CHRobinson.com is a global provider of transportation services and logistics
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C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
Founded jointly by Charles Robinson and Nash Brothers in 1905. Since its inception C.H.Robinsons Worldwide is growing by leaps and bounds and has become one of the biggest third party logistics companies of North America. At present C.H.Robinsons Worldwide has 214 offices around the world and a very strong and dedicated team of over 6800 employees. It operates mainly in United States, South America, Canada, Europe and Asia.
Products & Services
C.H.Robinsons Worldwide is a global leader providing transportation facilities by various modes of transport such as road-truck services, air cargo services, ocean transport and rail transport. Since the company does not own any assets it emphasizes mainly on providing best solutions and services to the customers. It maintains good relationships with carrier companies and added with its local knowledge and capability is in a position to give best offers to customers. Its services are punctual and maintaining time schedule is its foremost priority.
Produce Sourcing was the main business of C.H.Robinsons Worldwide when it started its operations in 1905. Procurement of Fresh Produce for Food Distributors, Groceries & other Food Services along with providing logistics services is still its main area of operation.
It provides Information Services to Carrier Companies. Services include full information on fuel purchase, fuel tax, road permits and management of fleet operations. It also offers customized services based on Customer’s requirements and needs.
Value added services such as cost minimization by consolidation of shipments, deciding upon the most optimal warehousing facilities, orders management etc. are also provided by the company.
Vendor Management is done by managing the goods inward and goods outward in most effective manner. The goods in transit can also be seen online through its networking system.
Corporate & Financial Overview
In May 2002, John P. Wiehoff was named Chief Execution Officer and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. The company works under strict corporate governance guidelines and follows a strong set of code of ethics. All the Staff Members of C.H.Robinsons Worldwide are required to adhere to the code of ethics in business conduct.
The stock of the company is listed and traded on NASDAQ. The stock is a good investment pick-up as the business of the company is growing steadily. It is a debt-free, cash-rich company. Since the last 25 years the net revenues of the company is growing at 15% approx. compounded annually. The management of the company is poised for working towards better profits and increased returns for the shareholder community.
Strategy for Growth
C.H.Robinsons Worldwide is continuously striving towards growth in its market share of logistics & transportation services. With a strong base of more than 25000 customers the company is working hard to maintain better customer relationships and to add new customers. It is also regularly adding on new services under its umbrella of services offered to third parties. Keeping current customers happy and winning new customers globally by optimizing efficiency is the main mission of the company.
European Subsidiary
C.H. Robinson Europe is its subsidiary in Europe having headquarters at Antwerp, Belgium. It has 16 offices all over Europe and is one of the biggest transportation and logistic provider there. Robinson Europe has developed a Quality Assurance Program which looks that all the operations are error free, punctual with best utilization of its resources. It has an appraisal system for its sub contractors based on their track record for execution of orders. It has a system to choose and classify the carriers whom the company can rely upon. It not only ensures that good relations are maintained with customers but also sees to it that mutual understanding and harmony is maintained with carriers. Robinson Europe is committed towards providing most beneficial customer solutions with its strong team of experienced, skilled and highly technical employees. With the advent of technology all the logistic services are offered online from a single point. It has the benefit of all local language speaking staff and it also provides job opportunities to citizens who are well versed in required languages with a strong communication power and impressive personality.
Web Presence
- Official website: CHRobinson.com
- European subsidiary: RobinsonEurope.com
C.H.Robinsons Worldwide also has three operational websites which helps to run its business online effectively.
- CHRWTrucks.com: offers truck owners freight opportunities upon registration.
- CHRWOnline.com: ioffers total online services to its customers from giving quotations to submitting proof of delivery of their shipment.
- Shipitnl.com is another website of the company describing its services and products.
Ranking
C.H.Robinsons Worldwide was ranked 379 amongst Fortune 500 2006 rankings.
Employment
- Air Cargo
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- Chrw
- Chrw Online
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- Cross Docking
- Cross Docking Services
- Dimensional Services
- Distribution And Logistics
- Expedited Services
- Freight Forwarding
- International Logistics
- Less Than Truckload
- Logistics Company
- Logistics Management
- Logistics Provider
- Motor Carriers
- Ocean Carriers
- Payment And Logistics
- Preferred Systems
- Shipment Tracing
- Shipment Tracking
- Sourcing Produce
- Temperature Controlled Logistics
- Third Party Logistics
- Third Party Transportation
- Transportation Company
- CHR
- CHRW
- CHRW Online
- CH Robinson
- Less-than-truckload