Standish, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/10/2015 -- Delivering Excellence, sponsored by Magline, shared information about direct store delivery at Flowers Foods, a producer and marketer of bakery products in the United States. As of December 31, 2013, the company operated 46 bakeries, of which 44 are owned and two are leased, and one mix plant. It has 46 bakery subsidiaries in 16 states that produce a range of breads, buns, rolls, snack cakes, and tortillas. The direct-store-delivery (DSD) segment operates 38 bakeries. The warehouse delivery segment operates eight bakeries that produce snack cakes, breads and rolls for national retail, foodservice, vending, and co-pack customers and deliver through customer's warehouse channels. Their DSD route delivery system to retail and foodservice customers runs from New England to Florida and west through the South, Southwest, and into California. This DSD growth in gaining in popularity and explains the dramatic growth of the ergonomic self-stabilizing hand truck by Magline.
Andrea Horner, Magline's Vice President of Marketing reported there has been strong interest across multiple industries for the new self-stabilizing hand truck. Horner explained, "As a leader in the material handling industry, Magline is committed to creating innovative solutions that help people transport materials more safely and efficiently. Our customers depend on our team's knowledge, experience, personal service and innovation to provide them flexible solutions to meet a variety of route distribution needs. Our product offering of lightweight and ergonomically-designed Magliner solutions allow customers to move more loads with less physical stress delivering workplace safety and productivity."
Delivering Excellence details programs which enable companies to design innovative route distribution solutions that enhance safety and productivity. Delivery routes with a variety of lightweight and ergonomically-designed solutions allow companies to move more loads with less physical stress delivering workplace safety and productivity. Leaders are looking for a competitive advantage, have dynamic and experienced sales forces, and have a corporate culture which is customer-focused and intent on building long-term relationships with satisfied customers.
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About Magline
Magline, Inc. (http://www.magliner.com) manufactures a complete line of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions under the Magliner brand. Named one of the Great Supply Chain Projects according to Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Magliner solutions are used in the beer, soft drink, food service, parcel delivery, home healthcare, and other distribution industries. Magline also offers implementation consulting and solutions for reducing service times and eliminating waste during deliveries. Magline is at the forefront of developing products that address the unique material handling requirements from distribution centers to delivery. Magline is the leader in hand trucks worldwide and has a strong dealer base in various regions domestically, as well as internationally. Magline was named a finalist in the MHI Innovation Award.
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Magline, Inc.
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Andrea Horner
Vice President of Marketing
PR@magliner.com
800-344-3646 x 209