GXO Logistics has announced a new multi-year agreement to manage L’Oréal’s logistics operations across Central Europe, specifically in Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary. This deal underscores the ongoing trend of outsourcing supply chain operations and the increasing significance of contract logistics providers in the distribution of consumer goods. The agreement reflects that large logistics outsourcing contracts continue to be a vital procurement trend, as companies strive for resilience in the face of challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts, while also seeking efficiency within regional supply chains.