Cloud Logistics

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 – Transport Works US, the US division of Australian third party logistics (3PL) leader Transport Works, has selected the Cloud Logistics transportation management system (TMS) to help accelerate their rapid expansion in the US marketplace.  

“We’re poised for extraordinary growth in 2016,” said Drew Uzupis, Chief Technology Officer of Transport Works. “In order to best support that growth, we needed a TMS that could be deployed in only a few weeks and support the massive volume we’re expecting from day one.  The Cloud Logistics solution is all of that and more.  It will help us offer the best of service and visibility to our customers.”

Transport Works US will use Cloud Logistics immediately to support the high volume LTL shipping requirements of a major industrial manufacturer.  The solution will reduce freight costs through carrier selection while greatly improving associate productivity.  Through the use of sophisticated business rules for buy-side and sell-side rating, Transport Works will automate both customer invoicing and carrier invoice matching.  

Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics added, “Third party logistics providers are an important part of our own growth plans at Cloud Logistics.  Partnering with the industry’s next generation of leaders such as Transport Works US helps us stay on the cutting edge of technology while engaging in some of the most exciting projects in the market.  We are thrilled and fortunate to be working with Transport Works US.”

Cloud Logistics will be demonstrating their third party logistics solutions at the 3PL Summit and Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum in Chicago, June 20-22. For more information, please see http://1.eft.com/LP=9118.

About Transport Works US Utilizing industry knowledge and collective experience within the Transport Works business, business intelligence software (BIT), and the collective buying power of their customers’ combined logistics spend, they deliver solutions that not only improve your company’s supply chain but also reduce operating costs. Their client base spans a large spectrum of industries including Tech, Automotive, E-Commerce, and Building Supplies. With headquarters based in Melbourne (Australia) and offices in Brisbane (Australia), Auckland (New Zealand), and Los Angeles (USA), they are well equipped to service the most diverse businesses across any industry, anywhere around the world. More information about Transport Works US can be found at www.transportworksus.com.

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 – Costa Farms, one of the largest growers of ornamental plants, has selected the Cloud Logistics transportation management system (TMS) to help manage their complex distribution network, reduce freight costs, and provide unprecedented visibility to inventory and shipments.  

“Given the unique nature of our business - marked by extraordinarily high seasonality, our geographic constraints, and the vast array of specialized carriers we use - managing freight for Costa Farms is particularly complex,” said Ryan McFarland, Transportation and Logistics Director for Costa Farms.  “As part of our effort to replace both homegrown and legacy systems, we underwent an extensive search, looking at a wide variety of solutions available today.  There was little doubt that Cloud Logistics was the right solution for us.  Their combination of innovation, functionality, and usability helped them stand out in a crowded marketplace.”

Costa Farms will use the Cloud Logistics TMS to optimize carrier selection, which is particularly important in their highly seasonal business.  During peak season, marrying the right loads with the right carriers will drive substantial savings.  During low season, performing that same function while adhering to contractual carrier commitments is essential to maintaining strong carrier relations.  The Cloud Logistics solution will also integrate with real time location monitoring, provided by LocusTraxx, giving transportation planners insight to shipment progress and a dynamically recalculated estimated time of arrival (ETA).

Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics, added, “From our first visit with the Costa Farms team, we knew that this was lining up to be a really special project.  The opportunity to work together to tackle the Costa Farms network this summer is incredibly exciting.  We’re honored to be partnering with them and look forward to a long and rewarding relationship."

About Costa Farms Costa Farms is one of the nation’s largest growers of ornamental plants. Founded in 1961 by Jose Costa, Costa Farms is a third-generation, family-owned business that globally stretches over 3,500 acres and employs 4,000 people. Along with thriving indoor and bedding plant divisions, Costa Farms operates merchandising and young-plant production divisions as part of its infrastructure, with operations domestically in South Florida and in North and South Carolina, and abroad in the Dominican Republic and the Far East. More information about Costa Farms can be found at www.costafarms.com.

