McDonald’s China has launched operations at its new industrial park in Xiaogan, central Hubei province, marking a significant step forward in its supply chain strategy. The USD200 million facility, developed in collaboration with four major suppliers, boasts impressive production capabilities. According to Hubei Daily, it can produce 34,000 tons of meat products, 270 million bread buns, 30 million pastries, and two billion packaging products annually, generating a total output value of CNY1.5 billion.
Key features of the industrial park include a state-of-the-art, 25,000-square-meter automated warehouse for frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods. This facility is designed to drastically reduce logistics times by up to 90 percent, leveraging local geographical advantages to strengthen supply chain efficiency and stability across central and western China.
McDonald’s China views the industrial park as pivotal in its quest to build a smart supply chain. Equipped with real-time inventory analysis, automated stock replenishment based on demand forecasts, and comprehensive cold chain logistics monitoring, the facility ensures stringent standards of food safety and quality control.
Huang Hongfei, McDonald’s China’s Chief Financial Officer, emphasized the park’s role in accommodating the company’s rapid growth and expanding restaurant network. “The smart industrial park enhances our supply chain resilience and efficiency, bringing us closer to our customers and communities,” Huang stated. The collaboration involved investment from four key suppliers: Grupo Bimbo, Tyson Foods, XH Supply Chain Management, and Shanghai Zidan Food Packaging and Printing.
Looking ahead, Huang affirmed McDonald’s China’s commitment to deepening partnerships with suppliers and driving innovation. “Our goal is to continually improve service delivery, allowing more customers to enjoy McDonald’s offerings with greater speed and reliability,” he concluded.