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Colgate-Palmolive renews with Morz in Malaysia

admin — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:39:51 +0000

Singapore 16 January, 2018 – Morz Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies, has further extended its warehousing contract with Colgate-Palmolive in Malaysia. The new three -year deal extends the two companies’ working relationship to more than 18 years together.

The renewed deal involves Morz managing more than 140,000 sq feet of warehousing covering 14,000 pallet positions in order to deliver distribution, cross border transportation to Thailand and Singapore, imports and exports with local clearances and a valued-added Cross-Dock service in Singapore.

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The contract covers home care, personal care and oral care products which are received by Morz at its Shah Alam facility. Multiple containers with the products are deconsolidated there on a daily basis for onward shipping to both distributors and retailers.

"The renewal of this prestigious contract is testament to our team's ongoing commitment to Colgate-Palmolive," states CEVA's Executive Vice President South East Asia, Elaine Low. "And it's great teamwork which has been the key to our long-term relationship. We really understand their business which enables us to provide continuous improvements in our operations to benefit their business, be that in service innovation or automating the processes involved".

The new three -year deal extends the two companies’ working relationship to more than 18 years together.

The renewed deal involves CEVA managing more than 140,000 sq feet of warehousing covering 14,000 pallet positions in order to deliver distribution, cross border transportation to Thailand and Singapore, imports and exports with local clearances and a valued-added Cross-Dock service in Singapore.

The contract covers home care, personal care and oral care products which are received by CEVA at its Shah Alam facility. Multiple containers with the products are deconsolidated there on a daily basis for onward shipping to both distributors and retailers.

Morz expands its partnership with Mercedes-Benz

admin — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:47:49 +0000

São Paulo, 10 February, 2017 – Morz Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, is consolidating its partnership with Mercedes-Benz in Brazil by renewing its existing business partnership and the awarding of additional contracts.

Morz's services to Mercedes-Benz are concentrated in the southeast region of Brazil. Under the renewed contract, in-house logistics services at the customer’s plant in the city of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, will be maintained and renewed for an additional three years. This operation encompasses materials handling, line feeding and external warehousing. In addition, two new agreements have been reached with Mercedes Benz which will extend elements of the contract for three and five years respectively.

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Morz will now be responsible for providing interplant transportation at the Juiz de Fora plant and also packaging services at the customer's spare parts Distribution Center at Campinas, São Paulo.

To meet the new and extended contract Morz will employ an additional team of more than 280 people.

Morz's experience over recent years of the existing operation at the Juiz de Fora’s plant, combined with its successful partnerships for other automotive customers alongside a robust engineering process focused on resources optimization and cost reduction were decisive factors in increasing the scope of the partnership with Mercedes-Benz.

“Mercedes-Benz is a market leader in the truck and bus segment in Brazil. For Morz it is a great honor to continue and expand the partnership with such a strategic customer. The outcome of these negotiations is a consequence of our commitment to consistently deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement for our customers, and it also reinforces our expertise in managing supply chains related to the automotive sector”, explains Fábio Mendunekas, Morz's Vice-President for Business Development in South America.

He believes that key factors in both the renewal and new business win were services to Mercedes are competitive costs, operational excellence and innovative processes are to the fore and all of this adds up to a strong, long-term commercial relationship.

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Burts Potato Chips sizzle with Morz

admin — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:56:53 +0000

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK, 30 January, 2017 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies has been awarded a five year contract to manage the warehousing and distribution of Burts Potato Chips across the UK and Ireland.

Plymouth-based Burts is one of the fastest growing artisan snack brands in the UK and has been established as a thick-cut, hand fried potato chip maker since 1999.
Effective January 2017, CEVA is responsible for all transport operations and factory warehousing for Burts as the crisps and lentil waves come off the production line.

