Widdowson reports surge in contract packing business
Logistics business Widdowson Group has increased turnover of its contract packing division by 90% and expanded the operation to enable it to offer more services.
Changes to the contract packing operation include an extension to Widdowson's Leicester facilities and a redesign of the workspace to support lean processes.
Clarke Robinson, group operations manager, commented: "Over the last few years we have worked hard to build on our reputation for product customisation and we are constantly looking for ways to improve our service.
"The expansion of our premises has grown the dedicated contract packing area to a total of 65,000 sq ft, increasing our capacity and flexibility. The new interior layout and working processes have been put in place to promote a smarter style of working; increasing both workflow and accuracy while eliminating process waste."
The improved flow would, he added, improve productivity and performance, and the benefits would be passed on to customers in terms of value and service levels.
