Kuehne+Nagel and Lexmark celebrated their 20-year partnership in 2020, which is based on their common commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. The collaboration started in Belgium with a medium-sized contract logistics hub and has since expanded globally, with Kuehne+Nagel offering contract logistics, sea, air & road logistics, and integrated logistics services across all continents.
Kuehne+Nagel’s 4PL team has worked with Lexmark since 2004 to develop and optimise the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program (LCCP). As part of the LCCP, Lexmark collects used printer cartridges and remanufactures and recycles them, reducing waste and minimising the environmental impact of discarded materials. Kuehne+Nagel’s global integrated logistics network and expertise in managing reverse logistics across all modes of transport help Lexmark carry out its LCCP programme in over 30 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
A significant milestone in this partnership was the establishment of the Alliance Control Centres (ACC), operated by Kuehne+Nagel in Hungary and Poland. Here, a team of specialists collaborates closely with Lexmark to enhance their operations and introduce sustainable, circular practices. The ACC serves as a hub for managing and optimising logistics operations, ensuring that they are efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective.
Lexmark also supports Kuehne+Nagel by providing sustainable print solutions such as Lexmark Managed Print Services (MPS). With the help of the MPS, Kuehne+Nagel optimises its print infrastructure, ensures best-in-class service, supports and streamlines its workflows, and reduces its printer fleet, achieving a 77% reduction in cost per page and saving millions of pages of paper.
The collaboration between Kuehne+Nagel and Lexmark is a testament to the power of partnerships in driving positive change. The two companies are committed to working together towards a sustainable future and continuing to combine their expertise and resources to take their businesses to the next level.