MANUFACTURING TECH INSIGHTS RECOGNIZES CLOUD LOGISTICS AS ONE OF THE “TOP SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTION PROVIDERS

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 – Cloud Logistics, a leading provider of transportation management software, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the “Top 10 SCM (Supply Chain Management) Solution Providers” of 2016 by Manufacturing Tech Insights magazine."

Faced with a wide assortment of available technologies, manufacturers must wisely choose solutions that can   provide   a   combination   of   significant   financial   benefit   while   also   improving   customer   service. Manufacturing Tech  Insights  recognized  Cloud  Logistics  based  on  their  success  in deploying  the  newest generation of transportation solutions with customers across various sizes and segments of manufacturing. A panel of experts and members of the Manufacturing Tech Insights editorial board select the annual list of companies in order to recognize and promote new and successful technology."

“It is a fascinating and challenging time for manufacturers.   On one hand, as fuel prices hit record lows, transportation  costs  should  really  benefit.    On the  other  hand,  capacity  is  becoming  a  greater  issue,” commented Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics. “We regularly hear from manufacturers that finding available assets for more niche equipment such as flatbeds is increasingly difficult.  The solutions we have in place - from  our  growing  network  of carriers  to  fast  and  easy  RFQ  tools  -  help  manufacturers  thrive  in today’s environment.”

“Three plus years after going live as Cloud Logistics' customer, we continue to see new value from the use of their transportation solution,” says Jodie Whalen, Transportation Director at Aeroflex USA.   “As a mid- sized manufacturer, the ability to get the same benefits from technology that much larger companies see from  much  more  expensive  solutions  is  huge  for  us.   Cloud  Logistics  is  a  critical  part  of  our  distribution success and they have been an exceptional partner.”

Cloud Logistics was selected after being evaluated across more than a dozen quantitative and qualitative elements.  Experts  made  their  decision  after  taking  into  consideration  the  company’s  experience,  industry recognition, technical certifications, market presence and positive client reviews. The company continued to break  new  ground  this  past  year  benefiting  its  customers.    Manufacturing  Tech  Insights  is  happy  to showcase Cloud Logistics this year due to their continuing excellence in delivering top-notch technology- driven solutions.  More details can be found on page 19 of the February issue of Manufacturing Tech Insights (www.manufacturingtechinsights.com/magazines/February/2016/).

About Manufacturing Tech Insights Manufacturing Tech Insights is a technology magazine that regularly highlights enterprise solutions that can redefine  business  goals  of  tomorrow.  Through  nominations  and  consultations  with  industry  leaders,  its editors choose the best in manufacturing. Its February Edition is an annual listing of Top 10 Supply Chain Management Solutions Providers. For more information, visit the website at: www.manufacturingtechinsights.com/

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CLOUD LOGISTICS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE MOST PROMISING RETAIL SOLUTION PROVIDERS

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 – CIO Review recently named Cloud Logistics to their top Retail Solution Providers list for its expertise in enabling rapid transportation success, immediate ROI and industry leading innovation.

Each year, CIO Review names the 20 Most Promising Retail Solution Providers. Cloud Logistics’ recognition is based on their success in developing and deploying the newest generation of transportation solutions, designed so that companies of any size can benefit from its incredibly fast implementations. A panel of experts and members of CIOReview’s editorial board select the annual list of companies to recognize and promote technology.

“As retailers continue to invest in technology to address omni-channel opportunities, the ability to deploy a cloud-based solution that generates immediate ROI in a matter of weeks has tremendous appeal,” said Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics.  “Omni-channel success depends on having confidence in both inventory visibility as well as service level commitments.  The Cloud Logistics TMS helps retailers achieve these goals while asking very little of capacity-constrained IT departments.”

Greg Brinkman, Senior VP of Supply Chain at Badcock Home Furniture & More, praises the value the Cloud Logistics solution can provide retailers.  “Our replenishment, transportation, and distribution teams are all looking at the same data now, and seeing where product is in the delivery cycle.  They are able to identify problems sooner and adjust."

