EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - Wal-Mart has recognized C.H. Robinson with the retail leader’s first-ever 3rd Party Logistical (3PL) Carrier of the Year award for 2014. Wal-Mart has noted C.H. Robinson’s contributions for outstanding service, effective communication, and providing solutions and innovations in an evolving industry.
2014 was a particularly challenging year for logistic and transportation companies, with extreme weather conditions and capacity issues causing problems for the industry as a whole. C.H. Robinson was able to exceed Wal-Mart’s expectations as a logistics service provider through what the company says is dedicated hard work and strategic collaboration.
“C.H. Robinson anticipated challenges due to weather conditions and the team went to work immediately,” said Rob Kinsella, Strategic Account Manager at C.H. Robinson. “By utilizing tools and programs customized to Wal-Mart’s business we were able to assist with surge capacity and supply chain resiliency during the polar vortex, and throughout 2014’s extremely tight transportation market.”
This award is for companies who provide support to Wal-Mart stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution facilities throughout the United States. The company’s cite strong relationships as the key to the level of service and responsiveness that C.H. Robinson has with Wal-Mart.
“Our more than 20 years of collaboration with Wal-Mart has created solid relationships throughout the company—from analysts to presidents—enabling the kinds of strategic conversations and thoughtful planning that assists Wal-Mart in achieving their goal of everyday low costs,” said Kinsella.
Wal-Mart, too, takes great pride in cultivating effective relationships, according to a press release.
“C.H. Robinson has consistently provided Wal-Mart with exceptional service, maintained excellent safety standards, and proven their leadership in the transportation industry,” said Kevin X. Jones, Vice President of Inbound Transportation for Wal-Mart. “They are essential to accomplishing and exceeding our important goals. In turn, we are able to translate the efficiencies into everyday low prices for our customers.”
Executives from Wal-Mart will visit C.H. Robinson’s Eden Prairie, MN, headquarters for an official celebration of the award in May.
“It’s satisfying to celebrate this win with the entire C.H. Robinson team, as it’s an effort that comes from across our entire North America network,” said Kinsella.
Kinsella says to accomplish what C.H. Robinson does for Wal-Mart takes a lot of hard work and commitment from a lot of people.
