The Tnuva Group continues the logistical transformation and automation momentum in the group. The group is currently establishing a state-of-the-art automated logistics center in the industrial area of Modi’in, which will be the largest and most advanced in the country in the field of frozen and chilled food. The marlog, which will cover an area of about 30,000 square meters, and 15,000 square meters built, will contain all of Tnuva’s frozen and chilled food products, except milk. The new marl, which was established with a total investment of about NIS 400 million, was rented from the entrepreneur Yossi Sheinfeld and will employ about 180 employees. The marlog will start operating in the coming weeks, and will replace Tnuva’s food marlog activity in Holon, whose employees will move to work in Modiin, while recruiting more employees.
Haim Gavrieli, Chairman of the Tnuva Group, said, “As the largest food group in Israel, we are committed to continuing to lead advanced automation processes, for the benefit of the consumer, and as part of the preparation for innovation moves that Tnuva is leading in the food world. These moves require investments in automation and digital moves no less than high-tech companies, in order to improve and streamline complex logistical processes. We are expected to invest about half a billion shekels in the coming years in one of the largest computerization and automation projects in Israel, which will enable the group to continue to grow and its business leadership in the coming years as well. The group’s board recently approved the eERP- Which is one of the largest and most central in Tnuva, with an investment of about350 NIS 1 million and will be spread over five years, for the purpose of replacing and consolidating dozens of different digital systems at the group’s sites and factories. The establishment of the new marlog in Modiin is another investment of the group in the amount of hundreds of millions of shekels, with systems also being assimilated in this center. ERP Advanced automation. ‘
Sagi Schweifeld, VP of the Tnuva Group’s supply chain: “Tnuva is at the forefront of the food world in Israel in the field of frozen and chilled distribution and supply, and has the largest and most advanced supply chain in the country in the field of food. This is another step in streamlining and refining the supply chain of each Tnuva Group, as part of the company’s growth strategy in the coming years. Along with expansion and physical efficiency, the company continuously invests in the implementation of advanced technologies in all links in the supply chain – from the refrigeration and distribution system, through the truck fleet, inventory planning and management system to the logistics centers. “
Schweifeld further noted that “the new marlog will contain thousands of frozen and chilled food surfaces, and will operate 24 hours a day, except on Saturdays. The automation systems will be set up in stages, with by the end of the year it will include full automatic storage with advanced ‘multi-shuttle’ technology, which will include elevators and trolleys, at a controlled temperature of minus 18 degrees Celsius. The new intelligence in Modiin will later incorporate complex automated systems, including storage, refreshment and collection of goods. The Marlog will later also support collection and distribution activities to the consumer’s home, as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its direct activities with consumers (D2C- Direct to consumer). The goods that will be collected at the new automated center will be distributed from there to thousands of customers, retail chains and private stores, where the daily traffic can contain hundreds of trucks. “