Toronto, Canada - June 26, 2008 - Wheels Group of Companies proudly marked a milestone in its history with a 20th-anniversary extravaganza that not only wowed guests but also reflected the organization’s emphasis on partnership and collaboration.
Held at Dave & Buster’s in northwest Toronto, the event celebrated Wheels’ success through a series of food, beverage and activity stations that - in keeping with the Wheels business model - worked together to create a show-stopping party for the 543 employees, family members and customers who attended.
This kind of synergy is what underpins Wheels Group which, as a global third-party-logistics (3PL) provider, comprises four different divisions. They are: Wheels Group (shared services), Wheels Logistics (contracted services), Wheels Global (freight forwarding), and Wheels Clipper, which includes the former Clipper Exxpress, a 70-year-old 3PL based in Chicago and acquired by Wheels in 2006.
“Words such as ‘teamwork’ and ‘partnership’ can be overused these days,” said Peter Jamieson, President, Wheels Group, “but at Wheels they are words we live by. While our business units all offer unique strengths, collectively their sum contribution and seamless interaction are what create the value-driven solutions for our customers that make Wheels so successful.”
To support the effective individual operation and integration of its divisions, Wheels Group has adopted a ‘Special Teams’ concept by which the divisions can concentrate on, and add value through, their core competencies while allocating specialized skills to support specific customer needs.
The activity stations at the 20th anniversary celebration reflected this concept. Chief Operating Officer Peter Jamieson took his position at the grill, cooking up hundreds of burgers and hot dogs, for the throngs of hungry revelers.
CEO Jim Davidson manned the Davidson French Wine Café, his considerable oenological knowledge complemented by the presence of David Hulley, a well-known winemaker, lecturer, author, and broadcast personality. Hulley presented guests with ‘The Story of Wine’, a verbal tour and tasting of Canada’s best-known wine regions.
Managing Partner Denise Messier headed up the immensely popular Drum Café, which had participants pulsing and pounding away on an orchestra of African drums. Drum Café is an internationally renowned organization that uses collaborative drumming to teach skills around team-building and communication.
Chairman and Wheels founder Doug Tozer could be found at Doug’s Corner - another popular spot that offered partygoers unlimited gaming and an array of prizes to be won at the Dave & Buster’s Midway.
Additional festivities included living statues, mimes and bounce-and-play boxing.
“What made the day memorable for me was seeing managers, owners and employees being fathers, mothers, uncles, sisters, brothers,” said Lee Jones, a Wheels sales veteran of 15 years and key party organizer. “Seeing our CEO push his nephew around in a stroller, and watching a five-year-old passionately dance his heart out at the Drum Café - those were the kinds of things that made the day so terrific.”
With a corporate history dating back 20 years, Wheels Group has enjoyed an annualized average growth rate in excess of 25 percent, and has received numerous industry accolades recognizing it as, among other things, one of North America’s top 100 3PLs and one of Canada’s 50 Best-Managed companies. Wheels Group is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
About Wheels Group
Wheels Group provides innovative supply chain products, services and information technologies that deliver leading-edge, value-added business solutions. The company serves an international client base through four divisions: Wheels Group, which provides the company’s shared services and strategic vision; Wheels Clipper, a third-party logistics provider with 90 years of combined experience; Wheels Logistics, specializing in contracted services that support just-in-time delivery; and Wheels Global, which provides a full range of freight forwarding services. Through these offerings the company applies a forward thinking approach to supply chain management that optimizes business results and creates long-term value for customers.
Friday, June 27, 2008
RYDER HONORS TOP CARRIERS OF THE YEAR
MIAMI, June 25, 2008 – Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced its top carrier selections for the 2007 Ryder Carrier Quality Award. This award recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value and innovation. Ryder places more than $3.0 billion of its customers’ freight on selected carriers in all modes of transportation.
“Ryder is proud to recognize its top-performing carriers of 2007 who provide outstanding service and share our commitment to helping our customers operate more efficiently,” said Todd Carter, Ryder Vice President and General Manager for Transportation Management.
The 2007 Ryder Carrier Quality Award Recipients:
CATEGORY CARRIER
LTL Regional PJAX Freight System
LTL Inter-regional Con-way Freight
LTL National Roadway
International Forwarder Eagle Global Logistics (EGL)
International Maritime Commerce Hapag-Lloyd (America) Inc.
North American Forwarder Pilot Freight Services
Canadian LTL TST Overland Express
Canadian Truckload Bison Transport Inc.
