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Associated Press
05-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ODW Logistics Recognized Among Food Logistics' 2025 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers
– Leadership in cold chain innovation and efficiency earns ODW Logistics top honors – COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ODW Logistics, a leading provider of third-party logistics (3PL) services and cold chain solutions, proudly announces its recognition as a recipient of Food Logistics' 2025 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award. This annual accolade highlights companies that excel in serving the cold food and beverage sector with innovative logistics solutions and exceptional service. 'Receiving this recognition from Food Logistics is a reflection of our team's unwavering dedication to operational excellence and customer success,' said Jeff Clark, Executive Vice President at ODW Logistics. 'Our commitment to providing scalable, reliable, and technology-driven cold storage solutions ensures we remain a trusted partner for our clients across the food and beverage industry.' With over 9 million square feet of warehouse space across 32 strategically located facilities, ODW Logistics delivers comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the demands of cold and frozen food storage. The company's regional cold storage facilities enhance supply chain efficiency by optimizing inventory management and reducing transportation costs, enabling faster and more efficient delivery of goods. ODW Logistics continues to invest in advanced technologies, including real-time tracking systems and automation, to ensure product integrity and enhance operational transparency. These innovations enable the company to address the distinct challenges of the cold food and beverage supply chain while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability. The Food Logistics' Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award celebrates organizations that drive meaningful change within the cold chain industry. ODW Logistics' inclusion on the 2025 list reinforces its position as a leader in delivering high-quality logistics services to food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers nationwide. For more information about ODW Logistics and its full suite of cold chain solutions, visit About ODW Logistics ODW Logistics is a 3PL provider specializing in integrated logistics solutions. We help companies make smarter choices about warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and transportation decisions so they can streamline costs and operate more efficiently. We take a strategic approach to logistics planning and find solutions to control costs and get your product to your customers as efficiently as possible. Our commitment to partnership and combination of technology, team, and process allows us to deliver on our promises. Gain visibility into your supply chain and realize the operational efficiencies that will help your company grow. See how we Deliver the Difference and help you reimagine your supply chain. Media Contact Amber Good LeadCoverage [email protected]
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sheer Logistics' Richard G. Piontek Recognized by Food Logistics with the 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award
Piontek was recognized in the Leaders in Excellence Category ST. LOUIS, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheer Logistics, a premier provider of 4PL/Managed Services, multi-modal transportation capacity solutions, and innovative integration technologies, today announced that Richard G. Piontek, President of Managed Services at Sheer Logistics, has been named a winner of the Food Logistics 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award. Piontek was recognized in the "Leaders in Excellence" category, which honors company leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the supply chain space. "For over 30 years, Rich's career has been marked by innovation and leadership in 3PL, 4PL, and TMS services," said Joel Gard, CEO of Sheer Logistics. "From introducing TMS technology to Fortune 50 companies in the 1990s to pioneering digital freight management, Rich has consistently been at the forefront of our industry's evolution. His impact extends beyond business growth- he's built and scaled organizations, created employment opportunities, and mentored countless professionals who continue to thrive under his guidance. Rich's ability to create lasting value for customers, employees, and stakeholders sets him apart as a transformative leader in the logistics and supply chain sector." In his role as President of Managed Services, Piontek oversees Sheer's SaaS TMS, iPaaS integration platform services, and knowledge-based consulting, ensuring seamless, value-driven services for mid-market shippers. Under Piontek's leadership, Sheer Logistics was named a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL), an essential guide to the key service providers and market leaders in the 4PL/Managed Services space. "From cargo fraud and Mother Nature to ever-changing food safety regulations and a new Presidential Administration that could bring an increase in tariffs, cost of goods and more, many of today's supply chain leaders are faced with a number of challenges. But it's their resilience, hard work, innovation and attention to quality that separates these rock stars apart from everyone else. Every year, this award puts a spotlight on the best of the best in the cold chain industry," says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Recipients of this year's award will be profiled in Food Logistics' Jan/Feb 2025 print issue and at Go to to view the full list of winners. Go to to learn more about other Food Logistics' awards. About Sheer LogisticsSheer Logistics is a premier provider of logistics and supply chain management solutions. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by shippers competing in today's marketplace, Sheer Logistics offers customized solutions that help companies optimize their supply chains, reduce costs, and improve efficiency while gaining visibility to actionable business intelligence that empowers better decision-making. The company's proven capabilities include flexible managed transportation, multi-modal capacity solutions, supply chain consulting, the powerful Sheer TMS (Transportation Management System) and our advanced supply chain integration platform, SheerExchange. By leveraging innovative technologies and a team of experienced logistics professionals, Sheer Logistics provides businesses with the tools and expertise they need to compete in an ever-changing global marketplace. With a focus on building long-term relationships through transparency, trust and providing exceptional customer service, Sheer Logistics is dedicated to helping our customers succeed and drive profitable growth. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sheer Logistics Sign in to access your portfolio