d ecember 2007 EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES Transportation/logistics services
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www.scmr.com Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES Transportation/logistics services The following is a representative sample; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all companies in this category.
MOTOR CARRIERS Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Averitt Express (800) 283-7488 www.averittexpress.com LTL, Truckload service Firm offers LTL, truckload, time-critical, import/export company. an d supply chain management services. The company promises an environmentally-friendly operation, and belongs to the EPA’s SmartWay program. Services are available worldwide. Shipping can be tracked online through the company’s Web site. A. Duie Pyle, Inc. (800) 523-5020 www.aduiepyle.com LTL service company. LTL service provider covering all points in the Northeast, Southeast and Canada, known for time definite delivery and specialized equipment such as cranes and liftgates. On-line shipment tracking via satellite. All drivers are Hazmat and forklift certified. Company also offers flatbed service, warehousing and distribution in the Northeast corridor and logistics service. AAA Cooper (800) 633-7571 www.aaacooper.com LTL service company. LTL trucking firm serving 12 southeastern states, Puerto Transportation Rico and metropolitan Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville and Minneapolis. The 78 strategically placed terminals allow for next day and two-day service. Provides trailer load brokerage and dedicated services. ABF Freight System, (800) 610-5544 www.abfs.com LTL service company. Focuses on national and regional transportation of Inc. primarily LTL, general commodities freight. Maintains a modern and efficient fleet contributing to an outstanding safety and claim prevention record. Offers ten types of services including reverse logistics and inventory management. Con-way Freight (800) 755-2728 www.con-way.com LTL service company. Offers local, regional and transcontinental LTL service throughout the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and key Mexican markets. Also offers logistics, truckload, transportation management and other value-added services.
CRST International, (800) 736-2778 www.crst.com Transportation The two divisions of Van Expedited and Malone combine Inc. solutions company. to provide expedited team truckload, regional truckload, flatbed, LTL and dedicated services on a national and regional scale. Other CRST divisions provide logistics support and expedited air cargo services. Estes Express Lines (804) 353-1900 www.gi-trucking.com LTL and expedited Services offered include LTL, Expedited, Volume and service company. Truckload, Offshore and International, and Supply Chain Management with several electronic solutions provided. LTL coverage is regional, interregional, super-regional, national and international. Express America (815) 239-1652 www.expressamericatrucking. National multi-modal Expedited truck service offers a wide range of vehicles: Trucking com expediting company. cargo vans, straight trucks and tractor trailers with virtually no size, weight or quantity restrictions, and true door-to-door expedited service. Also offers truckload service through the Landstar Ranger division. FedEx Freight (866) 393-4585 www.fedex.com Freight delivery Offers many options for freight delivery including expanded company. LTL freight solutions for fast-cycle logistics with regional next- and second-day service, and National LTL for planned inventory replenishment with long-haul service.
Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES motor carriers
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Heartland Express (866) 553-4853 www.heartlandexpress.com National truckload Focused on the dry van truckload market with services Inc. company. throughout the eastern and southwestern U.S. Fleet is comprised of all late-model International 9400i tractors and Wabash Duraplate Superwide trailers. Has 10 operations terminals in regional locations. J.B. Hunt Transport (877) 452-4674 www.jbhunt.com Transportation DCS services feature a range of equipment alternatives Services, Inc. logistics company. including dry van, flatbed and temperature controlled. Truckload services have six operational regions with extra capacity requests handled through a strategic partner. Additionally, intermodal and logistics services are available.
Jevic Transportation, (888) 465-3842 www.jevic.com Logistics solutions Provides a breakbulk-free LTL system requiring less Inc. company. handling of the customer’s product, reducing the risk of loss or damage and offering faster transit times. Monitors every shipment from pick-up to delivery. Equips fleet with powerful heaters allowing safe transport of products regardless of weather. Kane is Able, Inc. (570) 343-5263 www.kaneisable.com Integrated logistics Regional truck-load service provides overnight delivery to solutions company. the entire Northeast market. Offers a load consolidation program for LTL orders with daily delivery to all major grocery, retail, and wholesale distribution centers for frozen, refrigerated or dry merchandise. Also has an intermodal ramp on site for long haul transportation services through operating agreements with all major steamship lines.
Lynden Transport (800) 426-5702 www.lynden.com Freight transportation Provides multi-mode, full-service, regional, common company. and contract carrier servicing all of Alaska. Fleet is comprised of dry, insulated and temperature controlled trailers and flatbeds in standard, step, stretch and lowboy configurations. Also offers complete TL and LTL capability on motor-water-motor routes. NFI National Freight (800) 922-5088 www.nfiindustries.com Freight transportation Offers a modern fleet of 1,800 tractors and 6,500 trailers, company. specialized equipment solutions, nearly 50 trucking support centers and mobile maintenance facilities nationwide, OTR longhaul and regional service, dedicated fleet services and brokerage management. New England Motor (908) 965-0100 www.nemf.com LTL service company. LTL carrier servicing the Northeast, with partnerships Freight (NEMF) allowing for seamless shipping throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Offers specialists in retail, expedited service, JIT, garment-on-hangar, and more. Old Dominion Freight (800) 235-5569 www.odfl.com LTL service company. Provides direct service to the Northeast, Southeast, Line, Inc. Midwest, Central States, Gulf States and West regions allowing for inter- and intraregional shipping with competitive transit times and pricing programs. Has over 5,000 tractors, over 14,000 trailers and 190 service centers nationwide. Pacer Transport (800) 641-0225 www.pacertrans.com Freight transportation Utilizes extensive network of independent agents to provide company. service in all major U.S. markets and a comparable fleet of owner/operators. Provides centrally controlled dispatch and advanced online services. Pitt Ohio Express (800) 366-7488 www.pittohio.com LTL service company. Offers superior next day and two day service within the direct coverage area and has a network of carriers to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada. Handles standard LTL shipments as well as emergency shipping needs. Also provides truckload service to 8 states plus NYC.
www.scmr.com Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES motor carriers
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Roadway (800) 468-5739 www.roadway.com Freight transportation Offers LTL transportation throughout Canada, Mexico company. and the U.S. Single-carrier responsibility from pickup to delivery. Provides creative, customized solutions to meet unique needs. Additional services include expedited, cold- sensitive, product returns, tradeshow materials and volume shipping. Ruan Transportation (866) 782-6669 www.ruan.com Truckload and Furnishes dedicated contract carriage to the retail, dedicated service manufacturing and grocery industries. Handles bulkloads company. of food and construction products. Provides brokerage and integrated services as well. Saia Inc. (800) 765-7242 www.saia.com LTL carrier company. Provides regional LTL service with next-day service up to 600 miles and second-day up to 1,200 miles within a 34- state territory. Additional services include multiregional, truckload/volume, distribution and consolidation and more. Schneider National, (800) 558-6767 www.scneider.com Truckload service Truckload services include one-way, dedicated, intermodal, Inc. company. expedited, bulk, transloading and brokerage, as well as shipping solutions in Mexico and Canada. Southeastern Freight (800) 637-7335 www.sefl.com LTL service company. An LTL specialist servicing the Southeastern U.S., additional Lines services include assembly and distribution, carpet specialist, pallet decks, responsible care, and truckload shipments. Maintains a national network of service providers to ensure excellent transportation out of the core territory. UPS Freight (800) 333-7400 www.upsfreight.com Freight transportation Features regional, interregional and long-haul company. transportation of palletized and heavy LTL shipments. Offers four delivery options: freight LTL, LTL guaranteed, LTL urgent and freight truckload. Covers all of North America, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam with more than 20,000 one- and two-day lanes. Velocity Express (888) 839-7669 www.velocityexp.com Small package, Provides delivery of small packages and pallets, dedicated specialized delivery, on-demand, home, metro to metro, specialized NYC transportation services and supply chain solutions. Industries serviced company. include office products, retail, healthcare, critical parts and financial services. Werner Enterprises, (800) 228-2240 www.werner.com National truckload Truckload carrier covering the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Inc. carrying company. China. Services provided include dedicated, medium- to-long-haul, regional and local van capacity, expedited, temperature-controlled, and flatbed. Value added services are freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, load/ mode and network optimization and freight forwarding. Yellow Transportation (800) 610-6500 www.myyellow.com Transportation A subsidiary of YRC Worldwide offering regional, national solutions company. and international transportation and related services. Service portfolio includes: express, expedited, standard, truckload, regional, specialized, cross-border, chemical, exhibit, return goods, hazmat and more. YRC Regional (330) 762-2041 www.yrcw.com Regional Consists of New Penn, USF Glen Moore, USF Holland Transportation transportation and USF Reddaway and delivers nationwide services in the company. next-day, second-day and time sensitive markets. New Penn primarily provides next-day LTL service in the Northeast, Canada and Puerto Rico. USF Holland covers 21 states in the Midwest and Southeast, Ontario and Quebec. USF Reddaway handles the Northwest, Southwest and Alaska. USF Glen Moore provides truckload services nationally.