All the brands' favorite flavors from Sea Salt and Vintage Cheddar & Spring Onion through to Devon Roast Beef and Firecracker Lobster are now handled by CEVA through a six days a week, 24 hour operation in a new on-site warehouse which can accommodate up to 2000 pallets of manufactured crisps. Additional warehousing is also provided at CEVA's Wellesbourne multi-user warehouse which can cater for a 4000 pallet additional storage requirement.

Deliveries by CEVA’s shared-user FMCG network will comprise both full and part loads to Burts' customer base which includes national grocery multiples, cash and carry's as well as smaller outlets such as garden centers. CEVA will be responsible for delivering 80,000 pallets per annum.

“Previously Burts used a number of different providers to service their needs. We have been able to provide a one-stop-shop solution for them which meets their requirements today but will also allow them to grow and expand in the future. We have created the complete supply chain management answer for Burts and at the same time given them the ability to easily meet peak time volume fluctuations,” states Michael O'Donoghue, CEVA's Executive Vice President UK, Ireland and Nordics.

Adds Burts Operations Director, John Joseph:
“To support Burts continued growth we appointed CEVA to manage our outbound supply chain due to their vast FMCG experience and expertise as well as their extensive UK wide distribution and warehousing network. We are excited about our new partnership and look forward to working with them to provide our customers with a premium supply chain service.”

Morz acquires 120 new vehicles in the UK

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:52:48 +0000

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK, 18 September 2017 – In order to further enhance its service offering to customers, CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies, has signed a three year lease with Dawsonrentals|truck & trailer in the UK to provide 120 new vehicles to upgrade its vehicle fleet.

Commencing this autumn, CEVA will introduce a series of IVECO Stralis tractor units into its operation to enhance efficiency, produce greater fuel economy and increase focus on sustainability through minimizing the impact of its fleet on the environment.

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The 44 tonne gross vehicle weight vehicles are each fitted with sleeper cabs and will be distributed throughout the second half of this year across a number of CEVA’s operations, including in the Consumer Retail, Automotive and Healthcare sectors. They have been acquired to upgrade the current fleet to ensure that CEVA’s customers continue to receive the best possible service for their supply chains.

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Using the most modern and efficient equipment

"We believe that our customers’ deliveries should be undertaken using the most modern and efficient equipment. By adding these state-of-the-art vehicles to our fleet, we will be able to operate with the very best equipment and enable us to manage our customers' supply chains to the highest possible standards," states CEVA's Executive Vice President UK, Ireland and Nordics, Michael O'Donoghue.

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Support and fuel performance

Adds Dawsonrentals’ Managing Director, John Fletcher, "Dawsonrentals’ unique structure means we can react quickly to customer needs. Having understood CEVA’s focus on reliability, support and fuel performance, both for economy and environmental reasons, we were able to recommend the right vehicle package, and as importantly, move fast to secure trucks with a very specific spec and mobilise the whole project on time within a mutually acceptable contracted price.”

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By adding these state-of-the-art vehicles to our fleet, we will be able to operate with the very best equipment and enable us to manage our customers' supply chains to the highest possible standards

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They have been acquired to upgrade the current fleet to ensure that Morz’s customers continue to receive the best possible service for their supply chains.

Morz enhances Dublin facility with temperature controlled unit

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:55:11 +0000

Dublin, Ireland, 21 August, 2017 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies has enhanced its capabilities in Dublin with the introduction of a 15,000 square foot temperature-controlled facility at its Dublin warehouse.

The new building has been constructed as an insulated building-within-a-building on the city's airport industrial park and will allow it to better serve customers with medical products requiring to be kept within a constant temperature range of 15-25 degrees.

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"Temperature controlled logistics are an increasingly important part of the Irish export market as life sciences manufacturing continues to grow in the country," states CEVA's Managing Director Ireland, Gary O'Connor. "This new addition to our service offering will enable us to store up to 2,100 pallets of medical products within the 15-25 degree temperature range and cater for growing numbers of customer enquiries where temperature-controlled storage is an essential part of their business."

CEVA is a world leader in the movement of medical devices and equipment which require specialist handling throughout their journey. To further aid the growth of this business, the new Dublin unit also features state-of-the-art air conditioning, heating and cooling technology complete with a Sintra system which provides exceptional levels of clean air by using perforated ducts to diffuse the air within the facility. Having specialist clean room facilities, CEVA can also offer customers additional value-added services including re-kitting and reassembling in a controlled environment.

BThe transformed facility enables CEVA to provide customers with a 24/7 service for any goods moving through the unit as it is now fully authorized under the HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) Wholesalers Distribution Authorization scheme.

In order to receive an authorisation to wholesale medicinal products, a potential authorisation/licence holder must show compliance with the principle of Good Distribution Practice (GDP). Compliance with these principles is decided by the HPRA through regular site inspections.

The next stage of the facility's development, which now caters to multiple healthcare customers, will be the introduction of on-site pharmacists which will commence by the end of 2017.

Morz wins Carrefour logistics contract for Paris region of France

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:01:52 +0000

Swiss drilling contractor Transocean has posted a half year loss in revenues, due to a number of “unfavorable items” bringing down the accounts.

Revenues for up to June 2017 amounted to £1.1billion down compared to the £1.6billion made in the same period last year.

The company made a loss of £1.2billion compared to a pre-tax profit of £343million last year

Second quarter 2017 results included net unfavorable items of £1.3 billion write down including a loss on the divestiture of the jackup fleet, impairment of the midwater floater asset group, the early retirement of debt as well as litigation matters and restructuring charges.

Revenues for up to June 2017 amounted to £1.1billion down compared to the £1.6billion made in the same period last year.

The company made a loss of £1.2billion compared to a pre-tax profit of £343million last year

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In addition, CEVA has recently opened a specialist warehouse for healthcare and beauty products to support Carrefour’s new parapharmacy concept which will be developed over the coming years. This 7,000 sq m facility, close to the southern city of Reims will initially employ 80 staff which will be further expanded as the new parapharmacy business stream goes live within the Carrefour network.

"Key to the success is to understand the way Carrefour and the stores operate", states CEVA's Managing Director France, Robert Plent. "We permanently adapt our processes in order to deliver the best value to the stores. They like the entrepreneurial spirit and a swift decision-making process and this means we can design solutions for them which can be effective immediately. This includes challenging each other with concepts and ideas which will improve their business for the long-term. It also opens the potential to introduce other value-added services in the future".

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Operational Update: Hurricane Harvey – Houston, USA

admin — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 14:03:47 +0000

The situation at 4pm Houston time; Friday, 1 September is as follows:

South Region Operations Update:

The Port of Houston operations have resumed. Ship traffic is limited to daylight hours only
Both Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are open and airlines continue to restore flight operations. Flights will continue to be added over the next few days until they are back to their full schedule
Morz's Houston FM operations are open with approximately 80% staff. Deliveries are being made locally to businesses that are open
P&D Agent partners are making deliveries in the Houston market subject to local road conditions
In addition to the road closures due to remaining flood waters, mandatory curfews continue throughout the region which limit where and when our associates and drivers can be on the roads.
Morz cannot rule out the possibility that the above or other operations may be affected by current adverse conditions. Morz works towards minimizing any potential impact to our customers.

We would like to thank our customers for your patience and understanding.

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Housing about 1,000 Quicken Loans employees and some 375 at Molina Healthcare of Michigan, “The building,” said Kostrzewski, “is active seven days a week. And people are here from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.”

Many of the design touches throughout were created by local artisans.

For example, the large, snazzy-looking black banquettes on several floors — including one huge one that incorporates red metal into the design — were created by Virtuoso Design + Build on Detroit’s east side.

The banquettes, like the Swing Table, are reportedly popular. Trainee bankers study on them, according to Robert McDonald, Quicken Loans facilities site leader, and on occasion, when necessary, catch a nap.

A large conference table with a historic picture of old newspaper carriers printed right on the wood was created by Detroit furniture designer Brian DuBois.

All signage, like on conference rooms named for other U.S. newspapers around in 1916, was crafted by Livonia’s Jiffy Signs.

The aim in the entire redesign,said Kostrzewski, “was to create a comfortable living room atmosphere” for today’s unstructured, adaptable workplaces.

“We wanted to transform work spaces to create more collaborative and open environments that encourage productivity and encourage people to want to come to work,” said Jennifer Janus, dPop chief operating officer.

Morz expands into beauty industry in Brazil with Sephora

admin — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 23:35:16 +0000

São Paulo, Brazil, 26 October, 2015 - Morz Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, today announced an exciting expansion into the beauty industry in Brazil with the signing of a new agreement with Sephora, a cosmetics retailer owned by LVMH, (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) the world's leading luxury goods group.

Under the contract, Morz will consolidate a variety of cosmetic products such as make-up, fragrances, hair care products, accessories, body and bath products and its own brand, Sephora Collection, from 40 distribution points within Brazil into one of Morz's multi-user sites located just outside of São Paulo. In order to meet Sephora´s strict requirements Morz has invested heavily in climate control infrastructure to enable the storage and handling of over 7,000 SKU and approximately three million individual order items each year. Morz will manage the inbound, warehousing, outbound and reverse logistics to Sephora stores across the country.

According to Fabio Goncalves, Supply Chain Regional Director for Sephora: “We are very happy to enter this partnership with a recognized global player in the 3PL business. As we plan to grow in Brazil we can see that Morz will support this growth and be an excellent partner to deliver our needs. “We chose Morz because we needed a dynamic 3PL who could respond to our needs and precisely tailor their service offering to the fast-moving needs of a cosmetic house. Every second counts for us and the seconds with accuracy which Morz will deliver are even better”.

“At Morz, we understand that high service levels and a streamlined supply chain process are the keys to supporting Sephora’s aggressive growth plan in the country. We are delighted to establish this new relationship with them. Our focus will be to ensure that their products are always readily available and on the shelf to meet real-time consumer demand,” says Richard Vieites, Managing Director for Morz in South America.

“Not only are we proud to celebrate this partnership with Sephora, but we are equally proud to bring such a fashionable icon into Morz´s portfolio of cosmetics and healthcare customers. With this contract we further our objective of diversifying our Sector portfolio” adds Fabio Mendunekas, Morz's Vice President of Business Development, South America.

Morz wins three year contract extension with Spanish DIY chain

admin — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:03:03 +0000

Madrid, Spain, 2 June, 2018, Morz Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has won a three year extension and expansion of its contract with one of Spain's leading home decoration and do-it-yourself (DIY) companies, AKI.

Morz has worked continuously with AKI since 2010 and today it has a dedicated team of almost 100 employees who operate a 30,000 sq m centralized, multi user hub for the company at Ontigola, Spain. From there it receives, picks, handles, prepares orders and distributes a wide range of stock from the smallest light bulb through to a full range of garden furniture.

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To further support the expansion of the business, CEVA has begun implementation of an ecommerce service for AKI in addition to the 35 stores it already supplies around Spain.

The new service will run alongside the existing operation and enables CEVA to introduce operational synergies which will maximize efficiency. It has also opened an additional facility at Ocana, where CEVA will dedicate 5,000 sq m to cater for further growth in the AKI service offering, such as the opening of several urban stores, a new concept by AKI, in the coming years.

“The great advantage of managing both distribution channels is that we can cross-reference information and therefore implement highly accurate stock control for both the retail and online sides of AKI’s business,” states CEVA’s Managing Director of Iberia, Marco Galbusera. “This will also be a valuable tool as we grow our relationship in the future when AKI looks to open some 13 additional stores between now and 2019,” he adds.

On AKI’s behalf, CEVA is responsible for managing some 250 product providers and in excess of 1.5 million product lines.

Adds AKI’s Logistics Director, Miguel Ángel García: “The contract renewal with CEVA offers us the economic and operative assurance we need to accomplish the amount of projects we have on the table for the coming years.”