A supply chain control tower is a central hub with the required technology, organization, and processes to efficiently capture and use transportation data. Control towers use real-time data that provides supply chain managers with enhanced visibility for short- and long-term decision-making. Although each supply chain may be unique, a supply chain control tower can offer common goals to all.
What a Control Tower Is Not
There are a few common misconceptions about control towers. To understand what a control tower is, here are a few things that it is not:
It does not directly communicate with drivers, pilots, or captains
It does not control production, storage, or procurement/sourcing
What a Control Tower Is
It is a centrally coordinated framework for logistics activities
It is managed by qualified personnel
It is powered by specialized technology
It is intended to support the efficiency goals of the broader organization
Supply Chain Control Tower Benefits
Control towers add value to supply chain management through easy access to big data and real-time analytics. Leveraging the power of supply chain data, a company can do the following:
Respond to and resolve supply chain disruptions in real-time
Use predictive data for more accurate forecasting and decision-making
Track fuel consumption, vehicle speed, location, and delivery time estimates
Why Implement a Control Tower?
Companies that have complex global supply chains are especially well suited for control towers. Real-time networks eliminate information delays while increasing optimization thanks to fresh data that reflects the reality of the current supply chain. Implementing a supply chain control tower can help you increase your inventory turns, reduce expedite costs, and reduce material shortages.
A control tower can push your business to the next level with autonomous decision-making and end-to-end visibility. Implementing a control tower is no easy task, but the benefits far outweigh the costs. Control towers are proof that automation and real-time data are the future of the global supply chain industry.
Logistics Plus Sponsors Northwestern Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards Program for a Fifth Consecutive Year
The virtual and on-demand awards show is scheduled to premiere at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
ERIE, PA (May 7, 2021) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that, for a fifth consecutive year, it is a marquee sponsor for the Northwestern Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards, formerly known as Best of Varsity Cup. Northwestern Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country, and is presented, in part, by Erie Times-News/GoErie.com.
Northwestern Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards is a nine-month student-athlete recognition program that culminates in a star-studded, on-demand broadcast show featuring the biggest names in professional sports and the top District 10 high school student-athletes from 45 high schools across 8 Counties. Honorees for 23 state-sanctioned sports will be announced throughout the year in the Erie Times-News and on the event website at sportsawards.usatoday.com/nwpa.
Along with the chance to be recognized in this regional awards show, top student-athletes may also be featured as honorees for the Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards program. Top selections for the statewide program will be announced July 15 on sportsawards.usatoday.com/pa.
“All of us at Logistics Plus are proud to be a part of the high school awards program for a fifth consecutive year,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “We are honored to recognize these amazing local athletes who share our passion for excellence. Many of our employees come from these local schools, so we’re big fans of Erie, and we’re big fans of sports. This is something these kids will cherish for the rest of their lives, and we’re glad to be a part of it.”
Visit the website to sign up for updates and honoree selections throughout the year. Stories about the selections and more program information also will be found at www.usatoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-awards.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company that provides freight transportation, Warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded 25 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 Passion For Excellence™, its employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices, warehouses, and agents located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; 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; San Francisco, CA; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; 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.
As previously announced, Logistics Plus began offering a smoking cessation program to its employees in 2019. The Erie County Department of Health and the Northwest Pennsylvania Tobacco Control Program held weekly meetings and lunch discussions to help employees stop smoking. Over a dozen employees participated in the program as they set out to begin their smoke-free journey. One employee, in particular, Matt Heinzman, shared comments on how the smoking cessation program has changed his life for good.
“I just wanted to say thank you again for offering the smoking cessation program two years ago. Today is my 2nd anniversary. Since then, I’ve not only quit smoking, but I’ve completely changed to a very healthy lifestyle and made a complete transformation of my body. I’ve been working hard on my fitness, and I’ll be competing in a bodybuilding show on July 17th, where I will take first place! This whole journey started with the smoking cessation program, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the kickstart.”
As a fast-growing, global company, Logistics Plus understands the importance of our employee’s health and lifestyles. Congratulations to Matt on all of his successes and best of luck in the bodybuilding competition!
Logistics Plus Regional Director of Operations and Sales Tom Kelly was featured on the weekly Business Spotlight program from WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is making an impact across the region.
In this segment, Tom discusses his background, role with the company, what Logistics Plus California is like, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus Podcasts page or by clicking the audio link below.
The Port of Montreal workers began an open-ended strike Monday morning that has halted operations at one of the busiest ports in Canada. Thousands of businesses and supply chains are expected to be affected. This strike is now the second labor dispute in less than one year at the port. The last strike at the Port of Montreal happened in August of 2020 and cost wholesalers an estimated $600 million in lost sales. 1,150 dock workers at the port have been without a contract since 2018.
A representative of the local 375 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) said, “The government has completely unbalanced the relations between the two parties. They resorted to the atomic bomb.”
Logistics Plus is First Corporate Sponsor to Enroll in the RIO Plastic Neutrality Program
Logistics Plus receives Plastic Neutrality Certification for offsetting 19 tonnes of plastic use in 2020.
ERIE, PA (April 22, 2021) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it is the first corporate sponsor to enroll in the Restoring Integrity To The Oceans (RIO) Plastic Neutrality Program. The RIO Plastic Neutral Program provides companies the opportunity to establish their plastic footprint and reduce it by joining RIO to collect marine plastic and waste. Logistics Plus received Plastic Neutrality Certification for offsetting 19 tonnes of plastic use in 2020.
“Ocean plastic pollution is a global problem,” said Yuriy Ostapyak, COO for Logistics Plus. “Through our partnership with RIO, we are a leading logistics provider that not only helps them with their supply chain, but we’re also leading by example by becoming one of the first plastic neutral companies in the world.” Ostapyak added, “We plan to continue participating every year.”
Last month Logistics Plus purchased 1,200 recycled pallets from RIO made from 13,200 pounds of plastic waste. Logistics Plus formally partnered with RIO in February 2020 to support its ongoing ocean cleanup initiatives.
About Restoring Integrity To The Oceans, Inc.
Restoring Integrity To The Oceans (RIO) primary objective is to mitigate the amount of plastic going into the World’s oceans and significantly reduce and remove the plastic waste in the significant waste collection areas in the World’s oceans. RIO’s primary effort is to prevent the introduction of and reclaim plastic materials from the sea 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.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. is a 21st-century logistics company that provides freight transportation, Warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded 25 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 Passion For Excellence™, its employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices, warehouses, and agents located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Aurora, CO; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Chino, CA; Cincinnati, OH; 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; San Francisco, CA; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; 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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