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Some supply chain managers appreciate the control that direct carrier relationships bring them - others appreciate the convenience and fl exibility a 3PL (third party logistics company) can bring. Last spring, the Independent Distributors Association partnered with the SAV Transportation Group to bring its members the best of both worlds. Established in 1987, SAV is an asset-based 3PL with an independent fl eet, a comprehensive brokerage and a progressive e-commerce division. They provide IDA members the control that a dedicated fl eet off ers as well as the fl exibility, options and expertise that an established 3PL brings. SAV reports that nearly half of the IDA member companies have been oriented to the online shipping platform and that there are a number of companies utilizing the program on a regular basis to streamline their supply chain and eliminate complexities and costs. The following are just a handful of examples: ✦ Sejin LLC has accessed the program to move fl atbed and heavy haul shipments. ✦ Slide Sledge has been utilizing the program to ship displays, product and forged materials. ✦ Diesel Rebuild Kits has utilized the programs LTL carrier base to ship engine parts and rebuilt kits. ✦ RFE Distribution has made numerous shipments of cores, parts and pumps for construction equipment ✦ AMDS Trading has utilized the program to ship machinery, tools and construction supplies to both commercial and residential customers. ✦ IRA Svensgaard and Associates have been accessing SAV's platform on a frequent and regular basis to supply fasteners and construction supplies to their customers within the cellular phone tower industry. UPDATE ON NEW MEMBER BENEFIT Through this new partnership, IDA members are entitled to free set-up on SAV's Virtual Shipping Assistant™ which provides direct access to a variety of domestic and international shipping services including: ✦ Full truckload, partial truckload and specialty moves (including fl atbeds) ✦ Nationwide LTL service from over 50 qualifi ed carriers providing national range and reach. ✦ Port-to-door International LCL (less-than-container load) service to and from all major ports ✦ FedEx and UPS (domestic) and DHL (international) Small Parcel service to and from 220 diff erent countries AND a full coverage insurance option that provides 100% replacement cost in the event of damage or loss. Whether it is inbound, outbound, intra-facilty shipments, the SAV Transportation group has a proven track record of partnering with their clients to build winning logistics programs. They provide a user-friendly quoting & shipping platform, abundant carrier options and preferred rates for IDA member companies. If you are not currently enrolled in the program contact Steven P. Haas at 612-296-1806 or reach him online at shaas@savtrans.com. There are no set up costs and there are no monthly minimums and they can have you set up and oriented to the IDA program and platform the SAME DAY you request. " Our industry is moving at an incredibly fast pace and the SAV platform allows me to keep up with that pace…we can get freight rates in seconds when we need to work up sales quotes and we appreciate the convenience, options and rates that the program provides… We plan to continue to use SAV to keep up with our growth because if and when a carrier challenge does occasionally arise, the folks at SAV are quick to reply and always come through with an eff ective remedy…" John Killam – Logistics Manager – IRA Svensgaard and Associates I DA U N I V E R S A L S e p te m b e r - O c to b e r 2 0 1 4 41