NEC Computers International (NEC CI), one of Europe’s leading PC and server manufacturers, hasextended the existing partnership with Kuehne+Nagel in France and contracted the company to provide
integrated airfreight forwarding, warehousing and European distribution services for its PackardBell consumer brand. Kuehne + Nagel already manages freight forwarding and distribution operationsfor a range of NEC CI high-tech mobility products (notebooks). The company has now been awarded themanagement of the global door-to-door supply chain from China to end customers across Europe forNEC’s Packard Bell brand. The product range includes notebooks, mp3 players, audio keys, etc.The new agreement encompasses airfreight forwarding from NEC CI and Packard Bell assembly linesnear Shanghai to Paris, London and Luxembourg. Warehousing activities at Kuehne + Nagel’s terminalsat Lagny-le-Sec / Paris, Heathrow / London and Contern / Luxemburg for NEC’s built-to-orderproducts include same-day cross-docking, scanning and order preparation, as well as Europeandistribution planning and execution to end customers.Additionally, at its enlarged French logisticsfacility in Lagny-le-Sec, Kuehne + Nagel also provides storage, order preparation and barcodebasedpick & pack services for NEC / Packard Bell built-to-stock goods. Kuehne + Nagel’s standardisedwarehouse management system and advanced track & trace technology combine to provide thecustomer with seamless real-time visibility to shipment movements throughout the integrated globalair forwarding, storage and distribution chain.
Denis Delrieu, Supply Chain Director for NEC Computers International: “We were looking for asolution that would add value to our logistics chain and meet our high visibility requirements.Kuehne + Nagel will enable us to reduce lead times as well as inventory and supply chain costs,while at the same time being able to easily adjust to fluctuating customer demand, particularlyduring our September/December peak season.”
