Bitbean’s Executive Creative Director Charlie Katz interviewed hundreds of CEOs from across the nation to learn how they plan to navigate and build their businesses in spite of the challenges. Those interviews, including one with Logistics Plus Founder & CEO Jim Berlin, have been consolidated into one definitive eBook called “CEOs Speak: Shaking Their Fists at COVID-19.” In his introduction, Mr. Katz says, “In reflecting on their stories, I asked myself whether there is one core thread that ties them all together. I believe there is. Realistic Optimism.”
You can read the entire eBook online by clicking the image below. The Jim Berlin excerpt appears on page 375 with a link to the complete online interview from a couple of months ago.
TIA PODCASTS ARE DESIGNED FOR THE 3PL INDUSTRY: The Voice of Third-Party Logistics
You know what they say, time is money; with so little time in your day to stay engaged with 3PL industry trends and hot topics. This is where the TIA podcasts come in and why we created TIA Delivers Podcasts for you. A monthly conversation to bring you the latest updates, tips and lessons-learned in a short, concise, readily available podcast. Our guests will offer real-world industry solutions, foresight and best practices that will ultimately help your business be successful. TIA podcasts will undoubtedly support our vision as the trusted voice of third-party logistics companies, recognizing the diverse needs of our members while speaking with one voice to shippers, carriers, government officials, and international organizations.
“I wanted to create a company where people have a passion for excellence. Any logistics company can coordinate deliveries from point A to point B, but I wanted a company where people GAS (give a sh–) by going above and beyond what is expected. That’s how I arrived at the company name Logistics Plus – because we’re the company that puts the ‘plus‘ in ‘logistics‘ by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success. When the other guys say ‘no’ we say ‘yes‘ and then figure out how to get it done.”
– Jim Berlin, founder & CEO of Logistics Plus Inc.
LOGISTICS
The process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, cost-effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements.
PLUS
The “+” in Logistics Plus is doing big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success, including handling supply chain challenges from start-to-finish, and by doing what “the other guys” can’t or won’t do.
Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, was interviewed for a recent Project Hatch article titled, “How We Built a $300 Million Freight Transportation Provider.” In this interview, Jim was asked about the early days of Logistics Plus, his prior business experiences, and what advice he would give to someone starting out. Lastly, Jim touched on the current status of Logistics Plus and what he anticipates for the company moving forward.
Project Hatch is a community site with a goal of featuring case studies from entrepreneurs who’ve created successful businesses and non-profits so aspiring founders can learn from them. Most business owners give up within the first year – the ‘Hatch’ year. Our focus is on resources to get entrepreneurs through that first 12 months.
Logistics Plus Inc. (LP) has been an M&T Bank customer since it was founded 25 years ago. When the pandemic began to unfold, Logistics Plus founder and CEO Jim Berlin saw an opportunity to both continue operations, and help those on the front lines by adapting its business model to include PPE sourcing and distribution. M&T Bank group manager David Ladori helped LP navigate the process to secure the funding it needed. To highlight this partnership, M&T Bank recently posted the client spotlight video shown below.
“M&T has been there for us from day 1–when we first started this crazy adventure—and have stood by us consistently, through thick and thin,” said Berlin. “Not everyone knows, of course, but their support has helped allow us to be ourselves—our somewhat ‘unique’ LP Style (?). So…thanks to Dave and Kevin and Mark and the rest of the team at M&T, and a special shoutout to Wendy Wilcox, for ALWAYS being there for us. Thank you, guys.”
“I wanted to create a company where people have a passion for excellence. Any logistics company can coordinate deliveries from point A to point B, but I wanted a company where people GAS (give a sh–) by going above and beyond what is expected. That’s how I arrived at the company name Logistics Plus – because we’re the company that puts the ‘plus‘ in ‘logistics‘ by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success. When the other guys say ‘no’ we say ‘yes‘ and then figure out how to get it done.”
