Henningsen Cold Storage Selects LeanLogistics' On-Demand TMS(R) to Optimize Inbound...

Henningsen Cold Storage Selects LeanLogistics' On-Demand TMS(R) to Optimize
Inbound and Outbound Transportation
Significant Reduction in Transportation Spend Realized

HOLLAND, Mich., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- LeanLogistics, a division of CHEP
and the leading provider of Web-native Transportation Management Systems
(TMS), announces that Henningsen Cold Storage has chosen LeanLogistics'
On-Demand TMS(R) to manage inbound and outbound transportation from their
frozen and refrigerated distribution centers. Henningsen will centralize
transportation management for the entire Henningsen network from their load
control center in their Scranton, Pennsylvania distribution center. Centrally
managing both inbound and outbound operations will allow Henningsen to
eliminate inefficiencies in their transportation operations, significantly
lower freight costs, and better meet customer delivery expectations.
Henningsen's business has been rapidly expanding as evidenced by their
recent selection by the Port of Benton, Washington, to manage a new freight
Transload Center in Richland, Washington, and the completion of their new 5.0
million cubic foot temperature-controlled distribution center in Portland,
Oregon.
"Our transportation expertise is playing a key role in our rapid business
growth," said Tony Lucarelli, executive vice president for Henningsen Cold
Storage. "LeanLogistics was the natural choice to do business with since so
many of our customers currently use the On-Demand TMS(R) network and are
pleased with the solution."
"LeanLogistics' On-Demand TMS(R) provides a holistic view into the
logistics operations and promotes intense information sharing among all
trading partners," said Dan Dershem, CEO and president, LeanLogistics.
"Clients can easily manage exceptions of unexpected demand, missed deliveries,
and lead time changes with complete visibility."
On-Demand TMS(R) provides complete daily planning, execution, and
settlement, along with increased visibility to pickup and drop data. Event
notifications assure that customers and carriers are aware of schedules,
requirements, and status. With the Business Intelligence functions built into
On-Demand TMS(R), Henningsen has the ability to mine shipment history, analyze
carrier performance, and generate insightful reports for better
decision-making and continuous improvement.
Henningsen Cold Storage Co. is an 85-year-old, full service third-party
logistics provider with multi-temp facilities in Oregon, Washington, Idaho,
North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Henningsen owns and operates over 42
million cubic feet of frozen and refrigerated warehousing space and is one of
the largest public refrigerated warehousing companies in North America.
About LeanLogistics
LeanLogistics provides clients with Transportation Solutions and Expertise
to manage their Supply Chain, connect to all their trading partners, and
continuously maximize their return-on-investment.
On-Demand TMS(R) is an On Demand Transportation Network that provides
complete daily planning, execution, settlement, and procurement functions that
improve business processes, increase operating efficiency, and reduce
transportation cost. It also provides unique functions that can only be
delivered through a network: supplier inbound management, appointment
scheduling, benchmarking and network-wide reporting, a private transportation
marketplace to obtain capacity and lower costs, and total Supply Chain
visibility.
Implementation speed is unprecedented and clients realize extremely rapid
value, with typical payback in less than one year -- Return on Cash(TM).
Clients include Barilla America, Meijer, Ace Hardware, Otis Spunkmeyer,
Procter & Gamble, Rich Products, and Unilever.
LeanLogistics, a division of CHEP, headquartered in Holland, MI, was
founded by veterans of transportation and Third-Party Logistics (3PL). For
additional information, visit http://www.LeanLogistics.com or call
616.738.6400.
About CHEP
CHEP is the global leader in pallet and container pooling services serving
many of the world's largest companies. The company has more than 7,700
employees and operates in 45 countries. Combining superior technology and an
asset base of more than 300 million pallets and containers, CHEP offers its
customers exceptional value, a platform that enables reduction in customer
product damage, and an environmentally sustainable logistical solution. Supply
chains served include consumer goods, produce, beverage, and the automotive
industry. With global partners that include Procter & Gamble, SYSCO,
Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestle, Ford and GM, CHEP is known for Handling the World's
Most Important Products. Everyday. For more information about CHEP, please
visit: http://www.chep.com.
LeanLogistics(R), LeanAdvisor(R), On-Demand TMS(R), and WebSettle(R) are
registered trademarks of LeanLogistics, Inc. and Return on Cash(TM) is a
trademark of LeanLogistics, Inc. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the
property of their holder.
For more information contact:
Becky Boyd
MediaFirst PR - Atlanta
becky@mediafirst.net
(770) 642-2080

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