DSC Logistics Awarded Lead Logistics Partner for StarKist Co.
Chicago, Illinois July 20, 2010) - DSC Logistics, an integrated logistics and supply chain management company headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, was named Lead Logistics Partner for StarKist Co., a leading producer, distributor and marketer of shelf-stable seafood products in the United States. DSC will be responsible for managing the complete supply chain for StarKist's canned and pouched tuna products, from the products' port of entry to DSC's Logistics Centers, and then to StarKists' customers.
DSC will provide transportation and logistics services from ports on the east and west coasts to five of DSC's Logistics Centers. In addition, DSC will operate a Centralized Distribution Center (CDC) in southern California to serve the five regional Logistics Centers. DSC will provide all transportation administration and management services from the five locations to StarKist's customers.
We were awarded the StarKist business because of our collaborative approach to designing their supply chain, as well as our capabilities, our nationwide consolidation program and our experience and expertise in handling food products. Their ability to sit down and work with us in an open and honest manner helped lay the groundwork for a successful start-up and also speaks volumes about how they value their supply chain partner. So we are extremely happy to have a new partnership with StarKist, and look forward to helping them grow their business, commented Ann Drake, DSC's CEO.
Jerry Seidell, StarKist's vice president, supply chain remarked, StarKist's vision is to lead the global seafood category by providing great-tasting, healthy products that meet the needs of today's consumers and customers. Finding business partners that can help us achieve this vision is critical - we are confident that DSC's capabilities and experience make them the best choice for StarKist's Lead Logistics Partner.
About DSC Logistics
DSC Logistics, a leading supply chain management company, focuses on designing, integrating, managing, and adapting supply chain solutions. DSC's capabilities as a Lead Logistics Partner (LLP) and third-party provider (3PL) include supply chain analysis, network optimization and management, supply chain visibility, business process integration, Logistics Center management, transportation management, and value-added services. In today's environment, filled with rapid and unpredictable change, DSC helps customers achieve their goals by being ready for anything! To learn more, please visit www.dsclogistics.com, call (800)372-1960 or e-mail customersolutions@dsclogistics.com.
About StarKist
StarKist Co. is a leading producer, distributor and marketer of shelf-stable seafood products in the United States. A category leader in innovation, StarKist was the first brand to introduce the StarKist Flavor Fresh Pouch®; StarKist Tuna Creations®, a line of lightly marinated tuna; and, a dolphin-safe policy. As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a 65-year tradition of quality, innovation and consumer trust and is well known for its charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, who swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. For more information on the Company, visit starkist.com. StarKist Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dongwon Group.
DSC Logistics Tracy Drake
Director, Marketing Communications
email: tracy.drake@dsclogistics.com
phone: 847 635-4542
DSC will provide transportation and logistics services from ports on the east and west coasts to five of DSC's Logistics Centers. In addition, DSC will operate a Centralized Distribution Center (CDC) in southern California to serve the five regional Logistics Centers. DSC will provide all transportation administration and management services from the five locations to StarKist's customers.
We were awarded the StarKist business because of our collaborative approach to designing their supply chain, as well as our capabilities, our nationwide consolidation program and our experience and expertise in handling food products. Their ability to sit down and work with us in an open and honest manner helped lay the groundwork for a successful start-up and also speaks volumes about how they value their supply chain partner. So we are extremely happy to have a new partnership with StarKist, and look forward to helping them grow their business, commented Ann Drake, DSC's CEO.
Jerry Seidell, StarKist's vice president, supply chain remarked, StarKist's vision is to lead the global seafood category by providing great-tasting, healthy products that meet the needs of today's consumers and customers. Finding business partners that can help us achieve this vision is critical - we are confident that DSC's capabilities and experience make them the best choice for StarKist's Lead Logistics Partner.
About DSC Logistics
DSC Logistics, a leading supply chain management company, focuses on designing, integrating, managing, and adapting supply chain solutions. DSC's capabilities as a Lead Logistics Partner (LLP) and third-party provider (3PL) include supply chain analysis, network optimization and management, supply chain visibility, business process integration, Logistics Center management, transportation management, and value-added services. In today's environment, filled with rapid and unpredictable change, DSC helps customers achieve their goals by being ready for anything! To learn more, please visit www.dsclogistics.com, call (800)372-1960 or e-mail customersolutions@dsclogistics.com.
About StarKist
StarKist Co. is a leading producer, distributor and marketer of shelf-stable seafood products in the United States. A category leader in innovation, StarKist was the first brand to introduce the StarKist Flavor Fresh Pouch®; StarKist Tuna Creations®, a line of lightly marinated tuna; and, a dolphin-safe policy. As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a 65-year tradition of quality, innovation and consumer trust and is well known for its charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, who swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. For more information on the Company, visit starkist.com. StarKist Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dongwon Group.
DSC Logistics Tracy Drake
Director, Marketing Communications
email: tracy.drake@dsclogistics.com
phone: 847 635-4542