Cloud Logistics was selected after being evaluated across more than a dozen quantitative and qualitative elements. Experts have made the decision by taking to consideration, company’s experience, industry recognition, technical certifications, market presence and positive client reviews. The company continued to break new ground within the past year benefiting its customers. CIO Review is happy to showcase them this year due to their continuing excellence in delivering top-notch technology driven solutions.  More details can be found on page 22 of the December issue of CIO Review (cioreview.com/magazines/December2015/Retail/).

About Cloud Logistics Cloud Logistics provides the newest generation of transportation logistics solutions for the global supply chain market. Our solutions make the complexities of order collaboration, communication and international transportation management simple for companies of any size to benefit.  The offering includes patent pending configurable workflow architecture, unique user experiences, alerts, dashboard widgets, and ad-hoc reporting all delivered in a cloud-based network. Social technology for business allows each person involved with an order or shipment the ability to attach documents, claims photos and Proof of Delivery (POD) signatures within a private secure community. More information about Cloud Logistics can be found at www.gocloudlogistics.com.

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Cloud Logistics Completes Banner year in 2015 with 10x Growth

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Wednesday, January 13, 2016 – Cloud Logistics, a leading innovator in SaaS logistics and provider of next-generation transportation management systems (TMS), finished a record setting 2015, marked by a ten-fold increase of network traffic and numerous industry awards.

“2015 was an incredibly rewarding year for Cloud Logistics.” said Mark Nix, Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Logistics.  “We designed our software to be different from all of the older solutions available today in the marketplace.  It needed to be much faster to deploy for even complex transportation networks.  It also needed to be far easier to use than what had become the norm.  Our clients and industry analysts have spoken, not just with their words but also with their actions.  The most exciting thing is that our plans for 2016 will eclipse our success in 2015 in every way.”

Milestones and achievements in 2015 include: • A 10x increase in shipments processed by the TMS solution and corresponding 800% increase in corporate revenue.  Likewise, there has been a six-fold increase in the number of shippers participating in the Cloud Logistics network. • Six new releases of the product, each with significant functional capabilities and performance improvements • Several clients in the following industries: automotive manufacturing, retail, building products, CPG, home decor, farming, wholesale distribution, and 3PL’s/brokers with headquarters across 4 continents • Introduction of the industry’s first Same Day TMS solution, highlighted by the go-live of Container Centralen • Strategic organizational growth in the areas of executive management, professional services, product development and carrier relations • Introduction of Cloud Logistics into the South African market • Industry awards from CIOReview and Inbound Logistics • The launch of a new website (www.gocloudlogistics.com)

In a sign of continued growth and corporate commitment to South Florida, Cloud Logistics has opened up a new development center in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  Scott Tesoriere, VP of Technical Operations for Cloud Logistics commented, “As we continue to add key technology talent, setting up a modern, attractive development facility central to the Miami-Fort Lauderdale region became crucial.  We are really excited to showcase this new office.”

John Sidell, managing principal at SCAPath added, “There are so many factors transforming the Transportation Management System marketplace.  Everything from macroeconomic conditions to new rules and regulations to the changing face of the workforce impacts what shippers and 3PLs need from a TMS.  Having worked with Cloud Logistics at M&G Duravent, I know first hand just how impactful their innovative solution can be.  Their ability to implement TMS in as little as one day has them positioned well to succeed in this environment.”

FREMONT, CA, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 — Cloud Logistics has once again been named to the 20 Most Promising Supply Chain Technology Solution Providers 2015 list by the industry leaders at CIOReview. Cloud Logistics was chosen for the 2015 award because of its unique mobile application for drivers, supporting both Android and iOS.  The 2015 honors follow last year’s CIOReview award for technology platform.

“Cloud Logistics knows how well regarded the CIOReview panel of experts and thought leaders is in the tech industry, and we’re honored to be selected,” said Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics.  “Our mobile application continues to win praise throughout the marketplace.  It enables drivers and owner-operators to accept tenders, provide automated GPS status updates and capture proof-of-delivery signatures for any size of business. This solution provides shippers with near-real time visibility and helps create a closed-loop cycle for deliveries.”

The annual list of companies receiving CIOReview awards is selected by a panel of experts and editorial board members, focused on the recognition and promotion of tech entrepreneurship.

