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TORONTO, July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Cott Corporation (NYSE:COT; TSX:BCB) announced today that it has successfully completed the implementation of a new demand planning system for its North American supply chain, a key initiative in the Company's cost reduction and efficiency goals.

Earlier in the year Cott selected Manugistics Inc., which was recently acquired by JDA Software Group, to supply an advanced, web-enabled demand and supply planning system to help maximize Cott's North American supply chain performance. The demand planning portion of the system was launched live on June 29th, ahead of schedule. Progress on implementing the supply planning portion is on schedule with all of Cott's North American plants expected to be complete by the end of the year.

"The progress being made in our North American supply chain is a critical component of our plan to aggressively reduce costs and improve service to our customers," said Brent Willis, Cott President and CEO. "We expect this system to help improve our operating margins with reduced waste and better visibility and control over our entire supply chain."

"The demand and supply planning solution we are delivering to Cott will enhance decisionmaking on product demand, availability and shipment deliveries," said Ronald Kubera, JDA's senior vice president of supply chain. "Customers in today's fast-paced retail environment need to know that their suppliers can meet their demands. Using our supply chain solutions will enhance and strengthen Cott's ability to respond to those demands."

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TORONTO, July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Cott Corporation (NYSE:COT; TSX:BCB) announced today that it has completed the transition of its North American transportation management to Transplace, Inc., marking a key step in the Company's cost reduction initiatives.

The transition to Transplace, a leading logistics technology and transportation management services provider, was completed on June 30th. The web-based technology platform implemented to manage Cott's North American transportation process will optimize carrier assignments, reduce empty miles, and improve service levels to customers. The system is expected to reduce Cott's North American transportation-related expenses by 4-6% over the next two years.

"Our partnership with Transplace is a critical first step forward in our cost reduction initiatives and will streamline our transportation costs and improve service to our customers," said Brent Willis, Cott President and CEO. "We continue to examine a number of cost reduction opportunities that will contribute to our goal of long term, sustainable, and improved profitability for Cott."

"The blend of technology and management services that we are providing to Cott will help them achieve superior customer service at the lowest practical cost, while contributing to their total supply chain cost reduction goals," added Tom Sanderson, Transplace's President and Chief Operating Officer.

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