February 5, 2026 in Announcements
The Warehouse Group and APL Logistics Unveil New Shanghai Consolidation Center
The Warehouse Group (TWG), New Zealand’s leading general merchandise retailer, and APL Logistics (APLL) officially opened the TWG Shanghai Consolidation Center, marking the start of an enhanced end-to-end partnership designed to improve efficiency, visibility, and sustainability across TWG’s multi‑region sourcing network (Asia and EMEA).
The opening was graced by senior leaders from both APLL and TWG, including The Warehouse Group’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, Lyle Brady, and Head of Supply Planning, Vanesse Strydom, together with other TWG managers and team members attending the event. The new facility features a dedicated Quality Control (QC) Room, enabling real-time product inspections and upstream quality assurance. TWG and APLL teams conduct pre-shipment checks to verify product standards before cargo departs Asia — reducing rework, minimizing variability, and strengthening delivery predictability.
“Today is not only about opening a facility; it is about opening a new chapter of trust, collaboration, and shared ambition,” said Shirley Ji, Head of Commercial, North Asia, APL Logistics.
Building on Shirley’s remarks, Lyle Brady highlighted the strengthened partnership and shared ambition behind the new consolidation center.
“If you want to go fast, you go alone. If you want to go far, you go together. In any journey, you need great partners — and I believe we have found one,” said Lyle Brady.
Asia Vendor Education Program
Launching on March 1, 2026 across Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Mumbai, the Asia Vendor Education Program aligns suppliers on packaging standards, shipment readiness, and data accuracy. The initiative aims to drive first-time-right bookings, improve cube utilization, and elevate overall supply chain reliability from day one.
“We are here today because of the strong collaboration and commitment from both teams. Now everything is ready — let’s move forward toward a successful implementation,” added Lin Lejie, Managing Director, North & Central China, APL Logistics.
Partnership Framework
To guide the multi-year transformation, TWG and APL Logistics have established a shared operating framework focused on five core areas: deepened vendor collaboration, logistics optimization through hub consolidation and smarter routing, end-to-end visibility powered by milestone and predictive tracking, IT innovations such as API/EDI integration and paperless workflows, and sustainability initiatives including improved container utilization and packaging right-sizing. Together, these pillars form the foundation of a more efficient, transparent, and environmentally responsible supply chain.
Looking Ahead
The initiatives launching in March 2026 represent the first phase of a multi-year transformation roadmap. As TWG and APL Logistics continue to introduce new capabilities and expand program scope, both organizations remain committed to building a resilient, customer-centric, and sustainable supply chain for the future.
Left to right: Annie Lin (Director of Operations Management, North Asia, APLL); Reagan Davis (Supply Chain Integration Manager, TWG); Lin Lejie (Managing Director of North and Central China, APLL); Lyle Brady (Group Chief Supply Chain Officer, TWG); Shirley Ji (Head of Commercial, North Asia, APLL); Vanesse Strydom (Head of Supply Planning, TWG); Cici Wang (Director of Business Development, North Asia, APLL); Connie Jiang (CSO – Operations and Merchandise Manager, TWG); Pierre Icard (CSO – Head of Quality, TWG)