Harte-Hanks Is Chosen by JCPenney as Its 'Supply Chain Provider of the Year' for 2007

Harte-Hanks, Inc., a worldwide direct and targeted marketing company, announced today that it has been awarded “Supply Chain Provider of the Year” honors by its client and leading retailer J. C. Penney Company, Inc., for 2007.

Harte-Hanks performs numerous supply chain and other services for JCPenney, among them the transportation planning and delivery management of various classes of direct mail to the U.S. Postal Service, and that of retail circulars and inserts to newspapers across the country. Harte-Hanks manages its logistics organization from its Deerfield Beach, FL, offices, with facilities nationwide.

At a recent JCPenney event honoring its vendors and suppliers, Harte-Hanks and its logistics team members were cited by the retailer for their dedication, advocacy, results focus, can-do attitude and problem-solving:

“This year’s Supplier Award winner for Supply Chain Provider of the Year is a very special company. Their dedicated team has proven to be a strong advocate for JCPenney. While representing themselves with our suppliers, newspapers or the Postal Service, it is obvious that they always put the needs of JCPenney first. Their management team is results oriented with a marvelous ‘can-do’ attitude. When there are problems, they have solutions. When there is no time to consult with JCPenney, they make the decision that meets OUR objectives. They are extremely easy to do business with; and, have not only provided premier service to our Supply Chain, but through their success in execution, have provided positive results to our Marketing and Procurement teams as well. As a long-time supplier of ours, they have learned our business… which has allowed them to become more efficient. And finally, by working closely with JCPenney, they have helped us drive costs out of the system while still providing best of class service. I am proud to call them a part of our ‘circle.'”

“This honor reflects our pride in having JCPenney as a long-time client, and the innovation that having such a client inspires in our work,” said Robert Colucci, corporate officer and vice president, Harte-Hanks. “Companies are avid in their attempts to improve efficiency, quality and service in their supply chains, and we seek to master the keys to achieving these objectives. Optimizing supply chains is our mandate, and having JCPenney — a thriving retail brand — validate our work is humbling. JCPenney is a great partner and makes us better at what we do. We accept this award as an invitation to find new ways to help JCPenney connect with its customers, on time and within budget.”