The theme of this issue, “People: The Power Behind the Supply Chain,” is another way of saying that Inbound Logistics readers keep their enterprises running smoothly. You constantly seek better ways to manage your supply chain, and by keeping up with the latest solutions in the market you can do just that. That’s where the 2007 Logistics Planner comes in. This year’s Planner – completely updated and pre- your more complex approach to logistics, but because sented in three media formats – informs you about these companies stay leaders in their segment by evolv- the hottest new services, solutions, and transportation ing their solutions to meet your changing needs.) and logistics ideas. Having a clearer understanding of Still other readers prefer to use the Planner to impress available solutions helps you tune your process as your colleagues (“yep, I read it cover to cover”) or to send an logistics challenges change. Think of the Planner as an RFP to help meet one specific logistics challenge in just information resource that you can keep at hand and a few minutes (“you found the solution already?!”). refer to when you need new approaches and solutions to solve evolving and complex logistics challenges. More resources Considering a switch to a new port of entry? You’ll The expanded Resource Center (pages 301 to 328) find ports and inbound logistics service providers in the can help you explore new transportation and logistics Planner. Have enough capacity but feel constrained by options. The Planner is brought to you without cost lack of inbound visibility? Read the Planner for profiles because of our supporters, so please let them know you of technology leaders. Need transportation capacity appreciate that by saying you used the Logistics Planner with a world-class carrier? Trade or financial services? to find them. Risk management solutions? Consult the Planner. Another tool that helps you maximize the Planner as What about investing in Mexico? The Planner has that an information source is the Issue Organizer, opposite covered too, amigo. page 336. From transload to transshipment, cross-dock to Prefer to work in new media? Take your choice: cross-country, pick-and-pack to warehouse racks, direct- n Online at www.inboundlogistics.com/planner, you to-store to direct-to-home – all these services and more can view the same profiles you see on the following are profiled in the Planner, empowering logistics pros pages. Select profiles by company, market segment, like you to drive logistics excellence in your enterprise. type of solutions provided, and more. You can easily find specific services and solutions. HOW TO USE THE PLANNER n NEW! Now you don’t have to be online to have The Logistics Planner is designed to present new access to your Planner. Download the new, fully search- information on service providers of all shapes and able digital Planner at www.inboundlogistics.com/digital. sizes, with the broadest possible range of solutions, in Want Inbound Logistics to do some of the work for a way that is most useful. You’ll find the Planner pro- you? One tool that thousands of readers use is the files alphabetically arranged so you can quickly build online RFP/RFI at www.inboundlogistics.com/rfp. Pose your services and solutions knowledge base from A a specific question about your logistics challenge by to Z. filling out the online form, and the experts in the mar- Many people read the Planner page by page to get ketplace go to work to help you solve it. an overall industry update. Others use it as a reference If you can think of a better way to organize or convey when they source transportation and logistics partners. this information on our industry, or if you would like (You should contact the companies profiled, not only to tell us of a company that we should profile, drop us because their support of IL’s mission means they “get” a line: [email protected]. 338 Inbound Logistics • January 2007 3PDelivery n Cross docking n Kitting n Deluxing and touch-up n Reverse logistics n Removal of debris and old merchandise “Although our list of services is diverse, it’s also extremely focused,” says Karl Meyer 3PDelivery CEO Karl Meyer. Chairman & CEO “Everything we do relates in some way to final mile Mission Statement: logistics and more spe- 3PDelivery is committed to cifically to helping ship- being the industry’s definitive pers create a seamless last provider of final mile logis- mile logistics and delivery tics and delivery solutions. experience.” We strive to offer reliable, affordable, and efficient trans- A Rich Legacy Of portation services. And we Final Mile Focus And aim to make every customer Experience delivery experience as positive, Last year alone, 3PDelivery professional and perfect as it To Us, It’s Not Just The providers of building mate- made more than 3 million can be. Final Mile. It’s The Only rials to professional