by logisticsplus | Dec 5, 2017 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Named a Top 3PL Provider 2018 by Multichannel Merchant
Recognition is a testament to the company’s growing retail business segment
ERIE, PA (December 5, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected by Multichannel Merchant as a Top 3PL Provider for 2018. For the third year in a row, the editors of Multichannel Merchant have created the list as a valuable service for key decision makers responsible for ecommerce, management, marketing and operations at companies that sell merchandise through multiple channels — including ecommerce, mobile, social and catalog.
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been growing in importance in recent years as ecommerce sales continue to skyrocket. More merchants are looking to outsource critical operations and fulfillment duties, which in many cases fall outside their core strengths. A trusted 3PL partner can free them up to focus on other aspects of growing and managing their business. Logistics Plus has developed a solid reputation with a growing number of merchants and retailers requiring a variety of logistics solutions, including importing, exporting, transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment. Logistics Plus is also among only a handful of 3PLs approved to work with Amazon sellers as part of the Amazon Solutions Provider Network.
“Many ecommerce and direct-to-customer merchants today are considering an outsourced fulfillment solution because their business growth has outstripped their internal capabilities,” said Mike O’Brien, Senior Content Manager of Multichannel Merchant. “That’s why we’ve developed our Top 3PL listing as a valuable resource for them. Each 3PL listed has been selected based on their industry experience, range of capabilities and ability to handle high order flow.”
The company profiles in the Multichannel Merchant (MCM) Top 3PL listing include vital information to help merchants in their selection process, including key capabilities, average annual client order volume, top merchandise categories handled, facility locations and more.
“Ecommerce and omni-channel distribution strategies are becoming commonplace among retailers,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “Logistics Plus continues to change and adapt to this important and growing segment of logistics that not only relies on traditional transportation management services but also, increasingly, data management and specialized reporting solutions. Being named a top 3PL provider by the respected editors at Multichannel Merchant is an honor for us, and a confirmation that we’re doing the right things needed to serve the logistical needs of the merchant community.”
About Multichannel Merchant
Multichannel Merchant reaches key decision makers responsible for ecommerce, management, marketing and operations at companies that sell merchandise through multiple channels — including ecommerce, mobile, social, and catalog. Multichannel Merchant delivers original research, as well as in-depth analysis of trends and best practices, news, tactical/how-to, executive summaries, technology and supplier comparisons, tip sheets and resource information to help companies sell & deliver products wherever and whenever the customer wants them – at home, work, store or other locations. Visit them online at www.multichannelmerchant.com.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 21 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450+ 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; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Olean, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Winchester, VA; Madison, WI; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Sudan; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
[email protected]
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by logisticsplus | Nov 2, 2017 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Patrick Randolph Joins Logistics Plus as New Warehousing & Fulfillment Executive
Logistics Plus will also acquire all Lynx Fulfillment assets and employees and rebrand the company as Logistics Plus Fulfillment Solutions
ERIE, PA (November 2, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that Patrick Randolph has joined the company to head up its fast-growing Logistics Plus (LP) Fulfillment Solutions division. LP Fulfillment offers a complete set of warehousing, pick, pack, and ship fulfillment solutions customized for ecommerce retailers, wholesalers, and Amazon sellers.
Randolph will work closely with existing Logistics Plus warehousing personnel in support of incoming requests for pricing, program executions, fulfillment workflow designs, new facility evaluations, and customer integrations. Logistics Plus currently has over one million square feet of warehousing and fulfillment space across the United States, with access to additional space through its strategic partnerships.
Randolph has nearly two decades of operations and fulfillment experience. For the past nine years, Randolph has been the Managing Director of Lynx Fulfillment, LLC based in Olean, NY with a second location in southern California. Lynx Fulfillment was partially-owned by Logistics Plus. As part of the agreement, Lynx Fulfillment will be acquired and rebranded as LP Fulfillment, and will be operated entirely by Randolph and the Logistics Plus management team.
“The opportunity to join such a dynamic and fast-growing organization is an honor,” said Randolph. “I have long admired the Logistics Plus spirit and look forward to making a difference.”
“We’re excited to welcome Patrick and the Lynx Fulfillment team into the larger Logistics Plus family,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO for Logistics Plus. “Our fulfillment solutions continue to be an area of high-growth and high-interest for us. As an approved member of the Amazon Solutions Provider Network, I see even more growth opportunities for us going forward. Having Patrick and his team on board will really take this key area to the next-level.”
About Lynx Fulfillment, LLC
Lynx Fulfillment, LLC is a leader in the warehousing and fulfillment industry. Its business model has been designed to deliver fast and accurate order fulfillment services, exceptional technology and dedicated customer service. Lynx Fulfillment guarantees that it will ship every order received by 2 P.M. the same day with 100% accuracy. Lynx Fulfillment, with over a dozen employees, is headquartered in Olean, NY, and has a second operation in Los Angeles (Carson), CA. Learn more at www.lynxfulfillment.com.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 21 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450+ 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.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
[email protected]
Click the image below to download the Logistics Plus logo:
by logisticsplus | Nov 2, 2017 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Acquires Lynx Fulfillment, LLC
All Lynx Fulfillment, LLC assets and employees will be rebranded as Logistics Plus Fulfillment Solutions
ERIE, PA (November 2, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, announced today that it has acquired complete ownership of Lynx Fulfillment, LLC. Prior to the acquisition, Lynx Fulfillment was partially-owned by Logistics Plus. As part of the agreement, Lynx Fulfillment will be rebranded as Logistics Plus Fulfillment Solutions (aka LP Fulfillment). Additionally, Patrick Randolph, the Managing Director and partial-owner of Lynx Fulfillment, has joined Logistics Plus to head up its fast-growing LP Fulfillment division.
