Fidelitone Logistics Adds Vice President of Operations for Last Mile and White Glove Delivery to Growing Executive Team
WAUCONDA, Ill. (March 16, 2009) - Fidelitone Logistics, an industry leader in providing comprehensive third party logistics (3PL) services, welcomes today Larry Thomas as the new vice president of operations for last mile and white glove delivery out of the company's Alpharetta, Ga. location.
His responsibilities will include managing regional directors of operations and the senior manager of the parts centers to ensure 100 percent satisfaction in all of Fidelitone Logistics last mile and white glove delivery interactions.
"We are pleased to welcome Larry to the company," said Josh Johnson, president of Fidelitone Logistics. "His skills, abilities and management background make him an asset to the Fidelitone team and we are confident that he will be successful in his role."
Mr. Thomas brings with him nearly 30 years of operations and management experience within the supply chain industry. His former employers include Burnham Service Corporation, a trucking firm based in Columbus, Ga., and Exel, Inc., a provider of contract logistics and freight management services as well as consulting and IT services. Most recently, he was employed by NAL Worldwide, Inc., a provider of supply chain solutions headquartered in Addison, Ill.
He is a graduate from Auburn University and earned his bachelor's degree in transportation logistics. After earning his undergraduate degree, he completed the Logistic Executive Development Program at University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Founded in 1929, Fidelitone Logistics is a privately-held, third party logistics company headquartered in Wauconda, Ill., a northwest suburb of Chicago. With nationwide network of facilities, Fidelitone Logistics provides supply chain services for consumer goods, retail, industrial and MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) companies. The company's services range from vendor management, forecasting, procurement, order management (order to cash) and inventory management through distribution, last-mile delivery and reverse logistics operations.
ABOUT FIDELITONE LOGISTICS
Fidelitone Logistics is a recognized 3PL leader in supply chain management solutions and execution excellence. With nationwide facilities, Fidelitone Logistics services a wide array of customers, including Best Buy, Black & Decker, DMSI and the nation's largest provider of home services. For media inquires, contact Michele Todd at 847-487-5190 or marketing@fidelitone.com. For more information on Fidelitone Logistics, visit www.fidelitone.com.