10 Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES airfright services
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered AIRFREIGHT SERVICES Air Canada Cargo (800) 688-2274 www.aircanada.com/cargo/ Air cargo company. An extensive wide body fleet along with MD-11 freighters en/ allows for handling of the most varied shipments, both bulkload and container. Lower deck holds accommodate loose, non-containerized cargo. Domestic and international service available to more than 150 destinations. Alaska Airlines (800) 225-2752 www.alaskaair.com Air cargo company. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air provide reliable air cargo services for all shipping needs, from small packages to full ULD shipments. Four different types of service are offered; GoldStreak Package Express which is next available flight service, Priority Air Freight for time-sensitive shipments, General Air Freight is the lowest cost option, and Animal Express. American Airlines (800) 334-5299 www.aacargo.com Air cargo company. Offers a full range of precision shipping products consisting Cargo of Priority Parcel Service, Expeditefs, and Confirmedfs. Services offered include Business ExtrAA which allows business to earn redeemable points for shipments booked online, AACargoPlus which offers logistics solutions and cargo alliances with over 170 airlines worldwide. Associated Global (800) 645-8300 www.agsystems.com Global shipping and Domestic shipping options guarantee on time delivery, Systems logistics company. regardless of the size or weight of the shipment, anywhere in the U.S. Also available are a full spectrum of value added international services to more than 800 cities in 205 countries. BAX Global Inc. (800) 225-5229 www.baxworld.com Logistics and In North America there are three product options for transportation shipping using a combination of aircraft and trucks. solutions company. Internationally, choose between expedited and standard air freight. Logistics and additional shipping services are also available. Cargolux Airlines (800) 219-8747 www.cargolux.com Air cargo company. Shipments fly between six continents on a young fleet of International S.A. B747-400 freighters offering tremendous capacity, precise climate controls and nose doors to accommodate large and unwieldy cargo. All types of cargo can be handled including perishables, live animals, and dangerous goods. Cathay Pacific Cargo (800) 628-6960 www.cathaypacificcargocom Air cargo company. Provides service to handle all types of cargo and shipping needs. ULDs include containers, cooltainers, pallets and car racks. Destinations in U.S., Europe, Middle East, Far East, Australia and South Africa. Continental Airlines (800) 421-2456 www.cocargo.com Air cargo company. Offers same-day delivery, high priority domestic and Cargo international delivery, 2nd day, expanded international service through a network of partners, and specialty shipment services.
DHL (800) 225-5345 www.dhl-usa.com Air cargo company. Offers six different options for domestic and international delivery. Additionally, Global Forwarding offers a comprehensive range of freight solutions regardless of weight or dimension. Eva Air Cargo (718) 995-5220 www.evaair.com Air cargo company. Fleet is comprised of nine new, state-of-the-art MD-11 and five B747-400 freighters. Offers daily connections to major Asian cities and linked through a network to destinations in Europe, the U.S. and Australia. Express Service has no restrictions on cargo weight, shape or size. FedEx Express (800) 463-3339 www.fedex.com Airfreight company. Offers global air shipping of palletized freight with extensive service coverage to 98% of U.S. postal codes. Four time-definite delivery options to much of the U.S. with 1, 2 or 3 day domestic service and overnight or deferred international service as well.
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Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered JAL Cargo (718) 656-9801 www.jalcargo.com Air cargo company. Provides seven different products to make all kinds of transportation possible. J Speed is the premier shipping option featuring time definite service to make transport, production and inventory planning more efficient. Additional products accommodate sensitive cargo, perishables, art, automobiles and more. Kintetsu World (8000 275-4045 www.kweusa.com Global transportation International air freight offers varying service levels from Express (U.S.A.), Inc. and freight forwarding NFO to deferred, handling all commodities including company. oversized, perishable, restricted articles and dangerous goods. Kitty Hawk Cargo (800) 486-3780 www.khcargo.com Airfreight company. Provides guaranteed, overnight air freight transportation to major locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Offers four levels of service to satisfy customer’s shipping requirements. KLM Cargo (800) 556-9000 www.klmcargo.com Airfreight company. One of eight partner airlines in SkyTeam Cargo allows access to more destinations, a standardized product portfolio and integrated services. Korean Air Cargo (866) 782-2746 cargo.koreanair.com Air cargo company. US Cargo Joint Venture (USJV) launched by Korean Air, Delta Air Logistics and Air France Cargo offers customers the benefits of a combined sales force, centralized reservation and service center, comprehensive route network and common product line for U.S. export shipments with over 700 weekly flights from the USA to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. (201) 413-5500 www.kn-portal.com Airfreight company. This global airfreight forwarder has a full range of air logistics solutions, more than 300 offices worldwide and provides fixed capacities with prime carriers, standardized IT and operational systems, and Cargo 2000 planning and monitoring standards applied to each shipment. Lufthansa Cargo (800) 542-2746 www.lufthansa-cargo.de Air cargo company. Operates a fleet of 19 MD-11F aircraft and charters several other freighters. The route network encompasses more than 500 destinations in over 100 countries. Offers the choice of two basic service types and a variety of specials, with a large logistics network as well. Lynden International (800) 926-5703 www.laf.lynden.com Airfreight company. A full-service domestic and international freight forwarder with 50 offices throughout the world including the U.S., Micronesia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Russia. Offers multiple shipping service options, integrated logistics and e-commerce. Nippon Cargo (718) 632-6500 www.nippon-cargo.com Air cargo company. Provides a fleet of 12 freighters, an advanced delivery Airlines system, and convenient scheduling to provide safe, fast and reliable service. Global network covers 20 major cities in Asia, Europe and North America augmented by an extensive network of interline partners. Northwest Airlines (800) 692-2746 www.cargo.nwa.com Air cargo company. Offers a wide range of air freight products and services Cargo to meet all domestic and international shipping needs. Handles all types and sizes of shipments from pets to automobiles. Panalpina Inc. (718) 310-1000 www.panalpina.com Airfreight forwarding A global air freight network of hubs and sub-hubs, company. combined with a road feeder service or ocean freight connections offers door-to-door delivery anywhere in the world. Five types of service, customs clearance, charter and emergency services available.
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Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered SEKO Worldwide (800) 228-2711 www.sekoworldwide.com Freight transportation Utilizes both commercial and all cargo carriers. Maintains and logistics provider. guaranteed capacity in critical market areas and supplements with dedicated and part charter flights during peak times. Offers express, standard, consolidated and charter options for international shipments. Singapore Airlines (718) 656-1010 www.siacargo.com Air cargo company. Operates a fleet of B747-400 freighters, one of the most Cargo technologically advanced commercial freighters available with a wide body to carry almost any type of cargo over long distances. Offers a variety of products, a rapidly expanding network and a bigger and better cargo center.
