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is.group Announces New Logistic Provider
8.18.09 | Indianapolis, IN | is.group, the industry’s most progressive independent dealer group and the leader in providing value-added programs and services to its members, today announced that, after an extensive and thorough RFP process, it will be moving its RDC 3PL logistics provider from Synnex to United Stationers. is.group launched its RDC distribution program in 2004 with Exel Logistics providing distribution services, and then in 2006 transitioned into a three-year agreement, which ends this year, with current 3PL provider Synnex Corporation.
The move to United Stationers as 3PL provider will strengthen the benefits of the is.group self distribution model while maintaining dealer control. is.group members will continue to receive the same high levels of service that they have become accustomed to under the existing regional distribution center (RDC) model.
“is.group members have told us repeatedly that the benefits realized from the RDC initiative must continue, and that we should not return to the old way of buying direct, issuing multiple purchase orders, receiving multiple deliveries, meeting multiple manufacturer minimums. We are pleased to know that over the past few years the benefits of the model have been substantiated in the eyes of the industry,” said Chairman Craig Bartholomew. “We began several months ago to review the opportunities open to us, as a part of the contract review process. is.group’s Board of Directors and management team have worked very hard to not only ensure the continuity of the distribution
program, but take the next evolutionary step to building a stronger model. By utilizing United’s state of the art nationwide distribution network and vast inventory, we will be able to bring greater enhancements to our already successful RDC program and at the same time significantly reduce operating costs to the point that I am confident will please each and every is.group shareholder.”
“We’re pleased to assist is.group members as their 3PL provider,” said Tim Connolly, Senior VicePresident, Operations, United Stationers Supply. “This is another opportunity to reduce total supply chain costs and keep dealers competitive, as well as cost-effectively support the availability of
manufacturers’ brands. Providing dealers with sophisticated logistical support is a powerfulcomplement to their local market presence and outstanding customer service.”
ABOUT IS.GROUP
Founded in 1977, is.group is a leading global organization providing marketing support and purchasing power for the independent office products dealer. The organization’s members are located throughout the U.S. and in 3 foreign countries. Collectively, is.group members produce $2.5 billion in end-user
sales from small to mid-sized businesses. For more information, please contact Cora Baker at is.group headquarters (Phone: 317-579-1111; e-mail: [email protected]) or visit the is.group web site at www.isgroup.org).
ABOUT UNITED STATIONERS
United Stationers Supply is a division of United Stationers Supply Co., which is
a leading North American wholesale distributor of business products, with 2008 net sales of $5.0 billion. The company stocks over 100,000 items, including technology products, traditional office products, janitorial and breakroom supplies, office furniture and industrial supplies. A network of 67 distribution centers enables the company to deliver these products to approximately 30,000 reseller customers. This network, combined with United Stationers’ depth and breadth of inventory, enables the company to ship most products overnight to more than 90 percent of the United States and major cities in Mexico. The company’s focus on fulfillment excellence has given it an average line-fill rate of better than 97 percent, a 99.6 percent order-accuracy rate and a 99 percent on-time delivery rate. For more information, visit www.unitedstationers.com.
The move to United Stationers as 3PL provider will strengthen the benefits of the is.group self distribution model while maintaining dealer control. is.group members will continue to receive the same high levels of service that they have become accustomed to under the existing regional distribution center (RDC) model.
“is.group members have told us repeatedly that the benefits realized from the RDC initiative must continue, and that we should not return to the old way of buying direct, issuing multiple purchase orders, receiving multiple deliveries, meeting multiple manufacturer minimums. We are pleased to know that over the past few years the benefits of the model have been substantiated in the eyes of the industry,” said Chairman Craig Bartholomew. “We began several months ago to review the opportunities open to us, as a part of the contract review process. is.group’s Board of Directors and management team have worked very hard to not only ensure the continuity of the distribution
program, but take the next evolutionary step to building a stronger model. By utilizing United’s state of the art nationwide distribution network and vast inventory, we will be able to bring greater enhancements to our already successful RDC program and at the same time significantly reduce operating costs to the point that I am confident will please each and every is.group shareholder.”
“We’re pleased to assist is.group members as their 3PL provider,” said Tim Connolly, Senior VicePresident, Operations, United Stationers Supply. “This is another opportunity to reduce total supply chain costs and keep dealers competitive, as well as cost-effectively support the availability of
manufacturers’ brands. Providing dealers with sophisticated logistical support is a powerfulcomplement to their local market presence and outstanding customer service.”
ABOUT IS.GROUP
Founded in 1977, is.group is a leading global organization providing marketing support and purchasing power for the independent office products dealer. The organization’s members are located throughout the U.S. and in 3 foreign countries. Collectively, is.group members produce $2.5 billion in end-user
sales from small to mid-sized businesses. For more information, please contact Cora Baker at is.group headquarters (Phone: 317-579-1111; e-mail: [email protected]) or visit the is.group web site at www.isgroup.org).
ABOUT UNITED STATIONERS
United Stationers Supply is a division of United Stationers Supply Co., which is
a leading North American wholesale distributor of business products, with 2008 net sales of $5.0 billion. The company stocks over 100,000 items, including technology products, traditional office products, janitorial and breakroom supplies, office furniture and industrial supplies. A network of 67 distribution centers enables the company to deliver these products to approximately 30,000 reseller customers. This network, combined with United Stationers’ depth and breadth of inventory, enables the company to ship most products overnight to more than 90 percent of the United States and major cities in Mexico. The company’s focus on fulfillment excellence has given it an average line-fill rate of better than 97 percent, a 99.6 percent order-accuracy rate and a 99 percent on-time delivery rate. For more information, visit www.unitedstationers.com.
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