Five Columbian Logistics Network facilities have been recognized by the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute with the Level 2 (SQF 2000) SQF Certification. SQF is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system. This certification is a globally recognized achievement that reflects a company’s commitment… Read more »
Congratulations are in order to Mr. John Joyce, Faure Brothers Corporation – our Hammond client on his new responsibilities
Faure Brothers Corporation (dba – Gateway Warehouse, Great Lakes Warehouse and Illiana Transit Warehouse) is pleased to announce John Joyce has been appointed Vice President of Operations. John has been filling an operational role for over a year (initially to support a new client) and then to fill in for Bill Crohan during Bill’s long… Read more »
ILA Dockworkers Approve Contract
International Longshoremen’s Association members overwhelmingly ratified a six-year contract for East and Gulf coast dockworkers in a coastwide referendum Tuesday. The ILA’s unofficial tally showed the contract won an 88 percent “yes” vote, with 7,192 in favor, 932 opposed, and 33 voided ballots. The union said all locals approved the contract, the first time in modern… Read more »
Clock Ticking for Trucking Hours-of-Service Changes
Basic trucking economics hangs on the number of turns a driver and truck can complete within a working week. If that number drops from, say, four turns to two or three because a driver needs more than 34 hours to restart his or her weekly duty clock, revenue per truck per week drops and the… Read more »
International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) names Paul T. Verst as Chairman
Verst Group Logistics, Inc. is proud to announce that IWLA members have elected Paul T. Verst, President and CEO of Verst Group Logistics, Inc., as their Chairman for 2013-2014. Paul’s term as Chairman is preceded by his recent role as Vice Chairman for the past year and 6 years on the Board of Directors. Paul… Read more »
Wolfsburg Mayor in Chattanooga
The former mayor of Chattanooga’s newest sister city flew to the city last week to meet with outgoing Mayor Ron Littlefield before Littlefield leaves office next month. On the eve of his 4,500-mile trip to Chattanooga, former Wolfsburg Mayor Rolf Schnellecke also greeted a delegation of Chattanooga business leaders in his hometown in Germany. Schnellecke,… Read more »
Verst Group Newsletter
Verst Group 3-1-13
Kenco’s Kristi Montgomery presenting on 3PL Technology Integration at Aberdeen SCM Summit
Kenco’s Kristi Montgomery, vice president, IT, will discuss “3PL Technology Integration” at the upcoming Aberdeen Supply Chain Management (SCM) Summit, taking place April 9–10, 2013 in Chicago. Montgomery will identify issues that companies should address when transitioning to a new 3PL partner. Along with other IT leaders, she will explore how technology integration and data… Read more »
Congratulations are in order to our Hayward, Sacramento, Stockton, California client!
California Warehouse President Receives IWLA Distinguished Service Award The International Warehouse Logistics Association recently presented its 2013 Distinguished Service and Leadership Award to Jere Van Puffelen, CLP, president of PRISM Team Services, Inc., in Danville, Calif. The Distinguished Service and Leadership Award recognizes outstanding leadership and service to IWLA and to the warehouse-based third-party logistics… Read more »
Reasons for Selecting 3PLs Are Changing
Third-party logistics providers continue to be the recipients of outsourcing requirements and have grown to provide a critical business capability, but the business rationale in selecting an outsourcing partner appears to be changing. The use of 3PLs remains compelling, with shipping companies continuing to report productivity gains – along with cost reduction and service enhancement… Read more »
