Kuehne + Nagel Awarded Warehouse Management Contract by Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Japan has awarded Kuehne + Nagel Japan a contract for the management of the former's regional distribution center in Osaka. Based on the systems and processes customized in this facility, the logistics provider will further be responsible for setting up showcase warehouse operations for all of Louis Vuitton’s outsourced distribution centers worldwide.

As a major part of the agreement, Kuehne + Nagel has leased a dedicated logistics facility in Amagasaki, located between the seaports of Kobe and Osaka. In order to enable maximum flexibility and efficiency, the logistics provider provides a comprehensive warehouse solution, covering layout design, material flow planning as well as the installation of security measures and information systems that are fully integrated with Louis Vuitton’s worldwide operations.

Particular emphasis is placed on the fulfilment of the latest environmental standards; the facility is among the first in Asia Pacific that are accredited with an ISO14001 certification.

At the premises with a handling and storage capacity of 5,600 sq meters, services will cover the inbound receipt of goods by sea and air, label scanning, quality and quantity checks, pick-and-pack operations, sales-ready preparation as well as reverse logistics for the entire range of Louis Vuitton leather goods and accessories.

In addition, Kuehne + Nagel will provide value-added services, such as pre-wrapping and care label tagging.

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