CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Echo Global Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of technology enabled business process outsourcing serving the transportation and logistics needs of its clients, announced that it has been recognized as a Top 50 Food Service 3PL by Food Logistics.
The Food Logistics Top 50 3PL is a listing of third-party logistics providers that are helping food, beverage and consumer packaged goods companies gain a competitive logistical advantage. The goal of the Top 50 3PL listing is to highlight a broad range of 3PL services available for the food industry, addressing the needs of companies of varying sizes that make up the food supply chain.
"This recognition by Food Logistics reflects Echo's dedication to client service, industry expertise, dynamic growth and our proven business model," said Doug Waggoner, Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics. "Echo's web-based suite of applications provides our clients in the food industry significant leverage and technology advantages while delivering the tools and visibility to optimize their freight spend."
Food Logistics recognizes 3PLs that successfully streamline food companies' warehousing and transportation operations. Echo offers a broad scope of services and capabilities that enable food companies to reduce costs, increase flexibility and improve service levels. Outsourcing supply chain activities is a growing trend amongst food companies, and Food Logistics Top 50 3PLs attempts to help companies select the right 3PL.
About Food Logistics
Food Logistics is the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product throughout all channels of the supply chain. Food Logistics serves the information needs of food, beverage and consumer packaged goods executives involved in warehousing, transportation and information technology, as well as third-party and refrigerated service providers. Through our print and online products, we provide news; trends and best practices that help more than 25,000 grocery and foodservice suppliers, distributors and retailers make better business decisions. On the web at www.foodlogistics.com.
About Echo Global Logistics, Inc.
Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology enabled business process outsourcing serving the transportation and logistics needs of its clients. Echo's proprietary technology platform compiles and analyzes data from a diversified network of over 16,000 transportation providers to efficiently serve its clients' shipping needs and optimize their freight management. Echo procures transportation and provides logistics services and solutions for clients across a wide range of industries, such as manufacturing and consumer products. For more information on Echo, visit: www.echo.com.
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