Canadian Courier DHL Express (Canada) Ltd.
Truckload Dry Van National Celadon Trucking Services, Inc.
Truckload Dry Van Regional A.N. Webber, Inc.
Truckload Specialized Mercer Transportation Co., Inc.
Intermodal Wheels-Clipper Group
“The above providers achieved top scores in Ryder Transportation Management’s 200 point carrier quality process for their respective mode for 2007, and we are once again honored to bestow the Ryder Carrier of the Year Award to these deserved quality service providers,” stated Tim Podvin, Ryder General Manager for Global Transportation Procurement.
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder’s stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder ranks 371st on the FORTUNE 500® and 1,631st on the Forbes Global 2000. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
“Ryder is proud to recognize its top-performing carriers of 2007 who provide outstanding service and share our commitment to helping our customers operate more efficiently,” said Todd Carter, Ryder Vice President and General Manager for Transportation Management.
The 2007 Ryder Carrier Quality Award Recipients:
CATEGORY CARRIER
LTL Regional PJAX Freight System
LTL Inter-regional Con-way Freight
LTL National Roadway
International Forwarder Eagle Global Logistics (EGL)
International Maritime Commerce Hapag-Lloyd (America) Inc.
North American Forwarder Pilot Freight Services
Canadian LTL TST Overland Express
Canadian Truckload Bison Transport Inc.
Canadian Courier DHL Express (Canada) Ltd.
Truckload Dry Van National Celadon Trucking Services, Inc.
Truckload Dry Van Regional A.N. Webber, Inc.
Truckload Specialized Mercer Transportation Co., Inc.
Intermodal Wheels-Clipper Group
“The above providers achieved top scores in Ryder Transportation Management’s 200 point carrier quality process for their respective mode for 2007, and we are once again honored to bestow the Ryder Carrier of the Year Award to these deserved quality service providers,” stated Tim Podvin, Ryder General Manager for Global Transportation Procurement.
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder’s stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder ranks 371st on the FORTUNE 500® and 1,631st on the Forbes Global 2000. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Agility Actively Supports World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Enabling Trade Report 2008
BASEL, Switzerland, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) today released the Global Enabling Trade Report 2008. Published for the first time, the report aims to present a cross-country analysis of the large number of measures facilitating trade and covers 118 economies worldwide. Agility actively provided guidance to the direction of the report that will play a significant role in facilitating global trade.
The report is intended to support individuals and organizations wanting to improve the trade efficiency in their respective countries of business. "It is of immense importance to establish a dialogue between governments and the private sector on how to improve economies by enabling trade country by country. The report is the first -- and already a very good -- tool for this," says Tarek Sultan, Chairman and Managing Director of Agility who is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Logistics & Transportation Industry at the WEF.
The Enabling Trade Index, featured in the report, measures the factors, policies and services facilitating the free flow of goods over borders, and to their destination. The Enabling Trade Index was developed within the context of the Forum's Industry Partnership Programme for the Logistics and Transport sector in close collaboration with the project's data partners: Global Express Association (GEA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Trade Centre (ITC), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), The World Bank and World Trade Organization (WTO).
The Forum also received important input from its Industry Partners and other leading logistics providers. The full report, highlights and country profiles can be downloaded at: http://www.weforum.org/getr08
About Agility
Agility is a leading emerging market multinational with more than 32,000 employees, and over 550 offices in 100 countries around the world. A publicly traded company, with over $6 billion in annual revenue, we have three key business groups -- Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), Defense & Government Services (DGS) and Investments. Agility GIL is our commercial division, providing integrated logistics solutions to customers spanning a range of industries from technology and retail to defense and government and oil and gas. The Agility DGS business group provides comprehensive logistics solutions to various government entities and non governmental organizations on a global basis. With three business divisions -- Real Estate, Private Equity and Trade Facilitators, Agility Investments utilizes the local insights from our global network to invest in specialized opportunities in the emerging markets.
For more information about Agility, visit http://www.agilitylogistics.com.
The report is intended to support individuals and organizations wanting to improve the trade efficiency in their respective countries of business. "It is of immense importance to establish a dialogue between governments and the private sector on how to improve economies by enabling trade country by country. The report is the first -- and already a very good -- tool for this," says Tarek Sultan, Chairman and Managing Director of Agility who is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Logistics & Transportation Industry at the WEF.
