Expanding logistics capacity in South America
A new fulfilment centre in Chile: Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) has signed a long-term contract with Decathlon, a French company specialising in the marketing of sporting goods and apparel, to expand its operations, warehousing and distribution capacity in Latin America by 30%.
As part of this growth strategy, K + N has opened a new 15,000 sqm fulfilment centre in Pudahuel, Santiago de Chile.
The site is equipped with the latest robotic system and high-end radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. It can store and distribute more than 10 million units per year and will cover Latin American countries such as Chile, Colombia, and Mexico.
Decathlon will thus be able to achieve a higher level of inventory accuracy and increase its operating volume to support growth.
K + N launched its regional alliance with Decathlon in 2019 with the opening of two distribution centres in Colombia and Bogota, and a 23,000 sqm regional distribution hub in Cartagena. (ben)