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Month: September 2022

FPT Industrial’s journey to net zero carbon

Posted on by David Priestman

FPT Industrial is showcasing this week its multi-energy approach to sustainable on-road propulsion at IAA Transportation in Hannover (Germany), the world’s leading transportation industry trade show.

As a major producer of propulsion systems, FPT Industrial will take this momentous chance to demonstrate the role it can play in one of the greatest challenges of our times: the transition from a carbon-based economy to a fully sustainable and carbon-neutral economy.

A host of exciting world premieres both in the internal combustion engines and ePowertrain sector, complemented by practical and accessible solutions ensuring the continuity of current key transportation business, await visitors at FPT Industrial’s exhibition booth in Hall 21 – stand 34.

The Brand plans unveiling three products at its booth. The first is a new multi-fuel engine for the heavy-duty range, a world-wide premiere, which represents the materialization of the Brand Cursor X engine concept. In addition to that, a new generation of eAxles for medium and heavy-duty applications and a new modular battery pack for buses will be presented.

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fulfilmentcrowd joins the crowds at Paris Retail Week

Posted on by David Priestman

International fulfilment services provider, fulfilmentcrowd, has joined the esteemed exhibitor list for this year’s Paris Retail Week.

The business will showcase on stand E108 its unrivalled technology to the show’s attendees including its latest client app, logistics software and growing international partner network that’s helping fast-growing independent online retailers to cost-effectively outsource their fulfilment services, meet customer demand and scale their businesses around the world.

The fulfilmentcrowd app has been specifically developed and optimised to use a combination of push notifications and user interface (UI) design, that allows customers to access the information they need anytime, anywhere, on any device. By proactively monitoring stock inventory for its customers, any issues can be addressed and resolved quickly, saving time for retailers, freeing up resource and delivering a positive customer experience that builds loyalty with shoppers.

fulfilmentcrowd’s in-house team of developers has designed and built the latest app, based on real time customer feedback, which is unique in its ability to streamline 3PL services for retailers selling in domestic markets as well as exporting across the EU and US. The business provides on-hand technical support to assist seamless integration with customer systems and drive continuous innovation for retailers to make informed, customer-centric decisions based on consumer data.

Kevin Plantier, fulfilmentcrowd’s business development manager for France, based in Paris, will be in attendance during the show. Commenting on fulfilmentcrowd’s proposition for the French market, he said: “Outsourcing fulfilment needs to be quick for fast-scaling e-commerce retailers. Having worked in the distribution market for over 10 years, I know there’s nothing else like the fulfilmentcrowd app – it appeals to retailers who are looking for ways to enhance efficiencies and rapidly scale their businesses. Everything from transparent pricing and instantly available quotes, through to client on-boarding and the fulfilmentcrowd app, have been designed to make life easier for eCommerce retailers in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

“We’re looking forward to the opportunity to meet new customers and potential partners at Paris Retail Week to show them our forward-thinking approach to outsourcing fulfilment services and recent success stories, as well as guiding them through the business’ expansion plans across Europe and the US.”

fulfilmentcrowd has more than 30 years’ experience in providing third party logistics services and currently services over 450 eCommerce retailers around the world. The business opened its first fulfilment centre in France in Lieusaint in December 2021 to support growing exports and international shipping from its UK customers, as well as attracting fast-growth eCommerce retailers, including Women’s Best and Serelys Pharma.

The 8th edition of Paris Retail Week, the meeting for all the retailing ecosystem, will be held from Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 September 2022 in the Pavilion 4 of the Paris Porte de Versailles exhibition centre.

 

 

fulfilmentcrowd joins the crowds at Paris Retail Week

Posted on by Keith McKinley

International fulfilment services provider, fulfilmentcrowd, has joined the esteemed exhibitor list for this year’s Paris Retail Week.

The business will showcase on stand E108 its unrivalled technology to the show’s attendees including its latest client app, logistics software and growing international partner network that’s helping fast-growing independent online retailers to cost-effectively outsource their fulfilment services, meet customer demand and scale their businesses around the world.

