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2013 Americold Overview
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Facilities
Company overview
Transportation solutions
Continuous improvement
Awards/other
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United States
Distribution
36%
Snapshot
• 182 warehouse operations
• 231 facilities
• 12% of global warehouse capacity
• 12,000 associates
• Headquartered in Atlanta, GA
• Integrated supply chain solutions
Americold at a Glance
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Our focus is not on being bigger, but on being better:
• Best in customer satisfaction
• Best in attracting and developing talent
• Best in delivering value to our shareholders
Source: IARW 2010 List of World’s Largest Cold Storage Companies
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Core Values
Fairness: Always be fair and honest. Do what’s right. Treat people the way you would
want to be treated. Be respectful at all times.
Openness: Voice your opinion and don’t engage in political games but share your insights
without inhibition. Admit mistakes. Listen.
Empowerment & Accountability: Don’t micromanage but rather be a mentor. Accept
and encourage personal accountability.
Creativity: Constantly look for new ways to solve problems and approach opportunities.
Help the company move forward with your unique perspective. Always be learning and
teaching.
Speed: Make informed decisions, but with a sense of urgency. Root out bureaucracy. Take
the initiative and take risks. Allow your company to be faster and more nimble than its
competitors.
Continuous Improvement: Never be satisfied with the status quo, but proactively look
for ways to become great at everything we do. Identify and use simple, meaningful metrics
to improve the business and the service to our customers.
Fun: Use humor where you can to make work enjoyable. Celebrate achievements and
successes. Be part of the community. Make contacts and build relationships.
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Customer First Culture
Customer-Facing &
Front-Line Associates
Corporate
Support
Field Support
Customers
Customer-facing &
Front-line Associates
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Leadership Team
Name Title
Jeff Gault President & Chief Executive Officer
Allison Aden EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Fred Boehler EVP, Chief Operating Officer
Greg Bryan EVP, Transportation
Michael Delaney EVP, General Counsel & Secretary
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Ambition to be the best-in-class
provider in the industry
Customer first philosophy
Strategic, long term mutually
beneficial cooperation with
customers
Global turn-key partner of market-
to-market solutions
Ability to provide automated,
customized solutions
Best-in-class technology platform
(WMS, TMS, ERP)
Disciplined, data-driven decision-
making and problem-solving
State of the Industry Supporting Actions
Fragmented with regional
providers
Manual, labor-intensive
solutions with high tolerance for
error
Disparate IT platforms
Independent, non-integrated
supply chain links
Lean, ISO Quality, safety, world-
class metrics , network optimization
VOC, Customer Advisory Board,
horizontal collaboration, joint
business planning
VersaCold acquisition, China JV,
expansion plans in Europe
Ability to build AS/RS, voice pick,
conveyance, future state model
en-View (Americold’s IT system)
Talent upgrade, SAP
implementation, training
Americold Vision
Our Vision
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How We’re Different
Americold Capability Customer Impact
Largest, densest US network • Transportation cost savings
• Single point of contact
• Flexibility/ agility
Strong international presence • Turnkey programs in China, Australia,
New Zealand, & Argentina
National LTL program • National reach: ship to any 3 digit zip
code in the country
• Cost savings/ flexibility
Industry-leading web-based inventory
management tool (i-3PL)
• Inventory visibility
• KPI reporting
Largest investments in continuous
improvement, e.g., Lean Sigma, ISO
Quality
• Best-in-class service levels
• Consistency across the network
Supply Chain Optimization • Efficient inventory positioning
• Reduced supply chain cost
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Facilities
Company overview
Transportation solutions
Continuous improvement
Awards/other
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Warehouse Offerings
Warehouse Type Description % Warehouses
Distribution centers • Serve high volume markets, e.g., Atlanta, Salt
Lake City
• Provide consolidation services
• Serve multiple customers
17%
Public warehouses • Provide general storage
• Serve multiple customers
53%
Port facilities • Located near key port terminals
• Provide drayage and container handling
• Serve multiple customers
5%
Customer dedicated
(Production-attached)
• Manage raw materials and finished goods for
nearby manufacturing plants
• Serve 1 dedicated customer
12%
Customer dedicated
(3PL/ managed sites)
• Provide operational management to
manufacturers with owned facilities through
long-term agreements
• Serve 1 dedicated customer
13%
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Warehouse Services
• Multi-temperature storage
• Pallet, case, and piece pick
• Blast freezing
• Food processing, packaging/ repacking, and labeling
• USDA/FDA inspection
• Import/export services
• Direct store delivery
• Cross-docking
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Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office
US Network
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Division Structure
Southeast Operations Lead
West Hutchison
Southeast Business Development Lead
Kirk Hoover
Northeast Operations Lead
Mike Gallagher
Northeast Business Development Lead
Michael O’Neill
Southwest Operations Lead
Dave Moore
Southwest Business Development Lead
Michael Black
West Operations Lead
Rich Kappmeier – 3PL
West Business Development Lead
Rick Tomcho
Northwest Operations Lead
Robert Bascom
Northwest Business Development Lead
Tim Egan Central Operations Lead
Joe Bardowski
Central Business Development Lead
Mark Smith
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West Division
Los Angeles
(3) Public warehouses
(6) Distribution centers
