READERS’ CHOICE
THE TOP 10 3PL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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BAX Global/Schenker WHY THEY WON: IL readers give the seal of approval to the combined forces of BAX Global and Schenker, saying the new logistics powerhouse “consistently goes over and beyond expectations,” and “always provides quotes down to the penny.” Customer satisfaction with German-
Menlo
WHY THEY WON: “The true partnership we share differentiates
Menlo from other suppliers,” says Greg Schupp, director of operations, Maquet Inc., which works with Menlo to improve supply chain quality and reduce costs. Partnership and collaboration are key operating tenets for the San Mateo, Calif.- based 3PL, as are “aligning each customer’s needs with the right supply chain solutions,” says Robert Bianco , Menlo’s president. The company’s asset- light business model, application of lean principles, and presence throughout Europe and Asia also give outsourcers a leg up, adds Bianco. What strengths do readers point to? Menlo’s “execution and advanced technology,” and “best-in-class service.”
based Schenker – which provides integrated logistics services – and Irvine, Calif.-headquartered BAX Global’s supply chain management and transportation solutions can be credited to “the size and scale of our logistics and transportation networks, industry knowledge, and customer-centric
solution designs,” says BAX Global President Joey Carnes . “We have created a framework of solutions that are globally harmonized and locally delivered.”
CLIENT ROSTER: Cisco Systems ■ Dow Chemical ■ Embraer ■ GM ■ Hewlett-Packard Maquet ■ Network Appliance ■ Nike ■ Ricoh Electronics ■ Starbucks ■ CASE STUDY | RICOH ELECTRONICS: As a
CLIENT ROSTER: BOC Edwards ■ Siemens ■ Goodrich ■ DaimlerChrysler ■ NASA ■
Microsoft ■ Sanmina ■ Satair ■ Porsche ■ USOC ■
CASE STUDY | SANMINA-SCI: Because it was dealing with razor-thin margins and variable costs, including transportation rates and fuel expenses, global electronics contract manufacturer Sanmina-SCI needed help reducing logistics costs to improve its bottom line. To do so, Sanmina’s logistics team works closely with BAX Global, its primary provider for transportation spend at its Asia facility, to find cost-reduction opportunities—with a $200-million
competitor in the crowded photocopier market, Ricoh Electronics needed to manage inventory more effectively. Menlo’s winning plan: set up a network of product finishing centers within the regional warehouses it operates for Ricoh to postpone product assembly until orders are received. Ricoh now ships un-accessorized photocopiers to regional warehouses that are stocked with copier add-ons. When orders come in, Menlo associates attach accessories and ship the customized copiers. The partnership helps Ricoh meet three objectives: reduce finished goods inventory, reduce product obsolescence, and improve order fill rate.
transportation spend, even small savings add up. Today, BAX manages Sanmina’s warehouse/ logistics facilities and provides value-added services such as managing inventory, supplying production lines, and fulfilling orders to customers.
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