Some call it the U.S.’ “little brother” and others call it “that neighbor up north,” but ever since the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed in 1994, Canada can be officially referred to as the United States’ largest trade partner. If you are still unconvinced by this title, then here are some statistics that… Read more »
Our Detroit client – 3PLs Can Help Mid-Size CPG Companies Win
There is an ongoing battle today that customers of mid-size Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies can not see. On one side are the actual customers who demand that CPG companies create products that cost less but retain high quality. On the other side, there are those within the company who are trying to cut costs,… Read more »
Our Chattanooga and Salt Lake City client – 2015’s Warehousing and Logistics Issues: Capacity, Congestion & Collaboration
Shippers, logistics and transportation providers, and Wall Street analysts attending recent industry meetings agreed the supply chain will continue to face capacity and congestion challenges in 2015 – and quite likely for many years to come. The good news is that shippers are increasingly turning to third-party logistics providers to help them secure solutions needed… Read more »
Our Chattanooga and Salt Lake City client – Kenco Logistic Services – Cultural Fit, a Critical Criterion in the 3PL Selection Process
Cultural Fit, a Critical Criterion in the 3PL Selection Process When a shipper is involved in selecting a 3PL, both parties often consider whether there is a business fit between them, however often times they minimize, or simply disregard the issue of a cultural fit. In short, how well will the 3PL and the shipper be… Read more »
Our Toronto client – Manitoulin
According to Eve Partners LLC – On January 19, 2015, our Toronto client – Manitoulin Transport Inc. announced the acquisition of Canada-based Hi-Way 13 Transport Ltd.’s less-than-truckload division. Terms were not disclosed.
Our Waynesboro client – Allied’s REO pulls in award as top broker
REO Distribution, an Allied Logistics company, recently received the highest honor of its 26-year history, being named national Logistics Broker of the Year by the National Association of Small Trucking Companies. The Tennessee-based organization bestowed the honor on Reo at its annual conference in Nashville. “We accept this award in honor of all the people… Read more »
Our Huntington, Charleston and Kenova, WV client – Allied Logistics
Founded in an era that roared, Allied Logistics has prospered partly on the company’s ability to not only make transitions but to thrive through them, from one CEO to the next, from the depths of depression and recession to the economic peaks of the 1920s and beyond. Several themes unify the company’s enduring success: Vision,… Read more »
Our Chattanooga and Salt Lake City client – Kenco Logistic Services LLC
David Caines has been named chief operating officer for Kenco, a provider of integrated logistics solutions, real estate services, and material handling equipment.
Our Charleston, Columbia, Dallas client – UTi Worldwide Inc.
UTi Worldwide Inc., a global supply chain services and solutions company, has established a strategic partnership with Beijing Changjiu Logistics Co. Ltd. to provide logistics services for automotive OEMs and suppliers in China.
Our Detroit client – Evans Distribution Systems
Outsourcing to a 3PL: Top 10 Reasons Today’s economy demands that a business be efficient in all manners of its operations. In order to compete with a rapidly growing market, a company must find ways to gain an edge over its competitors. Time and money must be spent to improve its competencies. What happens to… Read more »