Southwest Airlines (800) 533-1222 www.swacargo.com Air cargo company. Offers three different service options to known shippers and Cargo indirect air carriers as well as pickup and delivery services, shipping tools and resources. Team Worldwide (800) 832-6247 www.teamair.com Transportation and Domestic airfreight forwarding handled by the Team Air logistics company. Express division, while international airfreight forwarding is provided by the Team Air International division. Both divisions offer a broad range of services for all shipping needs. TNT Express (800) 558-5555 www.tnt.com Business to business Offers two levels of service for air freight: Door to Door express delivery service, where the shipment is managed through its entire company. journey or Door to Airport, where control of the shipment and its documentation is handed off at the airport. Also provides time-critical and special handling services, as well as electronic and on-line tools. United Cargo (800) 822-2746 www.unitedcargo.com Air cargo company. Provides solutions for shipping within the U.S. with more than 3,200 daily domestic flights to over 230 cities. Three levels of service are available. International shipping available to over 170 destinations in 95 countries, through strategic partnerships. United States Postal (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com Postal service business. Offers four options for both domestic and international Service package shipping service ranging from overnight to 6-10 day delivery. Numerous on-line manuals and tools available for customer convenience. UPS Air Cargo (800) 535-2345 www.ups.com Air cargo company. Offers two types of service through a comprehensive hub-and-spoke network with access to key transportation centers across the U.S. and beyond. Priority service is meant for moving critical or time-sensitive shipments, while Reserved service is meant for day-to-day shipping needs.
RAIL/INTERMODAL SERVICES Alliance Shippers, (800) 222-0451 www.alliance.com Global logistics Offers shippers worldwide a full-service single-source Inc. and transportation team approach via state-of-the-art rail, highway, ocean business. and air transportation services. Shipments are tracked automatically, at ten separate checkpoints from origin to destination, to ensure on-time pickup and delivery. BNSF Railway (800) 795-2673 www.bnsf.com Railway shipping Provides transportation for agricultural goods, automotive, company. coal, consumer and industrial products from coast to coast and beyond. Customer e-tools include Equipment Request, Switch and Release, Certificates of Transportation, Loading Origin Guarantees, Tracing, Reports and more.
Canadian Pacific (800) 777-4499 www.cpr.ca Railway shipping This Class 1 North American railway provides freight Railway company. transportation services over a 14,000-mile network in Canada and the U.S. shipping commodities like grain, coal, lumber and potash as well as cars, agricultural equipment, home electronics, food and furniture.
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Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered CSX Intermodal (800) 542-2754 www.csxi.com Intermodal Services the U.S. from origin to destination with a transportation dedicated domestic container fleet plus truck and terminal company. operations, offering unparalleled access to most major U.S. markets and ports. The large drayage operation gives intermodal customers the many benefits of one-stop, door- to-door delivery. Dart Intermodal, Inc. (800) 366-9000 www.dartintermodal.com Intermodal Utilizes equipment provided by railroads, stack train transportation operators and equipment renting and leasing companies company. to service customers. Mainstream Transportation, Inc., an affiliated company, provides drayage services at many of the intermodal ramps. Hub Group, Inc. (630) 271-3600 www.hubgroup.com Intermodal Provides intermodal shipping, highway services, transportation transportation management and supply chain solutions. company. Hub has an expanding, dedicated fleet as well as daily access to over 150,000 containers and trailers with leading-edge technology and web-based pricing. Kansas City Southern (816) 983-1303 www.kcsouthern.com Railway shipping Comprised of three railroads: The Kansas City Southern company. Railway Company, Kansas City Southern de Mexico and Panama Canal Railway Company, KCS provides a wide variety of shippers with competitive and reliable transportation solutions to and from burgeoning markets throughout North America. Landstar System, Inc. (800) 872-9400 www.landstar.com Transportation and A worldwide, non-asset based provider of integrated supply logistics company. chain solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation, warehousing and logistics services to a broad range of customers utilizing a network of agents, third party capacity owners and employees. Norfolk Southern (800) 635-5768 www.nscorp.com Railway shipping Norfolk Southern is the largest rail shipper of automotive Corporation company. products in North America, as well as transporting coal and a variety of industrial products. Pacer Stacktrain (877) 917-2237 www.pacerstack.com Railway shipping Offers highly efficient, coast-to-coast rail transportation company. services for the distribution of containerized freight in North America. The specially designed railcars accommodate containers stacked two high, which virtually eliminates slack action and other forces that damage freight. Schneider National, (800) 558-6767 www.scneider.com Intermodal Intermodal services include dedicated rail service between Inc. transportation Ohio and Missouri to save transit time to and from the company. West Coast as well as the industry’s highest volume cubic capacity containers (53’) enabling the switch from rail to road and back again. Increased product load optimizes capacity and lowers transportation costs. Triple Crown Services (260) 416-3600 www.triplecrownsvc.com Intermodal Features the innovative RoadRailer trailer that can go Company transportation anywhere a conventional trailer can go, plus it has the self- company. contained capability of riding directly on the rail. Service based in 13 metropolitan areas in the U.S. Twin Modal, Inc. (800) 366-8946 www.twinmodal.com Intermodal Serves the transportation needs of manufacturers, transportation wholesalers and retailers of general commodities in company. North America by utilizing a broad base of carrier and freight management resources to deliver superior value, convenience and control. A charter member of the Platinum Performance Program designed to achieve a higher level of customer service and operating performance.
16 Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES ocean carrier services
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered OCEAN CARRIER SERVICES APL (800) 999-7733 www.apl.com A global Provides container transportation services through a transportation and network which combines high-quality intermodal operations logistics company. with state-of-the-art information technology. Serves more than 25,000 locations in 140 countries around the world. Operates their own marine terminals at eight strategic worldwide locations and partners with railroads, trucking companies and other transport services.
Atlantic Container (732) 452-5400 www.aclcargo.com Maritime shipping ACL has been a leading RORO/Container/Car carrier on the Line company. North Atlantic trades since 1967. RORO is the safest and most inexpensive way to handle and transport oversized or special project cargo. China Shipping North (888) 712-7811 www.chinashippingna.com Maritime container A modern fleet of 153 vessels runs dozens of domestic America shipping company. coastal routes and international routes between China and Japan, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, the Mediterranean Sea, USA, Europe and more. Offers freight transportation services including container tracking, storage, transshipment, customs arrival manifest filing, intermodal on-carriage, and other value-added services. CMA CGM (757) 961-2100 www.cma-cgm.com Maritime container CMA CGM Group comprises a number of specialized shipping company. subsidiaries including Delmas, ANL, MacAndrews, OT Africa Line and Sudcargos Services to deliver a wide variety of shipping and shipping-related services. Features extensive vessel and container fleets, hazardous cargo solutions, fleet management, turnkey supply-chain solutions and special transport services. COSCO Container (800) 242-7354 www.cosco-usa.com Maritime container COSCO’s 20 Main Line Services connect over 1000 ports Lines Americas, Inc. shipping company. worldwide and offers invaluable expertise of the rail, truck and feeder services, particularly as a carrier of refrigerated commodities. Improvements in equipment and scheduling have resulted in faster and more efficient shipping.
