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GRSI (Glen Road Systems, Inc.) Announces FastTrak® 2.0 Warehouse Control and Order Management System
GRSI utilizes FastTrak® 2.0, its redesigned warehouse control and order management system, to provide seamless integration of all material handling subsystems. The software allows clients to have unattended shipping conveyor lines with automated packing, weighing, routing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping sortation. FastTrak® 2.0 makes integration easy as it allows clients to automate, integrate, coordinate, and control all warehouse activities. - August 11, 2007 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
U-Freight Opens Third Dedicated Logistics Warehouse in Hong Kong
U-Freight – www.ufreight.com - the Asia-based freight services group, has strengthened its operations in Hong Kong with the opening of a further dedicated, full-service logistics facility. - August 08, 2007 - UFreight
SmartMRO Established as the Next Generation Third Party Supply Chain Solution Provider
Global Company Helps Businesses Reduce Costs Associated with Managing Indirect Materials, MRO Commodities and Outsourced Services - August 04, 2007 - SmartMRO
iBagit, One of the First On-Demand Fulfillment Service Providers for Small Businesses, Goes Live
iBagit,Inc. (www.ibagit.com) one of the first on-demand warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support service providers for small to medium size businesses went live today online. Now small and medium size businesses get integrated warehousing, packaging, shipping and customer support... - August 03, 2007 - iBagit, Inc.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Hires Seasoned Business Development Leader: David Heller Joins Transportation Team of Leading 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added David Heller as vice president of business development. - August 02, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Expands Its Operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area: 3PL Adds Distribution Space and New International Station
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the opening of two new operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; one distribution facility and a new international station. With the addition of the distribution facility, OH Logistics now operates four contract warehousing facilities in Dallas,... - July 26, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics' Executives Speaking at LogiPharma 2007: Experts on Compliance and Pandemic Flu Preparedness Address Leaders in Pharmaceutical Industry
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) is a sponsor of LogiPharma 2007, the premiere North American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain event taking place September 17-19, 2007 at the Loews Philadelphia, PA hotel. This event brings together leaders in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries including... - July 20, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group Congratulates Gene Tyndall
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) congratulates Gene Tyndall – member of the Executive Board -- on his recent accomplishment of being honored as the "Global Logistics Person of 2007” by the Global Institute of Logistics, which also voted him into the Global Logistics... - July 19, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Davies Turner Channels Investment Into Bristol
Independent freight forwarder, Davies Turner - www.daviesturner.co.uk - has started to build a multi-million pound expansion to its existing freight and logistics hub in Bristol. - July 18, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Rich Trucking & Logistics Launches Get Back to Work Program for Felons
Rich Trucking & Logistics launches Get Back To Work program for felons and ex-cons. The second chance program offered by the company's CEO, Meca Rich, aims to provide a source of work for inner city communities across the nation. - July 17, 2007 - Rich Trucking & Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Names Traylor Group as Supplier Partner of the Year: 3PL and Leading Recycling Company Decrease Landfill Waste and Increase Efficiencies
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently presented the Traylor Group its Supplier Partner of the Year Award. - July 12, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar Changes the Face of Self-Storage
New storage facility opens July 16 in Austin, Texas - July 05, 2007 - South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar
Bulgarian 3PL Provider for L’Oreal Meets High EU Supply Chain Standards with Made4net
K&M Style aims to improve and extend its logistics services to international CPG companies in Bulgaria such as L'Oréal, Garnier, Maybelline with Made4net’s comprehensive supply execution software suite SCExpert™. - July 05, 2007 - Made4net
U-Freight Restructures North America Operations
U-Freight, the freight forwarding and logistics services group, is restructuring its organization in North America under a five-strong executive management team. - July 04, 2007 - UFreight
Lisa Hull Has Transitioned to Lead The Grimes Companies' Client Management Program for It's Warehousing, Transportation and Packaging Subsidiaries
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Lisa Hull will be moving to a new position where she will be leading the development of the company’s Client Management program. Hull’s primary responsibility will be communicating with the company’s clients to ensure that... - July 03, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Revolution in the Warehousing Operation Industry
Technological Revolution in the Warehouse Industry; Crawford 101 Dock Management - Optimizing truck traffic and warehouse operations - June 30, 2007 - Crawford Monitoring systens
Quality Certification for Famous Pacific Shipping in Indonesia
Following the recent certification of its partner in the Philippines, Famous Pacific Shipping’s Indonesian partner has also obtained ISO 9001:2000 status, the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems, from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. In addition, FPS... - June 27, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
A New Organization is Launched – The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group - To Serve the Leadership Needs of Supply Chain Executives Worldwide
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) has been formed to serve the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis. The organization is designed to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable... - June 26, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Nexus Distribution and MercuryGate International, Inc. Announce Implementation of MercuryGate’s TMS as Strategic Technology for Nexus
New TMS implementation provides collaboration and visibility through their customer’s entire supply chain. - June 13, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
Paramount Pallet Certified by Canadian Food Inspection Agency to Manufacture Heat-treated Pallets for Export
Paramount Pallet Inc. ("Paramount") is pleased to announce that it has been certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to manufacture heat-treated pallets for export, in accordance with D-01-05. D-01-05 is the directive intended for the use of Canadian wood packaging facilities in... - June 13, 2007 - Paramount Pallet Inc.
