April 22, 2002
PEORIA, Ill. -
Caterpillar Logistics Services Inc.(Cat Logistics) today announced an agreement withU.S. Cellular Corporation(Amex:USM) to operate its National Distribution Center and National Repair Center in Tulsa, Okla.Cat Logistics will provide distribution services for new wireless telephones and accessories to U.S. Cellular company-owned kiosks, retail stores and outlets. Cat Logistics will also complete service repairs on wireless phones returned from customers throughout American cellular markets; manage outbound transportation; and provide a warehouse management system for the distribution operation.
U.S. Cellular provides wireless service to more than 2.8 million customers in 144 markets and owns interests in 35 additional markets.
Cat Logistics provides fully integrated logistics solutions that incorporate information technology, warehouse management, transportation management, inventory management and product support.