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CJ Logistics America has been named a recipient of the 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award by Food Logistics. The award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. “From driver shortages to natural disasters, the last 12 months have continued to challenge the 3PL space. But it’s the 3PLs and the cold storage providers that keep moving cold food product through the chain, despite the disruption,” said Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “And, it’s these 3PLs and cold storage providers that work to adopt and adapt to operate in a safer, more efficient manner.”
Uncertainty – the word most often used in analyses of the current business environment and predictions for what’s to come later in 2023 and into 2024. Whether or not there will be a recession, and what that means, seems to depend on what economist you’re listening to.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, is a somber remembrance of sacrifice. CJ Logistics America joins in remembering and honoring the sacrifice of those who died in military service for the country. At CJ Logistics America, a culture of safety is of the utmost importance. “We value our employees, and we focus on maintaining a safe environment for everyone to work in,” said Joe Smiesko, VP, Safety, Security & Compliance. “We emphasize that it takes everyone as a team to work together and prioritize safety in everything we do. Let’s stay safe, strong, and committed to our customers and each other.”
CJ Logistics America is now providing Customs Brokerage solutions. The CJ Logistics America Customs Brokerage team provides the service of clearing goods through customs for customers, with a dual responsibility to comply with customs law and serve clients. CJ Logistics America’s licensed customs brokers are proficient in customs laws, tariff schedules and electronic interfaces. They help customers in a variety of industries navigate the major issues facing importers. These issues include classification, valuation, country of origin and PGA regulations. The team’s expertise and the company’s technology help keep importers compliant in an increasingly digitized reporting environment.
On Supply Chain Professionals Appreciation Day, CJ Logistics America joins in recognizing the contributions of the supply chain professionals in our organization and around the world who are responsible for keeping the supply chain moving. At CJ Logistics America, delivering customer value and helping customers achieve their business goals will always be at the heart of our work, and our success depends on the commitment and strength of our employees. We believe that the employee experience creates the customer experience, so the future truly begins with our people and teams. We appreciate all that our employees do, and their commitment to the team and to our customers. “We thank all the members of our team for creating a space where creativity, integrity, passion and respect define our culture and the work we do, and for contributing to making our shared vision become a reality,” CEO Kevin Coleman said.
Today on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a part of Military Appreciation Month, CJ Logistics America joins in recognizing and honoring the service of military members and those who support them. Military Appreciation Month is described as a time of “remembrance, observance and respect for military members, spouses, veterans and lost loved ones” on veteranlife.com. It was officially established in 1999 when the US Senate declared May a time to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of all military members past and present and their families. Military Spouse Appreciation Day is held on the Friday before Mother’s Day. Since more than half of active-duty military members are married, according to the US Department of Defense, there are currently nearly a million military spouses supporting service members. Military Spouse Appreciation Day recognizes these individuals for all that they do for their service members, their families and their communities.
At a CJ Logistics America warehouse near Dallas, Texas, forklifts operated remotely by drivers over 750 miles away, sitting at computers in Colorado, California, and Mexico (where CJ has warehousing and distribution operations), unload double stacked pallets from inbound trucks, moving them to the dock ready to be put away. The CJ Logistics warehouse team works with the remote operators as integrated team members to ensure all customer requirements are met with the high standards expected in all of the company’s facilities. In this operation, CJ Logistics is partnering with Phantom Auto. Instead of being physically located in the warehouse, drivers use Phantom Auto’s remote operation platform to remotely operate forklifts while sitting at a computer equipped with a steering wheel, pedals and other accessories. The key technology that is driving this change to the way warehouse employees work is ultra-low latency video-streaming software that gives the remote drivers real-time 360-degree sight and sound around a vehicle, plus the ability to communicate with employees in the warehouse
CJ Logistics America CIO Sean Moore is attending the Blue Yonder ICON 2023 conference for supply chain and retail professionals May 2-5 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Moore joins over 2000 supply chain, logistics, merchandising and commerce leaders in sessions and networking and peer exchange opportunities. “The conference allows supply chain and technology leaders to focus on current customer use cases, product advancements, future product roadmaps, meeting with industry peers and networking with Blue Yonder executives,” Moore said. “Ultimately our goal at CJ logistics America is to increase supply chain value leveraging technology for our customers and clients.”
Today, May 1, marks the beginning of Asian/Pacific American (AAPI) Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. At CJ Logistics America’s corporate headquarters and locations across the country, displays and activities will recognize the contributions and achievements of Asian/Pacific Americans. May was chosen as the month in commemoration of the first Japanese immigration to the United States on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, after Chinese immigrants were most of the workers who laid the tracks. Following the passage of a House and Senate joint resolution in 1978, beginning in 1979 presidents issued annual proclamations for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week (to include May 7 and May 10) In 1990 the observance was expanded to a month, and in 1992 Congress passed a law which annually designated May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
Top CJ Logistics America leaders will be attending the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023 conference, May 8-10, in Orlando, Florida. With the theme, “Harness Complexity, Power Your Supply Chain,” the event promises to deliver actionable insights to help supply chain leaders develop agile and resilient supply chain strategies, mitigate risk and respond to disruption, pursue digital initiatives that drive business growth, build talent for the future and prioritize technology investments to achieve objectives.
