Logistics Plus Partners With RIO to Restore Integrity to World’s Oceans

Logistics Plus Partners With RIO to Restore Integrity to World’s Oceans

by | Feb 10, 2020 | News

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Logistics Plus Partners With RIO to Restore Integrity to World’s Oceans

Restoring Integrity To The Oceans, Inc. is dedicated to making the oceans safe for all life above and below the water for generations to come.

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ERIE, PA (February 11, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Restoring Integrity To The Oceans, Inc. (RIO) to support ocean cleanup initiatives.

Logistics Plus, a SmartWay Transport® Partner, aspires to be a leader in environmental sustainability practices. Through its partnership with RIO, Logistics Plus will assist with all aspects of supply chain management. This includes transportation of the plastic debris collected, international regulation assistance, cross-border trading, and navigation of customs and global trade compliance. Logistics Plus is committed to using its global network of customers and partners to connect RIO with people who support its mission of restoring integrity to the World’s oceans.

“Removing plastic waste from the oceans for recycling requires solid logistics and transportation management, and Logistics Plus is proud to be doing its part to help with this commendable initiative,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, Director of Global Operations for Logistics Plus.

RIO has been collecting plastic waste from Earth’s oceans since 2019 at locations around the world. The majority of materials collected can be recycled in some fashion. Some material is recycled directly into new products, such as tennis shoes, while some may be recycled into high value petrochemical products. The largest ocean cleanup to date hosted by RIO was on February 7th and 8th, 2020 in Jakarta, Indonesia. An astonishing total of 11,000 people signed up and participated.

“While we talk about different oceans and assign them various names, we really only have one ocean. After decades on the water I could not continue to take from the ocean without giving back and working to protect the oceans for future generations,” said Kieran Kelly, CEO and Co-Founder of RIO.

“Our partnership with RIO is just one of the many important initiatives we are undertaking to support our sustainable development goals,” added Ostapyak.

About Restoring Integrity To The Oceans, Inc.
Restoring Integrity To The Oceans (RIO) primary objective is to mitigate the amount of plastic that is going into the World’s oceans and work to significantly reduce and remove the plastic waste in the major waste collection areas in the World’s oceans. The primary effort for RIO is preventing the introduction of and reclaiming plastic materials from the ocean, which is accomplished through innovative techniques that vary based on the size and concentration of the plastic waste material encountered. Furthermore, RIO has long term plans to develop products directly to help recycle plastic waste material and promote recognition and education for reducing plastic waste in the oceans. Learn more about RIO online at oceansintegrity.org.

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About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 23 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly-regarded fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450 global employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Detroit, MI; Fort Worth, TX; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Melbourne, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Ontario, CA; San Bernardino, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tampa Bay, FL; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Ukraine; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

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Scott G. Frederick
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Logistics Plus Inc.
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scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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Amazing Work

Amazing Work

by | Feb 7, 2020 | Testimonials

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Hi Kevin (Adams),

I wanted to take the time to write to you and your team to make sure we are recognizing the amazing work that has been delivered over the past 6 months for (our company). We never doubted that Logistics Plus was able to handle our business model and make a good association with us as it was sold very well. ? Delivery was the real test.  After seeing the immense turnover in adapting to our model,  getting educated on our assortment, adapting to endless changes, and making the impossible flawless, LP has not only proven dedication, flexibility, and competences; but furthermore…a true partner for (our company) to succeed and scale.  It was important for me to on-board right, strong, and make a drastic change in our company to find the right fit. Your team and you have both gave me the trust and confidence to move ahead, on-board London, and perfect our practices in 2020.

Thank you very much for being a right hand, mind, and support to us all. Without LP, our business would still be launching! (LOL)

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Introduction to the Logistics Plus FF&Eplus™ Management System

Introduction to the Logistics Plus FF&Eplus™ Management System

by | Feb 6, 2020 | News

FF&Eplus™Logistics Plus is a leading supply chain solutions provider for the furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) and the operating supplies and equipment (OS&E) industries. From purchase order to installation, our FF&Plus™ management system is a highly-customizable, turnkey solution for project managers, buyers, designers, and installers.  FF&Eplus™ has been developed through years of experience working with some of the largest, most successful co-working, co-living, and hospitality companies in the world.  Now, it’s part of our growing suite of technology solutions.  Here are some of the many features and benefits FF&Eplus™ offers:

  • Developed in-house by Logistics Plus and customized for each client using our innovative MyLogisticsPlus™ web platform.
  • Designers can shop from available and incoming inventory in real-time. Bill of Materials functionality is supported.
  • Installers are able to export ‘move-in packages’ to help them with installations.
  • Warehouse associates receive automatic warehouse orders to pick and ship to install sites.
  • Project Managers can track the status of their projects, shipments and SKU’s. They can also manage the budgets at a granular and aggregated level.
  • Cloud hosting for all your documents. Documents for PO’s, Projects and SKU’s can be uploaded and shared with the whole team.
  • Ability to issue PO’s, track statuses and create notices for the warehouses to notify of the incoming inventory.
  • A catalog of approved SKU’s, categories and vendors available for designers to allocate from.
  • The mobile app allows you to scan inventory at the site and warehouse as well as track your shipments.

To learn more about the features of FF&Eplus™, watch the video below or contact us today to schedule a free demo.  Join our growing list of successful, satisfied FF&E clients that have ramped up their speed to market! From P.O. to Install, We Do It All™

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2020 Logistics Plus Holiday Party Photographs

2020 Logistics Plus Holiday Party Photographs

by | Feb 5, 2020 | News

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2020 Logistics Plus Holiday Party in Erie, PA on January 24th. The annual Holiday Party is just a small way for us to show our appreciation to our many dedicated employees, supportive partners, and awesome customers! To both our repeat and first-time attendees, we sincerely hope you enjoyed your evening with us. Included below is a Flickr slideshow of all the photographs taken at this year’s event. We wish you nothing but the best in 2020!

We’d also like to give a special thanks to the following people who played a big part in making this year’s event a success:

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The Logistics Behind The Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Logistics Behind The Super Bowl Halftime Show

by | Feb 3, 2020 | News

super bowl logisticsThe average Super Bowl halftime show only lasts around 13 minutes, but the multi-million dollar production takes months of extreme planning and coordination with thousands of people working behind the scenes. As one of the world’s most viewed performances, the show can’t afford a single mistake or disruption. What’s the main challenge? Setting up a fully-functional stage in a matter of 6 to 7 minutes without damaging the field.

Planning, Coordination, and Execution
The biggest logistical challenge behind the Super Bowl halftime show is setting up the stage the minute the first half of the game ends. The stage itself is wheeled onto the field using about 40 separate carts, which each require about 10-12 people to move. On top of the stage, an additional 15 to 20 carts carrying audio equipment get transported to the field. In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, hundreds of trucks arrive to the venue with deliveries of stage materials, props, electrical equipment, generators, and much more. Every minor detail including delivery windows, returns and item replacements, and storage locations are taken into consideration. Just one small hiccup in this process can change the outlook on one of the biggest days of the year.

Frank Supovitz, former Senior Vice President of Events for the National Football League (NFL) commented on the logistics of the Super Bowl. “The Super Bowl is a living, breathing organism,”  Frank said. “It’s subject to surprises at any corner and any level.”

Planning and coordination have been, and always will be, a major part of logistics. The Super Bowl is no different, as military-like precision is required to successfully pull off the single biggest sporting event on Earth. Although most people believe that logistics only involves moving something from point A to point B, it’s the planning and execution behind each delivery and setup that makes all the difference.

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