Holland, MI - January 12, 2016 - LeanLogistics, provider of transportation management system applications and supply chain services, has received the 2015 Top Supplier in Transportation & Warehousing award from Ferrara Candy Company.
LeanLogistics received the award at Ferrara Candy Company's inaugural Supplier Summit. As the third largest confectionary manufacturer in North America with sales of nearly $1 billion, Ferrara Candy Company engaged LeanLogistics in 2015 to improve the company's overall transportation operations.
Ferrara implemented LeanTMS®, true SaaS transportation management technology, and with LeanLogistics assistance, initiated strategic improvements in carrier selection, procurement, load planning, optimization and tendering.
LeanLogistics was cited for its contribution to Ferrara during the summit, which also featured Ferrara Candy Company's top 50 suppliers, ranging from technology to ingredient and packaging partners.
"It's rewarding to have Ferrara Candy Company recognize the role LeanLogistics played and the value we have delivered," said Tim Hinson, COO of LeanLogistics. "We look forward to continuing our partnership with this world-class organization."
For more information about LeanTMS, please contact solutions@leanlogistics.com
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About LeanLogistics
LeanLogistics is a global solutions provider of transportation management system (TMS) applications and supply chain services enabled by the industry's largest transportation network. The LeanLogistics Transportation Network empowers shippers, carriers and other participating members to reduce costs, improve services and gain complete visibility.
Used by many Fortune 1000 companies, LeanLogistics LeanTMS delivers complete transportation planning, execution, settlement and procurement, as well as supply chain visibility and business intelligence, to improve business processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs. For outsourced transportation solutions, LeanLogistics offers Managed Transportation Services, GreenLanes™ and Managed Procurement Services that leverage the data intelligence of the transportation network with best practices and transportation expertise to ensure clients receive maximum value.
LeanLogistics is headquartered in Holland, Michigan and is part of Brambles Limited. For additional information, visit www.LeanLogistics.com or call 866.584.7280.
About Ferrara Candy Company, Inc.
Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Ferrara Candy Company is a rapidly growing, leading innovator in the candy and snack industry, created by the merger of Ferrara Pan Candy Company, Inc. and Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. in 2012. The company manufactures a robust and diverse portfolio of branded and private label pure fun candy, better-for-you snacks, and proactive health gummy supplements that consumers love. For more information, please visit the company's website, www.ferrarausa.com.
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