OOCL Logistics wins Top 100 3PL provider ranking
OOCL Logistics has been named as one of the top 100 third party logistics providers (3PL) of 2008 by US-based Inbound Logistics Magazine, the pioneering publication of supply chain management.
“Companies of all sizes rely on world-class logistics performance to stay competitive in today’s global economy. OOCL Logistics provides the flexible, innovative supply chain solutions that companies large and small demand. OOCL Logistics is responsive to customer needs, and offers strategic solutions designed to drive business process improvement and change. Inbound Logistics editors are proud to recognize OOCL Logistics as a 2008 Top 100 3PL,” said Felecia Stratton, editor of Inbound Logistics.
Ms Stratton described the selection methodology behind the Top 100: “Each year, Inbound Logistics editors select the best logistics solutions providers by carefully evaluating submitted information, conducting personal interviews and online research, and comparing that data to our readers’ burgeoning global supply chain and logistics challenges. The editors selected this year's class of Top 100 3PLs from a pool of more than 300 companies. The service providers we selected are companies that, in the opinion of IL editors, offer the diverse operational capabilities and experience to meet readers' unique supply chain and logistics needs.”
OOCL Logistics was rated highly by customers who appreciate the company’s full range of supply chain services, extensive network of over 70 offices in 28 countries around the world, advanced IT solutions and value-creating services. OOCL Logistics specializes in the retail, GDSM, apparel, footwear, furniture, electronics, toys and home improvement industries.
“We provide our customers with complete supply chain services and end to end visibility via our internet based system. Services provided include vendor management, consolidation in Asia, transportation to and from the U.S., Customs brokerage at origin and destination, and then distribution services once the container arrives. The customer only has to deal with one provider for these segments of the supply chain,” said Joe Hogan, President of OOCL Logistics (USA) Inc. “Customers are outsourcing more and are looking not only for a warehouse/ transportation company but also a variety of offerings such as packaging, picking and packing, labeling and kitting, inventory and control and assembly and customization. We provide all those services and more.”
To view OOCL Logistics’ Planner 2008 on the Inbound Logistics website, please click http://www.inboundlogistics.com/planner/profiles/2008/499.php
OOCL Logistics Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. OOCL Logistics is an international supply-chain management and logistics service provider with a network of 72 offices in 28 countries in North America, Europe and Asia. OOCL Logistics offers a comprehensive set of sophisticated physical, information and management solutions to serve the diverse supply chain needs of customers around the world, and provides a full range of logistics and distribution services throughout China. OOCL Logistics is an industry leader in supply chain information technology. Website: http://www.oocllogistics.com