Menlo Worldwide Logistics Selected by Dana Mexico for Transportation Management
SAN MATEO, CA, Apr 30 (MARKET WIRE) --
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way
Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that it has been selected by Dana
Mexico Corporacion S. de R.L. de C.V., the Mexico-based operations of
Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN), to provide transportation
management services.
Under the agreement, Menlo will manage the company's intra-Mexico freight
movements and cross-border transportation of inbound and outbound
components and finished goods to U.S. and Canadian customers. The new
services represent an expansion of Menlo's existing relationship with the
automotive supply leader, which also includes managing inbound and
outbound shipments throughout North America and provide logistics cost
analysis and control.
"We chose Menlo to manage our transportation function in Mexico because of
their demonstrated success meeting our needs in the rest of North
America," said Michaella Schaller, director of global logistics, Dana.
"With Menlo, we benefit from their application of Lean methodologies to
cut costs and we gain a single-source solution that provides seamless
visibility into our entire North American network. We've been very
pleased with Menlo's flexibility and commitment to service throughout our
work together."
Dana Mexico's manufacturing operations span facilities in Mexico City,
Toluca, Monterrey, Chihuahua and Queretaro. A Menlo team located on-site
at Dana's logistics headquarters in Queretaro manages the transportation,
complemented by a small freight audit team based at Menlo's Guadalajara
supply chain office. Menlo's proprietary logistics management system (LMS)
provides web-based control and visibility, and order entry capabilities to
all locations for all moves. Additionally, Menlo is responsible for
interacting with customs brokers to set priorities for shipments and
optimizing trailer utilization to deliver more efficient scheduling.
"Our well-established relationship with Dana has brought us deep
understanding of their supply chain and ways to maximize the savings
potential within it," said Robert L. Bianco Jr., president, Menlo
Worldwide Logistics. "We look forward to continuing to provide that
service and increasing our role even further in the future."
Dana is a world leader in the supply of axles and drive shafts, and
structural, sealing and thermal-management products, as well as genuine
service parts.
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About Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.4 billion global provider of
logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with
operations in five continents, including North America. As a third-party
logistics provider, San Mateo, Calif.-based Menlo Worldwide Logistics'
services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and
distribution management, transportation management, supply chain
reengineering and other value-added services including packaging, kitting,
order fulfillment and light assembly through a strategic network of
multi-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 16 million square
feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific,
Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo
Worldwide Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the
transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the
world.
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:
CNW), a $5.0 billion freight transportation and logistics company. For
more information, please visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com.
Contacts:
Con-way Inc.
Gary Frantz
(650) 378-5335
frantz.gary@con-way.com
KG Partners
Belinda Donovan/Amber Caouette
(207) 773-0700
bdonovan@kgmoment.com
acaouette@kgmoment.com
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