“Cloud Logistics has been on our radar for some time for stirring a revolution in the supply chain technology space.  We are happy to showcase them this year due to their continuing excellence in delivering top-notch supply chain technology solutions,” said Jeevan George, Managing Editor, CIOReview. “Cloud Logistics’ solutions continued to break new ground within the past year, benefiting its customers around the globe, and we’re excited to have them featured on our top companies list.”

The CIOReview honor represents another achievement in what has been a banner year for Cloud Logistics.  Successes include a record level of new business, network volume on pace to quadruple 2014’s, three new releases of the solution – and the introduction of the industry’s first and only Same Day TMS, just announced in late September.

About Cloud Logistics Cloud Logistics provides the newest generation of transportation logistics solutions for the global supply chain market. Our solutions make the complexities of order collaboration, communication, and international transportation management simple for companies of any size to benefit.  The offering includes patent pending configurable workflow architecture, unique user experiences, alerts, dashboard widgets, and ad-hoc reporting all delivered in a cloud-based network. Social technology for business allows each person involved with an order or shipment to have the ability to attach documents, claims photos and Proof Of Delivery (POD) signatures within a private secure community. More information about Cloud Logistics can be found at www.gocloudlogistics.com.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Monday, September 28, 2015 – Cloud Logistics, a leading innovator in SaaS logistics and provider of next-generation transportation management systems (TMS), introduced the industry’s first Same Day TMS (Transportation Management System) offering at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) annual conference in San Diego, California.  This new solution leverages Cloud Logistics’ award-winning TMS to enable customers to start their transportation implementation and begin shipping with their TMS all on the same day. Container Centralen (CC) has already proven the value of Same Day TMS with their rapid deployment.

“When we first created Cloud Logistics, our goal was to compress the average project cycle time from months to weeks to days,” said Mark Nix, Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Logistics.  “This new offering shows that we surpassed that goal and can now help customers start saving on the first day.  Plus, partnering with the innovative distributor CC was a great way to prove we could achieve such an audacious goal.”

For more information on Same Day TMS, click www.samedaytms.com.

John Paulsen, CC’s VP of Operations commented, “Our customers expect top notch service.  We need to balance this service with reasonable freight spend.  After researching many solutions available in the marketplace, we determined that Cloud Logistics best allows us to satisfy all of our customers while efficiently managing our transportation network.  On top of that, no one else came close to being able to deploy in a single day."

Same Day TMS offers the same features that any shipper would expect from a transportation solution.  These include freight rating, carrier selection, load tendering and visibility as well as match pay.  The solution provides communication with the nearly 1,000 carriers already on the Cloud Logistics network via the Carrier Portal.  Additional capabilities, such as mobile, a vendor portal and 3PL billing are also available to the shipper and can be deployed shortly after go-live.    

Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM and founder of Talking Logistics, offered, "Several years ago, I proposed a concept called 'Software-as-a-Self-Service', in which a shipper could be up and running with a TMS within an hour or two. Such a solution would empower all of those companies currently managing their transportation operations manually. Cloud Logistics’ Same-Day TMS helps brings the industry much closer to this vision of rapid on-boarding and time-to-value."

Cloud Logistics will be demonstrating their solution at the annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) September 27-30, 2015 in San Diego, California.  

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Guardian Building Products Deploys Cloud Logistics TMS for Freight Optimization and Mobile Visibility  

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 – Guardian Building Products, a leading two-step distributor of specialty building products, has successfully deployed Cloud Logistics’ Transportation Management Software (TMS) to manage the movement of freight across their network.  Over the course of a two-phased implementation, Guardian began using the TMS to manage inbound freight into their network of more than 30 distribution centers along with outbound customer deliveries leveraging their private fleet.

“As a company, it was very important for Guardian to achieve speed to value. We have been able to accomplish this with Cloud Logistics,” said Tom Schaumburg, VP of Operations and Supply Chain for Guardian Building Products.  “In my career, I have been lucky enough to have been part of many teams that have taken TMS solutions live.  This one is by far the fastest. The interfaces were reasonably simple and the system is very intuitive – so our associates in the corporate office who run 3rd party inbound, and our team in the field who dispatch our owned fleet outbound, took to the system quickly and we have been able to validate our savings case. Cloud Logistics has helped us achieve our most important goal – speed to value.”

