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Atlanta, May 20, 2019—Family-owned global logistics provider Dachser, and Dicsa, a Spain-based manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic lines and stainless steel fittings, extend their partnership as Dicsa begins a strategic roll out into the Americas with a presence in the U.S. and Argentina.
"We have reached a point where we now want to replicate our model around the world, starting with the US," says Daniel Carmen, General Manager of Dicsa. "We plan to proceed gradually into the market to assess the scope of the opportunity to develop Pan-American business operations. From a strategic standpoint, we determined establishing a branch office in Atlanta and a sales agency in Argentina was the best way to introduce Dicsa into the Americas."
With its global reach and universal logistical technology solution, Dachser will continue its role as Dicsa's single source for intelligent logistics, thereby enabling Dicsa to smoothly expand into the Americas market.
"Thanks especially to the universal IT systems, above all the MIKADO warehouse management software, we are always on hand to support our customers with their plans for expansion and internationalization and to help them access new markets with ease," says Alexander Tonn, Managing Director European Logistics Germany and Corporate Director, Contract Logistics at Dachser.
"Growing together" was the motto of the small company from Zaragoza, Spain, when it joined the market in 1983, supplying tradespeople and industry customers with hydraulic and pneumatic lines and stainless steel fittings. Today, Dicsa is a global enterprise. Dachser's role has been providing intelligent logistics from a single source.
"When we founded Dicsa in 1983, we had a dream: to make the company a market leader in Spain. We had no idea what awaited us, but we wanted to meet every challenge head-on," says Carmen, as he recounts the beginnings of his company with obvious enthusiasm and passion.
That dream came true long ago. Today, the 180-strong company is a distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic lines as well as all the corresponding connections and components, and is now also a manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel fittings. It leads these markets not only in Spain, but throughout the world. Dicsa boasts one of the most complete and widest-ranging inventories of such articles and components in Europe, and supplies over 4,000 customers in more than 100 countries on five continents. In 2018, it generated sales of more than EUR 50 million.
Dicsa operates production and distribution centers around the globe—in Spain, Italy, Germany, and China. Covering an area of 215,000 square feet, the warehouse in Zaragoza alone has space for more than 65,000 items. In this way, the company can deliver an increasing range of products, especially to the small manufacturing companies that need constant access to a wide range of articles but do not want to, or are unable to, maintain such a broad inventory. "We make these products available to them within 24 hours," is how Carmen summarizes the distribution concept. "Our customers don't need to speak to four or five logistics partners or eight to ten manufacturers to get hold of what they need; they can arrange everything through us. They can place their orders over the phone or online and will receive the parts the next day."
That's why Dicsa looks to Dachser. It found a reliable logistics partner early on in Azkar, the predecessor to Dachser Iberia, to help guarantee its 24-hour or sometimes even 12-hour turnaround time.
Daily routes to Central and Northern Europe
To strengthen its market presence in Germany, and by extension in Central and Northern Europe, Dicsa joined forces with its logistics provider to find new ways of storing, picking, and distributing fast-moving products. "To that end, we set up a daily groupage line in 2016 that ran from Zaragoza to the Dachser warehouse in Malsch, near Karlsruhe, and back," says Bernd Großmann. The General Manager European Logistics in Malsch took over platform services for Spain back in 2007.
In 2017, Dachser then established a direct line from Zaragoza to Italy. This shortened transport times to Dicsa's Italian base in Modena. Faster transit times and enhanced quality accelerated the company's growth.
Soon after, Dicsa began operating a warehouse at Dachser's Karlsruhe logistics center, which took over distribution for Dicsa's customers in Germany, the neighboring countries, and Scandinavia. This also includes a cross-docking process: some of the goods are delivered from Zaragoza to Karlsruhe, where they are then consolidated with products already available at the site before being shipped on to the end customer. Furthermore, from its Karlsruhe branch, Dachser Air & Sea Logistics handles the arrival of containers from the production and distribution centers in China. Dachser transports them from the port cities of Hamburg or Bremerhaven to the warehouse in Karlsruhe.
Setting off for the US
With MIKADO, plus the processes and EDI connection already established for Dicsa, it was possible to mirror the logistics from Europe one-to-one in the US in just a short period of time. "In September 2018, just four months later, we were already shipping the first Dicsa products from the Dachser warehouse in Atlanta," Carmen says with pride. That's good news for the enterprising family company, which for some time now has set its sights on the next major goal: China—the world's second largest economy after the US.
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About Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics: Founded in 1974, Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of German-headquartered Dachser SE. The company is a leading global logistics provider employing 30,600 professionals in 399 locations and handling 83.7 million shipments annually. Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics is headquartered in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.dachser.us.
Nulogy, a leading provider in supply chain collaboration solutions, and Kinaxis, a global leader in supply chain orchestration, have announced a partnership to develop cutting-edge solutions for brand manufacturing supply chain networks worldwide.