Crowley Maritime (800) 276-9539 www.crowley.com Maritime container Provides shipping between the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Corporation shipping company. the Caribbean, Bahamas, Central America, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba. In addition to containers they ship trailers, vehicles, construction equipment and other Ro/Ro cargoes; refrigerated cargo; apparel; HAZMAT; and break-bulk items. They handle FCL, FTL. LCL and LTL loads. Evergreen America (201) 761-3000 www.evergreen-marine.com Maritime container Liner family includes Evergreen Line, Evergreen marine, Line shipping company. Hatsu Marine, and Italia Marittima. Provides container shipper services and supply chain management services on a worldwide basis. Available e-commerce solution includes Shipment Link, a portal for shipping and transportation information, and Shipment Chain, a service platform for supply chain providers. FESCO Agencies (800) 275-3372 www.fesco-na.com Maritime container Handles shipping and logistical needs between North North America shipping company. America, Russia and the C.I.S. with specialized services for the oil, gas and mining industries; out-of-gauge cargo including modular housing; a comprehensive logistics operation; and multimodal transportation management to final destinations. Great White Fleet (888) 724-5493 www.greatwhitefleet.com Maritime container One of the largest carriers to Central America. Offers (US) Ltd. shipping company. strategically located ports, a reliable sailing schedule, state- of-the-art container ships, the ability to handle both dry and refrigerated containerized cargo, integrated trucking and ocean services and customized solutions to suit individual shipping needs. www.scmr.com Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 17 EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES ocean carrier services
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Hanjin Shipping (201) 291-4600 www.hanjin.com Global shipping This carrier has over 200 vessels linking 80 ports around logistics company. the globe. Operates a network of logistics and intermodal services connecting dedicated container terminals with rail, feeder, barge and truck transportation. All North American shipments are fully tracked and monitored. Hapag-Lloyd (877) 523-8300 www.hapag-lloyd.com Maritime container Manages complex logistics packages along the transportation (America) Inc. shipping company. chain, delivering a comprehensive range of services that run the entire gamut of shipping needs in North and South Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia. The company deploys 142 containerships to more than 100 countries. Horizon Lines (877) 678-7447 www.horizon-lines.com Ocean shipping and The fleet of 21 containerships links the continental U.S. integrated logistics with Alaska, Hawaii, Guam Micronesia and Puerto Rico. company. Additional services include customized logistics solutions to shippers, intermodal trucking and warehousing, and information technology. Hyundai Merchant (972) 501-1100 www.hmm21.com Integrated logistics Operates approximately 100 state-of-the-art vessels Marine company. offering worldwide shipping and logistics services. Transports nationally strategic materials such as crude oil, LNG, iron ore/coal and import/export goods. Italia Marittima (201) 761-3000 www.italiamarittima.com Maritime container A division of the Evergreen Line with a fleet of 17 vessels. S.p.A. shipping company.
“K” Line America, (800) 609-3221 www.kline.com Integrated global Intermodal transportation linking the entire Pacific Rim Inc. transportation with North America and Europe. The fleet of 337 vessels is company. comprised of containerships, tramp and specialized carriers, car carriers and tanker and gas carriers. Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. (201) 413-5500 www.kn-portal.com Global shipping and Delivers highly flexible services through partnerships with forwarding company. leading carriers, streamlined visibility and monitoring via KN Login and tailor-made rates. Customized solutions to requirements including LCL, beverage logistics, forest products, reefer / perishables, oil and energy, automotive and customs brokerage. Maersk Inc. (973) 514-5000 www.maerskline.com Maritime container Serves door-to-door transportation with over 500 container shipping company. vessels, company owned terminals, trucks and trains to ensure reliable worldwide coverage. Offers advanced e-business solutions, inland haulage, Customs house brokerage services and more. Matson Navigation (800) 462-8766 www.matson.com Maritime container One of the principal carriers of containerized freight and Company shipping company. automobiles between the West Coast and Hawaii, Guam and the Mid-Pacific. The subsidiaries Matson Integrated Logistics (MIL) and Matson Terminals, Inc. provide multimodal transportation to the North American market with capabilities that include domestic rail service, long haul and regional highway service, specialized hauling and international air freight. Mediterranean (212) 764-4800 www.mscgva.com Global shipping A privately owned shipping line of 360 vessels able to offer Shipping Company company. worldwide coverage on one bill of lading, allowing the rapid (USA) Inc. movement of goods through dedicated transshipment hubs. MSC ships to six continents and calls at 270 ports. MOL (America) Inc. (925) 688-2600 www.molpower.com Maritime shipping Operates the world’s largest fleet of bulk carriers in company. addition to a variety of tankers, LNG and car carriers, and containerships. MOL has formed an alliance with APL and Hyundai Merchant Marine to improve coverage and transit times to Russia, Africa, South America, Australia, Asia, the Middle East and key east-west trade routes. NYK Line (North (888) 695-7447 www.nyk.com Global logistics Combines container transport, car transport, bulk/energy America) Inc. business. transport, and logistics businesses to deliver seamless global logistics services supported by advanced logistics management and information technologies.
18 Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES ocean carrier services/Third-party logistics services
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered OOCL (USA) Inc. (888) 388-6625 www.oocl.com/eng Maritime container An integrated international container transportation, shipping company. logistics and terminal company servicing Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. Totem Ocean Trailer (800) 426-0074 www.totemocean.com Maritime container Ships cargo, freight, and vehicles to and from Express, Inc. shipping company. Alaska. Operates a fleet of RO/RO vessels for efficient transportation of just about any freight including oversized, heavy equipment; trailer loads of household goods; oil field equipment; and construction materials. Wallenius Wilhelm (201) 307-1300 www.2wglobal.com Global shipping Provides ocean transport, inland services and supply chain Logistics company. solutions around the globe, specializing in moving all types of finished vehicles. Wan Hai Lines (866) 492-6424 www.wanhaiusa.com Maritime container Continually ranked among the top carriers in the world, (America) Ltd. shipping company. Wan Hai serves the Mid-East, Asia and the USA in addition to its extensive coverage of the Far East. Waterman Steamship (251) 243-9120 www.waterman-steamship. Maritime shipping Operates carrier vessel service between the USA and Corp. com company. Middle East ports, transporting a variety of cargo. Commodities typically handled include vehicles, trailers and break-bulk. Yang Ming (America) (201) 222-8899 www.yml.com.tw Maritime shipping Offers liner and bulk service as well as logistics support. Corp. company. Routes cover Asia, the Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, the Mediterranean, Europe and the U.S. ZIM Integrated (866) 744-7046 www.zim.co.il Global shipping Delivers rapid transit times to 180 ports of call, end-to-end Shipping Services container company. multi-modal services on five continents and full-service logistics, including state-of-the-art hubs in Asia, the Americas and Europe. THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS SERVICES AIT Worldwide (800) 669-4248 www.aitworldwide.com Logistics and Logistics services provided by an experienced staff who can Logistics, Inc. transportation evaluate, design and improve the customer’s supply chain business. by providing an integrated and efficient electronic strategy for managing the warehouse environment and all shipping and logistics activities. A vast array of domestic and international shipping services are also available. Alliance Shippers, (800) 222-0451 www.alliance.com Global logistics Team Alliance consists of a dozen different divisions Inc. and transportation including: Alliance Customs Clearance, Alliance business. International, Alliance Shippers, Project Management, Selective Distribution, EDI & Information Access and more who provide and integrated approach to servicing customers. APL Logistics (510) 272-8000 www.apllogistics.com Global shipping and Designs and operates global supply chains that deliver logistics company. products everywhere. Services include shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, global freight forwarding and customs management, regional warehousing and distribution networks and IT solutions that increase supply chain performance and reduce costs. Associated Global (800) 645-8300 www.agsystems.com Global shipping and A leader in freight transportation, logistics, warehousing Systems logistics company. and supply chain management backed by the latest information technology. Handles shipments of any size in the U.S., Canada and 205 countries around the world. Offers a complete menu of time definite transportation services, an extensive group of logistics and distribution solutions, and a full range of international services. Barrett Distribution (800) 279-1801 www.barrettdistribution.com Third party logistics Offers public warehousing, contract warehousing, Centers services company. fulfillment services and transportation services to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in a variety of industries in the Northeast.