Merely two months after completion of the first phase, Guardian began using the Cloud Logistics solution for managing outbound deliveries to their customers.  The system optimizes their dynamic customer routes multiple times a day, assuring the best combination of customer service and private fleet utilization.  At the same time, drivers have begun using the Cloud Logistics mobile solution to accept routes and capture proof-of-delivery signatures as well.      

Over the course of the next few weeks, Guardian will be rolling out the solution across their nationwide network of distribution centers and drivers to maximize their return on investment.  

Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics added, “Cloud Logistics is fortunate to be partnering with Guardian Building Products to help reduce their freight costs while improving visibility and customer service.  To be able to achieve this kind of success in only four months is a real testament to the teams and the solution."

Cloud Logistics will be demonstrating their solution at the annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) September 27-30, 2015 in San Diego, California.  

About Cloud Logistics Cloud Logistics provides the newest generation of transportation logistics solutions for the global supply chain market. Our solutions make the complexities of order collaboration, communication and international transportation management simple for companies of any size to benefit.  The offering includes patent pending configurable workflow architecture, unique user experiences, alerts, dashboard widgets, and ad-hoc reporting all delivered in a cloud-based network. Social technology for business allows each person involved with an order or shipment the ability to attach documents, claims photos and Proof Of Delivery (POD) signatures within a private secure community. More information about Cloud Logistics can be found at www.gocloudlogistics.com.

As logistics professionals depart for RILA Sustainability Conference next week, we should think about how cloud software reduces the carbon footprint.

Cloud Software Use Reduces Data Center Carbon Emissions by 88%

For many years, experts have generally acknowledged that good transportation planning and good ecological stewardship go hand in hand.  For instance, in 2011, Walmart disclosed a reduction of 41,000 tons of CO2 emissions by increasing the number of pallets per trailer and better management of their routes.  In general, a reduction in freight spend will naturally reduce a shipper’s carbon footprint.

But the environmental benefits of a Transportation Management System (TMS)- more specifically a cloud-based TMS- go beyond the shipper’s footprint on the road.  According to Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics, “Over the past 3 years the majority of our prospects and customers have been focused on green initiatives, sustainability, and reducing their corporate carbon footprint when looking for a new TMS.  Many do not realize that the older TMS technologies utilize a large, dedicated server infrastructure.  For on-premise hardware, the actual server usage rate could be as low as 12-20%.”

“Cloud Logistics selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2012 because of their strong commitment to security, performance, flexibility, and the environment.  Gartner also rates AWS in the top quadrant far ahead of other providers for many of the same reasons, which brings comfort to CIO’s as they get involved with security testing of the Cloud Logistics’ systems,” said Scott Tesoriere, Director of Technical Operations at Cloud Logistics.

AWS completed a recent study and reported the findings in a June 2015 blog.  “On Average AWS customers use 77% fewer servers, 84% less power, and utilize a 28% cleaner power mix, for a total reduction in carbon emissions of 88% from using the AWS Cloud instead of operating their own data centers”.  On top of that, Amazon expects 45% of the electricity powering their data centers to be from renewable sources by the end of 2016.  

From reducing the number of trips on the road, to shrinking the air conditioning bill of their data centers to minimizing unnecessary hardware purchases, Cloud Logistics is pleased to be able to help our customers’ sustainability initiatives in so many ways.

New Customers Across Industries and Continents Experience Rapid Benefits of Cloud-based TMS

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 – Cloud Logistics, a leading innovator in SaaS logistics and provider of next-generation transportation management systems (TMS), finished the first half of 2015 strongly, highlighted by the addition of 11 new customers across industries and geographies.  One of the great appeals of the Cloud Logistics TMS is the ability for shippers to deploy the cloud-based solution rapidly and to begin seeing immediate return on investment.  To that end, eight of the 11 new customers are already live with the software and quickly expanding their usage.

