MINNEAPOLIS International Dairy Queen Inc., has honored its top vendors and suppliers with its 2008 Unified Supply Chain awards. —The Unified Supply Chain Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
This year’s winners are: —The Unified Supply Chain Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
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Vendor of the Year: Cargill, based in Minneapolis, was honored for providing the bread for the new Iron Grilled Sandwiches. It also is finalizing the chain’s transition to a frying oil with zero grams of trans fat per serving. —The Unified Supply Chain Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
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Distributor of the Year: Customized Distribution, based in Jacksonville, Fla., was acknowledged for its consistently high service-level ratings and excellence in pricing and accuracy. —The Unified Supply Chain Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
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Dairy of the Year: Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. – Springfield Mix Division, based in Carlinville, Ill., was recognized for its operational excellence and as the top-performing dairy manufacturer. —The Unified Supply Chain Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
“Our distributors and suppliers are integral to Dairy Queen’s ongoing growth and success,” said Roger Hubbard, USCI interim supply chain officer. “These valued partnerships ensure seamless service, maintain cost-efficiency and increase profitability for our franchisees.” —The Unified Supply Chain Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
IDQ has 5,600 Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill units worldwide. —The Unified Supply Chain Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of