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Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered BNSF Logistics, LLC (877) 853-4756 www.bnsflogistics.com Third party logistics Services range from a single-shipment transaction to services company. comprehensive network analysis, redesign, and ongoing daily management. Four specific areas of service are offered: Modal Solutions, Transportation Execution Services, Supply Chain Services, and Consulting Services. C. H. Robinson (952) 937-8500 www.chrobinson.com Third party logistics Provides truck, rail, ocean and air transportation Worldwide, Inc. services company. throughout the world. Also offers sourcing and information services. CHRW has 214 offices worldwide and uses more than 45,000 carriers, stressing the goal to locate the best carrier for every load. Cardinal Logistics (800) 800-8293 www.cardlog.com Third party logistics Furnishes ‘final mile’ dedicated home and jobsite Management services company. delivery, warehousing & inventory management, and special deliveries for some of the nation’s top retailers, manufacturers and their customers. Technical solutions offered are based on ease of integration and use, cost and functionality. CEVA Logistics (904) 928-1400 www.cevalogistics.com Third party logistics Designs, implements and operates complex supply chain services company. solutions on a national, regional or global scale for medium to large enterprises in 25 countries. Focuses on a diverse range of market sectors including automotive, fast moving consumer goods and retail, general industry and rail. Crowley Logistics (800) 969-4261 www.crowley.com Third party logistics Offers supply chain management and transportation Services services company. management services including: freight forwarding, ocean, inland, and air transportation, customs house brokerage, cargo insurance and warehousing and distribution. Offices and distribution centers are located throughout the United States and Central America. CRST Logistics (888) 204-9607 www.crstlogistics.com Third party logistics Provides transportation brokerage services and freight services company. management to complete transportation outsourcing. Logistics strategy, transportation management and information management are the three components of the logistics services offered. A. N. Deringer, Inc. (802) 524-8110 www.anderinger.com Third party logistics Serves importers and exporters with an in-depth knowledge services company. of transportation planning, warehousing, customs duties and procedures, country of origin determinations, and more. Key services include: consulting, global transportation, warehousing & distribution, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, U.S.D.A. inspection, and logistics solutions to Canada. DHL Logistics (800) 637-5502 www.dhl-usa.com Third party logistics Offers customized logistics solutions along the entire supply Solutions services company. chain. Supply chain management, warehousing, value added services such as order management, distribution and outsourcing are among the services offered.
FedEx Global Supply (800) 222-7657 www.fedex.com Third party logistics Offers a portfolio of services to help businesses gain Chain Services services company. improved supply chain performance. Services provided include Critical Inventory Logistics, Fulfillment Services, Transportation Management, and Healthcare Shared Network. GENCO (800) 677-3110 www.genco.com Third party logistics Provides a complete range of value-added supply chain services company. solutions including contract logistics, reverse logistics, pharmaceutical services, product liquidation, transportation logistics, parcel negotiation & analysis, damage research, government solutions and technology solutions. Manages 94 warehouse facilities, a network of freight carriers and numerous supply chain system installations throughout North America, Australia and the United Kingdom.
20 Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES Third-party logistics services
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Kane is Able, Inc. (570) 343-5263 www.kaneisable.com Third party logistics Focused in the Eastern U.S., Kane offers services such as services company. distribution, transportation, load consolidation, packaging/ delayed manufacturing, cross-docking, fulfillment, inventory management, IT, value added services and real estate development. Kenco Group, Inc. (800) 758-3289 www.kencogroup.com Third party logistics Offers comprehensive logistics services ranging from services company. warehouse logistics to labeling, packaging, returns processing, transportation management, information technology, engineering support, lift truck sales and service, record storage and building equipment. Landstar Logistics, (800) 862-9256 www.landstar.com Third party logistics Delivers a full range of customized domestic and international Inc. services company. supply chain solutions focused on strategic planning, operational execution and administrative service. Landstar utilizes a network of independent agents, warehouse capacity owners and third-party transportation to provide optimized solutions. Logistics (800) 355-2153 www.lmslogistics.com Third party logistics Offers a wide selection of supply chain solutions, dedicated Management services company. services and on-demand transportation management Solutions system options which can be combined and customized to suit the customer’s needs. Lynden Logistics (866) 459-6336 www.llog.lynden.com Third party logistics Designs, implements and controls systems that produce services company. the efficient flow and storage of material and related information. Logistical services offered include: transportation and freight forwarding, consolidation, warehousing, distribution, inventory management and more.
Menlo Worldwide (650) 378-5200 www.menloworldwide.com Third party logistics Specializes in integration of all functions across the supply services company. chain, from sourcing of raw materials through product manufacturing to distribution of finished goods. Services include: configuration; dedicated, contract logistics; network analysis and design; and software and technical solutions.
NRS—National (201) 330-1900 www.nrsonline.com Third party logistics NRS delivers logistics and technology solutions for the retail Retail Systems, Inc. services company. supply chain, from import all the way to the store. Services include import logistics, transportation optimization, distribu- tion/warehousing, consolidation, LTL and truckload delivery, and dedicated fleet. NRS information technology offers retailers “glass house” visibility and total control over shipments. NFI Interactive (800) 280-2922 www.nfiindustries.com Third party logistics Offers solutions that integrate technology, transportation, Logistics services company. warehousing and customer service capabilities. Supports industries such as; food and beverage providers, home improvement providers, office supply companies and retailers. Ozburn-Hessey (877) 401-6400 www.ohlogistics.com Global supply chain Provides complete supply chain solutions including: Logistics management company. customs brokerage, freight forwarding, fulfillment and e-commerce fulfillment, real estate, small parcel, transportation and transportation management, value added services and warehousing. Penske Logistics (800) 221-3040 www.penskelogistics.com Third party logistics Logistics solutions through supply chain management, services company. transportation, warehouse management and global freight forwarding for industries such as: healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, consumer packaged goods and retail. Prologis (800) 566-2706 www.prologis.com Global industrial real Owns, manages and develops distribution facilities in 105 estate company. markets across North America, Asia and Europe. Leases space to many industries including third-party logistics providers with large-scale distribution needs.
22 Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES Third-party logistics services
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Ruan (866) 782-6669 www.ruan.com Third party logistics Offers customized supply chain solutions with services services company. that include: dedicated contract carriage for retail, manufacturing and grocery; bulk transportation of food and construction materials; brokerage services; and integrated services. Saddle Creek (8770 722-2179 www.saddlecrk.com Third party logistics Integrated solutions aimed at increasing efficiencies in Corporation services company. customer’s supply chain. Capabilities in dedicated and public warehousing, transportation, contract packaging, operations support and logistics provide convenience and flexibility. Schneider Logistics, (866) 875-9046 www.schneiderlogistics.com Third party logistics Provides a valuable range of transportation-related Inc. services company. logistics capabilities. A network of more than 10,000 carries allows for spot brokerage capacity at market rates, special event management, or turnkey transportation solutions. Additional services include: supply chain management, freight contract bidding support, freight payment services, transloading, customs brokerage and freight forwarding. Team Worldwide (800) 832-6247 www.teamair.com Global transportation Comprised of the service companies of Team Air Express, and logistics company. Team International and Team Transportation. Offerings include domestic and international air cargo service, domestic surface transportation, warehousing/distribution, customs brokerage and other ancillary service capabilities.
TMSi 603-373-7233 www.tmsilog.com Third party logistics This firm emphasizes the people connection, with a services company. philosphy of “decision-making and job ownership.” Services include integrated logistics, transportation, warehouse management, technology solutions, engineering services and value proposition. Transplace (888) 445-9425 www.transplace.com Third party logistics Strategic services include: transportation collaborative services company. bidding, supply chain design and optimization, distribution network analysis and (re)design, inbound/outbound shipment management and more. Tactical support in transportation management, carrier contract negotiation, rate analysis, performance tracking and management reporting. Operational services such as transportation, shipper/receiver coordination, freight audit and payment. UPS Supply Chain (800) 742-5727 www.ups-scs.com Supply chain solutions A vast array of services and industry solutions to Solutions company. synchronize the customer’s supply chain. Transportation and freight, logistics, international trade expertise, consulting services and industry-specific solutions are offered. UTI Integrated (800) 295-3252 www.utiintegratedlogistics. Supply chain solutions Develops specialized client-specific supply chain solutions Logistics com company. including contract logistics, domestic ground transportation and transportation management. The logistics network is comprised of over 175 logistics centers, with over 23.5 million sq. ft., under management in 23 countries.
