AIT Worldwide Logistics

Logistics Technology Update: Building an IT continuity plan

The COVID-19 pandemic has proved once again that disaster can strike without warning. As staff at companies around the globe were suddenly unable to work in their offices, many found it almost impossible to function properly in remote settings, where they had poor or no access to their information infrastructure.

Mike Tegtmeyer, Chicago-based AIT Worldwide Logistics’ vice president of infrastructure and security, urges logistics companies to adopt a robust continuity plan to prepare for the next...

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Cold Chain Update: Meat production lags despite food-service uptick

While the COVID-19 threat continues to linger, the ongoing pandemic hasn’t stopped producers and shippers from thinking ahead – many are optimistic that business will slowly heat up in the summer months. In early June, cold chain suppliers appear to be on the road to recovery as capacity is growing and restaurants begin to reopen. 

“The feedback from major food manufacturers is that it’s not going to be a tsunami of recovery but a gradual rebuilding of new product sales,” said Steve Taylor, AIT...

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Logistics Technology Update: the right tools to mitigate COVID-19 disruption

Supply chains around the globe continue to face COVID-19 disruptions for nearly the third month in a row. To thrive in times like these, freight forwarding companies must have the right tools for success.

“In our industry, it’s important to ‘flow the work’ and prioritize technical resources towards customer onboarding and data integration, especially when many customers are working from home,” said Chris McMillin, AIT Worldwide Logistics’ vice president, information systems.

On this episode of...

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Mike Tegtmeyer joins AIT Worldwide as vice president of global IT infrastructure

AIT Worldwide Logistics has appointed Mike Tegtmeyer (pictured above) as its new vice president of global infrastructure to its global expansion strategy by ensuring the company’s robust systems are both secure and scalable
Mr Tegtmeyer will report to chief information officer Ray Fennelly and “oversee the worldwide management of AIT’s technology infrastructure, hardware platforms and network security”.
“Strict data security and a high-performing global network are key components of delivering...

https://theloadstar.com/mike-tegtmeyer-joins-ait-worldwide-as-vice-president-of-global-it-infrastructure/

AIT Worldwide realises UK ambitions with purchase of freight forwarder ConneXion

US 3PL AIT Worldwide Logistics has continued on its acquisition spree with the purchase of UK freight forwarder ConneXion World Cargo for an undisclosed amount.
According to AIT president and chief executive Vaughn Moore, the acquisition of ConneXion fulfils the long-term goal of establishing a greater presence in the UK market.
“AIT has many customers in the UK with consistently high cargo volume and the company’s aspiration to expand there has intensified …

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