by logisticsplus | Dec 13, 2017 | News
Thank you to the folks at Wonolo (stands for Work. Now. Locally.) for including Logistics Plus in their “Best Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity” blog post. The most productive warehouses have systems and processes that enable their operations to run like well-oiled machines. But with so many moving parts, fluctuations in demand, increased customer expectations, and other shifting dynamics, boosting productivity in the warehouse setting is often easier said than done. To gain some insight into the productivity-boosting tactics and strategies today’s warehouse operators find most effective, the folks at Wonolo reached out to a panel of warehouse professionals, including LP’s own Patrick Randolph, to ask the question: “What’s the single best way for warehouses to improve productivity?” You can read Patrick’s reply below; or read the full online article here: https://www.wonolo.com/blog/improve-warehouse-productivity/
by logisticsplus | Dec 10, 2017 | News
(Check out this online article from LiveMint featuring Sundreysh Sarup, Managing Director for Logistics Plus India)
Like most people, Sundreysh Sarup started running to get fitter and lose weight. He began walking and slow jogging in 2012, and gave himself a year to train for his first half marathon in Delhi in 2013. Since then, he has run about 10 half marathons, as well as a few 10K, runs. Last year, in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM), he achieved his personal best time of 2 hours, 16 minutes for a 21.1km run. The managing director of Logistics Plus Pvt. Ltd is often joined in his runs by his 11-year-old son; they both look on it as father-son bonding time.
Read the online story here:
http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/AIVXetrW9v0ZiC9CHClhGI/Sundreysh-Sarup-Running-helps-me-stay-positive-manage-ange.html
by logisticsplus | Dec 9, 2017 | News
The Logistics Plus India division is an exclusive member of the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP). Yesterday Sundreysh Sarup, Managing Director for LP India, attended an evening event that included Hon Minister of State Mr. Jayant Sinha, and senior officials from the U.S. Embassy. Sundreysh was joined by fellow LP India colleagues Ankush Rajurkar and Suraj Joshi for the evening. Here is a group photograph from the event:
The Aerospace and Aviation industry is a key industry segment served by Logistics Plus divisions all around the world.
The U.S-India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) is a unique bilateral public-private partnership launched in 2007 between the U.S. Trade Development Agency (USTDA), the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. aviation companies, has been established to provide a forum for unified communication between the Government of India and U.S. public and private sector entities in India. Under this public-private partnership, USTDA has sponsored a conference in New Delhi, a multi-phase Air Traffic Management Training Program, and technical workshops on certification of India’s satellite navigation system, GAGAN, and Air Traffic Flow Management practices. New projects include a Helicopter Aviation Safety and Aviation Standards and Processes technical assistance program for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
by logisticsplus | Dec 7, 2017 | News
(Editorial piece published December 7, 2017)
Bold Union Station gamble pays off for Erie
Erie Times News Editorial Board
Erie Insurance, UPMC Hamot, Saint Vincent Hospital and Scott Enterprises have put in motion downtown Erie development plans worth hundreds of millions of dollars, all of it progress to be celebrated.
Not be lost amid that near embarrassment of riches is the foresight and courage of earlier, stalwart pioneers of downtown Erie’s recovery like Logistics Plus founder and CEO Jim Berlin.
As detailed by Erie Times-News reporter Jim Martin, Erie-based Logistics Plus is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 1927 dedication of Union Station, an Erie landmark and architectural gem that owes its survival in large part to Berlin’s vision.
Berlin in 2003 took a gamble on the once-crumbling property facing Griswold Park at a time when little portended good for that part of downtown.
Amtrak and the YWCA then occupied the historic structure, recognized as the nation’s first art deco rail station. Porter’s Restaurant & Tap Room and Sabella’s operated in an area that had been refurbished.
The rest of the 100,000-square-foot building, though? “A dump,” Berlin told Martin. Animals had taken up residence, as had homeless people.
Berlin saw all that and wanted to buy the rail station anyway and make it home to his own transit-oriented company, which provides transportation and logistics services around the world.
Logistics Plus at that time employed about 30 people in Erie. Its Union Station headquarters now houses 115 workers.
Erie’s original microbrewery, The Brewerie at Union Station, fills the former rail station’s rotunda. Vitality has flowed into the neighborhood as well.
