Car maker BMW has selected Connecticut-based pure-play contract logistics provider GXO to manage operations at its Swindon manufacturing plant in the UK.

Under the partnership, GXO will lead the warehouse operations of car parts in Swindon, optimising the supply chain and strengthening automotive production resilience across the UK. The Swindon site plays a crucial role in producing pressed parts for the Mini vehicles assembled at the nearby Oxford plant as well as BMW (www.bmw.com) models produced at other international facilities within the group.

“We’re excited to begin this new chapter with BMW at their facility in Swindon,” said Martin Cooper, managing director for GXO in the UK. “We’ve seen great success applying smart logistics across a range of industries, and we look forward to driving efficiencies, strengthening resilience and building a future-proof platform for growth for BMW.”

Drawing on experience across multiple sectors, GXO will look to roll out smarter processes, upgrade technology and optimise the plant layout to support BMW’s drive for greater efficiency, innovation and resilience across its supply chain. These advancements will enable the Swindon site to meet the evolving production needs the Oxford production plant demands.

The Swindon site (www.bmwgroup-werke.com/swindon/en.html), employing over 500 people and spanning 425,000 square metres, has been a cornerstone of UK automotive manufacturing since 1955. It plays a vital role in the global production network for cars, manufacturing key body components and sub-assemblies such as doors, bonnets, tailgates and fenders for Mini vehicles, including the Mini Cooper 3 and 5 door hatch and the Mini convertible.

This partnership marks a milestone in GXO’s expansion in the UK automotive sector, leveraging its expertise in automation, data-driven logistics and continuous improvement to support BMW’s evolving production needs.

GXO Logistics (GXO.com) is a pure-play contract logistics provider with 150,000 employees at more than 1000 facilities. Its corporate headquarters are in Greenwich, Connecticut.