YRC Logistics (877) 232-1845 www2.yrclogistics.com Third party logistics The global logistics management company of YRC services company. Worldwide has offices and facilities in North and South America, Asia and Europe and a network of global alliance partners. Provides supply chain services, distribution management, transportation management, transportation services and technology services.
www.scmr.com Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 25 EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES Supply chain software and technology The following is a representative sample; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all companies in this category.
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered The Descartes (800) 419-8495 www.descartes.com Global logistics Combines a multi-modal network with component-based Systems Group Inc. management solutions applications to provide messaging services between logistics company. trading partners, shipment management services for contract carriers and private fleet management services. Products offered automate, manage and streamline global logistics and delivery management.
Epicor Software (800) 883-4582 www.epicor.com Global business Provides intergrated enterprise resource planning, customer Corporation solutions company. relationship management, supply chain management and professional service automation software solutions to manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality, and service companies.
E2open (650) 381-3700 www.e2open.com Supply chain Provides multi-enterprise platforms delivered on-demand management software for visibility and control over global supply networks. company. Supply chain initiatives include outsourced manufacturing, globalization, low-cost countries, supplier collaboration, lean demand-driven, and trading partner integration.
GT Nexus (866) 486-3987 www.gtnexus.com On-demand global Offers a comprehensive set of global trade and logistics trade and logistics software solutions in combination with the global software company. infrastructure and service provider connections to support the solutions and delivers the entire platform as a Web service.
HighJump Software (800) 328-3271 www.highjumpsoftware.com Supply chain solutions Offers a fully integrated solution suite with robust company. functionality, uniquely adaptable architecture, and fast ROI. Components include supplier enablement, ERP data collection, manufacturing execution, warehouse, transportation and delivery management.
i2 Technologies, Inc. (800) 800-3288 www.i2.com Supply chain The business platform includes services such as XML management software data modeling, a business process workflow engine, and solutions company. a business programming language. In addition, the core business functionality provides plan management, execution management, visibility and collaboration.
IFS (888) 437-4968 www.ifsworld.com Global enterprise IFS provides component-based enterprise resources applications company. planning software. The supply chain management software supports the balancing act between efficiency and responsiveness by offering tools that can be run in parallel from within one application. ILOG (800) 367-4564 www.ilog.com Business software Among its many products, ILOG offers several supply components and chain applications that manage the scheduling, route services company. planning and mode selection for transport; the planning and scheduling for discrete and process manufacturing; wafer- lot processing; and an integrated planning suite covering network design & planning, multi-echelon inventory optimization, and production sourcing & asset planning.
Infinity QS (800) 772-7978 www.infinityqs.com Quality control Offers two versions of SPC software and multiple software software company. tools include data acquisition, metrology, report writing, and net process monitoring aimed at enabling companies to improve quality standards.
26 Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES supply chain software and technology
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Infor (800) 260-2640 www.infor.com Enterprise software Focused on the manufacturing, distribution and services solutions company. industries, Infor offers a full range of business software. Components of the supply chain management solution include strategic network design; demand, distribution, manufacturing, transportation and logistics planning; production scheduling; warehouse management; RFID; and event management.
Inovis, Inc. (877) 446-6847 www.inovis.com Supply chain Provides software solutions that enable retailers, suppliers communication and manufacturers to standardize, synchronize, and software company. streamline the flow of information across the global trading communities. A comprehensive Managed Services package completely removes the burden of managing an EDI infrastructure.
Invensys PLC 9919) 870-4700 www.invensys.com Industrial automation, Targets the process and batch industries such as oil and transportation and gas, power and utilities, chemicals, healthcare and data controls company. communications. Comprised of six businesses aimed at delivering efficient, safe and effective Process Automation, Transportation and Environmental Controls.
JDA Software Group, (800) 438-5301 www.jda.com Demand chain Delivers integrated merchandising as well as supply Inc. management software chain and revenue management planning, execution and company. optimization solutions for the consumer-driven supply chain and services industries.
LeanLogistics (616) 738-6400 www.leanlogistics.com Planning and execution The featured product, On-Demand TMS, is an on-demand software company. network providing complete daily planning, execution and settlement functions, periodic strategic procurement functions, supplier inbound management, appointment scheduling, benchmarking and network-wide reporting, a private transportation marketplace and total supply chain visibility.
Logility (800) 762-5207 www.logility.com Supply chain Offers collaborative supply chain solutions to companies in management software distribution-intensive industries such as consumer goods, company. furniture, apparel, food & beverage, service parts and more. Software solutions feature performance monitoring; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; supply and global sourcing optimization; forecasting; point-of-sale analysis and more.
Manhattan (877) 596-9208 www.manh.com Supply chain solutions Provides software solutions from planning to execution Associates, Inc. company. including: an integrated planning solutions package covering advanced planning, demand forecasting and replenishment; an integrated logistics solutions package covering distribution, warehouse, labor, transportation, and reverse logistics management, RFID solutions and more. Additionally, a performance and a process platform are offered.
Microsoft (888) 477-7989 www.microsoft.com Diversified software Microsoft Dynamics finds integrated solutions for financial, Corporation and solutions company. supply chain, and customer relationship management. Offers products that automate sales and purchasing, provide inventory and warehouse management, supply planning, distribution, demand planning, order processing, returns management and more.
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Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Optiant, Inc. (781) 238-8855 www.optiant.com Supply chain design Offers four types of solutions: a network design function; and optimization an inventory solution; a planner that integrates ERP and software solutions ARP systems; and the PowerChain Echelon solution which company. is designed to balance equipment productivity and inventory holding costs to optimize production. Focused on the consumer products, life sciences, high tech & electronics, and chemicals industries.
Oracle Corporation (800) 633-0738 www.oracle.com Database and Offers several products that support the supply chain applications solutions including a supply chain management system, a CRM suite, company. ERP software, a database management system and data integration software.
Peach State (800) 998-6517 www.peachstate.com Logistics and Focusing on the distribution of products, Peach State Integrated Technology distribution uses its own software to help companies with supply chain engineering firm. networking, design, execution and support.
QAD Inc. (888) 641-4141 www.qad.com Enterprise applications Focused on delivering industry-tailored solutions to and manufacturing automotive, consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, software company. electronics, industrial products and life sciences companies. Supply chain solutions include purchasing, supplier performance and quality management.
Qualcomm Inc. (858) 587-1121 www.qualcomm.com Wireless Develops technologies and solutions that enable key communications participants in the wireless value chain. Offers mobile company. fleet management systems to manage fleet operations, communicate with drivers and monitor vehicle location and status. Integrates load data into back-end systems.
RedPrairie (877) 733-7724 www.redprairie.com Supply chain software Provides complete software solutions for the supply chain. Corporation solutions company. Solutions are available for transportation, warehouse, and workforce management as well as business process integration.
SAP (866) 379-4715 www.sap.com Business software Offers a comprehensive range of enterprise software solutions company. applications and business solutions. SCM software enables collaboration, planning, execution and coordination of the entire supply chain network and provides broad functionality.
Sterling Commerce (800) 299-4031 www.sterlingcommerce.com B2B integration A world provider of business process solutions including and implementation supply chain management. SCM solution applications are solutions company. inventory replenishment, order management, supply chain visibility, transportation management, and warehouse management. TradeBeam, Inc. (650) 653-4800 www.tradebeam.com Global trade Provides import and export compliance, inventory management software management, shipment tracking, supply chain event and services company. management, and global trade finance solutions to the high-tech, electronics, retail, manufacturing, distribution and 3PL industries that are completely customizable.
28 Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES sourcing and procurement solutions The following is a representative sample; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all companies in this category.