The fulfilmentcrowd app has been specifically developed and optimised to use a combination of push notifications and user interface (UI) design, that allows customers to access the information they need anytime, anywhere, on any device. By proactively monitoring stock inventory for its customers, any issues can be addressed and resolved quickly, saving time for retailers, freeing up resource and delivering a positive customer experience that builds loyalty with shoppers.

fulfilmentcrowd’s in-house team of developers has designed and built the latest app, based on real time customer feedback, which is unique in its ability to streamline 3PL services for retailers selling in domestic markets as well as exporting across the EU and US. The business provides on-hand technical support to assist seamless integration with customer systems and drive continuous innovation for retailers to make informed, customer-centric decisions based on consumer data.

Kevin Plantier, fulfilmentcrowd’s business development manager for France, based in Paris, will be in attendance during the show. Commenting on fulfilmentcrowd’s proposition for the French market, he said: “Outsourcing fulfilment needs to be quick for fast-scaling e-commerce retailers. Having worked in the distribution market for over 10 years, I know there’s nothing else like the fulfilmentcrowd app – it appeals to retailers who are looking for ways to enhance efficiencies and rapidly scale their businesses. Everything from transparent pricing and instantly available quotes, through to client on-boarding and the fulfilmentcrowd app, have been designed to make life easier for eCommerce retailers in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

“We’re looking forward to the opportunity to meet new customers and potential partners at Paris Retail Week to show them our forward-thinking approach to outsourcing fulfilment services and recent success stories, as well as guiding them through the business’ expansion plans across Europe and the US.”

fulfilmentcrowd has more than 30 years’ experience in providing third party logistics services and currently services over 450 eCommerce retailers around the world. The business opened its first fulfilment centre in France in Lieusaint in December 2021 to support growing exports and international shipping from its UK customers, as well as attracting fast-growth eCommerce retailers, including Women’s Best and Serelys Pharma.

The 8th edition of Paris Retail Week, the meeting for all the retailing ecosystem, will be held from Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 September 2022 in the Pavilion 4 of the Paris Porte de Versailles exhibition centre.

 

 

Transporeon appoints Chief Network and Strategy Officer

Posted on by David Priestman

Transporeon, a leading Transportation Management Platform, has appointed David Landau as Chief Network and Strategy Officer. Landau, described as a savvy supply chain expert, shares Transporeon’s mission to bring transportation in sync with the world and envisions the role of an intelligent platform acting as the operating system of large transportation networks in the cloud.

Landau will be instrumental in accelerating the growth of Transporeon’s powerful global freight network of 1,400+ shippers and 145,000+ carriers, creating a vibrant ecosystem and helping shippers, load recipients, service providers, freight forwarders and carriers connect, communicate, collaborate and share data to realise operational benefits, new business opportunities, unlock data value and reduce carbon emissions.

“I am thrilled to welcome David to our Transporeon family,” comments Stephan Sieber, CEO of Transporeon. “With his great experience David is a perfect addition to the Transporeon team. I am delighted that he decided to join us and will work with our team to further drive our mission of bringing transportation in sync with the world.”

Landau joins Transporeon with extensive experience at companies such as Manhattan Associates, Cloud Logistics and, most recently, serving as Chief Product Officer at BluJay Solutions.

Landau adds: “I’ve always admired the team, mission and success of Transporeon. Transportation is, after all, an ecosystem. Transporeon has developed one of the largest logistics networks in the world, which gives it unparalleled connectivity, data and capabilities. To be part of the team that will lead the continued growth of the ecosystem to the benefit of shippers, logistics service providers and the environment is a true honour.”

David Landau replaces Thomas Einsiedler, who is moving on to explore new endeavours after 10 years of dedicated leadership at Transporeon. Landau and Einsiedler will ensure a smooth handover in the coming months. For the first quarter of 2023, Einsiedler will drive selected strategic projects for Transporeon.