“We developed our solution with three main goals in mind.” said Mark Nix, Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Logistics.  “The software has to be simple to deploy, incredibly easy to use and architected from the ground up to leverage modern cloud, mobile and social technologies.  We are thrilled to have validation of this strategy by so many amazing companies.”

Customer success in 2015 spans a wide variety of industries, including leaders such SAPA Extrusions, Inc., M&G Duravent, a large furniture retailer and five different third party logistics providers (3PLs). Two of the 3PLs, have now deployed the Cloud Logistics solution across southern Africa. This includes Triton Express, one of the largest logistics providers in the region.  Additionally, these 11 customers represent companies headquartered on four different continents, paving the way for international expansion in the future.  These success stories prove that companies of any size can benefit from a cloud-based transportation solution- from a small 3PL to companies with revenues in excess of $5 billion.

Michael Mulqueen, partner at JBF Consulting commented, “Today, shippers and 3PLs are drawn to TMS technology for much different reasons than the early adopters. They are interested in process automation, trading partner connectivity and enhanced visibility into their freight operations.  Additionally, they place a great emphasis on the overall usability of the application and quick time to value”.  He added, “Cloud Logistics recognizes this trend and their success is further proof of the new market dynamics”.

Cloud Logistics will be demonstrating their solution at the annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) September 27-30, 2015 in San Diego, California.  

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 – Cloud Logistics, provider of the newest and most innovative transportation management system (TMS), recently announced the upgrade of their cloud-based solution for all of their TMS customers.

“One of the tremendous benefits we offer our customers is constant innovation,” said David Landau, Executive Vice President of Cloud Logistics.  “We continuously invest in new capabilities to reduce freight costs, tools to facilitate faster implementations, and, of course, ease of use.  Our customers love the fact that four times a year, they come to work one morning with an entire set of new features available to them at no cost.”

With two upgrades already completed this year, new enhancements already available to all of Cloud Logistics’ customers include:

• Advanced third party logistics (3PL) capabilities to support complex hierarchical relationships and shipping rules. • Appointment setting for both pick-up and delivery in the carrier portal. • The addition of a brand new client portal for Cloud Logistics’ customers to be able to submit requests, access system documentation and other streamlined interactions. • A sophisticated new Carrier Key Performance Indicator (KPI) report to facilitate improved carrier relationship management for shippers. • New features for the Cloud Logistics TMS mobile application to capture information such as miles traveled and fuel consumption as well as integration with the mobile device’s gyroscope to prevent data entry while driving.

Jacques Whittle, Chief Executive Office of Corporate Renaissance Group Supply Chain Services commented “As the reseller of Cloud Logistics’ TMS solution in South Africa, being able to offer new features to our local market is a huge advantage for us and our customers.  This latest release has been very well received and our clients are already seeing the benefits.”

Cloud Logistics will be demonstrating their solution at the annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) September 27-30, 2015 in San Diego, California.  

About Cloud Logistics Cloud Logistics provides the newest generation of transportation logistics solutions for the global supply chain market. Our solutions make the complexities of order collaboration, communication and international transportation management simple for companies of any size to benefit.  The offering includes patent pending configurable workflow architecture, unique user experiences, alerts, dashboard widgets, and ad-hoc reporting all delivered in a cloud-based network. Social technology for business allows each person involved with an order or shipment the ability to attach documents, claims photos and Proof Of Delivery (POD) signatures within a private secure community. More information about Cloud Logistics can be found at www.gocloudlogistics.com.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Thursday, June 4, 2015 – For the second consecutive year, Inbound Logistics named Cloud Logistics as one of the Top 100 Logistics IT Providers of 2015.  ‘‘Cloud Logistics continues to provide the technology solutions Inbound Logistics readers need to achieve the visibility and control that drives successful supply chains. As shippers, carriers, and 3PLs increase their use of logistics IT, Cloud Logistics continues to be flexible and responsive, anticipating customers’ evolving needs. Cloud Logistics deserves recognition for providing the innovative solutions empowering logistics and supply chain excellence in 2015,” said Felicia Stratton, Editor of Inbound Logistics.

