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RILA Partners with National Retail Systems
Arlington, VA (Nov 03, 2008) - The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), announced today that they will partner with National Retail Systems (NRS); a leading provider of global logistics services to product manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and U.S. retailers.
A RILA member since 1993 NRS sits on the RILA Logistics Steering Committee, Supply Chain Steering Committee and Loss Prevention Steering Committee. In addition to supporting all three committees, NRS has been active in sponsoring various RILA events including RILA's Logistics Conference and the annual Loss Prevention golf tournament, for which all profits are donated to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
"We are delighted to welcome NRS on as a RILA partner," said RILA president Sandy Kennedy. "NRS has been a strong leader in developing and executing supply chain solutions for retailers across critical elements of the supply chain. We are excited to continue our collaboration with NRS who provides vital support to our events, public affairs and committee efforts," Kennedy concluded.
"Considering the many challenges facing business today, organizations such as RILA play an important role in bringing leading companies together to explore new solutions that benefit the industry," said Francis Walsh, executive vice president, National Retail Systems. "From environmental sustainability to import logistics to supply chain and cargo security, RILA has helped NRS and our customers join together to share best practices that educate a new generation of leaders to succeed. We look forward to continuing this valuable relationship with RILA well into the future," he added.
ABOUT NRS
NRS started as a one-truck delivery company in 1953 and now handles billions of pounds of freight every year, NRS has built success around continued strategic investment in equipment, automated distribution facilities, the most advanced information technology and the development of experienced professionals.
Through an exclusive joint venture with China's largest domestic logistics company, Sinotrans, NRS now offers international supply chain solutions for retailers from factory to store. Services include factory pick-up; international consolidation; freight forwarding; value-added services; import management; transload; distribution and warehousing; DC bypass; nationwide full-truckload and LTL transportation; pool point services; dedicated fleets; yard management; and store delivery.
Partnering with RILA
RILA's unique collaborative model invites supporting industries, such as product manufacturers and service suppliers, to the table with retailers to work together to solve problems, innovate and ensure the highest quality experience for consumers.
RILA Partners make a significant and long-term investment in terms of support and thought-leadership in the association, working within multiple areas of focus. NRS joins other RILA Partners Accenture, AMB, Convergys, Deloitte, Exel, Kurt Salmon Associates, Oracle and SAP.
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