Logistics Award: Schneider Logistics Named Supplier Of The Year By PolyOne
Schneider Logistics, Inc., one of the leading international logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, has been named 2006 Supplier of the Year by PolyOne Corp., the global supplier of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
"Schneider Logistics' focus on continuous improvement and attainment of aggressive cost and service objectives is what distinguished them from their competition as PolyOne's Logistics Supplier of the Year for 2006," said Steve Feliccia, director of Sourcing, Logistics and Site Services for PolyOne.
"It's an honor to be singled out by PolyOne for this award," said Tom Escott, president of Schneider Logistics. "This is a culmination of combining technology, business expertise and hard work. When you review the stringent criteria PolyOne compiles, it is very rewarding to be part of a team that strives to drive value for the customer."
Feliccia said that PolyOne supply chain leaders were especially impressed by Schneider's focus on providing business unit-specific cost savings opportunities; improving overall carrier delivery performance to customers; implementation and enhancement of service programs, such as Track & Trace, along with Rapid Response; increased participation in PolyOne customer service meetings and conducting PolyOne site surveys to understand strengths and opportunities.
About Schneider Logistics, Inc.
Schneider Logistics, Inc., is an international logistics provider to Global 2000 companies. Schneider Logistics helps customers capture strategic business value from their supply chains in the form of lower distribution costs, reduced inventory, improved customer service and increased availability to working capital. Together with its subsidiaries, American Port Services and American Overseas Air Freight, the company provides end-to-end supply chain management, warehousing, transloading, transportation management and international logistics services.
Schneider Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, a premier provider of truckload, logistics and intermodal services. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert logistics and transportation solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.7B company, Schneider National conducts business in more than 28 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and continues to grow its international service offerings. For more information about Schneider Logistics, visit www.schneiderlogistics.com or call (800) 558-6767.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2006 annual revenues of approximately $2.6B, is a leading global supplier of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Headquartered in northeast Ohio, PolyOne has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and joint ventures in North America and South America. For additional information about PolyOne, see www.polyone.com.
SOURCE: Schneider Logistics, Inc.