Stratton adds:  “When choosing the 2015 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers, Inbound Logistics editors looked at excellence in optimizing transportation and logistics operations.  Cloud Logistics was selected because its solutions solve specific logistics challenges and improve processes, and create a ripple effect of efficiencies across the entire value chain.”

“Cloud Logistics is honored to receive this significant recognition for the second consecutive year” said Mark Nix, Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Logistics.  “With a broad customer base across industries and geographies, the Cloud Logistics TMS offers our clients speed-to-value with unparalleled ease-of-use.  As more and more companies look to leverage not only the cloud, but the latest in social and mobile technologies, they are increasingly looking to Cloud Logistics to help them achieve their transportation goals.”

AJ Viviano, Operations Manager at UCW Logistics commented, “Having used several TMS systems in the past, we were looking for something that was user friendly with a short learning curve to support our internal growth.  The layout of the TMS conforms perfectly to our needs, and we get extremely positive feedback from our customers that are using it.  Overall, we really enjoy the collaboration with the Cloud Logistics team.”

About Cloud Logistics Cloud Logistics provides the newest generation of transportation logistics solutions for the global supply chain market. Our solutions make the complexities of order collaboration, communication and international transportation management simple for companies of any size to benefit.  The offering includes patent pending configurable workflow architecture, unique user experiences, alerts, dashboard widgets, and ad-hoc reporting all delivered in a cloud-based network. Social technology for business allows each person involved with an order or shipment the ability to attach documents, claims photos and Proof Of Delivery (POD) signatures within a private secure community. More information about Cloud Logistics can be found at www.gocloudlogistics.com.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 – Cloud Logistics, the provider of the industry’s newest generation of transportation management solutions, has launched its next phase of expansion with the addition of David Landau as Executive Vice President. A well-regarded industry veteran with 20 years of supply chain management software experience, Mr. Landau was most recently responsible for product management and strategy at Manhattan Associates, Inc. In addition, he has held various leadership positions within sales, marketing, research and development, and professional services. He is a frequent contributor to industry publications as well as a speaker at various retail and supply chain events and a graduate of Duke University.

“Cloud Logistics has done something truly unique in this industry. While there are other cloud-based solutions in the marketplace, this solution is so easy to use and can install so quickly, that it opens up an entire new market-segment to the value a world-class transportation management system (TMS) can provide. I’m very excited to join the team to help transform how the global market views the expanding footprint of our logistics suite,” said Landau.

Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics, commented: “Our team has built an amazing solution that has already been successfully implemented with retailers, manufacturers, and third-party logistics providers in different parts of the world. While experiencing explosive growth with the market acceptance of our unique offering in 2014, we also spent significant time in search of the right individual to help guide us to the leadership position in the industry. David met all of the criteria we were looking for in an EVP and brings a wealth of experience, thought-leadership, industry domain, and relationships to the Cloud Logistics management team. Having worked with the top supply chain company for the past 19 years, he played key roles in the startup growth, the IPO and the path to the number one position in the industry. We are very fortunate to add David to our team and I look forward to working with him as we continue to build on the progress we’ve made to date.”

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Thursday, December 11, 2014 – UCW Logistics, a third party logistics provider (3PL) customer of Cloud Logistics since April 2014, recommends the innovative collaborative approach of the Cloud Logistics Transportation Management System (TMS) and the agile team supporting it.

 Evan Cramer, Senior Vice President at UCW Logistics said, “When we began evaluating the many options for TMS systems, we had a fundamental question of ‘do we build our own, purchase an enterprise solution, or subscribe to a cloud-based solution?’ Cloud Logistics’ platform and interface appealed to us immediately and we decided to let the IT experts provide us with a world class service, similar to the world class logistics services that we provide to our customers. There was an immediate understanding of shared goals, objectives and values, which has created a mutually beneficial working relationship.”