The Enabling Trade Index, featured in the report, measures the factors, policies and services facilitating the free flow of goods over borders, and to their destination. The Enabling Trade Index was developed within the context of the Forum's Industry Partnership Programme for the Logistics and Transport sector in close collaboration with the project's data partners: Global Express Association (GEA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Trade Centre (ITC), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), The World Bank and World Trade Organization (WTO).
The Forum also received important input from its Industry Partners and other leading logistics providers. The full report, highlights and country profiles can be downloaded at: http://www.weforum.org/getr08
About Agility
Agility is a leading emerging market multinational with more than 32,000 employees, and over 550 offices in 100 countries around the world. A publicly traded company, with over $6 billion in annual revenue, we have three key business groups -- Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), Defense & Government Services (DGS) and Investments. Agility GIL is our commercial division, providing integrated logistics solutions to customers spanning a range of industries from technology and retail to defense and government and oil and gas. The Agility DGS business group provides comprehensive logistics solutions to various government entities and non governmental organizations on a global basis. With three business divisions -- Real Estate, Private Equity and Trade Facilitators, Agility Investments utilizes the local insights from our global network to invest in specialized opportunities in the emerging markets.
For more information about Agility, visit http://www.agilitylogistics.com.
WERC and CAWS to Co-Produce China Warehousing Conference
Oak Brook, IL--The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) has partnered with China Association of Warehouse and Storage (CAWS) to present the 2008 China Warehousing Annual Conference and Exposition, September 23-24, 2008, in Beijing, China.
This is the first event to be co-presented by the two associations and the first time WERC has been involved in producing an event outside the US.
The purpose of the conference is for warehouse and distribution professionals doing business in China to explore new developments in the industry, share knowledge and expand their resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour local facilities including JingKeLong and Mercedes Benz.
The exposition will run concurrently with the conference, featuring providers of logistics real estate, equipment, technology and services.
Scheduled topics include:
Inventory control and warehouse networks in manufacturing
Chain store inventory control and distribution
Warehouse performance benchmarking
Warehouse construction and facility renovation
Several notable reports will be released:
2008 China Warehousing Reports
2008 Annual China Warehousing Development Report
2008 China Cold Chain Warehousing Development Report
2008 China Dangerous Goods Warehousing Report
2008 China Warehousing Real Estate Report
“To say China is important in today’s distribution climate is stating the obvious. Nevertheless, it’s for that reason we’re excited about collaborating with the premier warehousing association in China,” said Robert L. Shaunnessey, WERC’s executive director. “WERC’s involvement expands the scope of this conference for global companies, providing a rare opportunity for distribution managers working in or with Chinese companies to address issues specific to this unique environment with others who are facing the same issues and successfully operating there.”
“Every year our members nationwide look forward to this annual gathering. This year it will be different. We have WERC as a partner,” said Shaoji Shen, president of CAWS. “Chinese warehousing and distribution professionals will get a chance to expand their networking with WERC members and others. This will certainly add value to all participants since there will be so many fields to explore and so many business opportunities. The industry is booming in China, and this event presents an excellent opportunity to facilitate dialogue among interested parties.”
Registration fees are US$495 for WERC members and US$695 for others. Information is available at www.WERC.org or 630.990.0001.
Contact: Susan Levand, slevand@werc.org, 630.990.000.
WERC -- The Warehousing Education and Research Council is the only professional association focused exclusively on warehouse and distribution management and its role in the supply chain. Members from all facets of the distribution industry come together to share practical knowledge and professional expertise to improve individual and industry performance. More information at www.WERC.org.
This is the first event to be co-presented by the two associations and the first time WERC has been involved in producing an event outside the US.
The purpose of the conference is for warehouse and distribution professionals doing business in China to explore new developments in the industry, share knowledge and expand their resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour local facilities including JingKeLong and Mercedes Benz.
The exposition will run concurrently with the conference, featuring providers of logistics real estate, equipment, technology and services.
Scheduled topics include:
Inventory control and warehouse networks in manufacturing
Chain store inventory control and distribution
Warehouse performance benchmarking
Warehouse construction and facility renovation
Several notable reports will be released:
2008 China Warehousing Reports
2008 Annual China Warehousing Development Report
2008 China Cold Chain Warehousing Development Report
2008 China Dangerous Goods Warehousing Report
2008 China Warehousing Real Estate Report
“To say China is important in today’s distribution climate is stating the obvious. Nevertheless, it’s for that reason we’re excited about collaborating with the premier warehousing association in China,” said Robert L. Shaunnessey, WERC’s executive director. “WERC’s involvement expands the scope of this conference for global companies, providing a rare opportunity for distribution managers working in or with Chinese companies to address issues specific to this unique environment with others who are facing the same issues and successfully operating there.”
