Koch Logistics Honored by Rite Aid

Receives performance awards along with partner Store Opening Solutions

St. Paul, Minn. (Nov. 6, 2008) —Koch Logistics recently received recognition for its high-level performance from leading drug store chain Rite Aid. Koch Logistics was presented with the awards on October 7.

Upon wrap-up of the Brooks-Eckerd re-imaging project, Rite Aid honored 19 key vendors with awards. Koch Logistics’ strategic partner, Store Opening Solutions (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. Koch was also personally awarded by Rite Aid’s senior vice president of supply chain operations, Wilson Lester, Jr., in recognition of Koch’s commitment to support services during the store conversion.

“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—the essence of our 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.