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Date:      05/08/2010
Article:   Parmalat milks maximum efficiencies from its distribution fleet

Johannesburg - Parmalat South Africa has announced its intention to outsource the dairy company's regional distribution planning functions to VSc Solutions, a locally-based supply chain technology and consulting company. The continuous world class operating success achieved at Parmalat's Gauteng Distribution Centre has paved the way for further development using similar solutions in other regions.

VSc Solutions has re-engineered the planning function by utilising world class technology and skills in order to create a competitive advantage for Parmalat in the distribution environment.

The result is an integrated, innovative solution that has successfully reduced costs and improved service levels, creating added value for customers and shareholders.

"The integrated solution has provided a total transport management solution that has enabled us to realise the full benefit of our fleet and achieve improved customer service levels. Increased visibility and optimal route planning has allowed Parmalat to reduce our overall delivery costs," says Willem Schoeman, National Distribution Manager, Parmalat.

"The success of this project can be attributed to the deployment of best-of-breed technology, the implementation of skills that we have applied globally and most importantly increased the cooperation between all the stakeholders involved. The results achieved so far are very impressive," says Ian Cavanagh, Operations Manager: Planning Solutions, VSc Solutions.

About Parmalat
Parmalat South Africa is of the Parmalat Group. Parmalat SA is one of the major players worldwide in the production and distribution of milk, mainstream dairy products and fruit-based drinks. The group is present in 12 core countries and across five regions (Europe, North America, Central and South America, Australia and South Africa). Parmalat is the leader in UHT milk in South Africa and employs around 1 700 permanent employees.

About VSc Solutions
VSc Solutions is a global supply chain technology and consulting company. VSc provides custom solutions that are scaleable to any industry and any supply chain environment with the key focus on delivering profits and enhancing competitive advantage. Services include Transport Management Solutions, Supply Chain Consulting and Systems Integration & Visibility.