Food Logistics Webinar Replay Available Now
April 16, 2014
Earlier today, Penske vice presidents Drew Cullen and Tom Scollard conducted a webinar with the editor ofFood Logistics magazine titled “The Greening of Food Fleets: Becoming Better Environmental Stewards.”
<p><a href="https://event.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1031313" title="The Greening of Food Fleets: Becoming Better Environmental Stewards ">Get Replay Now</a></p><p>During the discussion, Cullen and Scollard highlighted the <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/logistics/penske-logistics-earns-u-s-epa-smartway-excellence-award/" title="Penske SmartWay Excellence Award">EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership</a> and shared practical tips, techniques and technologies used to improve the environmental performance of truck fleets. The Penske organization operates and maintains one of the largest commercial truck fleets in the industry with more than 200,000 vehicles.</p><p>Drew Cullen is the vice president of fuels and environmental affairs for <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com" title="Penske Truck Leasing - A Leader in Full-Service Truck Leasing & Fleet Maintenance">Penske Truck Leasing</a> and Tom Scollard is the vice president of dedicated contract carriage for <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/" title="Penske Logistics">Penske Logistics</a>.</p><p><em>By Randy Ryerson</em></p></div>
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Harley-Davidson Selects Penske Logistics in Brazil
September 12, 2012
As presented in a case study during the recentInstitute of Logistics and Supply Chain (ILOS) Logistics Forum in Brazil, iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has selected Penske Logistics to manage its logistics processes in Brazil.
<p><strong>Excellence in Distribution Center Management</strong></p><p>In the 2,350 square meter warehouse in Cajamar (SP), exclusive to Harley-Davidson´s operation, a team of Penske Logistics associates ensure the efficient shipment of about 13,500 SKUs for 11 Harley-Davidson distributors and resellers across the country. The monthly average movement inbound and outbound is around 40,500 pieces.</p><p>Penske Logistics developed a customized methodology of work and new roles inside the <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/warehousing-and-distribution/" title="Penske Logistics Distribution Center Management Solutions">distribution center </a>to meet the client´s deadlines, demands and distribution flows. This work includes receiving, separating and distributing pieces, merchandising material, accessories, and clothing.</p><p>"We are very pleased to be providing services for Harley-Davidson in the country, as it demonstrates our expertise in the automotive segment and the level of specialization that we provide to every client. We are committed to this relationship and happy with the results we have already achieved," said <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/company/paulo_sarti.html" title="Paulo Sarti">Paulo Sarti, </a> managing director of Penske Logistics, South America.</p><p>Harley-Davidson expects motorcycle sales, outside the U.S. to exceed in 40 percent in its 2014 production. To reach this target, markets such as Brazil are considered strategic for the company.</p><p>"We really care about our post-sale activities. To ensure the efficiency in this process, we can now count on a logistics partner, who is able to manage the entire distribution effectively as Penske Logistics," said Longino Morawski, commercial director manager for <a href="http://www.harley-davidson.com/pt_BR/Content/Pages/home.html" title="Harley Davidson Brazil Website">Harley-Davidson Brazil.</a></p><p>Since the start of the collaboration in January 2012, Penske Logistics has re-engineered the logistics processes to accelerate the separation of product lines. From 1,988 lines in January, it had a peak to 6,841 in April, ensuring greater flexibility in shipping requests.</p><p>The layout of the warehouse operation was also specially designed to allow separation into categories of items and is enabled with RFID, electric forklifts and pallet trucks for greater efficiency in handling inbound and outbound shipments.</p><p><strong>A History of Working Together</strong></p><p>Prior to this recent business relationship in Brazil, Penske and Harley-Davidson have also done business together in the United States over the years. The company has provided a variety of transportation-related services including full-service truck leasing, truck rentals, truck fleet maintenance, and more recently <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/transportation-services/dedicated-contract-carriage/" title="Penske Logistics Dedicated Transportation Solutions">dedicated contract carriage</a> services.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Named to Top 100 Motor Carriers List by Inbound Logistics
September 22, 2011
Penske Logistics has been named to the Top 100 Motor Carriers list byInbound Logistics magazine.
<p>According to the trade magazine, the list is compiled to highlight companies that meet and surpass the industry’s freight transportation needs.</p><p>As editor Felecia Stratton pointed out: “<a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske</a> continues to help shippers gain a competitive advantage through innovative solutions, cost-savings strategies and true partnerships.”</p><p>“We’re very pleased to once again be named to this prestigious Inbound Logistics list,” said Tom Scollard, Penske Logistics vice president for dedicated contract carriage. “We appreciate the hard work of all our very skilled associates in meeting the rigid demands required to be successful in managing today’s complex global supply chains.”</p><p><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/transportation-services/dedicated-contract-carriage/">Click here</a> to read more about Penske’s dedicated transportation solutions.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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