Forty jobs to be created as logistics firm secures major education contract

Forty jobs will be created in Birmingham after XPO Logistics announced it has secured a major contract with Pearson Education to distribute courseware and assessment materials in the UK.

Pearson is a leading provider of educational materials, e-learning programs and assessment services for schools, corporations, students and clinicians in 70 countries.

Pearson’s published materials in the UK are distributed mainly to primary and secondary schools and clinicians.

By relocating distribution from Belgium to the UK, Pearson has shortened lead times for deliveries to its customers while gaining greater visibility and seasonal flexibility.

XPO’s hub in Merlin Park, Birmingham, distributes materials for Pearson’s retail and educational channels and fulfils both direct-to-consumer orders and orders placed by major e-commerce companies and wholesalers.

“We’re delighted to welcome our new customer, Pearson Education, a prestigious name in learning materials worldwide,” said Malcolm Wilson, chief executive officer of XPO Logistics Europe.

“A key to this relationship is our capability for tailored, value-added services across diverse customer markets. Our combination of technology and expertise puts us in a unique position to help Pearson enhance its customer service for years to come.”