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STI Announces Logistics & Technology Solutions for FoodServiceWarehouse.com
May 06, 2010
Specialized Transportation Inc., STI, the leader in high value product logistics, has exclusively contracted with FoodServiceWarehouse.com, the largest online retailer of restaurant supplies and equipment. STI provides white glove services to its online customer base as well the technology that ties directly into their shopping cart. STI’s technology enables their customers to immediately price transportation based upon desired transit times at the time of order.
STI’s proactive philosophy has enabled FoodServiceWarehouse.com to competitively position themselves as a progressive leader in the restaurant industry. Visual tracking systems, white glove delivery service, and direct customer support have provided FoodServiceWarehouse.com with the peace of mind for their customers’ intricate shipping needs. Steve Sowers of Dalton Logistics Inc., STI’s Agent headquartered in St. Louis, MO, has worked closely with FoodServiceWarehouse.com in facilitating their unique needs.
“STI not only provides FoodServiceWarehouse.com with logistics support, but has implemented a web-basedsystem which will allow FoodServiceWarehouse.com customers to quickly calculate their transportation costs at the time of order checkout. We look forward to helping FoodServiceWarehouse.com achieve its supply chain and revenue growth objectives through enhanced processes, web-based technology, and improved logistics,” said Jerry Levy, Vice President of Sales & Marketing.“STI and Dalton Logistics has been innovative in differentiating our services and building our value proposition to a very competitive marketplace. Their combination of customized transportation services and web-based technology has aided our customer-focused positioning. They have demonstratedforward thinking characteristics that parallel the FoodServiceWarehouse.com culture and approach”, said Christy Sumner, Director of Merchandising.
Headquartered in Denver, CO, FoodServiceWarehouse.com has been servicing the restaurant industry since 2006. An innovative culture has enabled it to grow its online store offering from 125 products to 80,000 in just four years. The online shopping experience and ease of doing business is what has kept FoodServiceWarehouse.com at the top of the food service online market. FoodServiceWarehouse.com prides itself as not only an online store, but an educational resource and online community.
About STI
STI has been an industry leader since 1965, formerly as the High Value Products/Logistics Division of North American Van Lines, before becoming an independent company in 2004. STI provides customized supply chain solutions for products that require high touch support, special handling and equipment, and value added on site services. Supporting the business to business and business to consumer markets, the company provides multi-modal logistics solutions supported by an extensive network of distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The suite of services includes specialized padded van transportation, trade show support, first and final mile logistics, white glove services, transportation management, warehousing, home delivery, and technology solutions. STI supports customers in the Technology, Healthcare, Industrial, Furniture, Store Fixtures, Retail, and Financial Services markets.
Please visit www.STIdelivers.com for more information.