Global Institute of Logistics Honors Hellmann Worldwide Logistics as Leading Global Logistics Service Provider

The Global Institute of Logistics has named Hellmann Worldwide Logistics as its choice for "Global Logistics Service Provider of the Year 2006-07".

(PRWeb) November 21, 2006 -- Following a review of operating standards within global logistics service provision throughout 2006, the Global Institute of Logistics has unanimously agreed to bestow its inaugural "Best Global Logistics Service Provider (LSP) 2006-07" award on Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.

The announcement follows a rigorous programme of study undertaken by the Institute's research department. This programme was established in response to a motion set down at the annual general meeting of the Institute in April this year, which called for an in-depth analysis of logistics services providers with a view to identifying the organization, which would illustrate the Institute's classification of a 'best in class' provider.

Within this parameter the pre-eminent criteria for the accreditation of leading global LSP, was that the organization identified, short-listed and subsequently honoured with the accolade, would demonstrate an exceptional level of regard for the role and function of relationship excellence in the development of their business. In keeping with the Institute's published thinking, the measurement of the 'Relationship Orientation' quotient leveraged was the most important criterion in the final adjudication of the quality of logistics service provided

Kieran Ring CEO at the Institute, speaking at the formal presentation of the accreditation to Klaus and Jost Hellmann at the worldwide meeting of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in Singapore, said:

"I am delighted to announce Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (HWL) as the recipient of the Global Institute of Logistics inaugural "Global LSP of the Year 2006-2007" accreditation.

It is our considered opinion that HWL are the finest example of a relationship driven global logistics service provider and evidently meet with the specific criteria set down by the Institute's Council in the naming of this award.

When we voted to adopt the promotion of 'Relationship Orientation' in global supply chain as the key tenet of the Institute's ongoing educational work, we agreed to set up a research module to identify the globally operating LSP's who put relationship excellence at the heart of their business and to ultimately accredit one as the world's leading relationship driven logistics service provider.

Our investigations concluded that for HWL relationships are key to every aspect of their work, as a family owned and operated business Hellmann has survived and prospered for four generations since its foundation in Osnabrueck in Germany in 1871, by putting the customer first and placing integrity and trust at the heart of every single relationship both within and outside the organization.

'What set Hellmann apart more than anything else was the entrepreneur spirit that starts at the top and permeates through the company. This convinced us that they could react locally and quickly to meet our needs'.

On behalf of the Global Institute of Logistics, may I extend my sincere congratulations to owners, directors and staff of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics across the world, the logistics industry is all the better for your presence, I would like to wish you all continued success and prosperity."

Responding to the announcement Mr Jost Hellmann said:

"We are very pleased to receive the Global LSP Award from a well known and reputable institution (the Global Institute of Logistics). We are exceptionally proud since the most important criteria used in the selection was 'Relationship Orientation' and as you all know, we are in the business of relationships! The success of the Hellmann Network has been, and will continue to be, based on successful relationships; amongst our people and partners, and above all, with our customers. The two wild geese in our logo illustrate our strong belief in building long-term partnerships. Communication and relationship are certainly the most important ingredients in achieving this. At Hellmann, we strive to understand our customers' needs and we aim to grow through our customers' growth".

And Mr Klaus Hellmann added:

"This Award recognizes what all our colleagues do so well. It would not be possible to achieve our goals and this sort of recognition without our people all around the world. Entrepreneurial spirit, open and honest communication both internally and externally is what makes us successful and we are very proud that this is being recognized in today's competitive market. Thank you!"

The Full Press Statement may be viewed on the Institute's Homepage www.globeinst.org or by downloading the attachment to this news release

The full report from the Institute's research programme will be published as part of the Annual Report and as a whitepaper "Relationship Orientation, the Critical Factor in Successful Global Logistics" which will be available to download from the Institute's web site.

About Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics network, operates from 341 cities in 134 countries and employs in excess of 15,000 dedicated people to serve our customers worldwide. Hellmann is one of the worlds largest privately and family owned logistics provider in operation since 1871.

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About the Global Institute of Logistics

The Global Institute of Logistics is a community of logisticians and supply chain professionals drawn from the global business community who support the Institutes objectives of creating end-to-end integration and visibility in the global supply chain.

The Institute acts as a bridge between the academic world and the world of business, educating the global supply chain community on the latest in academic thinking while at the same time balancing and correcting the various hypothesis emanating from the academic community with the real experience of early adopters.

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