The new partnership aims to catalyze fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and life science brands and their supplier networks to work together more effectively through digital transformation solutions, thereby mutually improving costs, service and revenue. Combining the supply chain orchestration capabilities of Kinaxis with the collaborative external manufacturing specialization of Nulogy will enable customers to share forecasts and order information with suppliers and receive inventory capacity information faster.
Nulogy’s purpose-built multi-enterprise platform enables greater responsiveness in the supply networks of leading FMCG and life science brands, including L’Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, and Church & Dwight, as well as their extended suppliers and hundreds of sites around the world.
“Given the speed and volatility of today’s global market, it is more important than ever for brand manufacturers to digitally synchronize with their supplier communities in order to respond with agility,” said Jason Tham, CEO at Nulogy. “Through our partnership with Kinaxis, we look forward to collaborations that will elevate the performance of supply chain networks around the world.”
Kinaxis Maestro is the AI-infused end-to-end supply chain orchestration platform for fast, intelligent decision-making. Trusted by renowned global brands to provide agility and predictability to help navigate volatility and disruptions, Kinaxis has been a leader in supply chain planning for over 40 years.
"Our partnership with Nulogy improves visibility, control and collaboration of the upstream network of critical suppliers, like contract manufacturers and co-packers, by integrating a variety of supplier data into Maestro,” said Bill Walker, Senior Director, Partner Solutions Extensions at Kinaxis. “Giving our customers the ability to better run simulations, digitize planning and connect in suppliers.”
Learn more about the partnership at ASCM Connect on September 9, 2024. Kevin Wong, Chief Operating Officer, Nulogy; Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, Supply Chain Thought Leader, Kinaxis; and German Vizcaya Leon, VP Global Planning, Colgate-Palmolive will discuss how Nulogy and Kinaxis’s solutions in Advanced Planning & Scheduling and Supplier Collaboration have played pivotal roles in interconnecting Colgate’s network.
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Date: September 5, 2024
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ULINE AWARDED DAYTON FREIGHT FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was presented the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award and the Minnesota LTL Carrier of the Year award from Uline.
The 2023 Exceptional Performance Award and the Minnesota LTL Carrier of the Year award were presented to Dayton Freight’s Milwaukee and Hudson Service Centers, respectively. Both awards were given based on the following criteria: exemplary customer service, technological innovation and lastly, partnership and dedication.
Uline, a family-owned business, is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America.
Dayton Freight’s Director of Customer Relations, Sherri Bosslet quoted, “We are incredibly proud of our Service Centers in Milwaukee and Hudson WI for receiving these awards. These accolades from Uline truly demonstrate the dedication and diligence of our Dayton Freight team. We look forward to a lasting partnership for years to come.”
Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private, union-free, less-than truckload (LTL) freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. Currently ranked as the country’s 12th largest LTL company, Dayton Freight has 70 Service Centers in 14 Midwest states, served by 6,000+ employees. Offering 1 or 2 day service to thousands of cities, Dayton Freight is known for its prudent growth, operational excellence, advanced technology and an unparalleled company culture known as The Dayton Difference.
Photo Caption: Jeremy Cutchens (Dayton Freight), Shelly Hofmeister (Dayton Freight), Ed VanGrouw (Dayton Freight), Eric Dreissig (Uline), LJ Groen (Uline)
Nulogy, a leading provider of supply chain collaboration solutions, is hosting a session during the Association of Supply Chain Management's ASCM Connect 2024. Nulogy, Kinaxis and Colgate-Palmolive executives will present “Orchestrating Digital Transformation: Nulogy & Kinaxis Empower Colgate-Palmolive’s External Network” on Monday, 9/9/2024, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. CT in Ballroom E, Level 4.
In an era when digital transformation is paramount for sustainable growth, Colgate-Palmolive stands out as a leader in the consumer packaged goods space. With a strong digital transformation vision and strategic partners that tout the technical capabilities and expertise to bring it to life, Colgate and its extended supply network has been able to reap the benefits of digitally-infused agility, resilience and efficiency to outcompete in today’s marketplace.
The session will cover Colgate-Palmolive’s vision for transforming its supply chain planning and execution, highlighting the imperative to enhance supply chain synchronization and collaboration.
Nulogy and Kinaxis join Colgate-Palmolive in this talk to discuss how their best-of-breed solutions in advanced planning and scheduling and supplier collaboration have played pivotal roles in interconnecting Colgate’s network.
Speakers include:
Moderator: Christine Barnhart, CPIM Chief Marketing and Industry Officer, Nuology
Panelist: Kevin Wong Chief Operating Officer, Nulogy
Panelist: Polly Mitchell-Guthrie Supply Chain Thought Leader, Kinaxis
Panelist: German Vizcaya Leon VP Global Planning, Colgate-Palmolive
Check out the complete Colgate-Palmolive case study by visiting https://bit.ly/3z6xwPK.
