Ahold USA Shares Supply Chain Award

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QUINCY, Mass. — Ahold USA here, together with Del Monte, and ES3, received first-place honors in the 2011 Supply Chain Innovation Award competition at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' annual global conference held recently in Philadelphia.

By implementing a direct-to-store (D2S) program that provides a shared, collaborative warehouse for manufacturers and retailers, the companies were able to reduce costs and carbon usage, improve speed to shelf and increase on-shelf visibility.

"Being chosen as the 2011 Supply Chain Innovation Award winner was an incredible honor," said Walt Lentz, senior vice president, supply chain, Ahold USA, in a statement. "Presenting our innovations at CSCMP's conference was a highlight for the entire team. ES3's continued hard work and belief in D2S is greatly appreciated by me and the greater Ahold organization."