News | November 3, 2008

John Wild Joins Flash Global Logistics

PINEBROOK, N.J., Nov 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Flash Global Logistics, Inc., leading global critical logistics solutions provider, further enhances its robust service parts logistics expertise by recruiting John Wild. Wild, formerly Director Supply Chain Solutions Critical Service Logistics for Kuehne & Nagel, brings 30 years high tech service parts management experience to the strategic growth and business development strategy of Flash. Wild joins as Director of Business Development, supporting Flash's future as the #1 provider in global, critical parts and products, real time total visibility supply chain logistics.

Flash Global Logistics, becoming the go to company for creative logistics solutions in global (including emerging) markets, specializes in critical scalable solutions and is a natural habitat for Wild. John began his career in service operations with Xerox, spending 14 years in field organization support, service parts planning, and supply chain management system design/implementation for the service logistics organization.

John continued with Nortel, managing a service parts DC/repair depot, designing and implementing service focused systems and processes. John helped design Xelus' parts planning applications, implementing in over 20 companies on three continents, and developing the business consulting organization.

John's role, complementing Flash's emphasis on scalable creative solutions for clients, will involve solutions design in Business Development for clients, encompassing direct sales, channel partnerships, and process development for account management. Wild's background supports Flash clientele which span high tech, healthcare, telecommunications, semiconductor, computer data storage, networking and other industries.

Though many companies are facing growth challenges in the economy, service level agreements must still be met; management, control and delivery of Critical parts are still Critical. "John Wild joining the team is a great advantage," says John Miller, SVP Global Business Development for Flash. "John's leadership and experience in high tech service parts management will help us advance to the next level."

"Service organizations seek holistic solutions to support demands of global customers, while meeting challenges of shareholders seeking to manage total service parts logistics costs," adds Wild. "I'm happy to work with the Flash team as they secure the undisputable industry leadership position designing and supporting such solutions."

About Flash Global Logistics, Inc.
Flash Global Logistics, Inc. provides mission critical inventory management and supply chain solutions for clients. Worldwide, FLASH's 570 FSL's, 13 Multi-Client DC's, 4 Command Centers, and 5 Regional FLASH Offices enhance clients' profitability, efficiency and scalability. FLASH clients include high tech, healthcare, telecommunications, semiconductor, computer data storage and networking industries requiring global part availability in 90 minutes, 2 and 4 hours with real-time information (via FLASHTRAC(C)). Using real-time visibility, strategic inventory positioning, an advanced proprietary web-based IT solutions system, and local personnel with global business market expertise, FLASH's customized solutions improve customer satisfaction while minimizing expense. Client focus, flexibility, and responsiveness ensure FLASH's portfolio of Fortune 500 customers receive the most comprehensive services for critical parts and products, inventory management and business continuity. www.flashlogistics.com/