April 5, 2024Shipping challenges have likely been an issue since the very first product had to make its way across a distance to a customer. During the pandemic, many issues were brought to light from container shortages and port congestion, to shortage of drivers and other carrier workers tasked with managing freight. Each of these issues affected pricing and lead …
ASW Attends IWLA Event
September 8, 2023 ASW was represented at the first annual IWLA Marketing Workshop September 7th and 8th. The Workshop took place in Greenville, SC. Attendees participated in several sessions over the course of the two-day event. This year’s event was held concurrently with the Safety & Risk Conference and Technology Symposium. IWLA plans to hold this event again next year. …
ASW Attends 2022 IWLA Convention
May 5, 2022 ASW Global representatives recently attended the IWLA Convention and Expo held in Amelia Island, Florida. Vice President, General Manager Paul Nonno and Director of Quality and Compliance Jonathan Thornton found the event to be both informative and engaging. General sessions focusing on cybersecurity and ransomware, insight into warehouse law topics, systems integrations, and customer experience and expectations …
ASW Welcomes VP GM of Supply Chain Services
January 7, 2022ASW is excited to welcome Paul Nonno to the team as Vice President, General Manager. Paul will oversee ASW Supply Chain Services. Paul brings a wealth of experience in supply chain management. He has worked both in 3PL’s—managing global third-party logistics operations—and with 3PL’s—managing procurement and vendor services. His involvement with both sides of the supply chain buyer-supplier …
Behind the Intermodal Chassis Shortage
December 13, 2021The Issue Somewhat overshadowed by the larger focus on congested ports, the intermodal chassis shortage has had a big impact on supply chain disruptions. Why has there been a chassis shortage and when will the problem be alleviated? What Are Intermodal Chassis?Intermodal chassis are trailers or frames used to move product between modes of transportation, such as from …
ASW Attends 2021 IWLA Convention
November 2, 2021 ASW representatives attended the 2021 IWLA Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The Convention focused on several key topics for the warehousing & logistics industries, including real estate issues, succession plans, and hiring. At the Convention, ASW CEO André Thornton received the IWLA Jock Menzies Distinguished Service & Leadership Award. Also in attendance at the Convention: Jonathan Thornton, …
ASW CEO Receives IWLA Service Award
November 2, 2021At the 2021 IWLA Convention, ASW CEO André Thornton was awarded the IWLA Jock Menzies Distinguished Service & Leadership Award for outstanding service to the 3PL industry. Thornton was recognized for his advocacy of diversity and inclusion within the warehousing & logistics industries. He sits on the IWLA Board of Directors. As Immediate Past Chair of the Association’s …
New Policy Intended to Reduce Port Congestion
October 28, 2021A shortage in shipping containers has driven up the cost of global shipments. A recent policy implemented by the the two San Pedro Bay Ports (Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles) is intended to drastically reduce congestion. Theoretically this will propel containers to reach final destination sooner, where they can be unloaded quicker, thereby freeing up containers …
Do You Have a Transactional Relationship or Relational Partnership with Your 3PL?
September 24, 2021 Would you describe your relationships with the 3PLs you utilize as merely transactional relationships or as relational partnerships? That is, are you mostly dictating to them what you want done on a case by case basis, or are you working with them collaboratively to devise solutions that will bring you the most benefit over the long run? …
3 ASW Associates Attend IWLA Events
September 21, 2021 Earlier this month, ASW associates participated in three in-person IWLA events, which each took place in Atlanta. VP of Sales Matt Maglicic attended the IWLA Fulfillment Forum, which was a new event for the Association. Jonathan Thornton, Director of Quality & Compliance, attended the IWLA Safety & Risk Conference. Finally, our IT Network and Systems Administrator, Eric …