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Penske Logistics Discusses Packaging and the Supply Chain

May 3, 2013 by Alen Beljin Leave a Comment

When it comes to shipping costs, many companies focus solely on the weight of the package, but to truly cut costs, they should also look at a package’s size and shape. A package’s density dictates its ease of handling, how easily it can stack within a trailer and how much room it takes up, which carriers all factor into their overall rates. [Read more...]

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Penske Logistics Wins Bid to Operate BMW Parts Distribution Center

May 1, 2013 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

X6_1025x475_exterior_9 Penske Logistics recently announced it was awarded the contract to be the operational manager of the BMW of North America, LLC parts distribution center in Nazareth, Pa.

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Increased Supply Chain Awareness Protects Valuable Cargo

March 22, 2013 by penskeblog 1 Comment

With cargo theft on the rise, parties all across the supply chain are working together to protect goods by coordinating pick-up times, sharing information and embracing new technology.

While there isn’t a national source of theft data, several groups do collect and share information on cargo theft. [Read more...]

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Transportation Carriers Work to Mitigate Cargo Theft

March 21, 2013 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Cargo theft continues to increase throughout the U.S. and carriers are responding by training drivers, embracing tracking technology and sharing information to protect valuable loads. [Read more...]

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Best Practices for a Successful 3PL Relationship

March 14, 2013 by penskeblog 1 Comment

This is the first of a three-part series.

To increase the value of 3PL partnerships, shippers and logistics providers can work together to foster a long-term relationship that results in sustainable gains and efficiencies. [Read more...]

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Harley-Davidson Selects Penske Logistics in Brazil

September 12, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

As presented in a case study during the recent Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain (ILOS) Logistics Forum in Brazil, iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has selected Penske Logistics to manage its logistics processes in Brazil. [Read more...]

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Penske Logistics Sponsoring Automotive Logistics Global Conference

August 23, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Logistics, a leading supply chain solutions provider to the automotive industry around the globe, has joined the ranks of the Automotive Logistics Global Conference sponsors. Penske Logistics will make a case study presentation with Ford Motor Company during the conference. The case study will discuss the successful implementation of a program that helped improve productivity and on-time delivery within the automaker’s carriers in North America.

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Penske Logistics Sponsoring Automotive Industry Day in Erfurt, Germany

July 16, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Logistics Europe is among the main sponsors of the Automotive Industry Day that is taking place on July 19 in German city of Thüringen. [Read more...]

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CSCMP’s State of Logistics Report Finds Intermodal, 3PL Logistics Play Increasing Role in Freight Movement

June 15, 2012 by penskeblog 3 Comments

Increased transportation costs and tightened trucking capacity are generating more opportunities for third-party logistics companies and intermodal freight transportation. [Read more...]

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CSCMP State of Logistics Report, Presented by Penske, Unveiled on June 13 in Washington, D.C.

June 11, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

With the supply chain serving as an important forecasting tool to gauge the health of the U.S. economy, the 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report®, introduced by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and presented by Penske Logistics, will make its debut on June 13 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. [Read more...]

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