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Across Logistics: A Look at Industry Components Gary R. Allen Vice President Product Development & Innovation Exel Supply Chain Americas February 22, 2011
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2 Associates 27,000+ 140,000500,000 Locations 450+ in U.S. & Canada 2,500 in 60 countries / territories 220 countries & territories HQ Westerville, Ohio, USA Bonn, Germany Revenue $4.8 billion (~$3 billion in U.S.) Over $20 billionOver $70 billion Leading supply chain provider in North America Worlds #1 in contract logistics A global network focused on service, quality and sustainability Company Overview
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3 What We Do and Where? Help companies be more productive, efficient & competitive through the following supply chain services: PLAN Supply Chain Analysis & Design Supply Chain Management PRODUCE Inbound to Manufacturing In-Plant Services Manufacturing Services STORE & CUSTOMIZE Warehousing & Order Fulfillment Secondary Packaging / Kitting & Assembly MOVE Transportation Management Home & Business Delivery Service Parts Logistics RETURN Reverse Logistics
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4 Americas Key Customers Consumer Retail Chemical / Energy Automotive / Industrial Life Sciences Technology Exel Direct Exel Transportation
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5 Ohio and Its Importance Over 500 employees at our Americas headquarters in Westerville Employ more than 2,300 people at 25 sites around Ohio Columbus is a campus location with more than 4 million square feet of warehousing space –All orders placed through ToysRUs.com are shipped from Ohio –Our Goodyear warehouse ships an average of one million tires annually –Sole e-commerce provider for ThinkGeek, the "premier retailer for the global geek community," shipping globally from Ohio –Other well known customers include P&G, Smucker's, Dannon and ABB Active sponsorship at the Ohio State Universitys Center of Operational Excellence program and the new Innovation Initiative Focus on the environment, reduction in carbon emissions and employee engagement programs like "getGREEN –Provides incentives to associates who choose to purchase "green" products for personal use Active participation in local community events and charities
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6 Typical Skill Expectations Professionals - - Self-management, decision making, prioritization Motivation for career growth Customer-focused Solid personnel management skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Knowledge of broad range of logistics processes and concepts Computer / IT / Scanning technology usage and aptitude Quality management processes (monitoring, root cause, etc.) Skill certifications (forklift, OTR, etc.) Job Opportunities in Ohio Exel offers a range of employment opportunities available - from functional to operational roles. We also have an active College Recruiting program that draws from several Ohio schools (including The Ohio State University and Miami University).
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7 Industry Trends Economic recovery in the logistics industry is viewed as cautiously optimistic Trucking environment continues to tighten in many areas Rail will continue to shine, especially intermodal, however box availability remains a constraint Air & Ocean continues to be difficult to predict demand, capacity & profitability 3PL market will continue to grow, along with competitive pressures and increasing customer expectations Regulatory reforms like heavier weight trucks, should counter many of these constraints Green, cross industry collaboration & eFulfillment initiatives represent significant opportunities When will the logistics market turn? Typically leads general economy by 4 to 8 months
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8 Thank You! Visit Exel.Com for more information – Company information – Current opportunities – Hiring contacts – Planned local events
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