Kuehne + Nagel has signed a five-year contract for the domestic distribution of products from the Archduke Brewery in Żywiec, owned by Grupa Żywiec – one of the largest beer producers in Poland.
Since the beginning of the year, Kuehne + Nagel has been transporting Grupa Żywiec products (national, regional, and specialty beer brands in bottles, cans, and kegs) from the Archduke Brewery in Żywiec to over 400 locations in Poland. Thus, Kuehne + Nagel has become the leading transport service provider for Grupa Żywiec, covering approximately 50% of the Żywiec Brewery’s demand for such services. In addition to the huge cargo volume, transport poses a particular challenge due to the daily scope of operations. To ensure optimal supply chain efficiency, Kuehne + Nagel oversees the transport of goods through planning, visibility, and measurement tools provided by a state-of-the-art Transport Management System (TMS). The TMS allows Kuehne + Nagel to manage a large volume of shipments and meet the specific needs of a demanding industry.
– We are convinced that Kuehne + Nagel is a partner that, thanks to its experience, scale of operations, and knowledge of our industry’s specifics, will provide Grupa Żywiec with support for further development in the complex and demanding beer market – said Mike McKeown, Procurement Director and member of the Management Board of Grupa Żywiec.
– We are pleased that Grupa Żywiec has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as its logistics partner. This highlights our capabilities to properly support beverage transport and optimize its individual supply chains. Due to our industry experience, comprehensive value-added services, and innovative distribution concepts, we are able to guarantee the highest standards of service and quality for our customers – stated Ingo Goldhammer, President and Managing Director of Kuehne + Nagel.