Electronics retailer Maplin has chosen end-to-end logistics specialist iForce as its multichannel partner.
This means iForce will manage all of Maplin’s warehousing needs, and help with the roll-out of a new click-and-collect service.
Based at Maplin’s Rotherham facility, iForce will be used to manage nationwide online and in-store replenishment through iForce’s SMART warehouse management system, while increasing stock accuracy and capacity for further SKU ranges, thereby supporting Maplin’s focus on customer choice.
Maplin Chief Executive, John Cleland, said: “iForce has already helped us to further improve the Maplin customer experience, enabling us to innovate in the multichannel arena and provide increased product choice, improved availability and collection options for our loyal customers. With iForce’s expertise in partnership with ours, we have a strong business model going forward.”
“In working with Maplin, iForce is seeking to provide the best customer experience and journey, supported by our proprietary technology and collaborative approach. Our expertise has increased stock accuracy and we have helped Maplin to provide customers more choice through the enablement of Click and Collect. Our partnership is helping Maplin to establish itself as the leading electronics specialist retailer in the UK, and we are delighted to be part of that,” responded Brian Gaunt, iForce CEO.
