For
Immediate Release
Honoured by Premier Canadian Industry Association
Fort
Erie, Ontario - August 28, 2003 -
PBB Global Logistics has been recognized
for its supply chain management innovations,
promoting strong industry partnerships,
and advancing the logistics and supply
chain profession. PBB was the recipient
of the SCL (Supply Chain & Logistics
Canada) Innovation Award.
PBB’s
branded suite of integrated supply-chain management
solutions, e-globallogistics.com, provides
clients with complete real time 24/7 access
to transactions, allowing increased shipment
visibility and control over the entire transportation
process. In addition to tracking their shipments,
clients have access to a wide range of Customs
and trade documentation, can complete on-line
ordering and inventory management functions,
and create and manage purchase orders via an
efficient paperless system.
"Our
award recipients share attributes including
outstanding leadership, commitment, integrity
and performance," said Donald Borsk, Chairman,
Supply Chain & Logistics Canada, "It
is my pleasure to recognize SCL member John
Ferguson, Vice President of Sales & Marketing
and the PBB team, for commitment and achievement
in creating and implementing innovative supply
chain automation practices."
The
awards were presented during this year’s
annual conference, which ran from May 14th -
May 16th in Toronto. Mr. Ferguson
participated as a track chair at the event,
pulling together a panel of experts to provide
education on “Supply Chain Security.”
“PBB
has always been at the forefront of emerging
supply chain technologies, and our integrated
marketing communications plan was strategically
developed to position these services as cutting
edge within the industry,”said Mike Scott,
President & CEO, PBB Global Logistics. “We
are committed to facilitating the movement
of goods as quickly and efficiently as possible
on behalf of our clients. To receive recognition
from such an esteemed organization is a testament
to this philosophy and the best-practices we
have put into place through many of our supply
chain management tools.”
SCL
is a national, non-profit organization of business
professionals interested in improving their
logistics and supply chain management skills.
The association attracts senior level industry
practitioners, consultants and service providers.
It provides a comprehensive program of education,
research and networking opportunities.
PBB
Global Logistics is a leading provider of
third party international logistics services,
facilitating the movement of goods across
North America and around the world. Founded
in 1946, PBB has expanded its core Customs
brokerage and freight operations and now
provides supply chain solutions, from the
point of origin of goods to the point of
consumption, as well as corporate travel
management and professional trade services.
With approximately 900 employees in over
70 strategic locations throughout North America
and an established global network of logistics
service providers, PBB has the technology,
expertise, and infrastructure to meet every
supply chain need. PBB Global Logistics is
a wholly owned subsidiary of PBB Global Logistics
Income Fund with units trading on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbol PBB.UN.
For
more information contact:
1-800-924-4466 ext. 3634
info@pbb.com
www.pbb.com
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