CEVA Logistics has signed a long-term contract with Universal Music to manage its Contract Logistics operations in Brazil from one of CEVA’s href=”https://3.26.16.133/news/article/ceva-logistics-opens-fourth-italian-hub”>multi user warehouses located just outside of Sao Paulo.
CEVA will reportedly be responsible for the entire logistics for Universal Music in Brazil, including warehousing activities, air and ground distribution, transportation management, proof of delivery, fiscal management, delivery monitoring and reverse logistics.
According to Holbein Menezes, Universal Music’s LatAm Physical Supply Chain Operations Manager: “Universal Music Brazil’s decision to select CEVA as a partner to manage its distribution in Brazil was based on a number of elements, including its clear business vision, the expertise of its staff and also its infrastructure within the country.
“CEVA also played a key role in advising on the strategic location of the warehouse, which enables the efficient distribution of our products across Brazil. In fact, this logistics solution may be considered a step forward in the music industry; one which helps to reinforce Universal Music Brazil’s market leading position and establish us as a company that is always focused on its consumers, bringing them our products in the most efficient way.”
Richard Vieites, Managing Director for CEVA in South America, said: “This contract with Universal Music demonstrates our ability to provide integrated logistics services through our expertise in the Technology and Retail sectors.”