Penske Logistics Discusses Packaging and the Supply Chain

May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Penske Logistics 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 Leave a Comment

X6_1025x475_exterior_9Penske 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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Best Practices for a Successful 3PL Relationship

March 14, 2013 by 1 Comment

Penske WarehouseThis 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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Penske Logistics Honored by Whirlpool with Pair of Awards

September 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Penske Logistics recently earned two awards from Whirlpool Corporation for supply chain excellence as 2011 3PL Supplier of the Year for Warehousing, its third consecutive year, and 2011 Specialty Service Supplier of the Year.

Penske Logistics currently manages and optimizes a combined network of 11 major distribution centers for Whirlpool across the United States.  [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 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 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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Penske Logistics to Attend WERC Conference in Atlanta

May 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Penske Logistics will be an exhibitor at the upcoming Warehousing Education and Research Council annual conference from May 6 to May 9. It will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. [Read more...]

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Penske’s New Program Puts Logistics Careers in Motion

March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Recent college graduates David Robinson and Justin Lottie are applying their hard-earned academic skills and driving real-world results for Penske Logistics.

Robinson and Lottie are among the 16 to 18 participants in Penske Logistics’ new Supply Chain Leadership Program (SCLP) – a challenging two-year entry-level rotational program within the fast-paced logistics environment. [Read more...]

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Penske Logistics Manages Natura’s New Distribution Center in South America

November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Natura, a leading Brazilian manufacturer of skin care, cosmetics, perfume, hair care and other beauty products, recently announced the opening of its first distribution center in Parana, Brazil, with Penske Logistics South America selected to manage the operation.

The facility is located in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, near the metropolitan area of Curitiba. The building will supply Natura’s sales growth in the southern region and to improve services provided to Natura’s door-to-door sales consultants. [Read more...]

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Penske Helping Improve European Cold Chain Drug Distribution Safety

November 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment

A Penske Logistics Europe associate is among a top group of industry experts that collaboratively helped draft new pharmaceutical supply chain management guidelines designed to strengthen cold chain safety practices in Europe.

Olav Berkelmans, a Penske operations manager based in Roosendaal, The Netherlands, had a hand in drafting the European Guideline on Risk Management for Temperature-Controlled Distribution. He is one of nearly two dozen supply chain and pharma professionals asked to contribute by the taskforce leader, an executive with a global drug maker. [Read more...]

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