Koch Logistics Honored by Rite Aid

Receives performance award along with partner Store Opening Solutions

St. Paul, Minn. (PRWEB) Nov. 7, 2008 -- Koch Logistics (http://www.kochlogisticsretail.com/)recently received recognition for its high-level performance from leading drug store chain Rite Aid. Koch Logistics was presented with the award on October 7.

Upon wrap-up of a recent store re-imaging project, Rite Aid honored 19 key vendors with awards. Koch Logistics' strategic partner, Store Opening Solutions (http://www.storeopeningsolutions.com/)(SOS), was presented with three awards in the following categories: "Consolidation", "Installation" and "Above and Beyond". SOS' transportation partner Koch Logistics was honored for its on-time performance, acknowledging Koch's ability to handle complex logistics problems.

"This recognition from Rite Aid reinforces our forward-thinking approach to logistics," explains Jeff Faust, Vice President and General Manager. "Like all retailers, on-time delivery is the top priority to Rite Aid. With our 99% on time pick-up and delivery rate we are able to provide customers smarter solutions (http://www.kochlogisticsretail.com/capabilities.html)--the essence of our company."

About Koch Logistics

Koch Logistics (kochlogistics.com) is a leading third party (3PL) logistics company providing supply chain connections through its transportation, shipping and distribution services. Through a network of domestic and international partners located in more than 230 import/export markets worldwide, Koch Logistics helps companies more effectively manage their complex supply chain requirements with on-time delivery using customized trucking, air-freight, rail and sea shipping solutions. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, Koch Logistics is a division of Minneapolis-based Koch Companies (kochcompanies.com), a privately held, asset based, trucking, warehousing and leasing company.

About Store Opening Solutions

Store Opening Solutions (storeopeningsolutions.com) provides FF&E (furniture, fixture and equipment) consolidation, transportation, installation/merchandising, project and program management services to support the in-store development needs of the retail industry. Specializing in high velocity, highly complex projects, SOS provides turn-key solutions to project executions with one phone call--allowing its customers to focus on their core competencies.

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