The central hub of QD Commercial Group Holdings distribution supply chain is it's purpose built 155,000+ sq.ft distribution centre situated at Snetterton in Norfolk on the main A11 trunk road connecting East Anglia with the East Midlands and London. Fully integrated IT support provides a comprehensive structure which enables every store in the chain to automatically communicate stock levels in real time to the distribution centre. Sophisticated picking and packing operations consequently enable the QD fleet of vehicles to service all stores at least once a day, with night fill operations employed by most stores. The distribution / processing and night fill service provided by the centre allows the opportunity for QD to continually improve the cost effectiveness and efficiency of supply. As well as the centralised Distribution Centre Operation, QD work closely with a number of key suppliers who provide 'Just In Time' deliveries directly into the stores for high volume products - research showing that the efficient management of "Just in Time' operations result in optimum sales for the supplier as well as better maintained stock levels in the individual stores. Continual investment and the application of the latest technical developments in logistics planning underlines QD's commitment in its objective of becoming one of the most sophisticated retailers in the country.
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