GSF Car Parts, the leading distributor of automotive parts, has announced the opening of its new national distribution centre in Four Ashes, near Wolverhampton.
The fast-growing auto parts distributor, based in Minworth, near Sutton Coldfield, will open an approximately 500,000 sq. ft. NDC on Gravelly Way, aiming to provide supply chain infrastructure and service across its network.
It may simply expand to 750,000 square feet with the mezzanine.
The site includes offices, complex logistics capabilities, eight-level loading docks and gates, and approximately 700 parking spaces for cars and trucks.
GSF now has more than 185 branches and 3,000 employees across the country.
The new NDC features technology to ensure that 96 percent of GSF’s inventory is delivered to branches overnight, gaining better availability and reducing administrative burdens. With other logistics facilities and warranty procedures, GSF Car Parts is in a position to enhance its service delivery. in all areas.
The receipt and storage of goods will be particularly efficient thanks to the daily replenishment of the NDC compared to the existing model, which relies on many direct deliveries from suppliers.
By centralizing distribution, the company will streamline logistics, service levels, and position GSF Car Parts as a formidable national player in the auto parts industry. The NDC will enable effective sourcing of the global supply chain.
Dominus, the UK’s leading asset developer and investor, played a huge role in identifying and finalizing the deal for the NDC. Dominus was a comprehensive, end-to-end study work for the NDC, offering extensive assistance in the selection, pre-selection, evaluation and negotiation phases. With over £2 billion in assets under management, Dominus has a progression and investment portfolio spanning hospitality, student residences, residential and mixed-use regeneration.
Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts, says, “This company has needed a national distribution center for a long time, but for one reason or another, they’ve never taken that step. When the opportunity arose to win this very good establishment, preferably centrally located, we jumped right in.
“Our new NDC could possibly be the flagship product, but it’s really just one component of a sustained investment program at GSF Car Parts that is already transforming every facet of business operations. Our purpose is to temporarily awaken the sleeping giant of the UK secondary market.
“Time and time again we are shown how the exceptional groups of GSF Car Parts branches provide visitor service committed to the development of our business. Our challenge is simple: make sure they now have the most productive team and resources to win more business. in what we all know is a competitive market.
“When garages have the choice, we settle for entrusting more of their business to GSF Car Parts. “
Sukhpal Ahluwalia, Executive Chairman of GSF Car Parts, says: “From day one, we knew we needed a new NDC for our ambitious expansion plans. Now, less than a year after the acquisition of GSF Car Parts, we’ve done it. The speed with which we managed to succeed at this vital milestone is validation of the wonderful team we have at GSF. In fact, they are the most productive in the business.
“While we were looking to move fast, it was also vital to get it right. And the new NDC is the culmination of extensive research work to find exactly the right location to drive the company’s future. We could not be happier with the result. In fact, this is a world-class facility, strategically placed to achieve our ambitions. We have spared no effort to locate the right institution.
“I can’t wait to see the new NDC up and running. This will allow us to achieve our purpose of making sure we provide the most productive service to our customers: more products, increased availability, and delivery of our products to branches at breakneck speed. This is the next step in our journey from being a large multi-regional corporation to a national player.