“Every year our members nationwide look forward to this annual gathering. This year it will be different. We have WERC as a partner,” said Shaoji Shen, president of CAWS. “Chinese warehousing and distribution professionals will get a chance to expand their networking with WERC members and others. This will certainly add value to all participants since there will be so many fields to explore and so many business opportunities. The industry is booming in China, and this event presents an excellent opportunity to facilitate dialogue among interested parties.”
Registration fees are US$495 for WERC members and US$695 for others. Information is available at www.WERC.org or 630.990.0001.
Contact: Susan Levand, slevand@werc.org, 630.990.000.
WERC -- The Warehousing Education and Research Council is the only professional association focused exclusively on warehouse and distribution management and its role in the supply chain. Members from all facets of the distribution industry come together to share practical knowledge and professional expertise to improve individual and industry performance. More information at www.WERC.org.
TECSYS to Further Penetrate Healthcare with National Medical Logistics
MONTREAL, June 18, 2008 - TECSYS Inc. (TSX: TCS), an industry-leading supply chain management software company announced today that it has partnered with National Medical Logistics (NML), a leading supply chain and distribution management consulting firm serving some of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, to provide a unique and powerful logistics solution offering in an effort to increase their penetration of healthcare supply chain networks in the U.S.
NML is an implementation-focused company that provides strategic planning, supply chain consulting and hands-on distribution management services for some of the largest healthcare systems and integrated delivery networks (IDN’s) in the United States. NML applies its decades of experience on developing and refining a world-class business model that uses leading edge techniques and processes backed by comprehensive operational, financial and logistical models that create supply chain value.
According to NML principal Tom Seliquini, “Our combined offerings will help to reduce much of the unknowns and risks related to systems requirements and operational readiness and quicken the speed to market for all healthcare systems.”
Typically, the healthcare services marketplace, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health agencies and school health clinics, has a fragmented supply chain; each entity with separate or disconnected information system and procurement plans. They also have a significant number of manual activities, tying professional healthcare resources in logistics operations with processes not in-keeping with healthcare’s quality and professional staff. Healthcare management are looking for logical ways to keep costs in line, such as reducing supplies cost, eliminating duplication and inefficiencies, enhancing security and encouraging standardized processes to maximize the efficiency and cost savings in delivering their services to patients.
“The new combined offerings, TECSYS’ market leading healthcare software solutions with NML’s expertise in implementing alternative supply chain models, will provide IDN’s with a total, integrated supply chain execution solution, bringing self-distribution models closer to ‘plug and play’ status and enabling them to substantially reduce cost and improve their supply efficiency in delivering service to patients,” stated Robert Colosino, TECSYS’ Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.
NML is an implementation-focused company that provides strategic planning, supply chain consulting and hands-on distribution management services for some of the largest healthcare systems and integrated delivery networks (IDN’s) in the United States. NML applies its decades of experience on developing and refining a world-class business model that uses leading edge techniques and processes backed by comprehensive operational, financial and logistical models that create supply chain value.
According to NML principal Tom Seliquini, “Our combined offerings will help to reduce much of the unknowns and risks related to systems requirements and operational readiness and quicken the speed to market for all healthcare systems.”
Typically, the healthcare services marketplace, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health agencies and school health clinics, has a fragmented supply chain; each entity with separate or disconnected information system and procurement plans. They also have a significant number of manual activities, tying professional healthcare resources in logistics operations with processes not in-keeping with healthcare’s quality and professional staff. Healthcare management are looking for logical ways to keep costs in line, such as reducing supplies cost, eliminating duplication and inefficiencies, enhancing security and encouraging standardized processes to maximize the efficiency and cost savings in delivering their services to patients.
“The new combined offerings, TECSYS’ market leading healthcare software solutions with NML’s expertise in implementing alternative supply chain models, will provide IDN’s with a total, integrated supply chain execution solution, bringing self-distribution models closer to ‘plug and play’ status and enabling them to substantially reduce cost and improve their supply efficiency in delivering service to patients,” stated Robert Colosino, TECSYS’ Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
GEORGIA-PACIFIC JOINS U.S. EPA SMARTWAYSM TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
ATLANTA – Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products today announced that it has joined the SmartWaySM Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing air pollution.
