by logisticsplus | Jan 31, 2018 | News
Logistics Plus founder and CEO, Jim Berlin, is looking forward to his round-table conversation with Young Erie Professionals (YEP) next week Tuesday, February 6th. Attendees will hear about lessons he’s learned along the way and his advice for young professionals and entrepreneurs. This event is only open to the first 20 YEP members, a program of Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership. Event details can be found at: http://web.eriepa.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=2330
As a postscript to the above announcement, Erie’s JET 24 provided additional coverage of the event.
Also, here is an Erie Times-News article.
by logisticsplus | Jan 31, 2018 | News
Thank you to everyone who attended the Logistics Plus 2018 Holiday Party in Erie, PA on January 19th. The Logistics Plus 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 photographs taken at this year’s event by ACD Photography. Have a wonderful and prosperous 2018!
by logisticsplus | Jan 30, 2018 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA)
Logistics Plus and BiTA Look to Develop Blockchain Standards and Education within the Transportation Industry
ERIE, PA (January 30, 2018) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has joined the Blockchain In Transport Alliance (BiTA) to help develop and set standards for blockchain technology within the transportation industry.
A blockchain is a digital and decentralized ledger that is maintained across a network of computers and protected through encryption. Its transparency and incorruptibility helps facilitate transactions and agreements between different parties. Blockchain technology can bring added visibility, traceability, and security to global supply chains.
All companies within BiTA share a unified mission of developing a standards framework, educating the market on blockchain applications, and encouraging the use of said applications through exemplary implementation. In addition to establishing market standards, BiTA is focused on engaging with the industry and providing educational resources to ensure the full potential of the benefits of blockchain technology is carried through.
“BiTA is the standards creation, education and industry leadership organization in the area of blockchain within the transportation industry,” said Emile Zafirov, CIO for Logistics Plus. “By joining BiTA, Logistics Plus is among the early proponents and, potentially, adopters of blockchain technology and the benefits it brings for transportation and supply chains.”
About BiTA
The Blockchain in Transport Alliance (or BiTA) is a consortium of the foremost leaders in the trucking industry forging a path towards industry standards in blockchain use. All companies within BiTA share a unified mission of developing a standards framework, educating the market on blockchain applications, and encouraging the use of said applications through exemplary implementation. Learn more at bita.studio.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 21 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450+ 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; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Olean, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Winchester, VA; Madison, WI; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Sudan; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com
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by logisticsplus | Jan 29, 2018 | Testimonials
“Very Nice work by Logistics Plus & CKB Team in ensuring quick turnaround for this CBU Loco…within less than 48 hrs. of discharge from the vessel.”
GE Transportation / India
(LP India successfully supported GE’s 2nd locomotive delivery to India, including customs clearance & unloading to railway track all within 30 Hours)
by logisticsplus | Jan 24, 2018 | News
Thank you to the folks at Camcode for including Logistics Plus in their recent warehouse layout, design, and efficiency blog post by Angela Stringfellow. As part of the post, 23 industry experts were asked the question “What’s the single biggest mistake made when designing a warehouse layout (and how can you avoid it)?” The full article can be viewed online, and the excerpt that includes comments from Patrick Randolph, fulfillment director for Logistics Plus, can be viewed below. Founded in 1979, Camcode® designs and manufactures durable pre-printed bar code labels and customized services for asset tracking applications utilizing automatic identification and data capture.
