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Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Driving Supply Chain Efficiency

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 4:14pm by theblogger

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From Supply & Demand Chain Executive:
"The value of our services will be increased with the addition of the ediEnterprise software," stated Charlie Cape, chief information officer for OH Logistics' International Services Group.
"The strong application architecture of the software coupled with the customer service support made CargoWise edi the right partner in supporting our global growth initiatives. OH Logistics looks forward to a long-term relationship with CargoWise edi that increases operational efficiencies throughout the supply chain."
Learn more about how OH Logistics can help you improve your operational efficiencies throughout your supply chain.

Tags: OH Logistics, Global Supply Chain Management Companies, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, International Logistics, CargoWise, Business Blog
OH Logistics Appears In Fortune 500 Magazine

Posted: May 20th, 2008, 9:13am by theblogger

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It is a proud moment for me having been with this company for so long and having seen it in its relative infancy to see it appear in Fortune Magazine.
Now until July, grab yourself a copy of the May issue of Fortune which is the Fortune 500 Special Issue which focuses on America's largest corporations. On page S14, you can find information on OH Logistics. The section included profiles of Tennessee’s largest corporations, and a first-time profile appearance by the global supply chain management company, OH Logistics.
A proud moment indeed.
West Coast Re-Supply Center Trims 14 Days Off Imports From Asia to North America

Posted: January 15th, 2008, 1:29pm by theblogger

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Hilti North America's new West Coast Re-Supply Center has trimmed 14 days on imports from Asia to North America. William Gerlach, Hilti's director of supply chain, says:
"We're now able to provide next-morning and same-day delivery of our products in select metro areas."
Hilti recently named OH Logistics their 3PL Partner for the Re-Supply Center which is located in Riverside, California.
Learn more about how this partnership has been successful and why.

Tags: OH Logistics, Global Supply Chain Management Companies, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, International Logistics, Transportation Services, Business Blog
OH Logistics CIO and IT Maven Shares Expert Advice With Food Logistics Magazine

Posted: January 2nd, 2008, 5:47pm by theblogger

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In the November/December Food Logistics Magazine, CIO and IT maven Catherine Cooper shares her bright ideas on how technology has helped global supply chain management company, OH Logistics, in an article entitled "Technology Leaders Share Bright Ideas."

Cooper says this about the exciting things happening at OH Logistics:
Among the most exciting technological developments at Ozburn-Hessey Logistics we saw in 2007 where these two: Business Intelligence (BI) and Virtualization.
Read the full article online.
Domestic Transportation Group Names SVP

Posted: December 18th, 2007, 9:27am by theblogger

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Ozburn-Hessey Logistics recently added Derek Fain as SVP, Transportation Business Development.
"Derek has a tremendous amount of experience in leading highly-effective transportation sales teams," commented Denis Reilly, president, transportation at OH Logistics. "He is a terrific addition to our group and will help us as we increase our service offering in domestic transportation and continue to establish OH Logistics as a global solutions provider."
For those of you who have been paying attention, OH Logistics has grown by leaps and bounds, strengthening and expanding their services offerings from one end of the spectrum to the other. Having been with the company for eight years, I am amazed at how far we have come. From truly humble beginnings to one of the most recognized global brands among 3PLs, according to recent study done by Armstrong Associates.

Our service offerings include contract logistics, transportation, and international services. We offer complete, end-to-end supply chain management solutions with visibility throughout your entire supply chain.

Tags: OH Logistics, Global Supply Chain Management Companies, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, International Logistics, Transportation Services, Business Blog
OH Logistics Strengthens Global SCM Offerings In Atlanta, GA

Posted: December 11th, 2007, 7:11am by theblogger

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OH Logistics has expanded its service offerings with the addition of an International Services Station in the Atlanta, GA area. OH Logistics already had a strong domestic presence in the Atlanta market and with this expansion, OH Logistics can now offer an integrated supply chain management solution from Atlanta.
"As we continue the expansion of our global supply chain service offering, establishing an Atlanta hub for our international operations is a key milestone," commented Larry Antonucci, President, Americas, Barthco International, a division of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics. We already have an excellent facility in the Atlanta area, and now we've given it true international capabilities."
OH Logistics recently ranked among the Top 50 Global Logistics Companies.

