This strategy includes introducing new formats like O2O business, convenience stores, and opening hypermarkets in new cities.
Q.How many distribution centres has Carrefour China established in recent years?
How many distribution centres has Carrefour China established in recent years?
Carrefour China has established four distribution centres in eastern, western, northern, and central China over the last two years. The new Dongguan centre adds to this growing logistics network.
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