Woolworths Group (WOW) Investor Presentation summary

Strategic supply chain transformation

• Supply chain transformation is central to the group's strategy, leveraging iconic brands, a large customer base, and digital/data advantages to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

• Focus areas include becoming the first choice for fresh food, improving NZ Food and BIG W, and growing complementary businesses.

• Automation and network efficiencies are prioritized to reduce costs and enhance service levels.

Moorebank precinct and network structure

• Moorebank precinct is a key strategic location within Australia's largest logistics hub, offering material network efficiencies.

• The network includes 11 Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) and one National Distribution Centre (NDC), with RDCs handling ~85% of grocery volume and the NDC 15%.

• Streamlined temperature-controlled networks support fresh, chilled, and frozen offerings.

Major investments and operational improvements

• Moorebank investment is the largest single capital project in group history, totaling $1.3 billion including leases.

• The NDC is a 40,500 sqm semi-automated site for slower-moving products, while the RDC is a 55,600 sqm fully automated site for fast-moving goods.

• Combined, the sites process over 5 million cartons per week and cover ~21,000 SKUs.

• Automation partners include Dematic (NDC) and Vanderlande (RDC).