Covington, KY — In a significant step toward redefining supply chain efficiency and boosting the local economy, Lakeshore Learning hired Zion Solutions Group, a trailblazer in advanced supply chain integration, to help implement a cutting-edge 1.2 million square foot distribution center in Garland, Utah. This collaboration is set to create over 500 jobs, showcasing an unparalleled commitment to innovation and community development.
“Our relationship with Lakeshore Learning, beginning in 2015, has been a testament to what visionary collaboration can achieve," stated Jim Shaw, President of Zion Solutions Group. “This is not just a collaboration; it’s a leap toward the future of supply chain management. By combining Lakeshore Learning’s vision with our technological expertise, we are set to introduce a distribution hub that exemplifies efficiency, sustainability, and economic growth for Garland."
Artin Ghazarian, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lakeshore Learning, highlighted the project's ambition: "Our journey with Zion Solutions Group has been marked by a shared drive for excellence. This distribution center goes beyond expanding our logistical capabilities—it's a testament to our dedication to setting new industry standards for efficiency and environmental stewardship in supply chain management."
Jordan Frank, EVP & Co-Founder of Zion Solutions Group, emphasized the collaborative synergy: Our relationship with Lakeshore Learning is more than a partnership; it's a melding of minds aimed at redefining the future of our industry. We're not just optimizing logistics; we're crafting a model of innovation that leverages technology for smarter, more sustainable operations. Our goal is to inspire the sector by demonstrating how collaboration and technology together can create impactful solutions.”
The facility will harness the latest in automation and robotics to optimize both efficiency and scalability. Zion Solutions Group will play a crucial role in this evolution, meticulously shaping the project from its conceptual stages to its final form. This includes value-added engineering to support Lakeshore Learning’s specific needs, overseeing the procurement and engineering processes to ensure precision, and integrating advanced software solutions—including Zion Apex (WES)—for peak functionality. Beyond the project’s completion, Zion’s Customer Experience team will continue to support the operations team and provide optimization opportunities, ensuring the facility operates smoothly and evolves with technological advancements.
With an operational goal set for 2025, Lakeshore Learning’s Garland distribution center represents a major milestone in job creation and economic growth for the region. This initiative aligns with Zion's mission to drive sustainable innovation and cement its leadership in the market.
For more information about Zion Solutions Group and its groundbreaking projects, please visit https://thezsg.com/.
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About Zion Solutions Group
Zion Solutions Group, a leader in Supply Chain Integration, uses its 90+ years of knowledge to deliver memorable experiences and guide intelligent change. Specializing in material handling integration, Zion provides comprehensive services that include detailed data analytics, solution design, procurement, implementation, and post-implementation support. Our customer-centric approach and Project Lifecycle process ensure tailor-made solutions using cutting-edge technology, setting us apart in the industry. Zion, in support of its core purpose, “To Leave a Positive Impact on the Lives of Those We Touch,” is committed to driving success and sustainable growth for our partners and customers.
About Lakeshore—Products Designed with Learning in Mind®
Lakeshore Learning Materials is a leading developer and retailer of top-quality materials for early childhood education programs, elementary schools, and homes nationwide. Since 1954, Lakeshore Learning Materials has offered innovative learning materials distinguished by their quality, educational merit, and safety. To learn more, visit LakeshoreLearning.com.
Panel Built, Inc., a leading provider of modular offices, mezzanines, and custom-engineered structures, has announced plans to expand its primary facility, PB1. The expansion will include additional office and fabrication space, allowing the company to better accommodate its rapidly growing workforce and increasing demand for its innovative space solutions.
As Panel Built continues to experience significant growth in both personnel and market reach, this expansion marks a critical step in the company’s strategic development. The additional space will enable the company to enhance its operational efficiency and continue delivering high-quality products and services to its diverse client base. The expanded facility will also provide a more collaborative work environment for the Panel Built team, fostering innovation and reinforcing the company’s commitment to excellence.
"Panel Built has built a reputation for delivering modular solutions that meet the unique requirements of various industries, including commercial, military, government, and industrial sectors. The company's expertise in engineering, design, and installation has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking efficient and customizable space solutions.
The Blairsville facility expansion is expected to be completed by early 2025. Panel Built is committed to maintaining uninterrupted service to its clients throughout the construction process, ensuring that all projects remain on schedule and meet the company’s high standards of quality."
- Mike Kiernan CEO
About Panel Built, Inc.
Founded with the mission "To Solve Our Customers' Space Needs With Excellence And Great Customer Service," Panel Built, Inc. specializes in modular construction, offering a range of solutions from modular offices and mezzanines to guardhouses and cleanrooms. With extensive experience in both public and private sectors, Panel Built is dedicated to delivering space solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.