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RELEX and Europris also scored a Highly Commended for their submission for the ‘CEVA Logistics award for Retail and E-Tail’. Two wins and a highly commended is a much deserved tribute to what Europris achieved,” said RELEX’s Country Manager for Norway, Fred Graham. Working with them was a real privilege.”.
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Entered jointly with its customer Europris, Norway’s largest discount variety retailer, this award recognizes how Europris has transformed its supply chain using RELEX. The Retail Systems awards evening will be closely followed by the Logistics & Supply Chain’s Supply Chain Excellence Awards on 14th November in London.
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