RS Malaysia expands local distribution centre with the launch of new warehouse

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, has expanded its distribution centre in Malaysia with the launch of a new 50,000 sq. ft warehouse as part of its strategy to ensure future growth and expand its range of service offerings.

Acknowledging the significance of minimising maintenance and equipment downtime, the facility is strategically located within Mapletree Logistics hub in Shah Alam, Klang Valley. The location is conveniently situated 25 minutes (approximately 22 kilometres) away from Klang Sea Port and 50 minutes (around 56 kilometres) away from KLIA International Airport. This setup allows for a quick order fulfilment time of only one to two days for local businesses.

In collaboration with Geodis MY, the warehouse is outfitted with comprehensive wireless coverage and is Industry 4.0 ready, with plans to integrate radio frequency technology and other IoT devices in the near future. The facility is also equipped with RS's SAP and vendor-managed inventory systems, enabling efficient operations management, allowing for greater spend visibility and reductions in process costs. This is further complemented by Geodis' warehouse management system which ensures efficient inventory storage and retrieval functions.

Sean Er Lim, Country General Manager, RS Malaysia, said, "Malaysia is a strategic market for RS, and the increase in capacity will enable us to offer a wider range of products and services to our customers. This warehouse signifies RS' continued commitment to  Malaysia's industry4WRD (Industry 4.0) initiative, providing businesses with the necessary industrial and electronic solutions to embrace Industry 4.0. Our diverse array of innovative solutions will simplify the transition for businesses looking to embrace the next industrial revolution."

RS Group

RS Group plc provides product and service solutions that help our customers design, build, maintain, repair and operate industrial equipment and operations, safely and sustainably. We stock more than 750,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provide a wide range of product and service solutions to 1.1 million customers.

We support customers across the product lifecycle, whether via innovation and technical support at the design phase, improving time to market and productivity at the build phase, or reducing purchasing costs and optimising inventory in the maintenance, repair and operation phase. We offer our customers tailored product and service propositions that are essential for the successful operation of their businesses and help them save time and money.

RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the year ended 31 March 2023 reported revenue of £2,982 million.

For more information, please visit https://www.rsgroup.com/.

SOURCE RS