Runner's World Selects Menlo Worldwide For Asia Distribution Operations
Company delivers integrated warehousing, inventory control and transportation management for fast-growing distributor of athletic apparel, footwear and accessories
SINGAPORE AND SAN MATEO, CA - December 14, 2006
Menlo Worldwide (NYSE:CNW) has been selected by Runner’s World, one of Asia’s fastest growing distributors of athletic apparel, footwear and accessories, for a turnkey warehousing and transportation management program servicing Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Under the contract, Menlo has established a Southeast Asia Distribution Centre for Runner’s World to support the company’s ASICS product line. Menlo is providing a suite of integrated logistics outsourcing services, including:
- Inbound receipt of ASICS footwear, apparel and accessories
- Customs clearance and local drayage from portside to warehouse
- Dedicated, racked and security-controlled warehouse space for ASICS products
- Inventory control, product staging and warehouse management
- Processing, fulfillment and delivery of orders for retail business partners in Singapore
- Management of transportation for product shipments to Malaysia, Thailand and other Southeast Asia locations
- Technology systems for warehousing and transportation management, business metrics reporting and supply chain performance analysis.
“This outsourcing project is strategic for Runner’s World in that it will support the rapid growth of our business and consistently superior service for our retail business partners,” said Andy Zhao, Chief Executive Officer of Runner’s World. “It will allow us to focus on building our brands while realizing benefits from best-in-class logistics services.”
Menlo has established the dedicated operation for Runner’s World at its modern, multi-client logistics centre in Singapore. The facility and the business processes supporting the client incorporate “Lean” warehousing and distribution concepts and processes.
“We’re honored to welcome Runner’s World and the ASICS brand to the Menlo organization,” said Robert L. Bianco, Jr., president of Menlo Worldwide. “This is an excellent opportunity with a recognized, fast-growing retail brand. Our mission is to provide logistics services that deliver competitive advantage and support Runner’s World’s objectives for supply chain performance improvement and customer satisfaction.”
About Menlo Worldwide -- Menlo Worldwide, headquartered in San Mateo, California USA, is the US$1.4 billion supply chain services subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW). The company manages a full range of logistics activities in North America, Europe and Asia for companies primarily in the automotive, technology, manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer product, chemical and retail industries. Con-way is a $4.2 billion freight transportation, logistics, supply chain management and trailer manufacturing company. Further information about Menlo Worldwide and additional press releases are available via the Internet at www.menloworldwide.com.
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