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July 9, 2016 – (CNBC) One of Ohio’s many strengths is its logistics and distribution industry and infrastructure. As consumers turn to the internet for purchases, e-commerce retailers identify Ohio as one of the top locations on their lists to build fulfillment centers. Not only can they reach about 90 percent of their customers within two days, but they also have inexpensive shipping options be...

Instead, they partner with the right third-party logistics company (3PL), in the right way, to bring world-class results that they never could have achieved on their own. So how is this 3PL partnership best accomplished? Here are eight questions to ponder that will help you prepare for and build a successful alliance. 1. What Are Your Company’s Short- and Long-Term Strategic Goals? If your goals...

Columbus Business First | Tristan Navera ODW Logistics, Central Ohio's sixthlargest family-owned business, has named a new president. Ted Nikolai will run the day-to-day operations for the third-party logistics firm and its 1,200 employees. He's been chief operating officer since 2015. John Ness will remain as CEO, focusing more on strategic development and gaining customers. "It's exciting tim...

If you have a vision for running the best production operation possible, then mastering materials management will be a big part of what gets you there. Materials management also contributes to customer satisfaction and overall success of the company. In many ways, it acts as the backbone of the manufacturing process. It is the cause of, or cure to, many critical production issues.  Here are fou...

Let’s face it: a lean and efficient supply chain is the goal—for everyone. But it's hard to achieve that alone, especially with the complexity of today’s global marketplace. It requires input from all aspects of the process, even the third-party logistics provider (3PL). Can a 3PL truly up your game when they are not as immersed in your industry as you are? They can, and they do. According to th...