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Jamba, SYGMA extend distribution alliance

December 28, 2011

Jamba Inc. and SYGMA, a national foodservice distribution company owned by Sysco Corporation, have announced plans to expand their supply chain distribution alliance to include the Colorado and Texas markets. The companies announced in February their formation of a distribution alliance in select U.S. markets.

“Based on the outstanding results of our initial business relationship, we have decided to expand our existing program to include broader coverage into new territories,” said Greg Schwartz, senior vice president, Supply Chain, Jamba Juice Company. “SYGMA now services a significant number of Jamba locations nationwide. They’ve become a great partner, who is helping us achieve our supply chain efficiency goals and positioning us well to drive additional product expansion and geographic growth."

SYGMA has a robust reporting system to enable faster processing and management of orders. Their relationship with parent-company, Sysco, also provides them access to highly efficient freight and logistics technology, which assures delivery of the right product at the right place.

"Ability to access Sysco’s entire network of resources has proven beneficial in further extending our international capabilities, enhancing our reporting effectiveness and giving us great access to servicing non-traditional venues," Schwartz said. "This opens the door to accelerated growth as we look to the future and our anticipated expansion plans.”

As of Oct. 4, 2011, there were 752 Jamba Juice locations in the United States consisting of 310 company-owned and operated stores and 442 franchise-operated stores. There also were 10 international stores as of that time.

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