"Bill brings a wealth of experience and expertise to 7-Eleven and will help us drive greater excellence in quality, service and delivered cost to our franchisees and, ultimately, our customers," said [image-nocss] Elliott. "We are focused on innovating and adapting our supply chain to create greater efficiencies in our distribution models."
Merrigan will lead 7-Eleven stores' logistics operations, which includes managing its wholesaler relationships, direct-store product deliveries and the company's exclusive combined distribution center (CDC) network. He will be based at the company's headquarters in Dallas.
7-Eleven's CDC network is an example of logistical excellence, "combining" products from multiple suppliers, for daily distribution by third-party logistics providers. The system was designed from a customer's points of view, rather than keeping just the supplier's needs in mind.
Merrigan has more than 32 years of logistics and transportation experience. While at International Paper, he was responsible for sourcing, warehousing, transportation, corporate real estate and strategic service. Before joining International Paper, he was senior vice president at Fleming Cos. Inc. and Nash Finch Co., both national wholesalers, where he directed distribution operations and labor relations.
Based in Dallas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises or licenses more than 7,800 7-Eleven stores in North America. Globally, 7-Eleven operates, franchises or licenses more than 36,600 stores in 15 countries. During 2008, 7-Eleven stores worldwide generated total sales of more than $53.7 billion.
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