LeanLogistics Recognized with WTG Supply Chain Distinction Award
Holland, Mich., June 8, 2010 - LeanLogistics, a global leader in innovative SaaS transportation technology and supply chain services, announced today it has made the short list for receiving the 2010 Best Collaborative Practice Award from The Supply Chain Distinction Awards. LeanLogistics is being recognized for its achievements in driving supply chain excellence through collaborative frameworks, resulting in improved business performance. With a focus on shared problem-solving using a new process or technique, this prestigious award celebrates a true partnership, especially at the relationship-trust level.
The economic climate over the past eighteen months has been challenging for us all. Nevertheless, many businesses around the globe have remained strong in the face of adversity, delivering incredible results through pioneering projects and cutting-edge processes. This awards ceremony represents the pinnacle in supply chain excellence, showcasing businesses who lead the way in supply chain and logistics. We therefore look forward to reviewing your achievements and celebrating the value of supply chain management to businesses today said Maurice Lee, Judging Panel Member and Value Chain & Logistics Director at Procter & Gamble.
The appointed judging panel for the Supply Chain Distinction Awards offers an impartial and far-reaching level of expertise, assembled from leading businesses and academic institutions. All members are senior-level figures who have a direct involvement in supply chain and logistics industries. The judging panel will assess the credibility of each entry under the clarity of objectives, effective resource allocation, quality of implementation, focus on supply chain and logistics, innovation, impact on customer perception, evaluation criteria, and results.
It is an honor to be on the short list for the Best Collaborative Practice Award said Matt Ahearn, LeanLogistics Chief Operating Officer. We're proud to be recognized as an organization that goes beyond the terms of our contracts to help and support our clients, share in their risk and reward, as well as provide resources to produce substantive results.
The Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2010 are organized by the World Trade Group. The organization operates summits for five divisions including manufacturing & supply chain, food & beverage, human resources, pharma, and energy. To learn more visit http://www.wtgevents.com/index.asp.
ABOUT LEANLOGISTICS
LeanLogistics is a global leader in SaaS transportation technology and supply chain services.
LeanLogistics On-Demand TMS® delivers complete transportation planning, execution, settlement, and procurement functions that improve business processes, increase operating efficiency, and reduce costs.
On-Demand TMS® currently processes millions of shipments per year representing over $5 billion in annual freight spend. Across this largest transportation network, more than 51,000 shippers, suppliers and trading partners interact with over 5,500 carriers, processing millions of transactions.
For companies outsourcing their transportation management process, LeanLogistics provides Supply Chain Services, combining the power of the On-Demand TMS® network, software as a service, and best practices to ensure clients receive maximum value.
LeanLogistics was founded in 1999 by logistics and transportation executives with a shared vision of leveraging web-based technologies to optimize supply chain processes. Headquartered in Holland, MI, LeanLogistics is a Brambles Company. For additional information, visit http://www.LeanLogistics.com or call 616.738.6400.
About the World Trade Group (WTG)
World Trade Group (WTG) was established in 1997 with backing from 3i.
Its first b2b conference took place in November 1997 with over 200 delegates. As other successful events followed, it became apparent that one of the primary reasons delegates attended was to network with both their peers and industry solution providers. WTG has five divisions: Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Pharma and Energy. Most of its summits are firmly established and enjoy 'must attend' status as the leading events in their industry.
WTG clients are in business to do business and WTG strives to facilitate that process. WTG recently launched a number of other products and initiatives, all building on the principal of making it easier for our clients to identify common interests and make the personal connections that lead to business opportunities. WTG has been helping the world do business since 1997. For more information, visit http://www.wtgevents.com/index.asp.
For more information contact:
Ginger Stegmier
LeanLogistics, Inc.
ginger.stegmier@leanlogistics.com
616.796.7423