CLS Announces Acquisition Of Consumer Products Division
Carolina Logistics Services, Inc. (CLS), a leading third-party logistics provider specializing in returns goods management, announced today that they have acquired the Consumer Products Division of the former Universal Solutions International, Inc. (USI), the leading provider of reverse logistics and supply chain analysis services to manufacturers and distributors. CLS has established a wholly owned subsidiary called Carolina Supply Chain Services, LLC to continue the same services currently provided today by USI's Consumer Products Division.
"Given the leadership position that CLS and the former USI have in their respective retailer and manufacturer markets, this acquisition opens up brand new opportunities for enhanced collaboration between the retailer and manufacturer communities", said Mark Doughton, Carolina Logistics Services' President. "By facilitating this collaboration, we anticipate opportunities for this acquisition to drive innovation, reduce cost and bring new value to our clients."
The assets acquired include additional reverse logistics facilities, a nationally recognized field services team, a supply chain-consulting group, and innovative information technology tools. This asset portfolio provides complementary services to CLS' large network of returns centers.
"We have been impressed with the commitment to industry improvements that the team has already made by working closely in collaboration with their clients and their trading partners", said Mark Doughton, Carolina Logistics Services' President. "The new Carolina Supply Chain Services team is committed to providing the same high level of excellent service to our clients and to supporting the on-going industry commitment to innovative supply chain analysis that results in improvements in the overall reverse logistics supply chain."
About Carolina Logistics Services, Inc. (CLS)
CLS, an Inmar operating company, is a leading full-service provider of reverse logistics solutions and services in North America. CLS clients include many of the world's largest food & drug retailers and wholesalers, drug store chains and mass merchandisers. With corporate offices in Winston-Salem, NC, CLS also has a nationwide network of over 30 returned goods facilities, including pharmaceutical facilities in Canada. For more information about CLS, visit www.inmar.com.
About Carolina Supply Chain Services (CSCS) (Formerly Universal Solutions Consumer Products Division)
Since 1989, Universal Solutions International, Inc. (USI) has served the consumer goods markets by providing technology-driven global supply chain solutions focused on reverse logistics. Their customized services include a combination of financial, physical, audit/integrity, and information solutions. For more information about Universal Solutions Consumer Products Division, visit www.usiinc.net.