“Thomas’s achievements for our product and network organisation deserve my fullest appreciation and great thanks. Up until his departure he will remain an important contributor to our success, and I am looking forward to continuing my work with him”, adds Sieber.

 

Transporeon appoints Chief Network and Strategy Officer

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Transporeon, a leading Transportation Management Platform, has appointed David Landau as Chief Network and Strategy Officer. Landau, described as a savvy supply chain expert, shares Transporeon’s mission to bring transportation in sync with the world and envisions the role of an intelligent platform acting as the operating system of large transportation networks in the cloud.

Landau will be instrumental in accelerating the growth of Transporeon’s powerful global freight network of 1,400+ shippers and 145,000+ carriers, creating a vibrant ecosystem and helping shippers, load recipients, service providers, freight forwarders and carriers connect, communicate, collaborate and share data to realise operational benefits, new business opportunities, unlock data value and reduce carbon emissions.

“I am thrilled to welcome David to our Transporeon family,” comments Stephan Sieber, CEO of Transporeon. “With his great experience David is a perfect addition to the Transporeon team. I am delighted that he decided to join us and will work with our team to further drive our mission of bringing transportation in sync with the world.”

Landau joins Transporeon with extensive experience at companies such as Manhattan Associates, Cloud Logistics and, most recently, serving as Chief Product Officer at BluJay Solutions.

Landau adds: “I’ve always admired the team, mission and success of Transporeon. Transportation is, after all, an ecosystem. Transporeon has developed one of the largest logistics networks in the world, which gives it unparalleled connectivity, data and capabilities. To be part of the team that will lead the continued growth of the ecosystem to the benefit of shippers, logistics service providers and the environment is a true honour.”

David Landau replaces Thomas Einsiedler, who is moving on to explore new endeavours after 10 years of dedicated leadership at Transporeon. Landau and Einsiedler will ensure a smooth handover in the coming months. For the first quarter of 2023, Einsiedler will drive selected strategic projects for Transporeon.

“Thomas’s achievements for our product and network organisation deserve my fullest appreciation and great thanks. Up until his departure he will remain an important contributor to our success, and I am looking forward to continuing my work with him”, adds Sieber.

 

TVS Group rebrands to TVS Interfleet

Posted on by David Priestman

Total Vehicle Solutions (TVS) Group has rebranded as TVS Interfleet, as the commercial vehicle bodybuilder adjusts its proposition for a rapidly changing market. TVS Interfleet aims to consolidate the functions of TVS Group and better enable the brand to future-proof the industry, working alongside the big players for fleet electrification, intelligent controls and lightweighting.

TVS Interfleet is also launching Purpose Bodies – a new bespoke bodywork specialist division. Furthering the company’s commitment to uniting the commercial bodybuilding supply chain, Purpose Bodies’ team of highly skilled engineers will build lightweight Whole Vehicle Type Approved products that deliver more efficiently, allowing fleets to operate at peak performance.

The rebrand comes alongside a full brand refresh, with a new logo and imagery for TVS Group. One thing that will not change is the company’s existing brands – Priden, Mcphee, SB Components and Wilcox – who will all remain part of TVS Interfleet’s exclusive stable, now joined by Purpose Bodies.

Founded in 2019, TVS Group was created to enable growth of specialist manufacturing firms that deliver solutions for the commercial and industrial vehicle industry. Three years on, the company generates annual revenues of £70m and employs 400 people over four sites across the UK. Going from strength to strength, the group acquired four brands within five years.

Leading the charge on fleet electrification, TVS Group has collaborated with OEMs to develop lightweight e-tippers and e-mixers, such as the UK’s first electric mixer created in collaboration with Renault. As TVS Interfleet, the group will be better positioned to continue this market-leading work and prepare the commercial vehicle industry for the future. Through ​​fleet electrification, intelligent controls and lightweighting, TVS Interfleet will work to deliver greener, safer products.

