Distribution

Supervalu vs. Safeway

Distribution, Outline

1. Different methods Supervalu and Safeway use for distribution

*Supervalu: moved to use Dock Scheduling in distribution process. The goal is to bring efficiency to the inbound receiving and scheduling process through the application of technology.

http://portal.svharbor.com/dock.html

*Safeway: Appointment Scheduling. distribution centers require the use of One Network Enterprise’s online web-based system to book delivery appointments (www.onenetwork.com). Safeway requires vendors who use third party carriers to contract with carriers who are One Network members to book delivery appointments via One Network. In the instance One Network application is down or experience issues, Safeway has provided a web form to assist carriers and vendors in scheduling appointments

http://suppliers.safeway.com/usa/pdf/US_SfwySupplierHdbk.pdf

2. Numbers of distribution center

*Supervalu: As the largest publicly held distributor to grocery retailers in the United States, we are the product-supply lifeline for more than 5,000 retail end points from coast to coast. SUPERVALU's network of 35 product distribution centers delivers overall product integrity, order accuracy and exceptional service while meeting tight delivery schedules.

http://www.supervalu.com/sv-webapp/supply/capabilities.jsp

*Safeway: Safeway has 12 retail operating areas served by a regional distribution center. Safeway has 17 distribution centers (13 in the U.S. and 4 in Canada) that collectively provide the majority of all products to Safeway stores. They have over 4,000 trucks and operations in many major cities across the country.

http://shop.safeway.com/corporate/vons/careers/distribution_mfg.asp

3. How does these two company make their distribution more profitable and less lose.

*Supervalu: Today, SUPERVALU sets the standard in grocery distribution and logistics. We provide the product variety, on-time delivery, competitive rates...