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Cardinal will provide daily fresh food deliveries to 7-Eleven® stores
in the Northeast
Concord, N.C. -- October 2, 2001 -- Cardinal Logistics Management, announced today that it has contracted with 7-Eleven, Inc.
(NYSE: SE) to provide third-party logistics services to support
650 7-Eleven stores in the Mid-Atlantic and Chesapeake regions
of the United States. The agreement includes refrigerated crossdock
management and daily fresh-food deliveries for three consolidated
distribution centers. Individual stores will place orders for time-sensitive
products including dairy, sandwiches, pastries, produce, bread
and various beverages by 10 a.m. for delivery by 5 a.m. the following
day.
“Daily delivery assures that made-to-order fresh foods and
other perishables are transferred to stores just a few hours after
preparation, improving our competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said
David Podeschi, vice president of demand chain integration for
7-Eleven, Inc. “In our search for a logistics partner, we
found Cardinal well-positioned to meet our current standards for
quality and efficiency, as well as our future growth opportunities.”
“7-Eleven has made a commitment to its customers to deliver
fresh foods on a daily basis,” said Vin McLoughlin, chief
executive officer of Cardinal. “The fact that the convenience
industry leader has chosen Cardinal as a partner in this program
is a testimony to our reputation as a company that delivers as
promised. Every Cardinal customer has unique, critical needs, and
we strive to provide strategic logistics solutions that make each
business succeed.”
The distribution centers covered by the agreement support stores
in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and
the District of Columbia.
About Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
Headquartered in Concord, N.C., Cardinal is one of the country’s leading dedicated transportation solution providers. Cardinal's logistics experts work directly with clients to optimize their supply chains by developing and implementing customized transportation solutions including specialized equipment and handling, and integrated technology. Cardinal’s services include dedicated contract carriage, home and jobsite delivery, transportation management, supply chain consulting, warehousing and distribution for companies like AutoZone, Eastman Kodak Company, KraftMaid Cabinetry and Office Depot.
Amanda Pelfrey
Marketing Manager
Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
1000 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway, Suite 300
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-5662 x32
apelfrey@cardlog.com
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