Concord, N.C. – September 29, 2006 -- Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation has been named to the list of Top 100 third-party logistics firms (3PL’s) in the country, according to Inbound Logistics Magazine, a leading publication for business logistics and supply chain managers.
“Inbound Logistics editors carefully evaluate submitted information, and compare it to the burgeoning global supply and logistics challenges of our readers. It is a daunting task to match the capabilities of leading 3PLs with the complex logistics and supply chain needs of our readers,” says Felecia Stratton, the magazine’s editor.
One key driver for the magazine’s selection process was how a logistics partner enables innovation and/or growth for its customers. “It is easier for a 3PL to benchmark direct savings for customers as a result of optimizing a transport network, or reducing an inventory-to-sales ratio. But it is just as important for a logistics partner to act as a business change agent, driving their customers' ability to grow, innovate, and compete. That is what Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation does, and why we are happy to recognize it as a 2006 Top 100 3PL,” she explains.
“Cardinal’s inclusion in this elite group of leading logistics firms demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with the best, most practical solutions to streamline their logistics operations,” says Cardinal President and COO, Jerry Bowman. “While doing what we do best, it’s an honor to be recognized as a preeminent player by industry peers and readers of a leading industry publication like Inbound Logistics.”
Given the pace of change and the number of new entrants in the global outsourcing market, selecting the annual Top 100 3PL providers is not easy, according to the magazine’s editors. IL editors chose the winners from more than 500 companies through a comprehensive process of evaluating questionnaires, conducting research, and soliciting reader feedback.
“The goal is to provide a balanced and accurate assessment of our readers' needs and the 3PLs we believe are best suited to meet their specific requirements,” explains Stratton.
Cardinal has ranked in Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 listing of 3PL’s for three years. In 2002, Cardinal was named as one of the Top 10 3PL’s in the industry.
About Cardinal Logistics Management
Cardinal Logistics Management (Cardinal) is an integrated logistics, transportation
and delivery solutions provider that uses dedicated shipping resources, extensive
industry expertise and advanced technology to help companies optimize their
supply and demand chains. Cardinal transportation experts work directly with
clients to develop and implement innovative transportation and technology
solutions that turn their logistics operations from liabilities into strategic
advantages. Cardinal customers include Fortune 500 companies within the retail,
manufacturing and pulp and paper industries such as Home Depot, Office Depot,
7-Eleven, Kraftmaid, Georgia-Pacific, Anderson Windows and CHEP. Cardinal
is headquartered in Concord, N.C. For more information about Cardinal, please
visit www.cardlog.com.
ABOUT INBOUND LOGISTICS
Inbound Logistics is a leading trade magazine targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers. The magazine's editorial mission is to help leading companies better manage corporate resources by speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure, and better matching demand signals to supply lines. More information is available at www.inboundlogistics.com
Anthony Flynn
Director - Marketing
Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
1000 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway, Suite
300
Roswell, GA 30076
678-612-2447
aflynn@cardlog.com
