Bergen Logistics, part of Elanders Group, has appointed a supply chain operations manager to drive forward its rapidly growing, international supply chain solutions business, based on North Tyneside.
Mark Lancaster will manage the day-to-day operation at Bergen Logistics which is a £4.6 million, 48,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fulfilment facility on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate which opened 12 months ago.
Bergen Logistics, which has presence across the UK, EU, Asia and USA, provides fulfilment services for a range of products including clothing, footwear, handbags, accessories and cosmetics. As well as flexible and agile solutions for complex supply chains, it provides value-add in-house services such as print and packaging resources.
Supply chain operations manager, Mark Lancaster, has 18 years’ experience and has worked in two of the big three retailers in logistics and supply chain including one of the largest pharmaceutical delivery businesses in Europe.
He said of his appointment: “I will be working with our dedicated team to enhance our operations and deliver exceptional results. Our goal is not just to meet industry standards, but to set them, striving for recognition as a ‘best in class’ operation.
“My focus will be on fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, within the team. By leveraging our collective skills and expertise, I am confident that we can drive performance to new heights and solidify Elanders’ position as an industry Leader. I’m really looking forward to this exciting journey and the successes that lie ahead.”
Kevin Rogers, managing director at Elanders/Bergen UK, said: “Mark is a strategic hire whose expertise and experience will bolster the team and help us expand our foothold within the industries that we operate.”
Elanders are a global leader in print, packaging & supply chain solutions, with a strong presence in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia. The company has been providing innovative solutions to its customers for over 100 years and is committed to delivering the highest standards of service and quality.
Elanders UK is part of the global Elanders Group, which operates in two main business sectors – fulfilment solutions and print and packaging solutions. It offers a broad range of services and end-to-end solutions in supply chain management and has more than 7,500 employees, operates in 20 countries, on four continents, offering a global portfolio of services. Its major customers operate within automotive, electronics, fashion, industrial and healthcare.