 AJ Viviano, Operations Manager at UCW Logistics commented, “Having used several TMS systems in the past, we were looking for something that was user friendly with a short learning curve to support our internal growth. Many of the TMS systems that we looked at were clunky and still looked like they hadn't been updated in years. Speaking with the team at Cloud Logistics, they had that fresh feel that we were looking for. Their development team worked with us very closely and quickly added several enhancements that we were interested in. Their pricing tier was simple and straightforward. The layout of the TMS conforms perfectly to our needs, and we get extremely positive feedback from our customers that are logging in and using it. We are able to configure on the fly access for our customers. Overall, we really enjoy the collaboration with the Cloud Logistics team. They are very responsive, the TMS has had zero down time, and the best thing for our operation, is that we can login from anywhere and not miss a beat.

 Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics commented, “Cloud Logistics is pleased to provide our comprehensive 3PL solutions to UCW Logistics and their wonderful team. After we were selected, we were asked if we could possibly get a 3PL like UCW Logistics live in 30 days. We said that we would do our best. The Company was excited by this new challenge as we strive to be the first global TMS to simplify the complexities of 3PL multi-org dual rating, buy/sell/margin reporting, customer invoicing, carrier match-pay, CRM, and business intelligence by quickly deploying solutions with our patent pending configurable workflow architecture. UCW Logistics successfully tendered their initial shipments on the 31st day after we worked around the clock to make it happen for them. They have an excellent team that quickly learned our system and have proven to be a wonderful long term partner for Cloud Logistics.”

 About Cloud Logistics

The newest generation of transportation logistics solutions for the global supply chain market. Making the complexities of order collaboration, communication and international transportation management simple for companies of any size to benefit from the patent pending configurable workflow architecture, unique user experiences, alerts, dashboard widgets, and ad-hoc reporting all delivered in a cloud-based network. Social technology for business allows each person involved with an order or shipment the ability to attach documents, claims photos and Proof Of Delivery (POD) signatures within a private secure community. More information about Cloud Logistics can be found at www.gocloudlogistics.com.

 About UCW Logistics

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, Friday, December 5, 2014 – Aeroflex USA, Inc., a customer of Cloud Logistics since 2012, celebrates 2 years using the Cloud Logistics global Transportation Management System (TMS).

Jodi Whalen, Transportation Coordinator at Aeroflex USA said, “I have to admit I was very skeptical at first about using Cloud Logistics for our transportation needs. Having worked in the transportation industry for over 30 years at Fortune 500 companies where I gained a vast knowledge of traditional TMS solutions, I thought it was just another TMS provider trying to sell their product. Well, that was 2 years ago and today, I cannot imagine the management of my shipments without Cloud Logistics. Managing shipments for 7 warehouses can be challenging at times. However, Cloud Logistics provides a seamless process, which makes my work more productive and effective. I didn’t think it was possible, but Cloud Logistics provides a TMS that is simple to use, easy to deploy, and so configurable that you can wrap it around your operation. Aeroflex has improved efficiency by 75% and reduced freight costs.”

 “The Cloud Logistics team is extremely helpful and they go above and beyond to ensure that we, as their customer, have all the tools we need to make the transport of our product more efficient. Aeroflex looks forward to many more years with Cloud Logistics. I want to take this opportunity as we celebrate 2 years to thank Mark Nix and his team for making Cloud Logistics much more than the average TMS. I also wish them the best of luck as they continue to grow,” concluded Ms. Whalen.

 Mark Nix, CEO of Cloud Logistics commented, “Cloud Logistics is extremely happy to celebrate 2 years of a strategic and profitable relationship with Aeroflex. It is always exciting and rewarding to exceed the expectations of a customer who is skeptical of our innovative, modern approach to simplifying the transportation industry. Aeroflex has been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to many more anniversary celebrations together.”

 About Cloud Logistics

The newest generation of transportation logistics solutions for the global supply chain market. Making the complexities of order collaboration, communication and international transportation management simple for companies of any size to benefit from the patent pending configurable workflow architecture, unique user experiences, alerts, dashboard widgets, and ad-hoc reporting all delivered in a cloud-based network. Social technology for business allows each person involved with an order or shipment the ability to attach documents, claims photos and Proof Of Delivery (POD) signatures within a private secure community. More information about Cloud Logistics can be found at www.gocloudlogistics.com.

 About Aeroflex USA, Inc.