Power Merchandising Corporation Transforms Operations with TZA’s Performance-Increasing Solutions

CHICAGO – December 6, 2006 –As a leading distributor of consumer electronics, Power Merchandising Corporation (PMC) places maximum importance on achieving rapid product turnaround to help their customers succeed. The company maintains distribution operations in Wisconsin that provide virtual inventory access, Just-In-Time and traditional shipment solutions to their clients nationwide.

In anticipation of a substantial increase in business in the near future, PMC asked TZA, the leader in optimizing distribution performance, to conduct an assessment of its logistics operations to determine its strengths and weaknesses and to ascertain the capabilities of the present distribution network to meet the new demands.

TZA provided recommendations to improve performance and throughput in PMC’s warehousing operations and to leverage freight volumes to their fullest in order to obtain the best rates and services.

Gained efficiencies will include use of the appropriate storage fixtures based on product and movement, allocation of the right amount of space to each distribution function, improved manpower planning, visibility into associate performance and utilization, increased productivity, increased throughput, and use of the carriers that best meet PMC’s shipping requirements in the most cost-effective manner.

“Having efficient processes and the proper material handling equipment gives us the ability to provide quick product turnaround. Our commitment to outstanding customer service became the catalyst for looking into a solution that could support our short- and long-term growth” said Joe Corrigan, PMC’s President. “TZA’s solutions are proven in the distribution arena, so it was an obvious choice for us.”

“The customers we support operate in a very demanding environment. TZA has more than 20 years of experience providing innovative solution to unique distribution challenges. We look forward to continuing to support PMC during this exciting period of growth to take their organizational capabilities to the next level,” said John Platz, TZA’s Vice President.

About Power Merchandising Corporation
Power Merchandising Corporation (PMC) is a leading provider of high-quality brand name consumer electronics and merchandise. Their multi-purpose distribution offerings are designed to serve the needs of both business-to-business and business-to-consumer distribution markets, including consumer and employee recognition programs, loyalty and redemption programs, e-commerce and internet fulfillment, private label program development, direct mail and much more.
For more information, visit www.pmcusa.com.

About Tom Zosel Associates, LTD.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tom Zosel Associates (TZA) is a best practices logistics consulting company. Core competencies include strategic planning, facility design and material handling engineering, productivity improvement programs, training, transportation system design and logistics software solutions, including labor management software and warehouse management systems. TZA’s critical advantage is its hands-on operational expertise, which allows it to create and implement innovative solutions for even the most complex distribution challenges.
For more information about TZA, visit www.tzaconsulting.com