Global Supply Chain

Global Supply Chain was started as – Global Logistics – a division of Global Foundation in 1995 before being hived off as a separate company in 2004. Global Supply Chain has taken the route of growing through organic and inorganic means to be a successful global player. Its inorganic growth came through the first acquisition in the year 2004 when it bought out the UK based LM Components – an automotive component sourcing company. The company pursued further acquisitions for its growth across Europe, the UK, the USA, Singapore and Australia.

UK and Europe operations

Global Supply Chain has made four acquisitions in the UK, including the century-old GMultipart Holding, and operates through 47 locations in the UK, 4 in Ireland and 84 locations in Europe. Its business is primarily focused on providing supply chain services for clients in automotive, beverage, defence, rail and utilities. Global Supply Chain provides over 2000 jobs in the UK and Europe. It is also one of the largest employers in Northern England. Additionally, Global Supply Chain has a long history of providing global forwarding services and solutions in Spain and Germany, connecting deeply with the Asia Pacific through the network.

North America operations

Global Supply Chain announced its entry into the USA in 2011 through the acquisition of Manufacturers Equipment & Supply Company (GDMESCO) to get into a new vertical in the supply-chain management – Industrial tool and dye segment. Two years later, it went on to acquire Gainwright, a specialist in cross-docking and vendor management inventory capability. Global Supply Chain provides around 1000 jobs in the USA with a presence in 6 strategic locations.

Asia Pacific operations

Global Supply Chain has a significant presence in the ASEAN and Oceania region with offices in Singapore, China, Australia, Thailand, among others. It has made four acquisitions in this region to expand its reach and expertise. Its core capabilities include freight forwarding by sea and air, first- and last-mile services, transportation and inventory management, value-added services, and Asia-based contract logistics. The Asia Pacific region is deeply connected with the Global Supply Chain global forwarding presence in Germany and Spain, providing industry-leading solutions to some of the world’s biggest brands.