Read the full story and contact OH Logistics today to learn more about end-to-end supply chain management solutions.
Tags: OH Logistics, Global Supply Chain Management Companies, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, International Logistics, Business Blog
Global Supply Chain Management Company Announces Winners Of Annual Competition

Posted: November 27th, 2007, 6:39am by theblogger

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Global Supply Chain Management Company, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics), recently announced the winners of the annual Top Gun competition for 2007. This competition brings together the best of the best of forklift drivers from the various regions across North America to compete against each other in this challenge of skill.

"We all take pride in the work we do for our clients, and for one another. Top Gun is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the people who make OH
Logistics such a great company," says Bob Spieth, president, contract logistics.
OH Logistics recently ranked among the Top 50 Global Logistics Companies.
Read the full story and contact OH Logistics today to learn more about their commitment to excellence.
Tags: OH Logistics, Global Supply Chain Management Companies, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, International Logistics, Business Blog
Flexible Supply Chain Management Solutions - How Food Companies Adapt To Change

Posted: November 13th, 2007, 9:03am by theblogger

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How does OH Logistics do that thing they do in an ever changing world with greater demands on logistics companies?
We pride ourselves on providing flexible solutions for our clients, so we continue to look for ways to respond effectively to lead time requirements. Sometimes lead time requirements can be met by optimizing the clients' network. Because of our multi-client campus distribution center environment and comprehensive transportation network, our clients are able to reconfigure their distribution network with OH Logistics to better serve their customers-and respond to shorter lead times.
Says Bob Spieth, president of contract logistics at OH in a recent article published in Food Logistics magazine and online entitled Coping With Today's Warehousing Challenges when asked about responding to shorter lead times.

Read the full article online for more insights on how OH Logistics helps food companies adapt.
Tags: OH Logistics, Food Logistics, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, Bob Spieth, Business Blog
Global 3PL Continues to Add Executives to its Expanding Team

Posted: October 31st, 2007, 9:40am by theblogger

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First of all, happy halloween! The weather here has taken a turn toward cooler temperatures. Our high today is forecasted at 77 degrees which is still somewhat unseasonably warm, in my opinion. The nights are quite comfortable, though.

Today, we bring you the announcement that Charlie Pinto has been hired as EVP of Human Resources at OH Logistics. I've personally had the opportunity to chat with Charlie and found him to be lively and delightfully friendly. He'll be a great addition to our family here at OH Logistics. Scott McWilliams, CEO, has this to say about Charlie:
“Charlie’s experience with large, international companies will be a tremendous asset to us as we continue to expand our international presence and as our company becomes more diverse and complex,” commented Scott McWilliams, CEO of OH Logistics. “One of our core strategic elements is our people. As we continue to grow, we are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial environment and creating opportunities to develop new skills. Charlie will be instrumental in helping us keep those commitments and continue to be successful.”
OH Logistics recently ranked among the Top 50 Global Logistics Companies.

Read the full story and contact OH Logistics today to begin your relationship.

Tags: OH Logistics, Global 3PLs, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, International Logistics, Business Blog
More Growth At OH Logistics: International Services Division Adds CFO, Other Additions and Promotions Announced

Posted: October 17th, 2007, 9:19am by theblogger

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John J. Hafferty, Jr. was recently hired as CFO of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics' International Services group. In this newly-created role, Hafferty will oversee the financial strategy of the supply chain management company’s international services division.
“As we continue to execute our expansion strategy, it is vitally important to our clients and our company that we expand our executive team with people like John, who have diverse experience,” said Mick Fountain, President and CEO of Barthco International, a division of OH Logistics.

Other additions and promotions were also announced.

OH Logistics recently ranked among the Top 50 Global Logistics Companies.

Read the full story and contact OH Logistics today to begin your relationship.

Tags: OH Logistics, Global 3PLs, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, International Logistics, Business Blog