Griswold Park has been spruced up and graced with a new fountain and plantings. Another grand building, the former Griswold Plaza post office that sits across from Union Station, was purchased by Erie lawyer Andrew Sisinni in 2010 and houses tenants.
The Erie Redevelopment Authority’s ambitious plans for the Union Square area, bound by West 12th and West 14th streets, between State and Peach streets, faltered. But market-rate development there may yet be realized by Erie developer Rick Griffith.
Development of Union Station is ongoing. Berlin and Gov. Tom Wolf announced in August that the company plans to expand into a never-used part of Union Station and add 44 new jobs in the process.
Soon, the renewal emanating from Union Station might be answered with new development in the nearby 12th Street corridor, where Erie businessman Peter Zaphiris recently purchased a number of parcels that he said he aims to develop “for the betterment of Erie.”
Berlin’s decision to invest in Union Station exhibited both respect and dedication to Erie’s proud past and abiding faith in its future. And it’s become an anchor of its present.
It figures as an enduring lead for others to follow.
by logisticsplus | Dec 5, 2017 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Named a Top 3PL Provider 2018 by Multichannel Merchant
Recognition is a testament to the company’s growing retail business segment
ERIE, PA (December 5, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected by Multichannel Merchant as a Top 3PL Provider for 2018. For the third year in a row, the editors of Multichannel Merchant have created the list as a valuable service for key decision makers responsible for ecommerce, management, marketing and operations at companies that sell merchandise through multiple channels — including ecommerce, mobile, social and catalog.
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been growing in importance in recent years as ecommerce sales continue to skyrocket. More merchants are looking to outsource critical operations and fulfillment duties, which in many cases fall outside their core strengths. A trusted 3PL partner can free them up to focus on other aspects of growing and managing their business. Logistics Plus has developed a solid reputation with a growing number of merchants and retailers requiring a variety of logistics solutions, including importing, exporting, transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment. Logistics Plus is also among only a handful of 3PLs approved to work with Amazon sellers as part of the Amazon Solutions Provider Network.
“Many ecommerce and direct-to-customer merchants today are considering an outsourced fulfillment solution because their business growth has outstripped their internal capabilities,” said Mike O’Brien, Senior Content Manager of Multichannel Merchant. “That’s why we’ve developed our Top 3PL listing as a valuable resource for them. Each 3PL listed has been selected based on their industry experience, range of capabilities and ability to handle high order flow.”
The company profiles in the Multichannel Merchant (MCM) Top 3PL listing include vital information to help merchants in their selection process, including key capabilities, average annual client order volume, top merchandise categories handled, facility locations and more.
“Ecommerce and omni-channel distribution strategies are becoming commonplace among retailers,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “Logistics Plus continues to change and adapt to this important and growing segment of logistics that not only relies on traditional transportation management services but also, increasingly, data management and specialized reporting solutions. Being named a top 3PL provider by the respected editors at Multichannel Merchant is an honor for us, and a confirmation that we’re doing the right things needed to serve the logistical needs of the merchant community.”
About Multichannel Merchant
Multichannel Merchant reaches key decision makers responsible for ecommerce, management, marketing and operations at companies that sell merchandise through multiple channels — including ecommerce, mobile, social, and catalog. Multichannel Merchant delivers original research, as well as in-depth analysis of trends and best practices, news, tactical/how-to, executive summaries, technology and supplier comparisons, tip sheets and resource information to help companies sell & deliver products wherever and whenever the customer wants them – at home, work, store or other locations. Visit them online at www.multichannelmerchant.com.
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:
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Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
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by logisticsplus | Dec 4, 2017 | News
Many thanks to Jim Martin and the editors of Erie Times-News for recognizing that this Erie landmark’s milestone is worthy of a feature article. When Erie’s historic Union Station reaches the century mark in another ten years, may it be healthy and strong, well into years of 100% utilization, and confidently on its way toward its 200th birthday!
Jim Berlin, founder & CEO of Logistics Plus
Here is an image of the online article that ran in the Monday, December 4, 2017 edition of the Erie Times-News newspaper. Click the image below to read the online article and view the photographs (or you can use the link shown below).