By continually working to improve freight operations, Georgia-Pacific will contribute to the partnership’s goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 33 million to 66 million metric tons and nitrogen oxide by up to 200,000 tons annually by 2012. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, Georgia-Pacific demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
Margo T. Oge, director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality, EPA, said, “I commend Georgia-Pacific for their leadership in promoting sustainable transportation practices through the SmartWay Transport Partnership. This demonstrates a commitment to a cleaner environment and more secure energy supply.”
Paul Snider, Georgia-Pacific vice president – transportation, said, “Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products transportation and logistics group constantly seeks ways to make its operations more efficient and effective so that we can serve our customers better, use resources wisely and minimize our impact on the environment. We’re committed to this partnership because it focuses on resource sustainability through best business practices and sound technology application, and we’re encouraging our freight carriers to join the partnership for the same reason.”
Launched in February 2004, the SmartWay Transport Partnership aims to achieve fuel savings of up to 150 million barrels of fuel per year, equivalent to taking about 12 million cars off the road. The Partnership brings together major freight shippers, trucking companies, railroads, logistics companies and trade/professional associations to pursue mutually beneficial efficiencies that result in emissions reductions and other environmental improvements, as well as cost savings to the companies. The Partnership currently has more than 450 partners.
For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership visit www.epa.gov/smartway.
About Georgia-Pacific
Headquartered at Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs approximately 50,000 people at more than 300 locations in North America, South America and Europe. The familiar consumer tissue brands of Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP include Quilted Northern®, Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Sparkle®, Soft 'n Gentle®, Mardi Gras®, So-Dri® and Vanity Fair®. Dixie Consumer Products LLC, a Georgia-Pacific company, manufactures the Dixie® brand of tabletop products. Georgia-Pacific’s Commercial business features such well-known product brands as enMotion®, Compact®, EasyNap®, Brawny®, and Pacific Garden®. For more information, visit www.gp.com.
By continually working to improve freight operations, Georgia-Pacific will contribute to the partnership’s goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 33 million to 66 million metric tons and nitrogen oxide by up to 200,000 tons annually by 2012. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, Georgia-Pacific demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
Margo T. Oge, director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality, EPA, said, “I commend Georgia-Pacific for their leadership in promoting sustainable transportation practices through the SmartWay Transport Partnership. This demonstrates a commitment to a cleaner environment and more secure energy supply.”
Paul Snider, Georgia-Pacific vice president – transportation, said, “Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products transportation and logistics group constantly seeks ways to make its operations more efficient and effective so that we can serve our customers better, use resources wisely and minimize our impact on the environment. We’re committed to this partnership because it focuses on resource sustainability through best business practices and sound technology application, and we’re encouraging our freight carriers to join the partnership for the same reason.”
Launched in February 2004, the SmartWay Transport Partnership aims to achieve fuel savings of up to 150 million barrels of fuel per year, equivalent to taking about 12 million cars off the road. The Partnership brings together major freight shippers, trucking companies, railroads, logistics companies and trade/professional associations to pursue mutually beneficial efficiencies that result in emissions reductions and other environmental improvements, as well as cost savings to the companies. The Partnership currently has more than 450 partners.
For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership visit www.epa.gov/smartway.
About Georgia-Pacific
Headquartered at Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs approximately 50,000 people at more than 300 locations in North America, South America and Europe. The familiar consumer tissue brands of Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP include Quilted Northern®, Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Sparkle®, Soft 'n Gentle®, Mardi Gras®, So-Dri® and Vanity Fair®. Dixie Consumer Products LLC, a Georgia-Pacific company, manufactures the Dixie® brand of tabletop products. Georgia-Pacific’s Commercial business features such well-known product brands as enMotion®, Compact®, EasyNap®, Brawny®, and Pacific Garden®. For more information, visit www.gp.com.
Roadway Launches New Custom Solutions Specialized Pickup and Delivery Service
Akron, Ohio, June 18, 2008 – Roadway, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW), announces today the launch of its new Roadway Custom Solutions Specialized Pickup and Delivery Service.
Roadway has entered into a strategic alliance with NonstopDelivery, Inc., a recognized leader in residential and commercial delivery, to provide customers with full service final-mile delivery throughout the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
The new customized service offerings accommodate simple and complex final-mile deliveries to homes and businesses. Solutions will be provided for: online purchases, catalog sales, custom ordered items, strip mall deliveries, urban area storefronts and fixture projects. Typical products delivered under this new service include furniture, consumer electronics, appliances, fitness and recreational equipment, medical equipment, office and home improvement products.
