Navistar International Corporation has named Menlo Worldwide Logistics its global lead logistics provider, and is specifically looking to tap into its expertise in management of global transportation providers, regional warehousing, lead-time planning and net landed-cost modeling.
The outsourcing initiative represents a significant step forward for Navistar's plans to accelerate growth globally and speed the introduction of its products into new markets, says Ed Melching, Navistar's director of global logistics. "Effective logistics operations are based on superior processes and well-engineered supply chain practices," says Melching. "It's fundamental to supply chain velocity and a competitive cost structure. Menlo is an ideal partner for Navistar as we build a world-class logistics capability that will make us more profitable and enable us to better serve our customers."