Lynx Fulfillment is based in Olean, NY with over 40,000 square feet of dedicated warehousing and fulfillment space. It has a second 10,000 square-foot operation located in Carson, CA. The company, which specializes in customized pick, pack, and ship order fulfillment solutions, has over 60 clients and employs over a dozen experienced warehousing, fulfillment and customer service specialists. All assets and employees were transitioned to Logistics Plus effective November 1, 2017.
“This is great news for both Lynx and LP clients,” said Randolph. “Lynx clients will enjoy the same personalized and professional services they had before, but now, as part of a larger, global organization, they’ll have access to additional services and resources. LP clients benefit by getting ready-access to additional warehousing and fulfillment capabilities, which now include well over one-million square feet of warehousing space at multiple locations across North America.”
“We’re excited to welcome Patrick and the Lynx Fulfillment team into the larger Logistics Plus family,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO for Logistics Plus. “Our fulfillment solutions continue to be an area of high-growth and high-interest for us. As an approved member of the Amazon Solutions Provider Network, I see even more growth opportunities for us going forward. Having Patrick and his team on board will really take this key area to the next-level.”
Learn more about Logistics Plus Fulfillment Solutions at www.logisticsplus.com/fulfillment.
About Lynx Fulfillment, LLC
Lynx Fulfillment, LLC is a leader in the warehousing and fulfillment industry. Its business model has been designed to deliver fast and accurate order fulfillment services, exceptional technology and dedicated customer service. Lynx Fulfillment guarantees that it will ship every order received by 2 P.M. the same day with 100% accuracy. Lynx Fulfillment, with over a dozen employees, is headquartered in Olean, NY, and has a second operation in Los Angeles (Carson), CA. Learn more at www.lynxfulfillment.com.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 21 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450+ 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; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Olean, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Winchester, VA; Madison, WI; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Sudan; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
[email protected]
Click image below to download the Logistics Plus logo:
by logisticsplus | Sep 5, 2017 | News
When growing a company, you may reach the point where you can no longer handle all of your customers’ order needs. When this time arrives, companies need to consider outsourcing pick, pack, and ship fulfillment services to a third-party specialist. “Pick, pack, and ship” in its simplest terms means receiving customer orders, selecting the correct item out of your inventory, choosing the correct packaging, and shipping the order to your customer. Outsourcing this process to a third-party fulfillment company, such as Logistics Plus, can help you grow and expand your e-commerce business much faster than doing so on your own. However, there are important considerations that come into play at each step in the process. Addressing each of these areas requires a third-party partner that can full integrate itself into your shopping cart or order management system, has the knowledge on which transportation modes and packaging are best for your products, and can provide the necessary tracking, follow-up and real-time inventory management updates you’ll need to stay current.
If you’re still on the fence, here are additional reasons why you might consider outsourcing your pick, pack, and ship fulfillment services:
Organization and Speed
The main concern of most companies is customer satisfaction. With that being said, being organized and quick to pick and pack orders only means that a customer will receive their products faster. Third-party fulfillment companies are experienced and know what it takes to correctly fulfill an order in a timely fashion.
Lower Overhead and Fixed Costs
As your business expands, you may consider renting or purchasing a warehouse with enough space to store your inventory, while leaving enough room for the fulfillment process. As you can imagine, renting or purchasing a warehouse can be extremely costly. At that point, you will also need someone to run the operation, costing you more money, no matter the number of orders placed. By outsourcing to a fulfillment company, you can avoid several of these fixed costs and focus more on building your brand and selling your products.
Scalability
Outsourcing your pick, pack, and ship fulfillment services allows you the flexibility to grow your company as it grows with you. Fulfillment companies already have a large client base they fulfill orders for daily. This means that if your business triples in size, it will be much easier for a fulfillment company to adjust to the new volume of your orders, rather than you trying to adjust yourself.
Technology Solutions
A third-party logistics company often provides beneficial technology solutions that help level the playing field. Two of these specific systems include warehouse management system (WMS) and transportation management system (TMS). These systems can add tremendous value to your company because they provide detailed information regarding inventory, upcoming trends, and rate analysis through a web-based program. These technology solutions can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but can be available to you just by outsourcing to the right pick, pack, and ship fulfillment service.
Shipping from Ideal Locations
Most large 3PL’s have several locations throughout the country and sometimes world. Since shipping carriers base rates on location and time of delivery, having an ideal location for your product inventory can be crucial. This will save money on shipping, while saving time the customers must wait to receive their order. Outsourcing fulfillment services to ideal warehouse and fulfillment locations will also help you expand your business and help you reach markets and places you may not have thought were possible.
By outsourcing your pick, pack, and ship fulfillment services, you may be able to save time and money, while allowing you to focus on the most important parts of your business: selling products and building your brand! Logistics Plus is ready and willing to assist you with all of your e-commerce fulfillment needs.
by logisticsplus | Aug 23, 2017 | News
Thank you to the folks at Camcode for including Logistics Plus in their recent “How Small Businesses Can Improve Their Inventory Management Processes” blog post by Angela Stringfellow. As part of the post, 29 industry experts were asked the question “What’s your #1 tip for small businesses to improve their inventory management processes?” The full article can be viewed online, and the excerpt that includes comments from Scott Frederick, VP of marketing for Logistics Plus, can be viewed below. Founded in 1979, Camcode® designs and manufactures durable pre-printed bar code labels and customized services for asset tracking applications utilizing automatic identification and data capture.
