Messaggerie Libri renews contract with CEVA in Italy for further six years
03 June 2010 - 15:55 CET
Milan, Italy, 03 June 2010 - CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has signed a six year agreement with Messaggerie Libri (MELI), Italy's most important distributor of books.This contract win will see CEVA managing the publishing warehouse and logistics for the launch of new titles in all national bookshops resupplying distribution centers in Milan and Rome, as well as undertaking basic accessory tasks such as kitting, labeling, wrapping in cellophane and the management of returns. Each year CEVA will process over 30 million items for Messaggeri Libri.
Alessandro Baldeschi, Managing Director of Messaggerie Libri, said: "We have confirmed CEVA as our logistics partner because it is the clear leader in Italy and we can rely on over 20 years of experience. For both publishers and distributors, logistics today represents a key area in which to identify opportunities for optimizing costs and at the same time improving the service given at the point of sale. Leaving the logistics in CEVA's capable hands, we have the chance to focus further on our core business."
Massimo Berti, CEVA's Global Sector Director of Publishing said: "We are proud that Messaggerie Libri has chosen to continue its collaboration with CEVA. This is a further step on the road to the consolidation of our leadership in the Italian publishing sector. Through our highly specialized services and ability to manage considerable volumes of items (tens of millions a year), CEVA is able to guarantee an excellent service at competitive rates, characterized by integrated processes across the various phases of the supply chain."
For more information contact:
Danilo Schipani
Marketing & Communication Director, SEMEA
+39 02 8923 0354
danilo.schipani@cevalogistics.com
Messaggerie Libri
Messaggerie Libri is the most important Italian distributor of books and other publishing materials. Its growth over 90 years has led MELI to become the point of reference in bookshop distribution. Messaggerie Libri serves more than 4,000 outlets, including bookshops, stationers, computer shops, wholesalers and other small shops, acting as intermediary between these and more than 150 publishers. On top of books, Messaggerie Libri today also distributes home videos, CD Roms and various other collateral articles rounding off the range of products currently offered by every bookshop.
CEVA - Making business flow
CEVA Logistics provides world class supply chain solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies across the globe. As an industry leader, CEVA offers customers complete supply chain design and implementation in contract logistics and freight management, alone or in combination. CEVA's integrated global network has facilities in over 170 countries and more than 46,000 employees; all dedicated to delivering consistently excellent operations and supply chain solutions. For the year ending 31 December 2009, the Group reported revenues of €5.5 billion. For more information, please visit www.cevalogistics.com.
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