Bozzuto`s Selects Elogex to Manage its Transportation and Distribution Logistics
Elogex Network is the "Fastest Growing Logistics Solution in the Grocery
Industry"
Charlotte, N.C. (August 21, 2002) - Elogex, Inc., a leading provider of
collaborative logistics solutions, announced that Bozzuto`s, a New
England-based wholesale grocer, is the latest grocery leader to select
its transportation logistics platform. The Elogex Network will provide
Bozzuto`s with the technology and processes to manage Bozzuto`s
transportation activities across its network of suppliers, customers and
carriers.
"For the first time, we will have a legitimate handle on our inbound
freight opportunities using Elogex," Jay McDowell, vice president of
distribution services for Bozzuto`s said. "We are looking forward to
working with other Elogex clients in our area to expand our network of
backhaul potential."
Elogex streamlines the entire logistics lifecycle through a single
shared application. Bozzuto`s facilities, fleet, third party carriers,
customers and vendors will manage shipments, monitor inventory in
transit, establish and manage carrier contracts, track performance and
compliance and work within the Elogex Network to develop customer
pick-up and backhaul programs.
"We chose Elogex for two main reasons: the stability of the company and
the scope of its product," Bozzuto`s vice president of transportation
Joe Callahan said. "Elogex has well-established clients and expertise in
the grocery market, and they are the only company that offers a system
to manage our complex dock scheduling."
By implementing the Elogex Network, Callahan estimates that Bozzuto`s
will grow from handling a minimal amount of their inbound freight
scheduling to managing 35% after one year, and 50% after the first two
years. By gaining control of its inbound freight, Bozzuto`s will have
the ability to better manage its distribution operations, improve
customer service and increase the revenue generation of its private
fleet.
Bozzuto`s serves clients throughout the Northeast with a 115-unit fleet
domiciled at its one million square foot distribution facility in
Cheshire, Conn. In addition to managing facility operations, the Elogex
Network will automate payment of the 12,000 freight bills that Bozzuto`s
processes annually. The system will verify that all payments accurately
reflect freight contract terms and will eliminate the inconvenience of
paper freight bills.
Bozzuto`s will join other Elogex grocery clients such as Kroger,
Hannaford, Winn-Dixie, ES3, C&S Wholesale and Shaw`s Supermarkets that
have chosen its network-based application to streamline inbound and
outbound logistics.
"Our network is the fastest growing logistics solution in the grocery
industry," Elogex President and CEO Travis Parsons said. "Bozzuto`s
decision has confirmed that our clients are not only looking for the
broadest set of capabilities, but they also want a company that provides
the solution that will eventually be the standard in their industry."
Bozzuto`s recognizes that its drivers and equipment are the main contact
between Bozzuto`s and its customers. The company requires that customer
deliveries be made by Bozzuto`s drivers, with Bozzuto`s equipment.
"Our driver is the one person our customer always sees," Bozzuto`s
president and CEO Michael Bozzuto said. "The Elogex Network will allow
us to manage our shipping process more efficiently, which means we can
spend more time focusing on customer service."
Bozzuto`s will use the Elogex Network to manage its inbound and backhaul
shipping. This will help decrease empty truck miles and will allow
Bozzuto`s to collaborate with other clients on the Elogex Network.
About Elogex, Inc.
Elogex provides the only complete platform available for collaborative
logistics to an exclusive client roster in the food, grocery and
consumer good industries. The Elogex Network enables organizations to
benefit from enterprise-wide logistics synergy. Elogex customers can
automate inbound and outbound transportation across all divisions within
their organization and beyond, while simultaneously monitoring logistics
events. For more information please visit www.elogex.com or call
866-302-1936.
About Bozzuto`s Inc.
Bozzuto`s is one of the leading grocery wholesalers in New England,
distributing food and other wholesale items to chain and independent
supermarkets throughout New England, New York, New Jersey and
Pennsylvania. Bozzuto`s is also one of the founders of the Independent
Grocer`s Alliance (IGA) and supports IGA retailers throughout it trading
area. In addition to being a wholesale grocer, Bozzuto`s provides store
design, administrative, marketing and inventory management. Bozzuto`s is
rated number 337 in the Forbes Private 500 and employs approximately
1,025 people. For more information visit www.bozzutos.com.
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