Amsterdam, 25 October, 2013
Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo), the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), is continuing its commitment to academic training in the field of supply chain and logistics management. This resolution was underlined recently at Tilburg University’s (Neth.) Supply Chain Management Masters Degree Ceremony, where Menlo representative Jeroen Tempels presented the Menlo Best Thesis Award.
Tempels, who is Menlo’s General Manager, Central Europe congratulated the successful student, “This year’s winner of the Menlo Award is Koen Verburg, whose thesis on the sub-contracting decision making process was thought by the judges to be particularly functional in its findings and useable by the company, IFF, which was the subject of Koen’s case study. In sponsoring the Award Menlo is particularly keen to encourage the application of academic research to practical supply chain challenges. We congratulate Koen on his achievement”.
The full title of the winning thesis is Subcontracting Decision Making: Developing an Appropriate Subcontracting Decision Making Process for IFF’s Spray Dry Technology Line. Chair of the judging panel Professor G.C.J.M. Vos also praised the winner, “Joen’s research approach, both qualitative and quantitative, can be used by other companies that want to improve their product’s quality and lead time.”
The Menlo Best Thesis award is primarily designed to inspire students to excel in the study and research of logistics processes and to encourage innovative thinking in the development of more efficient performance within the supply chain. These principles are very much aligned with Menlo’s own operating philosophy centred on continuous improvement. The company is equally proud of its continued support of Tilburg University’s excellent course and the dedication of the students who each year attain their degree education there.
Second prize went to Mark Gerritsen for his thesis entitled Sustainability of the Biodiesel Industry: The Impact of Strategic Decisions of the Biodiesel Producer on the Sustainability Characteristics of the Biodiesel Supply Chain.
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In Europe, Menlo Worldwide Logistics maintains seventeen dedicated and multi-client logistics centres located in the Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany and the United Kingdom. This warehouse network can serve as pan-European distribution solution using one or several facilities.
Supply chain and transport management solutions as well as 3PL, warehousing and distribution services are offered to a variety of vertical industry sectors including: fashion & apparel; healthcare and medical equipment; hi-tech electronic and data network equipment; automotive; defence and government services and retail e-fulfilment. The European headquarters is at the multi-client Amsterdam Distribution Centre in the Netherlands.
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About Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.6 billion global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with operations in five continents, including North America. As a third-party logistics provider, San Mateo, California-based Menlo Worldwide Logistics’ services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and distribution management, transportation management, supply chain reengineering and other value-added services including packaging, kitting, order fulfillment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities.
With more than 17 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Worldwide Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the world. Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $5.3 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics company.