Craig Harris, CEO and Chairman of TVS Interfleet, says: “We’re incredibly proud of how far we have come as TVS Group, but as the business continued to grow, it became clear that we needed to articulate our proposition in a different way. This new consolidated brand identity better represents the great work we do across all stages of the bodybuilding industry, and reflects the leading position we are taking in modernisation.

“When it comes to commercial vehicles, the chassis drives the body, but the body drives the business. Our focus has always been enabling our clients to serve their customers best. With this rebrand, as well as the launch of Purpose Bodies, we’re looking forward to continuing to do just that.”

TVS Group rebrands to TVS Interfleet

Posted on by David Priestman

Total Vehicle Solutions (TVS) Group has rebranded as TVS Interfleet, as the commercial vehicle bodybuilder adjusts its proposition for a rapidly changing market. TVS Interfleet aims to consolidate the functions of TVS Group and better enable the brand to future-proof the industry, working alongside the big players for fleet electrification, intelligent controls and lightweighting.

TVS Interfleet is also launching Purpose Bodies – a new bespoke bodywork specialist division. Furthering the company’s commitment to uniting the commercial bodybuilding supply chain, Purpose Bodies’ team of highly skilled engineers will build lightweight Whole Vehicle Type Approved products that deliver more efficiently, allowing fleets to operate at peak performance.

The rebrand comes alongside a full brand refresh, with a new logo and imagery for TVS Group. One thing that will not change is the company’s existing brands – Priden, Mcphee, SB Components and Wilcox – who will all remain part of TVS Interfleet’s exclusive stable, now joined by Purpose Bodies.

Founded in 2019, TVS Group was created to enable growth of specialist manufacturing firms that deliver solutions for the commercial and industrial vehicle industry. Three years on, the company generates annual revenues of £70m and employs 400 people over four sites across the UK. Going from strength to strength, the group acquired four brands within five years.

Leading the charge on fleet electrification, TVS Group has collaborated with OEMs to develop lightweight e-tippers and e-mixers, such as the UK’s first electric mixer created in collaboration with Renault. As TVS Interfleet, the group will be better positioned to continue this market-leading work and prepare the commercial vehicle industry for the future. Through ​​fleet electrification, intelligent controls and lightweighting, TVS Interfleet will work to deliver greener, safer products.

Craig Harris, CEO and Chairman of TVS Interfleet, says: “We’re incredibly proud of how far we have come as TVS Group, but as the business continued to grow, it became clear that we needed to articulate our proposition in a different way. This new consolidated brand identity better represents the great work we do across all stages of the bodybuilding industry, and reflects the leading position we are taking in modernisation.

“When it comes to commercial vehicles, the chassis drives the body, but the body drives the business. Our focus has always been enabling our clients to serve their customers best. With this rebrand, as well as the launch of Purpose Bodies, we’re looking forward to continuing to do just that.”

Rite-Hite certified as a “Great Place to Work”

Posted on by David Priestman

Rite-Hite, a global leader in loading bay safety and energy management solutions, has been certified as a Great Place to Work for its business in Germany, confirming its status as an employer of choice within the logistics industry.

Great Place to Work accreditation is only awarded to those businesses that can actively demonstrate and measure excellence in how they treat and manage employees in a fair and respectful manner, and in creating a corporate culture that embraces openness, transparency and trust.

Christina Myschi, Head of Human Resources (HR) for Rite-Hite Germany, says that the satisfaction and motivation of its employees is the foundation of Rite-Hite’s success: “Through their involvement in change processes and the introduction of lean management methods, our corporate culture has advanced significantly in recent years.

“Our corporate values are based on trust, fairness and teamwork, among other things, and these are reflected in our management culture. Learning and continuous improvement are also key, and we want to become even better as an employer. The Great Place to Work accreditation is a testament to the progress we have made so far, but we are always striving to do more.”