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Ariba (650) 390-1000 www.ariba.com Spend management Delivers sourcing, procurement and commodity expertise solutions company. that enables organizations to optimize their Spend Management processes and supplier relationships through a comprehensive blend of domain knowledge, operational services and technology.
A. T. Kearney (888) 327-3842 www.atkearneyprocurement Procurement solutions Provides strategic procurement services to clients with Procurement solutions.com company. needs ranging from tactical cost savings to outsourced Solutions strategic sourcing to complete procurement transformation. Solutions services include spend reduction, category procurement, collaborative, technology and sourcing support.
Austin-Tetra, Inc. (972) 756-8100 www.austintetra.com Customer data Supplier Data Management Solutions support management services procurement, strategic sourcing, spend analysis and supplier company. diversity. Product features include supplier rationalization and enrichment, spend data management, strategic sourcing, supplier diversity, federal contracting, Sarbanes- Oxley compliance and customer data management.
BasWare (203) 487-7900 www.basware.com Financial processes Software product offers Purchase Management, which software company. automates enterprise purchasing processes; Catalog Feeder, which can be used to create XML product catalogs; and Supplier Portal, which integrates customer-supplier information.
Beroe, Inc. (919) 342-4569 www.beroe-inc.com Market intelligence Supports the procurement of goods and services with company. features including: Strategic Scenario Planner, a dedicated analyst for each commodity and client, integration with the sourcing process, user defined research, input cost models, price forecast model, risk management, real time custom alerts, expertise in more than 120 commodities and more.
CombineNet, Inc. (412) 471-8200 www.combinenet.com Advanced sourcing The product, Expressive Commerce, combines the best technology company. of traditional buyer-seller sourcing negotiation with an advanced online capability to collect and analyze expressive business proposals. Offers global expertise in the sourcing of direct and indirect materials, transportation and services for CPG, manufacturing and retail companies.
Emptoris, Inc. (888) 791-3069 www.emptoris.com Supply and contract Integrates spend analysis, sourcing, contract management, management company. compliance, supplier performance management and program management solutions aimed at reducing costs, increasing revenue and mitigating risk to industries including financial services, retail, healthcare, food, biotechnology and more.
30 Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES sourcing and procurement solutions
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Enporion, Inc. (866) 436-7674 www.enporion.com Supply chain Delivers a suite of OnDemand applications spanning the management services spectrum of supply chain including Spend Management, and technology Contract Compliance and Management, Vendor company. Management, Project Management and sourcing tools such as Procurement, Catalog, Bid, Transaction, Order, and Settlement managers.
ICG Commerce (877) 935-4242 www.icgcommerce.com Procurement solutions Focuses solely on the procurement process. Provides company. services in sourcing, savings implementation, transaction management, and category management using project- based or procurement outsourcing solutions.
IQNavigator (877) 267-0905 www.iqnavigator.com Services procurement Provides managed service programs and on-demand and spend services procurement software. Offers a robust technology management solutions platform augmented by vendor-neutral managed services company. with global capabilities and a rapid and successful implementation track record.
JPMorgan Xign (212) 270-6000 www.jpmorganchase.com Global settlement Procure-to-Pay service is a complete global solution for Corporation network company. financial supply chain management. Combines financial infrastructure, treasury service expertise, and on-demand technology to help businesses integrate existing supply chain and financial operations. Supports procurement, invoicing, payment and working capital activities.
Perfect Commerce (877) 871-3788 www.perfect.com Sourcing and Offers complete source-to-settle, on-demand SRM procurement solutions solutions, an independent and open supplier network, and company. deep supply chain expertise and services. On-demand solutions work with virtually any existing procurement or ERP system including SAP and Oracle.
Procuri, Inc. (877) 360-1600 www.procuri.com On-demand supply Products include strategic sourcing, contract management, management company. supplier management and spend analysis software and services with the option of combining them into one delivery and pricing model. Additional services include a range of deployment and technical support.
Puridiom (800) 388-1415 www.puridiom.com Procurement solutions Furnishes strategic e-solutions and services for company. procurement, fulfillment, sourcing and payables. Purchasing software empowers end users with self-service procurement solutions.
Source One (888) 399-7687 www.sourceoneinc.com Procurement services Offers cost reduction and process improvements in strategic Management company. sourcing and procure-to-pay operations. Services include Services, LLC procurement strategy, supply chain optimization, process redesign, e-enablement, strategic sourcing, contract management, procurement tools and more
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Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Aberdeen Group 800-577-7891 www.aberdeen.com Research and analysis Aberdeen offers research in a variety of subjects, including firm Supply Chain, Research, Manufacturing, and Retail. The company also offers technology provider research. The company’s studies include hundreds of companies and is delivered on-demand online.
Accenture 877-889-009 www.accenture.com Management A $13 billion consulting and outsourcing company, Consulting firm Accenture operates in 48 countries using global expertise to service clients in fields from aerospace to retail. The company employs approximately 170,000 in more than 150 offices in 49 countries worldwide. AMR Research 617-542-6600 www.amrresearch.com Research and analysis AMR has spent more than 20 years analyzing data and firm offering consulting services to clients worldwide. The company has produced more than 15,000 pieces of research on various business and industry topics. Areas of expertise range from retail to the chemical industry.
ARC Advisory Group 781-471-1000 www.arcweb.com Research and analysis Founded in 1986, ARC counts among its clients Fortune firm 1000 companies worldwide, including Boeing, Microsoft, and IBM. The company offers advisory service, consulting, benchmark testing, and market intelligence. The company also provides networking opportunities through forums and conferences around the world.
Archstone Consulting 203-940-8200 www.archstoneconsulting. Management Archstone’s consulting services cover areas such as strategy com Consulting firm and change, operations, and CFO advisory services. The company also offers published articles, white papers, podcasts, and other resources. Research and services focus on specific industries such as utilities and energy, financial services, and manufacturing.
A. T. Kearney, Inc. 312-648-0111 www.atkearney.com Management With a staff of 2,500 worldwide, A.T. Kearney offers Consulting firm consulting services for the top executive level. The company offers merger, growth, and I.T. strategies, enterprises services transformation, strategic supply management, innovation and complexity management, supply chain management and supply chain services.
BearingPoint 866-276-4768 www.bearingpoint.com Management Formerly known as KPMG Consulting, BearingPoint offers Consulting firm technological consulting services for asset management, IT transformation, merger integration and more. The company’s expertise spans at least 15 categories, from automotive to energy and chemicals to media. Booz-Allen 703-902-5000 www.boozallen.com Management A $4.1 billion company based in McLean, Va., Booz-Allen Consulting firm is a global strategy and technology consulting firm, offering expertise in areas such as corporate finance and business analysis, marketing and sales, strategy and leadership, and systems engineering and integration.
32 Supply Chain Management Review · December 2007 www.scmr.com EXECUTIVE GUIDE TO SUPPLY CHAIN RESOURCES consulting and professional services
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Boston Consulting 617-850-3700 www.bcg.com Management With its international presence, the Boston Consulting Group Consulting firm Group offers assistance with branding, globalization, e- commerce, intellectual property and other issues and tasks. The company’s Web site also offers a database of published works.
Cap Gemini 212-314-8000 www.capgemini.com Management Capgemini aims to help companies transform themselves, Consulting firm including employing the newest technology. The company works with its partners and its customers, using a proprietary system referred to as the “Collaborative Business Enterprise.” The company has offices in 39 countries around the world.
Chain Link Research 617-762-4040 www.chainlinkresearch.com Research and analysis Founded in 2003, Chain Link Research calls itself the firm “fastest growing” firm of its kind, offering a “holistic” approach to supply chain management. The company uses a model that focuses on policies, process, performance, and enablers. Services range from subscription-based advisory to custom consulting and research.
Chainalytics 770-433-1566 www.chainalytics.com Management Chainalytics uses a unique “Continuous Analysis” approach Consulting firm to consulting, focusing on analyzing, optimizing and realizing strategies. The company offers supply chain strategy, transportation planning, inventory and capacity planning, and complementary services.
