Caribou Coffee Models Its Supply Chain Network to Tap Logistics Efficiencies
Second-larget specialty coffee retailer in the U.S. selects TZA to develop supply chain structure, supporting sky-rocketing business growth.
Chicago - April 5, 2007 - Tom Zosel Associates, TZA, the leader in developing supply chain networks, will analyze Caribou Coffee's (NASDAQ: CBOU) existing supply chain network to identify the most efficient distribution network that will optimize the relationship of service levels and cost to support each of its business channels.
"When business is growing at a very fast pace, the pressure to make the right strategic decision mounts. We hired TZA to help us develop the right vision, an effective operational plan that will enhance our competitive advantage and produce the most results out of our distribution investment dollars. We are very excited about this initiative, which will allows us to deliver outstanding service to our customers in the most cost-effective manner," said Paul Turek, Vice President of Support Operations for Caribou Coffee.
"TZA has over 20 years of experience in developing strategic distribution plans that facilitate successful logistics overhauls, leading to major cost reductions. We provide hands-on support through all phases of the project, from concept to implementation, to ensure our clients achieve the bottom-line results of the anticipated savings," said John Platz, TZA's Vice President.
About Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee Company Inc., (NASDAQ: CBOU) founded in 1992 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota , is the second largest, company-owned, gourmet coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses. Caribou Coffee operates 464 coffeehouses, including 24 licensed locations in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Caribou Coffee offers its customers high-quality, gourmet coffee and espresso-based beverages, as well as specialty teas, baked goods, whole bean coffee, branded merchandise and related products. Caribou Coffee also sells products to club stores, grocery stores, mass merchandisers, office coffee providers, airlines, hotels, sports and entertainment venues, college campuses and other commercial customers. In addition, Caribou Coffee licenses third parties to use the Caribou Coffee brand on quality food and merchandise items. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee Web site at www.cariboucoffee.com.
About Tom Zosel Associates, LTD.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tom Zosel Associates (TZA) is a best practices logistics consulting company. Core competencies include strategic planning, material handling engineering, optimized labor performance programs, transportation system design and logistics software solutions. TZA's critical advantage is its hands-on operational expertise, which allows it to create and implement innovative solutions for even the most complex distribution challenges.
For more information about TZA, visit www.tzaconsulting.com.