home deliveries with specialized Mile. builders, contractors and equipment that includes 3PDelivery is one of the do-it-yourselfers. Moffett-equipped trailers, market leaders in final mile Its primary capabilities dump body trucks and box logistics and delivery solu- include: trucks with lift gates. Just as tions. It makes millions of n Residential delivery and significant, it has become one deliveries per year and sup- product set-up/installation of the first nationwide play- plies installation, dedi- n Specialized job site delivery ers in the final mile logistics cated fleet and warehousing n Dedicated contract carriage sector. services to some of North n Fleet management “In addition to nearly dou- America’s largest retailers n Warehousing bling our size and scope, our and manufacturers. n Customized logistics merger with GTS has given Founded in 2001 and solutions us the scale, geographic reach recently merged with GTS, n Value-added activities and depth of logistics knowl- 3PDelivery has operations In addition, its clients can edge to service national throughout the United States choose from an array of spe- accounts of any size,” says and features a highly trained cialized services such as: Karl Meyer. “As we move into workforce that includes 500 n Automated pre-calls and 2007, we look forward to employees and 1,200 uni- appointment verification giving the industry a single formed drivers. n Real-time visibility and source to turn to for the criti- 3PDelivery exceptions management cal final mile of the supply 1851 West Oak Parkway An Array updates chain.” Suite 100 Of Final Mile Services Marietta, GA 30062 3PDelivery is one of the Tel: 1-866-3PD-RUSH country’s top two provid- (373-7874) ers of residential “carry in” Fax: 770-424-4770 home delivery and installa- [email protected] tion services. It’s also one of Last Mile Delivery & A 3PD Company www.3pdelivery.com the nation’s largest delivery Logistics Solutions Click here to request information and solutions advice from this company at inboundlogistics.com/planner/rfp A.N. Deringer, Inc. ized solution. Once selected as a partner, a team is assem- bled to ensure a smooth tran- sition and to establish the new processes. Through these means, Deringer establishes mutually beneficial, sustain- able partnerships that will grow over time. Jake Holzscheiter In 1919, Alfred Neel President & CEO Deringer founded A. N. Deringer, Inc. as a privately Vision: held corporation providing To be first choice for logis- Customs brokerage and clear- tics services in our market for ing services. Today, the name goods moving between our Deringer still stands for the primary service areas: North, strong values and business Central, and South America, ethics of its founder. Our Europe, and the Pacific Rim. business model has grown to include a broad range of ser- Mission: vices needed by companies Using our network of that conduct trade around offices and services and those the world. As one of the larg- provided by agents and est, privately held Customs carriers, we will provide to our ustomer care and of the top 30 3PL providers brokers in North America, customers top quality logistics C service excellence in North America for 2004, Deringer employs more than services, such as transporta- describe the differences that 2005, and 2006. 500 professionals and knowl- tion, warehousing, distribution, have led to Deringer’s suc- Deringer understands edgeable support employees. freight forwarding, customs cess as a leading logistics that different companies More than 200 staff are pro- brokerage, and consulting. provider. Deringer helps have individual needs. As a fessionally licensed as either importers and exporters flexible company, Deringer U.S. or Canadian Customs manage their supply chains adapts its work processes and Brokers, or carry other spe- more efficiently by deliver- involvement appropriately to cialized certifications. ing unparalleled service in achieve its customer’s goals. At Deringer, our strong Logistics and U.S. Customs Deringer employs a consulta- commitment to service excel- Compliance Consulting, tive approach to understand lence allows us to manage International Freight the needs of each company. your logistics, so you can Forwarding, Warehousing This collaborative approach maximize your opportunities. and Distribution, Cargo involves asking many prob- Insurance, and U.S.D.A. ing questions at all levels of A.N. Deringer, Inc. Inspection. the organization. Company 64-66 No. Main St. Renowned for its Customs operations, corporate goals, St. Albans, VT 05478-1682 Brokerage expertise, Deringer and the current logistics Phone: 802-524-8110 has set the standard for oth- framework are then evaluated Toll Free: 888-612-6239 ers in the industry in terms to determine the resources Fax: 802-524-5970 of its exemplary relation- required to deliver a custom- www.anderinger.com ship with U.S.