Murphy Warehouse Company Named Warehouse Of The Year By United Sugars
Murphy Warehouse Company, one of the Upper Midwest's largest asset-based logistics companies, has earned the Warehouse of the Year Achievement in Excellence 2008 award from United Sugars Corporation. Murphy is the sole logistics partner of United Sugars to receive the award this year.
This marks the sixth award Murphy has received from United Sugars since 2001, including the Warehouse of the Year in 2001 and 2004, the Outstanding Service & Dedication award in 2002 and 2003, and the Exceptional Performance in Service & Quality award in 2007. The two firms have worked together for more than 20 years.
"Now, more than ever, it is important for logistics operations to provide quality and expertise to their customers. We are honored to be recognized for the professional services we provide to United Sugars and their customers," said Richard Murphy, President and CEO of Murphy.
"Our company works with six warehouse partners, and our employees rate their service, communications and accuracy on a points system," Raymond Smith, United Sugars Facilities and Quality Systems Director, said. "Murphy earned this award by working well with our operations team to meet the daily challenges of a complex logistics system."
About United Sugars Corporation
United Sugars Corporation, based in Edina, Minn., is the second largest marketer of industrial and consumer sugar in the U.S., supplying about 5 billion pounds of domestically grown refined sugar per year – more than 30 percent of the country's total demand. United Sugars is owned by, and markets the sugar produced by, three sugar producers – American Crystal Sugar Company, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative and United States Sugar Corporation. For more information, visit www.unitedsugars.com.
About Murphy Warehouse Company
Murphy Warehouse Company is a family-owned, full-service supply chain logistics company based in Minneapolis, Minn. Founded in 1904, Murphy is one of the Upper Midwest's largest asset-based logistics companies and serves more than 250 companies ranging from Fortune 500 to start-up companies. Murphy works with their clients as strategic partners to create and maximize logistics solutions. The company provides a wide range of services, including warehousing, distribution, transportation, cross-docking, fulfillment and administrative, as well as international logistics through their Midwest International Logistics Center. For more information, visit www.murphywarehouse.com.
SOURCE: Murphy Warehouse Company.