Saxco-Demptos Chooses Ozburn-Hessey Logistics as Supply Chain Partner: 3PL Provides Warehousing and Value-Added Services
Saxco-Demptos has named Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) sole provider of warehouse and value-added distribution services. Saxco-Demptos is a highly regarded source of specialty packaging items for the wine and spirits industries, food and beverage companies and microbreweries. “We are... - May 24, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Honored with Outstanding Economic Development Award: Hendricks County, Indiana, Economic Development Partnership Names 3PL as 2006 Winner
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) was honored recently by the Hendricks County, Indiana, Economic Development Partnership with the 2006 Outstanding Economic Development Award. This annual award is presented to companies that demonstrate continued investment in the community while providing... - May 18, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Names Leaders for Finance: New CFO and SVP, Finance Will Help Lead Global Supply Chain Management Company
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) named Bert Irigoyen as Executive Vice President and CFO and Ed Triplett as Senior Vice President, Finance. Former Executive Vice President and CFO, Gary Kimball, announced his retirement earlier this year. Irigoyen brings over 20 years of experience in senior... - May 16, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Grimes Trucking Company Announces "Grimes Across America"
Grimes Trucking Company (GTC) today launched its new nationwide trucking service, “Grimes Across America,” with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at its Jacksonville headquarters. Established 35 years ago as a local and regional transportation provider, GTC today is a subsidiary of The... - May 10, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Ken Miesemer New WERC President
Supply Chain Expert & Author Takes Lead Role - May 06, 2007 - St. Onge Company
Growth Spurs New Warehouse and Headquarters for Surplustrack.Com
SurplusTrack.com, an innovative supply chain management and inventory solutions services provider, today announced the addition of a new 10,000 square foot warehouse in Ann Arbor, Mich. As an additional facet of the company’s continued expansion, SurplusTrack.com has moved its headquarters to... - April 26, 2007 - SurplusTrack.com
Extra Storage Announces “Storage Facility for RV and Boat”
Extra Storage Riverside, located at 6455 Van Buren, is a premier self storage provider for major Southern California locations since 1986. Today they are proud to announce “the offering of outdoor Boat and RV Storage.” The company is dedicated to maintaining safe, clean, and affordable... - April 22, 2007 - Extra Storage
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Hires Alberto (Al) Benki: Industry Veteran to Oversee Latin American Operations for 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added Al Benki as Senior Vice President, International Services. In this newly created role, Benki will focus on the company's Latin American trade and will work in conjunction with OH Logistics' Barthco International division. Prior to joining OH... - April 19, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
MKD International Chooses Ozburn-Hessey Logistics as Supply Chain Partner: 3PL to Provide Services in Tennessee and Indiana
MKD International and Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, both headquartered in middle-Tennessee, announced a partnership in which OH Logistics provides contract logistics services in Nashville, TN and Plainfield, IN for the paper merchant. MKD International offers a broad range of paper products including... - April 14, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Collegeboxes.com Student Storage Enhances Customer Service with New Call Center
Collegeboxes, a leader in convenient storage solutions for college students, has opened a new call center to better serve needs of their burgeoning customer base. - April 04, 2007 - CollegeBoxes.com
Bay Area World Trade Center Board of Director Wins Prestigious Award
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Announces Its 2007 Pros to Know: Sergio Retamal CEO of Global 4PL Awarded Provider to Know - March 27, 2007 - Global4PL
Self-storage Company Looks to Warbasse Design to Communicate their Brand and Message Online
Media firm encourages US Storage Centers’ clients to discover the benefits of online services. - March 15, 2007 - US Storage Centers
Jada Management Systems Announces SCP 4.0 Deployment in Silicon Valley
Jada Management Systems deployed their signature supply chain tool at Maxim Integrated Products of Sunnyvale, California. SCP 4.0 will aid Maxim strategic account managers in coordinating Vendor Managed Inventory partnerships. JMS has launched itself into the semi-conductor industry. This... - March 09, 2007 - Jada Management Systems LLC
CollegeBoxes.com Redesigns Student Storage Website for Increased Usability
Leading online student storage and shipping provider CollegeBoxes.com launches their new website which utilizes the latest web technology to make existing services more streamlined and user-friendly. - March 06, 2007 - CollegeBoxes.com
Global4PL Announces ‘Troyer Transportation, Inc Awarded Global4PL a Bidding On-line, Carrier Negotiation Contract’
Global4PL Supply Chain Services reduces supply chain costs and global warming. - February 02, 2007 - Global4PL
Educational Resources Launches Cruising to Self-Storage Profits Seminar at Sea