(2) Port facilities
(1) Customer dedicated (managed)
Modesto
Salinas
Watsonville
Turlock (2)
Phoenix
Tolleson Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office
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Northwest
Burlington
Tacoma
Lynden
Moses Lake
Connell
Wallula
Walla Walla
Hermiston
Pasco
Milwaukie
Salem
Ontario
Woodburn
Henderson
Clearfield
Salt Lake City (2)
Denver (3)
Burley
Nampa
Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office
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Southwest Division
Garden City Wichita Carthage Marshall
Vinita Park
Sikeston
OK City
Delhi
Amarillo
San Antonio
La Porte
Houston
Dallas/ Ft Worth
(1) Public warehouse
(4) Distribution centers
(1) Customer dedicated (managed)
Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office
Ft Smith
Russellville (2)
Springdale
Texarkana
West Memphis
Sebree
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Central Division
Bettendorf
Grand Island
Crete Fremont
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Sioux Falls (2)
Park Rapids
Brooklyn Park
St Paul
Zumbrota
New Ulm
Plover
Babcock
Tomah
Appleton
Green Bay
Jefferson
Darien
East Dubuque
Rochelle (2)
Belvidere
Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office
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Northeast Division
Salem
Norfolk
Strasburg
Syracuse
Portland
York
Mountville
Philadelphia/ Eastern PA
(2) Public warehouses
(3) Distribution centers
Boston/ Gloucester
(1) Distribution center
(1) Customer dedicated (managed)
(2) Customer dedicated (attached)
(2) Ports Massillon
Navarre
Indianapolis
Pendleton
Shelbyville
Manchester
Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office
Tarboro
Charlotte (2)
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Southeast Division
* Memphis
Arlington
Murfreesboro (2)
West Point
Greenville
Piedmont
Columbia
Gaffney
Atlanta
(2) Public warehouses
(6) Distribution centers
(1) Customer dedicated (attached)
(1) Customer dedicated (managed)
(1) Corporate office
Cartersville
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
Gadsden
Albertville
Thomasville
Montezuma
Douglas
Augusta
Tampa
Plant City (2)
Bartow
Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office * Facilities in the Southwest region
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Australia
Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office
Spearwood
Murarrie
Arndell Park (2)
Laverton (2)
Northern
Territory
Western
Australia
Southern
Australia
Queensland
New South
Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
Eastern Creek
Prospect (2)
Australia/New Zealand
DVP: Jeff Hogarth
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Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office
Auckland area (4)
Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North
Hornby, Christchurch (3)
New Zealand
Australia/New Zealand
DVP: Jeff Hogarth
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Argentina
Public warehouses
Distribution centers
Port facilities
Customer dedicated (attached)
Customer dedicated (managed)
Corporate office
Buenos Aires
Pilar
Cordoba
Argentina
DVP: Adrian Di Fonzo
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• CMAC is a joint venture between
China Merchants Holdings
(International) and Americold
• Offers fully integrated
temperature-controlled
warehousing and transportation
across China
• Services will include
import/export, fresh distribution,
and direct to store deliveries
• Distribution to 500 points within
China
• CMAC operations subsidiaries:
China Merchants Americold
(CMAC)
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China Merchants Group
Established in 1872, China Merchants Group is the oldest mainland China enterprise
operating in Hong Kong. As of May 2011, the Group had a market cap of $55B USD.
Financial Services
Dry 3PL Logistics
Port Operations
Property Development
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China
Beijing
Tianjin
Qingdao
Suzhou
Chengdu
Shanghai
Shenzhen (2)
Guangzhou
Harbin
Hub facility (1)
Spoke facility (9)
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CMAC Services
National distribution networks
Integrated transportation
Port-based facility services
Container consolidation
Customs & CIQ support
Free trade port access
Direct store delivery
CMAC is your global partner in developing cold chain market-to-
market shipment management and consolidation services
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Facilities
Company overview
Transportation solutions
Continuous improvement
Awards/other
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Transportation Solutions
• Inbound
– Full truckload
– LTL/cross-dock services
• Outbound
– Full truckload
– Regional & National LTL
– Multi-Vendor Consolidation (retailer-specific)
– DSD/shuttles/port and other dedicated based programs
• Total transportation outsourcing
• Other services
– Breakthrough Fuel program
– Continuous moves
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Outbound Trans Network
Tacoma
Milwaukie
Clearfield
Carthage
Modesto
Syracuse
Fogelsville
Hatfield
York
Malvern
Mountville
Covington
Appleton
Rochelle
Indianapolis
Atlanta
McDonough Ft. Worth
Dallas
La Porte
San Antonio
Anaheim
Brea
Carson
City of Industry
Compton
Ontario
Victorville
Note: Americold can manage full truckloads, both
inbound and outbound, from any location in the country
National LTL
Regional LTL
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National LTL Program Benefits
1. Ship on a fixed schedule…
Ship on a predictable, recurring schedule that meets your needs
2. Expand your reach…
Americold is the only cold storage provider that can ship to any 3
digit zip code in the country
3. Reduce complexity…
No need to find carriers to haul freight; Americold connects all the
dots
4. Increase your visibility…
Track your shipment through our i-3PL web-based system from
beginning to end
5. Price is right…
Americold’s leveraged network volumes provides economical pricing
to customers
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Multi-Vendor Consolidation (MVC)
Supplier Retailer Supplier Americold Retailer
Note: MVC programs have been established with specific
retailers in specific warehouses across the country. Please
discuss with your account rep or Plant Manager.
