Strategic progress
Against a backdrop of increasing global supply chain challenges, Unipart's unique breadth of expertise proved highly relevant, leading to a focus on increasing visibility and predictability, and mitigating disruption factors for its customers.
Strategic ambition: The Group outlined its new ambition as part of its brand positioning - to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains.
Customer expansion: enhancing our services with existing customers, including JLR, Volkswagen Group UK, BMW MINI, Scania, Selco, Volvo, Network Rail, AtkinsRealis, Airbus, PCE and Kubota.
New customer partnerships: Unipart welcomed new customers, including Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), and Leonardo, and secured further wins in the automotive and healthcare logistics sectors.
Global expansion & innovation: The company expanded its portfolio of services, launching new solutions such as its end-to-end electric vehicle offer, solutions for industrialised construction and a field services offer.
Key industry partnerships: Unipart became a member of the consortium appointed as the Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) for the NHS England’s New Hospital Programme (NHP) and announced a new strategic partnership with KBR for the defence sector.
Industry recognition: Unipart was named the top logistics provider in the UK in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) Top 30 Logistics Providers list. The CILT is the leading professional body for everyone who works in supply chain, logistics and transport.
Commitment to People and ESG
Unipart reinforced its commitment to its people, health, safety, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals:
Safety excellence: The company’s commitment to safety was recognised by the British Safety Council, receiving five stars in their audit for the 15th consecutive year and maintaining the Sword of Honour, Globe of Honour and Shield of Honour awards for the third consecutive year.