IM-Logistics Wins Modern Materials Handling Magazine's 2001 Productivity Award For Excellence in Distribution Backroom Services
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM)
, the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and services, today announced its U.S. logistics services division, IM-Logistics, has been honored by Modern Materials Handling Magazine with its 2001 Productivity Award for warehouse excellence.
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The prestigious award from the top logistics trade publication recognizes the accomplishments of IM-Logistics, which provides computer reseller, dot-com, manufacturer and brick-and-mortar retail customers with world-class logistics services, including greater than 99 percent accuracy and same-day processing on volumes that exceeded 17.9 million orders in the United States in 2000. Highlighted in the award was Ingram Micro's state-of-the-art distribution center in Jonestown, Penn., which serves the Northeastern United States. That facility was recognized as the most productive among the company's seven strategically located U.S. distribution centers.
"We are honored to be recognized by the logistics trade for our warehousing and logistics service capabilities," said Kevin Murai, president, Ingram Micro U.S. "What's most exciting is the level of service we can offer our customers and the continuous improvement process for those services created by our operations team. They have built a logistics engine that is unparalleled in the information technology industry."
Ingram Micro's distribution center and operations are ISO 9002 certified for high-quality, reliable service.
The Modern Materials Handling 11th annual Productivity Awards recognize top companies in the categories of warehousing, distribution and manufacturing. Winners are chosen by the editorial staff of Modern Materials Handling Magazine based upon a careful selection process, one-on-one interviews and editorial tracking throughout the prior year.
About IM-Logistics
Established in June 2000 as a division of Ingram Micro U.S., IM-Logistics provides end-to-end order fulfillment, logistics and supply chain solutions to manufacturers, retailers and e-tailers of technology and consumer electronics products. IM-Logistics leverages Ingram Micro's 20-year track record in order management and fulfillment to drive efficiency in the supply chain and ensure companies can meet customer demand effectively. As the logistics engine behind Ingram Micro, the division delivered more than 17.9 million orders in the United States in 2000 with better than 99 percent accuracy. IM-Logistics U.S. services also leverage Ingram Micro's more than 4.1 million square feet of U.S. warehouse space for its industry-leading distribution and reverse logistics network, which offers one- or two-day ground coverage to more than 99 percent of the United States.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology solutions, products and services. The company operates in 34 countries with sales exceeding $30 billion for the past four reported quarters. Ingram Micro's global regions offer e-commerce solutions, logistics services, and technology product distribution and marketing to more than 175,000 technology solution providers and manufacturers. The company is focused on maximizing shareowner value and achieving customer satisfaction by continuously innovating the information technology supply chain. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com/.
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Contact: Jennifer Marchetta of Ingram Micro Inc., 714-382-1403,
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Website: http://www.ingrammicro.com/