4 The METRO Terrebonne Distribution Centre lies at the heart of the company’s strategic growth in Quebec, representing the future of fresh and frozen product distribution in the province. This state-ofthe-art facility signals a significant milestone for METRO Inc., reaffirming its pivotal economic role in Quebec, with a substantial investment of over $420 million in its Quebec distribution network. ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND CAPACITY “Our new automated distribution centre will help improve the quality of service and products sent to grocery stores, thanks to greater order accuracy and reduced handling time, as well as improving the resilience of our supply chain,” says Caroline Larocque, Vice President Logistics and Distribution, Quebec. “We are now even better equipped to provide the right product, at the right time, to the right store, and to do so efficiently.” The centre will thus promote a better customer experience by offering even more products and variety. METRO Terrebonne Distribution Centre services 700 stores under the Metro, Super C, and proximity banners across Quebec. This strategic expansion aims to modernize METRO’s distribution network, utilizing advanced automation techniques such as order-picking automation reaching 75 per cent. With a capacity to handle over 7,000 products and store 40,000 pallets, this distribution centre means a huge step forward in operational efficiency and capacity.
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