C.H. Robinson Wins Jel Sert Company 2015 Carrier of the Year
23rd December 2015
C.H. Robinson, a global leader in third-party logistics (3PL), has been named the 2015 Carrier of the Year by the Jel Sert Company as part of their carrier recognition program. The accolade recognizes C.H. Robinsons approach to working closely with Jel Sert and providing freight transportation and logistics solutions, including outstanding customer service, on-time pick-up and delivery, and ease of doing business.
The award validates C.H. Robinsons proven approach to meeting customers freight needs and is the second time Jel Sert has recognized C.H. Robinson as its Carrier of the Year.
C.H. Robinson designed and executed a Core Provider Program for Jel Sert, which helps the company consolidate freight for just-in-time inventory requirements and creates consistent pricing for every lane in the supply chain. Through the program, C.H. Robinson helped Jel Sert realize significant cost savings.
We pride ourselves on understanding our customers unique shipping challenges and developing tailored solutions that create value throughout the supply chain, said Ed Celler, Key Account Manager at C.H. Robinson. Were honored to win this award from Jel Sert, and look forward to helping the company continue to drive efficiencies and grow its business.
Based in Chicago, The Jel Sert Company is a leading provider of high quality food products to some of the worlds largest retailers. The company engaged C.H. Robinson in 2006 to stabilize seasonal changes in shipping volume and now handles several of Jel Serts largest accounts through dedicated programs.
Weve experienced strong growth over the last few years and needed a reliable and dependable 3PL to manage our freight, said Mike Martinez, Vice President of Distribution at Jel Sert. C.H. Robinson established itself as our trusted advisor by quickly proving they could handle large amounts of shipments while still meeting and exceeding customer expectations. We use them an extension of our own traffic department, and this award is a testament to the value they bring to our shipping operations.
To learn more about C.H. Robinsons collaborative relationship with Jel Sert, read the case study.