Tuesday, December 11, 2012

3PLOGIC APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT


CHICAGO, IL, December 11, 2012 – Transportation Solutions Enterprises (TSE) has appointed Richard G. Piontek as President of 3PLogic its transportation management and technology services business. Piontek takes over from 3PLogic’s current president and co-founder, Eric Rempel, who will focus on the continued innovation and development of the company’s technology platform as its Chief Information Officer.

“We’re excited to welcome a leader of Rich’s caliber to our team,” said Todd Berger, President and CEO of TSE, the holding company for 3PLogic. “His experience and knowledge of the transportation and third party logistics industry will be invaluable, and we are looking forward to where he can take us.”

With over 25 years of transportation and logistics management experience at such prominent logistics organizations as Livingston International, Schneider National and DHL, Piontek was recruited to develop 3Plogic’s transportation management product offerings and manage its rapidly expanding business operations.

Founded in 2009, 3PLogic was envisioned and launched by Rempel, who has developed a wide range of TMS functionality along with proprietary applications to quickly and cost effectively integrate its TMS with client systems. 3PLogic enables shippers to manage transportation more effectively by providing a flexible combination of consulting, technology and managed services to fit their strategic priorities.

“This is a great opportunity to work closely with Eric and a team of very smart people,” said Piontek. “The 3PLogic approach to transportation management is gaining momentum in the marketplace and I’m excited to help take 3PLogic’s development to the next level.”
Piontek believes that by leveraging the experience and intellect of the current team and the skills and resources of the TSE companies, 3PLogic can be the preeminent transportation management provider to the mid-market.

“We have all of the elements for success,” said Piontek. “A team of highly motivated individuals, the backing of an established company in TSE and a unique offering aimed at a large, and largely, underserved market.“

About 3PLogic:

3PLogic is an emerging leader in contract logistics. By combining a best in class SaaS TMS application with capabilities across transportation network design, multi-modal procurement and proprietary integration tools, 3PLogic is leading the way in the rapid and practical deployment of TMS technology and managed logistics services to mid-market companies throughout North America.

About Transportation Solutions Enterprises:

Founded in 2011 as a full logistics provider, Transportation Solutions Enterprises (TSE), is the holding company for a third party brokerage (Transportation Solutions Group), a full-truckload carrier (Freight Exchange of North America) and a contract logistics management provider (3PLogic).