Supplier benefits
• Reduced transportation
spend
• Ability to leverage
nationwide retailer
distribution programs
• Access to “no minimum”
order quantities
Retailer benefits
• Receive less
shipments
• Carry less inventory,
offer more selection
• Better in-stock rates
Status Quo MVC Program
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Direct Store Delivery
• Integrated warehousing and transportation store-ready
delivery
• Dynamic routing solutions to meet changing customer
requirements
• Same day delivery flexibility
• On board track and trace
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Breakthrough Fuel Program
• Typical carrier charges for fuel based on DOE US retail
weekly average
• Breakthrough Fuel program based on wholesale rates on
specific dates of travel along actual lane
• Customers typically enjoy 5 to 10% savings
• Send us your historical data and we will calculate your
savings!
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Continuous Moves Program
Without Continuous Moves
Carthage
Anaheim
Tacoma
With Continuous Moves
Full truckload
Empty truckload
• Proprietary matching software
• Customers: reduce freight spend
• Carriers: less dwell time & deadhead miles
Wait 12
hours
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Dedicated Fleet
• Americold has 76 tractors and 230 trailers
• Typically dedicated to specific customers and used for
plant shuttles, DSD, and port based programs
• Open to new customers
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Facilities
Company overview
Transportation solutions
Continuous improvement
Awards/other
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Continuous Improvement
• 54 sites ISO certified
as of December 2011
• 34 additional sites
planned in 2012
• Transportation group
ISO certified
ISO 9001 Quality
• 10 customer lean
sigma partnerships
• Using six sigma tools
to improve OS&D and
truck turn times
• Lean modeling in use
for DSD programs
Lean Sigma
• Using engineered
labor standards to
improve productivity
• Business process
changes and
proposals based upon
engineered standards
Industrial Engineering
• Metrics to measure
against industry and
customer expectations
• Scorecard
development
• Cost of Quality metrics
to focus improvements
World Class Metrics
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Supply Chain Optimization
• Manufacturing and
distribution facility
positioning
• Transportation
consolidation strategies
• Inventory positioning
and deployment
• Reduced supply chain costs
• Improved service
• Better in-stock rates
• Reduced supply chain risks
• Lower carbon footprint
Types of Analyses Customer Benefits
Ask us to provide customized analysis for your network
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Food Safety
• Annual ASI Food Safety
Consultants inspection at every
facility
– Average ASI score for
2010 of 962/1000
(“Excellent” rating)
• Members of WFLO (World Food
Logistics Organization) and AIB
International
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Customer Recognition
2010 Frozen
Facility of the
Year
General Mills
2010 Supplier
of the Year
Best in Quality
Dannon
PRW
Outstanding
Performance
Gold Award
Winner
Schwan’s
Temperature
Controlled
Distribution
Center of the
Year Award
Unilever
Best of the
Best
Warehouses
ConAgra Foods
Best Third-
Party
Logistics
Provider
General Mills,
HJ Heinz
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Safety
• Safety program review
conducted by an
external safety expert
• Aggressive safety
improvement agenda
Safety Program Audit
• 2010 OIR of 4.6 is
28% lower than
industry average for
frozen warehouses
• 2011 rate goal is 38%
lower than industry
average
Accident Rates
• Increased employee
engagement in safety
all levels
• Achieve ISO
certification for safety
system
2012 Goals
• Dedicated regional
safety managers
• Separate PSM
compliance manager
• Lean Sigma tools
• OSHA 10 and 30 hour
certified trainers
Staffing
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Engineering / Facility Services
• Electrical energy
conservation
• Warehouse power teams
• Efficiency upgrades to
refrigeration
• LED lighting installed in 15
facilities
Power Management
• ASRS
• Voice picking
• Mobile printing
• Pallet trains
• Signature pads
• High density storage
• Automatic truck loading
• Layer and case picking
Automation
• Recycling: batteries, waste
oil, equipment, scrap
metal, office waste
• Water conservation plan
• Renewable energy
• Continuous reduction of
carbon footprint
Sustainability
• Refrigeration center of
excellence
• Assessing facility status
and defining remediation
• Increased levels of
maintenance spend