Great Place to Work is one of the leading providers of employee surveys worldwide. In Germany alone, Great Place to Work works with more than 700 companies of all sectors and sizes every year, which undergo a voluntary audit of the quality and attractiveness of their workplace culture by the independent Great Place to Work Institute. Components include independent, anonymous feedback from employees as well as the analysis of HR policies and programmes.

 

Rite-Hite certified as a “Great Place to Work”

Posted on by David Priestman

Rite-Hite, a global leader in loading bay safety and energy management solutions, has been certified as a Great Place to Work for its business in Germany, confirming its status as an employer of choice within the logistics industry.

Great Place to Work accreditation is only awarded to those businesses that can actively demonstrate and measure excellence in how they treat and manage employees in a fair and respectful manner, and in creating a corporate culture that embraces openness, transparency and trust.

Christina Myschi, Head of Human Resources (HR) for Rite-Hite Germany, says that the satisfaction and motivation of its employees is the foundation of Rite-Hite’s success: “Through their involvement in change processes and the introduction of lean management methods, our corporate culture has advanced significantly in recent years.

“Our corporate values are based on trust, fairness and teamwork, among other things, and these are reflected in our management culture. Learning and continuous improvement are also key, and we want to become even better as an employer. The Great Place to Work accreditation is a testament to the progress we have made so far, but we are always striving to do more.”

Great Place to Work is one of the leading providers of employee surveys worldwide. In Germany alone, Great Place to Work works with more than 700 companies of all sectors and sizes every year, which undergo a voluntary audit of the quality and attractiveness of their workplace culture by the independent Great Place to Work Institute. Components include independent, anonymous feedback from employees as well as the analysis of HR policies and programmes.

 

International trade course launched by Globalia

Posted on by David Priestman

With the aim of broadening its members’ skills and knowledge, Globalia Logistics Network has launched its Online Logistics Academy. In order to provide the most efficient training material, Globalia has partnered with the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA), one of the leading logistics course providers, and Container xChange – a neutral online platform, used by 600+ freight forwarders who is offering a wide range of training material regarding the leasing container industry.

Globalia Logistics Network has inaugurated its online academy with the International Transportation and Trade Course and it has been an outstanding success. More than 20 students have enrolled and over 80% have already been certified. The main aim of this course is to help the participants reach new goals and confidence while boosting their productivity, enhancing their skills and even preparing them for greater responsibilities. The International Transportation and Trade Course is about the foundations of international freight forwarding, how to manage risks by selecting the appropriate Incoterm, how to calculate freight charges and load shipments, types of equipment and documentation used to move goods.

Antonio Torres, President and Founder of Globalia, states: “We have opened our online academy with the intention of providing our agents with a platform for inspiring educational courses that will enable them to set the international standard in their everyday shipping and logistics operations. We are delighted to have had this high demand among our members and very proud of the obtained results. We really hope that we will keep this high level in future courses.”

The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) is a course provider with more than 60 years of experience in logistics learning. The courses they offer are suitable for supply chain professionals who want to upgrade their knowledge base, and also for newcomers to this industry who want to take a deeper dive into the vast subject of transportation and logistics management.

Apart from the International Transportation and Trade Course, Globalia is also offering the Essentials of Freight Forwarding Course (provided by CIFFA likewise. This course will instruct the participants on multiple themes including export packaging, warehousing, document preparation or cargo insurance and it has already opened its registration.

Globalia has also established a partnership with Container xChange in order to offer a SOC Masterclass for members to understand the leasing container industry. The SOC Container Masterclass is provided as a complement to the other two courses. It consists of an “everything-you-need-to-know” course about handling Shipper Owned Containers.

The specially designed online training courses will help Globalia members to cope with the industry challenges and confidently execute complex logistical procedures. Furthermore, upgrading the work skills will also allow them to stay updated with the industry changes, take the necessary measures to bypass any obstacles in the process of successful execution of a project and provide better customer service.

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