Chicago Consulting 312-346-7206 www.chicago-consulting.com Management Focusing specifically on supply chain consulting, Chicago Consulting firm Consulting services will help with warehouse networking, procurement, transportation, order processing, customer relationships, and other key tasks. The company also offers proprietary software tools.
CSC Consulting 805-491-3926 www.cscconsulting.com Management Based in California since 1979, CSC Consulting offers a Consulting firm variety of technology-related business services, including executive management consulting, hardware selection, WiFi design, two-way radio services, and more. Principal James T. Fortney has over 30 years experience working with multimillion-dollar systems and networks.
Deloitte 212-489-1600 www.deloitte.com Management Deloitte offers audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory Consulting firm services to clients worldwide. The company also offers risk assessment, assistance with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and merger and acquisition services. The company has 140 offices around the world, with its global headquarters in New York City.
Forrester Research 866-367-7378 www.forrester.com Research and analysis Forrester analyzes trends in technology and market firm research for the corporate community. With research centers in the U.S. and Europe, Forrester conducts surveys, planned and data-driven research, and analysis, all available in reports published on the company’s Web site.
Forte 513-398-2800 www.forteconsultants.com Management With 30 years of experience, Forte Consultants offers Consulting firm services including budget analysis, state and city government consulting, auditing advisory and risk management. The company offers analysis of a particular part of a business, or an overall, holistic assessment.
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Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered Gartner 203-364-0096 www.gartner.com Research and analysis Gartner provides research services and consultants. The firm company also produces original research papers, organizes networking events and offers various executive education and networking programs. The company’s 1,200 analysts and consultants advise clients in 75 countries daily.
Hitachi Consulting 877-664-0010 www.hitachiconsulting.com Management Hitachi offers consulting services ranging from business Consulting firm strategy development to application deployment. The company covers industries ranging from aerospace and defense to health care and life services to engineering and construction to consumer goods and retail. It has offices on three continents, with a corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
IBM Consulting 800-IBM- www.ibm.com Management The technology giant’s business services division offers 7080xBCS Consulting firm consultant services in areas including customer relationship management, financial management, human capital management, strategy and change, and supply chain management. The company also conducts research on current management topics.
Kurt Salmon 404-892-0321 www.kurtsalmon.com Management Focusing on retail, consumer products and health care, Kurt Associates Consulting firm Salmon Associates offers consulting services for building a supply chain “from concept to customer.” The company also offers facility planning, strategy, and information technology for medical centers around the world.
PRTM 781-434-1200 www.prtm.com Management PRTM has over 600 consultants in Europe, Asia, and Consulting firm North America. It focuses on operational strategy, product innovation, supply chain innovation, customer experience innovation, and business technology innovation. It serves 12 industry sectors including automotive, energy and industrial products.
PRAGMATEK 800-833-3164 www.pragmatek.com Management Based in Minneapolis, Minn. and Medway, Mass., Consulting firm Pragmatek has been offering management consulting, implementation services, and technology services for the past 17 years. Its services cover topics such as Six Sigma, SAP implementation/upgrades, and enterprise architecture and infrastructure planning. Resources Global 800-900-1131 www.resourcesglobal.com Management Resources Global Associates operates out of 80 offices Associates Consulting firm in 56 countries around the world. The company consults on areas such as finance and accounting, internal audit, human capital, information management, supply chain management, and legal services. It also offers proprietary content through its own software. Revere Group 312-873-3400 www.reveregroup.com Management Based in Chicago, Revere Group consultants offer Consulting firm assistance with IT strategy, business intelligence, supply chain management, finance and compliance, human resources and other key areas. It focuses on the health care, insurance, manufacturing and distribution, and financial services industries. Staubach Company 800-944-0012 www.staubach.com Management The Staubach Company has nearly 3,000 clients Consulting firm represented by 1,400 people in more than 60 offices throughout North America. They offer advice on corporate real estate from office to industrial to retail space. The company promises to help clients save money in lease transactions and design and construction costs.
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The following is a representative sample; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all companies in this category.
Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered American Express (800) 528-2122 www.americanexpress.com Global financial In addition to the choice of several corporate credit card services company. programs, AMEX offers an online solution for sending foreign currency wires and draft payments, and a host of business travel and source-to-settle solutions. Bank of America (800) 432-1000 www.bankofamerica.com Global corporate and Financial services offered include trade services, asset- Corporation investment banking based finance, asset management, electronic trading, company. treasury management, principal investing, debt and liquid products and more.
Citigroup (800) 285-3000 www.citigroup.com International financial Offers services in corporate and investment banking, global services company. transactions, trade, securities and funds and more. Trade products include import/export letter of credit, and import/ export collection.
Euler Hermes (410) 753-0753 www.eulerhermes.com Global credit insurance Provides trade credit insurance, both domestic and export company. policies. Other services offered include financing of trade receivables, trade debt collection, surety bonds, account receivables portfolio rating and insurance against fraud.
GE Corporate (800) 554-0581 www.gebusinessmarketplace. Global payment Corporate card and electronic settlement provider features Payment Services com solutions company. a dynamic payment network that combines payment strategies into a comprehensive, web-based solution; a strategic account management system that supports sophisticated accounting needs; and an integrated settlement technology suite that validates each transaction before the payment will process.
HSBC Corporate (212) 525-2563 www.hsbcnet.com Financial services Offers a full range of tailored financial products and Services company. services in the areas of advisory, mergers and acquisitions, structured finance, asset management, private equity, treasury and capital markets, payments and cash management and trade services as well as a comprehensive suite of banking services with a focus on emerging markets.
JPMorgan Chase (212) 270-6000 www.jpmorganchase.com Global financial Treasury services offered include payments and receivables & Co. services company. services, liquidity and investment management, and trade and commercial card services.
MasterCard (800) 622-7747 www.mastercard.com Global financial Corporate business solutions include a choice of several Worldwide transactions company. credit card programs, end-to-end purchasing featuring payment, integration, reconciliation and reporting, and risk management solutions.
PowerTrack (US (800) 417-1844 www.usbank.com Payment management Part of US Bank’s Commercial Business Services, Bank) system PowerTrack is a Web-based system for managing payments, invoices, catalogs and price lists. The system makes and receives payments, offers real-time payment information, and automates audits and other functions.
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Company Name Phone WebSite Co. Description Services Offered PrimeRevenue (877) 217-3838 www.primerevenue.com Financial supply chain Provides supply chain finance solutions allowing the buying services company. organization the ability to upload electronic output from its accounts payable system with approved payables data that a supplier can then log onto, view, then sell the receivables and receive early cash.
RBS (212) 401-3200 www.rbsmarkets.com Global banking & Offers an extensive range of debt financing, risk financial services management and investment services. eCommerce services company. include a fully automated, high volume, multi-currency foreign exchange management system; a foreign exchange dealing platform using streaming price technology; electronic trading services and more.
TradeCard Inc. (212) 405-1800 www.tradecard.com Financial supply chain Automates trade transactions from procurement through services company. payment. Offers the platform for the transactions, trading partner management, AP/AR management, financial management including payment protection and export financing, and integrated services.
UPS Capital (800) 637-0620 www.capital.ups.com Global supply chain Working capital financing available through payables finance company. discounting, receivables management, inventory financing and global asset based lending. Equipment financing through leasing services and export credit agency financing. Cargo and credit insurance are also offered.
Visa Inc. (800) 847-2911 www.visa.com Global financial Offers a multitude of payment options and payment services company. solution providers for mid- and large-size companies with many resources available including a program optimization service, RFP payment solutions guidelines and more.
Wachovia (800) 922-4684 www.wachovia.com Financial services Corporate and institutional products and services include company. asset management, benefits and retirement services, capital markets, cash management and deposit services, domestic correspondent banking, insurance, international banking, lending and financing, online services, risk management, and sales and trading.
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