SAN FRANCISCO and AMSTERDAM, June 24,
2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Menlo Logistics prides itself on
providing its business partners with the necessary initiatives and
continuous improvement mechanisms to deliver supply chain
management that actively enables market growth for their
products. It was this principle that determined Original
S.W.A.T.'s choice of Menlo to take over its logistics demands in
Europe.
The tactical footwear supplier, which is headquartered in
California, was founded in the
late-nineties with the expressed purpose of producing the finest
boots for law enforcement, military, first-responders and other
personnel who require the toughest footwear to deal with the most
demanding of conditions. Having grown its European customer
base significantly, the company now requires a professional
logistics service to both cope with current distribution
requirements and to help drive future expansion.
Kevin Cole, CEO of Original
S.W.A.T. explains the decision to appoint Menlo, "Previously, we
had been relying on our sales distributor to manage our supply
chain in Europe and felt that it
was time for us to have this role fulfilled by a professional
logistics company. Menlo offer extensive experience and knowledge
of the apparel and footwear sector, which gives us clearer
visibility of market demand. Their ability to leverage cost savings
in the transport element of our supply chain and emphasis on
creating efficiencies throughout it, brings us valuable competitive
advantages."
Menlo will manage the Original S.W.A.T. supply chain from its
Eersel facility in the Netherlands
where warehousing, inventory control and both inbound and outbound
transportation will be coordinated. First tier retail distribution
will be implemented across Europe
in the first instance and an e-commerce order processing and
delivery service will be launched later.
In commenting on the contract confirmation, Menlo's Managing
Director, Tony Gunn said, "Menlo has
a strong reputation as a customer oriented supplier. By this I mean
a partnership is forged with our immediate customer that will
continuously evolve to refine the supply chain and adapt to
changing supply priorities and market demands. Through our
experience in the retail e-commerce field, we also know how vital
it is to perfect the purchasing experience of the end
customer. This is valued by Original S.W.A.T. whose
market-leading product requires a top-class e-fulfillment
service."
About Menlo Logistics Europe
In Europe, Menlo Logistics
maintains seventeen dedicated and multi-client logistics centres
located in the Netherlands,
Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany and the United Kingdom. This warehouse network can
serve as pan-European distribution solution using one or several
facilities.
Supply chain and transport management solutions as well as 3PL,
warehousing and distribution services are offered to a variety of
vertical industry sectors including: fashion & apparel;
healthcare and medical equipment; hi-tech electronic and data
network equipment; automotive; defense and government services; oil
and gas as well as retail e-fulfillment. The European headquarters
is at the multi-client Amsterdam Distribution Centre in
the Netherlands.
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About Menlo Logistics
Menlo Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.5
billion global provider of logistics, transportation
management and supply chain services with operations in five
continents, including North
America. As a third-party logistics provider, San Francisco, California-based Menlo
Logistics' services range from dedicated contract logistics to
warehouse and distribution management, transportation management,
supply chain reengineering and other value-added services including
packaging, kitting, order fulfillment and light assembly through a
strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With
nearly 20 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in
North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin
America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Logistics
creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and
distribution needs of leading businesses around the world.
Menlo Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:
CNW), a $5.5 billion diversified
freight transportation and logistics company. For more information,
please visit us on the Web at
http://www.con-way.com/en/logistics.
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