Self-storage is turning the heads of investors from coast to coast, but profitable self-storage investments demand more than location, location and location. Indeed, although many tried and true investment principles apply to the self-storage landscape, maximizing profits from investments in this... - February 01, 2007 - Coast-To-Coast Storage
Collegeboxes and GrandCentral Partner for Innovative Customer Service
In a move certain to revolutionize the convenience of storage solutions for college students, Collegeboxes and GrandCentral Communications have combined their core services into an exciting new partnership. - January 30, 2007 - CollegeBoxes.com
Global4PL Announces ‘Green Supply Chain and Lower Cost Program’
Innovative program reduces supply chain costs and global warming. - January 27, 2007 - Global4PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Adds Key Players to Transportation Roster
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics recently added three key people to its transportation group as the company continues to execute an aggressive growth plan. In September of 2006, OH Logistics named industry veteran Denis Reilly as executive vice president, domestic transportation. Reilly is now serving as... - January 24, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
2nd Annual Cotton Forum Hosted by Mallory Alexander International Logistics Focuses on Supply Chain Information
Building on the success of last year's Cotton Forum, Mallory Alexander International Logistics invited clients to communicate their challenges and needs in the cotton export industry at the second annual event. “We were pleased to host this forum with such strong participation from our cotton... - January 20, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Grimes Trucking Company Hires New Director of Fleet Operations
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Ike Sherlock has joined the company as Director of Fleet Operations for its subsidiary Grimes Trucking Company (GTC). Sherlock’s primary responsibility is the general management of the trucking operations, with a focus on safety,... - January 17, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Educational Resources Selects Self Storage Promotions to Market Cruise Seminar
Educational Resources, LLC, a consortium of leading self-storage firms providing strategic industry training, has selected Self Storage Promotions, Inc. as its agency of record for the “Cruising to Self-Storage Development Profits” seminar in April 16-20, 2007. As Educational... - January 09, 2007 - Coast-To-Coast Storage
Coast-To-Coast Retains Self Storage Promotions
Coast-To-Coast Storage, LLC, the world’s leading expert in self-storage from feasibility to financing, today announced it has chosen Self Storage Promotions, the self-storage industry’s leading integrated marketing communications firm, as its agency of record. As... - December 28, 2006 - Coast-To-Coast Storage
Collegeboxes.com Announces New Headquarters and Services at Boston University
CollegeBoxes.com, a student storage company, announced today the opening of its new headquarters in downtown Boston. The new location includes an expanded 30 seat call center that promises to eliminate hold time and increase the already outstanding level of customer service. - December 15, 2006 - CollegeBoxes.com
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Names Bob Spieth President, Contract Logistics: Supply Chain Management Company Extends New Organizational Structure
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics named company veteran Bob Spieth as President of Contract Logistics. Spieth has been with OH Logistics for 7 years, serving in various roles including CIO and Executive Vice President of Operations. In this new role, Spieth will oversee the contract logistics business... - December 06, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Announces Promotions and New Structure: Changes to Support Growth and Improve Customer Service
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics recently announced several internal promotions for key personnel including Jim Davis to vice president, transportation systems; Michelle McManus to web marketing specialist; Debora Smith to director, special projects and retirement plans; and Brian Murphree to network... - November 22, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Adds President and CEO for its Barthco International Division: Michael “Mick” Fountain to Lead Global Freight Management
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics named Michael “Mick” Fountain as President and CEO of newly acquired Barthco International. - November 10, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Rapid Fulfillment, Inc. is Granted $5 Million Order Fulfillment Contract
Pittsburgh based Rapid Fulfillment secures contract that involves warehousing, inventory management and order fulfillment services. - November 07, 2006 - Rapid Fulfillment, Inc.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Creates New Leadership Role: Anthony Jordan Named as Vice President, Client Relations Management
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently announced the promotion of Anthony “AJ” Jordan to vice president, client relations management. In this newly created role, Jordan will be responsible for the operational, financial and contractual relationships with several key OH... - October 27, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Recognized as Top 100 3PL by Leading Industry Publication Inbound Logistics
From a group of more than 500 initial candidates, Mallory Alexander International Logistics has been recognized as a 2006 Top 100 3PL (Third Party Logistics company) by Inbound Logistics magazine. - September 08, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics