Press Release
LeanLogistics Honored as One of ´50 Companies to Watch in Michigan´
HOLLAND, Mich., May. 06 /PRNewswire/ --
HOLLAND, Mich., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- LeanLogistics, the leading provider of web-native Transportation Management Systems (TMS), announces its recognition as one of the "50 Companies to Watch in Michigan," a new award sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation with a mission to "champion the entrepreneurial spirit" in Michigan. Event partners of "Michigan Celebrates Small Business," including the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, the Small Business Association of Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Edward Lowe Foundation, selected winners based on employee or revenue growth, exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, sustainable competitive advantage, and notable company success.
"LeanLogistics is a growing, second-stage venture -- the type that creates the bulk of new, sustainable jobs and powers the high quality of life in America," says Edward Lowe Foundation Executive Director Mark Lange. "'50 Companies to Watch in Michigan' is a unique awards program designed to shine the spotlight on these respected firms."
"LeanLogistics is honored to win this prestigious recognition," said Dan Dershem, president of LeanLogistics. "We attribute the award to our innovative, web-based products and technologies for transportation management."
Companies nominated for the "50 Companies to Watch in Michigan" list must be second-stage companies, defined as employing seven to 99 full-time- equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in gross annual sales. In addition, these companies must be privately held and headquartered in Michigan.
Michigan Celebrates Small Business was underwritten by the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America; BDO Seidman, LLP, Accountants and Consultants; Clark Hill PLC Attorneys at Law; Microsoft; and National City Corporation. Media partners include Crain's Detroit Business, the Greater Lansing Business Monthly, MiBizWest, MiTechNews.com, Northwest Michigan Business News, and WJR Radio, Detroit.
For more information about the "50 Companies to Watch in Michigan" program, for this year or next, visit http://edwardlowe.org/Michigan50 or or call (800) 362-5461.
About LeanLogistics®, Inc.
LeanLogistics meets the latest needs of major shippers of goods with
its far-reaching, Web-native Transportation Management System --
On-Demand TMS™. Customers reduce their transportation cost and increase
efficiency with a typical payback of less than one year -- Return on
Cash™.
Customers select LeanLogistics On-Demand TMS™ to optimize shipping, addressing new and old challenges, such as obtaining carrier coverage, managing ever-changing networks, controlling inbound freight, creating continuous-move opportunities, and settling Freight Bills quickly and accurately.
On-Demand TMS™ is a strategic, end-to-end solution. Its functionality includes: Procurement, Planning and Optimization, Execution Management, Financial Settlement, and a competitive Electronic Marketplace that promotes intense information sharing for synergies that benefit all trading partners.
LeanLogistics hosts its On-Demand TMS™ in a robust computing environment accessible from any Web browser. Customers maximize ROI with little or no Information Technology (IT) expense. The technology easily integrates with leading ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Order Management Systems (OMS).
LeanLogistics' customers include companies such as Barilla America, Dean Specialty Foods, Chiquita, Hanson Logistics, and Unilever. LeanLogistics was founded by veterans of transportation and third-party logistics (3PL). It is a privately held corporation with headquarters in Holland, Michigan. For additional information, visit http://www.leanlogistics.com/ or call 616.738.6400.
LeanLogistics®, LeanAdvisor®, and WebSettle® are registered trademarks of LeanLogistics, Inc.; On-Demand TMS™ and Return on Cash™ are trademarks of LeanLogistics, Inc. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their holder.
For more information, please contact:
Becky Boyd
MediaFirst PR - Atlanta
becky [at] mediafirst [dot] net
(770) 642-2080