Simplifying Shipping Operations Using a Freight Forwarder or Broker

April 5, 2024Shipping challenges have likely been an issue since the very first product had to make its way across a distance to a customer. During the pandemic, many issues were brought to light from container shortages and port congestion, to shortage of drivers and other carrier workers tasked with managing freight. Each of these issues affected pricing and lead …

ASW Attends IWLA Event

September 8, 2023  ASW was represented at the first annual IWLA Marketing Workshop September 7th and 8th. The Workshop took place in Greenville, SC. Attendees participated in several sessions over the course of the two-day event. This year’s event was held concurrently with the Safety & Risk Conference and Technology Symposium. IWLA plans to hold this event again next year. …

ASW Welcomes VP GM of Supply Chain Services

January 7, 2022ASW is excited to welcome Paul Nonno to the team as Vice President, General Manager. Paul will oversee ASW Supply Chain Services. Paul brings a wealth of experience in supply chain management. He has worked both in 3PL’s—managing global third-party logistics operations—and with 3PL’s—managing procurement and vendor services. His involvement with both sides of the supply chain buyer-supplier …

Behind the Intermodal Chassis Shortage

December 13, 2021The Issue Somewhat overshadowed by the larger focus on congested ports, the intermodal chassis shortage has had a big impact on supply chain disruptions. Why has there been a chassis shortage and when will the problem be alleviated? What Are Intermodal Chassis?Intermodal chassis are trailers or frames used to move product between modes of transportation, such as from …

ASW Attends 2021 IWLA Convention

November 2, 2021  ASW representatives attended the 2021 IWLA Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The Convention focused on several key topics for the warehousing & logistics industries, including real estate issues, succession plans, and hiring. At the Convention, ASW CEO André Thornton received the IWLA Jock Menzies Distinguished Service & Leadership Award. Also in attendance at the Convention: Jonathan Thornton, …

ASW CEO Receives IWLA Service Award

November 2, 2021At the 2021 IWLA Convention, ASW CEO André Thornton was awarded the IWLA Jock Menzies Distinguished Service & Leadership Award for outstanding service to the 3PL industry. Thornton was recognized for his advocacy of diversity and inclusion within the warehousing & logistics industries. He sits on the IWLA Board of Directors. As Immediate Past Chair of the Association’s …

Do You Have a Transactional Relationship or Relational Partnership with Your 3PL?

September 24, 2021 Would you describe your relationships with the 3PLs you utilize as merely transactional relationships or as relational partnerships? That is, are you mostly dictating to them what you want done on a case by case basis, or are you working with them collaboratively to devise solutions that will bring you the most benefit over the long run? …

Global Supply Chain Disruptions Continue

Can a 3PL Partner Help?August 24, 2021The global supply chain will continue to take hits for the foreseeable future. Whether you receive product directly from non-domestic manufacturers; use a 3PL to handle product transportation; receive goods from distributors or retailers that import them from other countries; or receive goods manufactured in the US from raw materials that are imported, you’ll …

Understanding Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)

There are B2B companies–those businesses providing services and commodities to other businesses–and there are B2C companies that provide services and commodities to individual customers. Or are they DTC companies?OverviewIf you’re a supplier, you’ve probably been asked by fellow suppliers and corporate buyers if you are B2B or B2C. What about DTC, which is being talked about more and more? Sometimes …

ASW Is One of the 50 smartest companies in NE Ohio

October 5, 2020ASW has been named as one of the 50 smartest companies in the Northeast Ohio region and CEO André Thornton has been recognized as a top executive. ASW and Thornton were honored at the 2020 Corporate College Smart 50 Awards on October 27. The Corporate College Smart 50 Awards are hosted by Smart Business. Since 2014, the Northeast …