“The addition of the new Roadway Custom Solutions Specialized Pickup and Delivery Service truly complements Roadway’s suite of supply chain solutions to better serve our retail customers and allows Roadway to access the rapid-growth home deliveries market,” said Terry Gilbert, President of Roadway. “Customers have been asking for an effective solution for this growing segment of business-to-consumer deliveries of heavyweight goods. Roadway listened and created a solution bringing together expertise from two best-in-class providers.”
According to NonstopDelivery CEO Steve Senkus, “We’re thrilled about our alliance with one of the most respected names in the transportation industry. By combining Roadway’s extensive national linehaul network with NonstopDelivery’s final-mile distribution network, we’ve effectively created a door-to-door pickup and delivery solution offering shippers unprecedented performance and flexibility.”
Roadway has more than 295 service centers in the U.S., while NonstopDelivery has over 210 distribution points and services more than 42,000 zip codes throughout the U.S.
The new program offers customers three levels of service, White-Glove, Threshold and Basic Delivery. Offering a variety of delivery options at each level, service can be tailored to the specific needs of shippers. The service includes web-based performance metrics and reporting tools that provide shippers with end-to-end product visibility across the entire supply chain.
About Roadway
Roadway is a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW), a FORTUNE 500 company and one of the largest transportation services providers in the world. The enterprise provides global transportation services, transportation management solutions and logistics management. Global logistics solutions are provided through YRC Logistics, also a YRC Worldwide affiliate. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, YRC Worldwide employs approximately 60,000 people.
Roadway, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods. Roadway offers a variety of innovative services to meet customer needs, including Roadway Time-Critical™, Roadway Time-Advantage™, Exhibit Transportation and the patented Sealed Divider™ Service. Roadway provides seamless transportation between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Service within Canada is provided by Reimer Express, a Roadway subsidiary.
Roadway has entered into a strategic alliance with NonstopDelivery, Inc., a recognized leader in residential and commercial delivery, to provide customers with full service final-mile delivery throughout the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
The new customized service offerings accommodate simple and complex final-mile deliveries to homes and businesses. Solutions will be provided for: online purchases, catalog sales, custom ordered items, strip mall deliveries, urban area storefronts and fixture projects. Typical products delivered under this new service include furniture, consumer electronics, appliances, fitness and recreational equipment, medical equipment, office and home improvement products.
“The addition of the new Roadway Custom Solutions Specialized Pickup and Delivery Service truly complements Roadway’s suite of supply chain solutions to better serve our retail customers and allows Roadway to access the rapid-growth home deliveries market,” said Terry Gilbert, President of Roadway. “Customers have been asking for an effective solution for this growing segment of business-to-consumer deliveries of heavyweight goods. Roadway listened and created a solution bringing together expertise from two best-in-class providers.”
According to NonstopDelivery CEO Steve Senkus, “We’re thrilled about our alliance with one of the most respected names in the transportation industry. By combining Roadway’s extensive national linehaul network with NonstopDelivery’s final-mile distribution network, we’ve effectively created a door-to-door pickup and delivery solution offering shippers unprecedented performance and flexibility.”
Roadway has more than 295 service centers in the U.S., while NonstopDelivery has over 210 distribution points and services more than 42,000 zip codes throughout the U.S.
The new program offers customers three levels of service, White-Glove, Threshold and Basic Delivery. Offering a variety of delivery options at each level, service can be tailored to the specific needs of shippers. The service includes web-based performance metrics and reporting tools that provide shippers with end-to-end product visibility across the entire supply chain.
About Roadway
Roadway is a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW), a FORTUNE 500 company and one of the largest transportation services providers in the world. The enterprise provides global transportation services, transportation management solutions and logistics management. Global logistics solutions are provided through YRC Logistics, also a YRC Worldwide affiliate. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, YRC Worldwide employs approximately 60,000 people.
Roadway, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods. Roadway offers a variety of innovative services to meet customer needs, including Roadway Time-Critical™, Roadway Time-Advantage™, Exhibit Transportation and the patented Sealed Divider™ Service. Roadway provides seamless transportation between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Service within Canada is provided by Reimer Express, a Roadway subsidiary.
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