PepsiCo’s North American truckload network includes all inbound and outbound truckload shipments for Quaker Tropicana Gatorade, Frito-Lay North America and Pepsi Cola North America, consisting of 8,000 lanes of traffic and a multi-million dollar spend.
According to CombineNet, Truckload Manager is an advanced sourcing tool that will provide PepsiCo with the flexibility and analysis capabilities the company needs to optimize its transportation network, obtain the required service and increase supply chain efficiency.
Barry Mulkay, director of procurement and carrier operations for PepsiCo, said: CombineNet’s advanced sourcing technologies provide the flexibility and advanced analysis capabilities we need to source our North American truckload network. Based on our previous success with CombineNet technology, PepsiCo is pleased to be able to deploy CombineNet Truckload Manager for the next three years.
Tony Bonidy, president and CEO of CombineNet, said: We are enthused to once again be a part of PepsiCo’s strategic plan for strategic sourcing and are confident we will exceed their expectations for service, efficiency, speed and cost savings.
