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In this age of globalization, companies reply upon experienced partners to ensure that their products travel from Point A to Point B, regardless of distance, means or obstacles.

Logistics and supply chain management companies develop integrated solutions to make this happen every day. While effectively managing costs and mitigating risks, they must build virtual glass pipelines to plan, monitor, optimize and execute shipments. As anyone in the industry knows, this is no small task.

The challenge of meeting target delivery times, while precisely following varied global rules and regulations, requires creativity, true talent and adaptability. Serving as ambassadors to their companies and countries, these individuals come together as a United Nations of sorts.

Cultural, racial, political and religious barriers simply do not exist in the logistics industry. Instead, customers can count on integrity in times of turmoil.

One dictionary definition of logistics is: "The time-related positioning of resources." As such, logistics is commonly seen as a branch of engineering that creates "people systems" rather than "machine systems." Logistics IS a people business.

Encompassing positions ranging from forklift operators and truck drivers to operations and service manages, all the way up to upper management, logistics offers opportunity for all levels of education. In fact, these low to mid-level positions are the unsung heroes of the logistics industry. Without their hard work and dedication, commerce would come to a grinding halt.

Twice each year, I have the pleasure of gathering together a group of several hundred logistics workers for a bit of "Networking, Paradise Style." I have found that this diverse collection of individuals from all parts of the world unite to become one unique club. Colorful and entertaining, they make me better for knowing them.

While I always enjoy their regaling tales of fascinating shipment moves, I continue to be mesmerized by their sheer depth of experience, dedication, wisdom, and knowledge. Above all, though, it is their passion that makes them successful.

In the world of logistics, "Collaboration," "Partnerships" and "Networking" are not just buzz words. They are essential tools these people take very seriously to get the job done.

With growing demand, as globalization pushes companies to look at logistics as a way to remain competitive, this industry is fast-paced, cut-throat and high-stress.

That logistics professionals at all levels continue to rise to the occasion is reason to celebrate! Logistics Day will commemorate an industry that has been around since the dawn of time.

In it’s commitment to logistics, IFW is the perfect entity to serve as the founder of a long overdue celebration that is sure to reach all corners of the world.

Leslie Taylor-McLaughlin
Chief Executive Officer, WWPC-WorldWide Partnership