In case you missed it, Logistics Plus Inc. was featured in the Winter 2015 issue of Supply Chain World magazine which hit newsstands a few days ago. The article highlights how Logistics Plus works as a strategic partner with customers around the world to help them manage their supply chains from start to finish.
A key Logistics Plus partner, Canadian Solar, was also profiled in the issue. Read the Article Here
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Aviation Services Take Flight
New business development executive aims to expand presence in the U.S. and abroad
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, December 4, 2014 – Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, has added industry veteran Harald Aamodt to lead aerospace and aviation business development efforts for the company.
Mr. Aamodt brings extensive aviation experience, as well as international sales, marketing, and management experience where he has established strong relationships working with and for prominent companies such as Cummins Engine and General Electric. Working from the Logistics Plus global headquarters in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mr. Aamodt will support the company’s continued growth and expansion of services within the aviation industry both in the U.S. 
and abroad.
“We understand the supply chain needs of aviation companies very well,” says Yuriy Ostapyak, director of global operations at Logistics Plus. “With the addition of Harald, Logistics Plus continues its focus on fostering strong, long-term relationships with companies and suppliers within the aviation industry.”
Logistics Plus aviation experience includes recent logistical coordination of Chinook helicopter components being shipped from the U.S. to India for final assembly by Boeing. The company also has a long-standing, on-site 4PL relationship with Lord Corporation, a major aerospace and defense supplier.
Companies interested in learning more about Logistics Plus services for the aerospace and aviation industry can contact Harald Aamodt at harald.aamodt@logisticsplus.com or they can call 814-440-3929.
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About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight management, global logistics, and business solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur Jim Berlin nearly 20 years ago, Logistics Plus has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies in the country. With a strong passion for excellence, its 350+ employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the extra little things needed to ensure its customers’ success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Evansville, IN; Lexington, NC; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX, Laredo, TX; and Houston, TX; Australia; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Columbia; Czech Republic; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Libya; Malaysia; Mexico; Poland; Singapore; Turkey; and additional agents around the world. For more information, visit http://www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
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Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
I want to reach out to you and let you know how valuable Pawel Wronski (from Logistics Plus Poland office) has been to (us) with his handling the logistics of our specially designed resistivity collars orders. These collars are made in Austria … and due to their size and weight present some challenges. At first, (a different logistics company) was handling logistics, and it was taking two weeks for a collar to get here after completion. We contacted Logistics Plus and Pawel was able to successfully get our collars here in less than a week, and some even down to 4-5 days . The time he saved us has enabled us the ability to convert the two orders that equate to over $6MM. He has been a pleasure to work with and is always readily available to answer all my questions.
Bill, Materials Manager, An oil & gas company
What’s the difference between a 3PL and a 4PL? Well, before we go there, how about a 1PL and 2PL? A 1PL is simply the owner of the cargo who manages the entire distribution process internally. A 2PL is a for-hire air, ground, rail, or ocean carrier that directly provides transportation service to a shipper. As far as 3PLs and 4PLs are concerned, according to the glossary published by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), the definitions for both are as follows:
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
Outsourcing all or much of a company’s logistics operations to a specialized company. The term “3PL” was first used in the early 1970s to identify intermodal marketing companies (IMCs) in transportation contracts. Up to that point, contracts for transportation had featured only two parties, the shipper and the carrier. When IMCs entered the picture—as intermediaries that accepted shipments from the shippers and tendered them to the rail carriers—they became the third party to the contract, the 3PL. The definition has broadened to the point where these days, every company that offers some kind of logistics service for hire calls itself a 3PL. Preferably, these services are integrated, or “bundled,” together by the provider. Services they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. In 2008 legislation passed declaring that the legal definition of a 3PL is “A person who solely receives, holds, or otherwise transports a consumer product in the ordinary course of business but who does not take title to the product.”
Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)
Differs from third-party logistics in the following ways; 1) 4PL organization is often a separate entity established as a joint venture or long-term contract between a primary client and one or more partners; 2) 4PL organization acts as a single interface between the client and multiple logistics service providers; 3) All aspects (ideally) of the client’s supply chain are managed by the 4PL organization; and, 4) It is possible for a major third-party logistics provider to form a 4PL organization within its existing structure. However, 4PL was originally defined by Accenture as a trademark in 1996 and defined as “A supply chain integrator that assembles and manages the resources, capabilities, and technology of its own organization with those of complementary service providers to deliver a comprehensive supply chain solution.”, but is no longer registered.
Logistics Plus 4PL & Supply Chain Management
Okay, now that we have the academic definitions out of the way, what do services really entail for a company working with Logistics Plus on a 4PL basis? Logistics Plus 4PL customers generally receive dedicated, on-site support and expertise in managing their supply chains. Our dedicated resources will work with customers to:
If your company is struggling with logistics management and getting control of its supply chain, Contact Us and let us provide you with a risk-free logistics analysis. Call us a 3PL, 4PL, or whatever you’d like — but we’ll help you identify areas of opportunity and how we can help you address them.
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We at Hydrasun, a customer of Parker Hannifin, endured a real difficult few days last week, in relation to supply of critical goods to a key customer. I’d like to say thanks to Emily, who had a real difficult journey in getting the goods to us. After a serious amount of hours travelling, with very little sleep, I couldn’t believe how friendly and pleasant she managed to be, at the point of arrival. …. I’m not convinced I could have achieved this. It goes without saying, and I’m pretty certain you’ll agree, you’re really fortunate to have a work colleague and an asset, that is Emily Grein.
Scott M., External Sales Manager, Hydrasun