by logisticsplus | Jun 25, 2019 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Receives 2019 Supply & Demand Chain Executive SDCE 100 Top Supply Chain Projects Award
Recognition earned for increasing supply chain visibility and improving routing reliability for a Fortune 100 global manufacturer.
ERIE, PA. (June 25, 2019) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, as a recipient of a 2019 “SDCE 100” Top Supply Chain Projects Award. This is the third time in the past four years that Logistics Plus has been honored with an award.
The SDCE 100 is an annual list of 100 great supply chain projects. These projects can serve as a map for supply chain executives who are looking for new opportunities to drive improvement in their own operations, and they show how supply chain solution and service providers help their customers and clients achieve supply chain excellence and prepare their supply chains for success.
The supply chain project submitted by Logistics Plus that earned this year’s recognition involved the successful implementation of new supply chain processes for a Fortune 100 aerospace manufacturer that increased supply chain visibility, improved routing reliability, and increased network velocity by almost five days. In less than 30 days, Logistics Plus worked with its client to map out and isolate individual supply chain processes. Local teams were created to coordinate routings between suppliers and carriers, and to capture important data points for continuous improvement. As a result, the customer can now view business intelligence through live dashboards that show aggregate trends to help identify the root causes of delays in transportation.
“Every year our list of submissions for the SDCE 100 continues to grow as more companies rely on the expertise of supply management for innovative decision-making. Our winners raise the bar for what is achievable in the supply chain,” says John R. Yuva, editor for Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “With a variety of company sizes and industry sectors represented, our Top 100 are leading examples for how to approach and solve supply chain challenges. Congratulations to our 2019 winners and the projects that delivered greater operational efficiencies and bottom-line results across the supply chain.”
“Logistics is in our DNA, and these are the sorts of things we do for our customers every day,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “I am very proud of our award-winning solutions team. Thank you to Supply & Demand Chain Executive for recognizing us, once again, with one of their top supply chain awards.”
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. Visit them on the web at www.SDCExec.com.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 23 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 strong passion for excellence, its 500+ 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; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Akron, OH; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Winchester, VA; Madison, WI; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; 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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by logisticsplus | Jun 12, 2019 | News
Logistics Plus has been selected as a Project Logistics Provider of the Year finalist for the 2019 Heavy Lift Awards presented by Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPI) magazine. The award is based on the following five criteria:
- Unique techniques and approaches
- Planning procedures and working with clients
- Safety and environmental considerations
- Use of new technology and IT systems
- A solid recruitment and training program
The 2019 Heavy Lift Awards selection ceremony will take place on October 15, 2019 in Antwerp, Belgium. As the leading publication reporting on the heavy lift, break bulk, and project cargo industry, HLPFI has established the Heavy Lift Awards to recognize and reward excellence for complex logistics, transportation, and engineering projects around the world.
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by logisticsplus | May 24, 2019 | News
Logistics Plus is a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and supply chain solutions. As depicted in the circle image of the Logistics Plus (LP) logo, we have the experience and expertise to help shippers move their goods by any transportation mode, including ground, air, ocean, and rail. If you need something shipped, don’t worry about trying to see who will win the “Game of Modes” … we find a way to make it happen; just ask one of our more than 2,000 diversified customers. After all, we know that transportation is coming (and going, and coming ,and going) all the time – and we’re here to help you become King of your Supply Chain!
Ground Freight Transportation
Ground transportation is the most common type of shipping and has many advantages for companies that rely on fast delivery. If goods need transported immediately and cost-effectively, ground transportation is your best bet. The Logistics Plus North American Division (NAD) is recognized by Transport Topics magazine as a Top 50 freight brokerage firm in North America. Our non-asset based ground services includes complete less-than-truckload (LTL) capabilities along with a wide range of truckload solutions. Our network of specialized carriers, paired with our state-of-the-art transportation management system (TMS) ensures that you receive the best rate and transit option with each shipment booked. Additionally, with our National Truckload (NTL) division, we offer select clients the option for a dedicated fleet of trucks and equipment.
Air Freight Transportation
Air freight transportation is the most convenient and fast mode of transportation. Air shipments are growing in popularity due to the increased use of one and two day shipping options. For air freight transportation, Logistics Plus can handle both domestic and import/export shipment types. Our services include airport-to-airport, door-to-door, and even air charters. We are also a certified IATA cargo agent in both the U.S. and Mexico, meaning we get exclusive access to the top air freight and cargo carriers in the industry. When customers ship internationally with Logistics Plus, they can also tap our full-service Customs Broker Solutions division to help them with all aspects of global trade compliance.
Ocean Freight Transportation
Ocean, or marine transportation is known for being the slowest mode of shipping. The best time to ship via ocean is when a product has a long lead time since ocean shipping is often the most cost-effective. Similar to air freight, our ocean freight transportation services are available for both domestic and import/export shipments. As a Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC), we have long-standing relationships with reputable ocean carriers that provide competitive rates and frequent sailings for our customers. Logistics Plus handles both full-container-load (FCL) and less-than-container-load (LCL) ocean shipments. For imports, our remote location filing (RLF) status with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) allows us to clear shipments at any and all U.S. ports of entry.
Rail Freight Transportation
If you’re looking to reduce your transportation costs, rail and intermodal freight transportation are often good options. Not only can we help you manage your rail logistics, we can also help you arrange the necessary drayage services to get your shipments to and from the rail yards. Because of our skills in this area, some of our customers have even asked us to provide dedicated, rail freight logistics management solutions for them (see our Hero BX case study for a great example).
If you’d like to request a free quote on your next ground, air, ocean, or rail shipment, simply click the button below to get started. Our team of experts is ready to help you with your single-mode or multi-mode transportation needs.
by logisticsplus | May 22, 2019 | News
Logistics Plus again had strong representation at this year’s Breakbulk Europe conference in Bremen, Germany. Breakbulk Events host over 15,000 specialized logisticians annually in event formats that are focused on business development, logistics transactions, new cargo connections and strategy. The events are held around the world in locations known as project cargo hubs for the wider regions. A few of the LP global project cargo experts were able to be found at booth 170B.
We also had some other people from around the world representing Logistics Plus at Breakbulk Europe 2019, including a number of folks from the LP Bremen office – the host country for this year’s event. Here is a nice photo of the “Wolfpack” all together. You can find a list of some of our most prominent global project cargo offices at www.logisticsplus.com/heavylift.
by logisticsplus | May 15, 2019 | News
The Logistics Plus (LP) Dammam, Saudi Arabia team successfully completed the discharge and delivery of a a 88 ton heat boiler. The heat boiler was discharged from an AN124 aircraft at the Dammam airport and delivered to a plant site in Jubail.
The LP Dammam team was first responsible for the coordination of timely import clearance with the consignee. Once the boiler was cleared, the LP Dammam team used a shore crane to lift the boiler from the rail ramp to the trailer, and ultimately deliver it to the final job site.
Pictures from this move can be seen below:
