WOW Logistics® Named in Food Logistics’ Top 100 3PL Providers

August 15, 2012 Published by Ashly Manske

Seventh consecutive year WOW is recognized as top provider to the food industry. 

For Immediate Release

Appleton, Wisconsin – August 15, 2012: WOW Logistics® has been recognized by Food Logistics magazine as a top 3PL and cold storage provider servicing the food industry for the seventh consecutive year.  Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the food supply chain, announced the companies chosen as the Top 100 3PL and Cold Storage Providers for 2012. These third-party logistics and cold storage providers offer a broad scope of services and capabilities that enable food companies to manage costs, increase flexibility, improve service levels and operational efficiency, and reduce capital expenditures.

“The companies on this year’s list offer tremendous value to their customers in the food and beverage sector, starting with their understanding of the requirements and demands unique to this space,” commented Lara L. Sowinski, editor-in-chief at Food Logistics. “For one, food and beverage supply chains operate in a highly regulated environment where safe and secure transportation and warehousing of the product, which oftentimes involves temperature-controlled facilities and equipment, is paramount. In addition, the constant introduction of new products coupled with increased consumer demand for more fresh produce raises the stakes even higher.” 

“WOW is pleased to be acknowledged in this best-in-class list for the seventh year in a row.” states Chad Collett, Vice President of Marketing for WOW Logistics® “The security and safety of food products within the supply chain is critical. From the quality of our warehouse facilities to the effectiveness of our SOP’s and ongoing training of our associates, WOW strives to be the benchmark within the industry when it comes to food logistics.” 

About Food Logistics
Food Logistics is published by Cygnus Business Media, a leading diversified business-to-business media company. The publication serves the information needs of executives involved in various aspects of the food and beverage supply chain. Through our print and online products, we provide news, trends, and best practices that help more than 24,000+ grocery and foodservice suppliers, distributors, and retailers make better business decisions. Visit us online at www.foodlogistics.com.

About WOW Logistics®
WOW Logistics® is one of the fastest-growing supply chain service providers in the country with unparalleled solutions in five core business areas: Supply Chain Consulting, Operations, Real Estate Development, Inventory Financing, and Technology Solutions. An expert in storing and handling food-grade product, WOW undergoes stringent ASI audits and consistently receives scores at or above 98 percent. The company is also the nation’s largest private purchaser of dairy products through its WOW COMMODITY PURCHASE PROGRAM®. WOW maintains a total of 223 million cubic feet of warehouse space throughout 25 distribution centers, including 47 million cubic feet of temperature-controlled space.

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