Coyote Logistics To Manage Heineken's Freight Forwarding Activities
Published:03-February-2010
By Staff Reporter
Heineken US has selected Coyote Logistics as its national freight forwarder. As per the new agreement, Coyote will manage the outbound transportation of the company's Dutch brand portfolio from its Demand Point centers.
Reportedly, the agreement applies only to freight forwarding activities for the company's Dutch brand portfolio. Heineken will continue to work with Satellite Logistics Group, ASA Apple and Maersk to coordinate the portfolio's drayage and warehousing operations at its Demand Point locations.
Dan Sullivan, chief financial and operating officer of Heineken US, said: "Our supply chain has been a competitive advantage for us. We believe this decision further demonstrates our commitment to continued improvement. By leveraging our scale and consolidating efforts, we will gain efficiencies while maintaining our superior service levels for our distributor partners."
Jeff Silver, chief executive officer of Coyote Logistics, said: "We are thrilled to have been awarded this opportunity and to work with an iconic portfolio of brands. The cooperation and creativity of the Heineken USA team has inspired us to advance a solution that will help us to maintain and potentially increase service levels while driving efficiencies throughout their supply chain."
