Flash Global Logistics' Central and Latin America Expansion Increases - Oliver Heldt Joins FGL as Director, LATAM
Oliver Heldt is appointed to position of Director, Latin America; Heldt brings additional Latin American trade management, solution, transport and logistics in-country expertise. FGL continues to expand leadership position in Latin America & Brazil, providing end to end, single source, aftersales mission critical service solutions.
- (1888PressRelease) January 10, 2011 - Pine Brook, NJ - Flash Global Logistics, leading third party mission critical logistics high tech solution provider, today announces the appointment of Oliver Heldt to the position of Director, Latin America. Heldt's appointment is preceded by the promotion of Walter Santiago to Senior Director, Latin America, and further strengthens the leadership position of Flash in Latin America, particularly Brazil, by providing additional regional leadership for trade management expertise, in-country solutions and relationship building in this complex and significant market.
"Oliver Heldt has extensive experience in mission critical spare parts and Latin American trade management, and is a solid and welcome addition to the Flash team," says Philippe Jadoul, VP International. "He will continue expanding this important area of focus for Flash clients, by continual development of client solutions, creation of extended value offerings and partner relationships, and implementation of Latin America specific initiatives."
Heldt's background of over 17 years' experience in supply chain management, transport and logistics, includes operational positions with Kuehne & Nagel in Germany, strategic project management and development of the critical spare parts logistics department and FSL network for Estafeta in Mexico as Director Logistics Solutions, regional expert consulting and program management. He is fluent in English, Spanish and German, holds a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, and is the perfect complement to the constantly developing leadership position of Flash in Latin America, supported by flagship operations in São Paulo, Brazil.
In Brazil, Flash provides end to end, single source, aftersales mission critical service solutions, and will move inventory from FGL locations in the US to shelf in Brazil in 12 days or less. Clients launching product in this market or expanding operations have experienced import process time decrease from 22 days to 10 days or less; time for reverse logistics processes and export of defective units on a weekly basis decreased; single source solution management; real time data visibility; time and resource savings; and automation of processes. In Mexico and Latin America, clients have experienced extensive depot network and start up within one month; upgrades in return to factory time, distribution and replenishment time reduction; inventory pipeline reduction; logistics charge reduction and increased customer satisfaction.
About: Flash Global Logistics is a global, leading aftermarket service provider for mission critical service parts and products. Flash provides mission critical inventory management and engineers supply chain solutions for clients worldwide. Flash's global capabilities and infrastructure span approximately 700 FSL's, 13 multi-client DC's, command centers and regional offices. Services include rapid setup and deployment for the global movement, management and tracking of critical parts and products, including IOR/EOR, Global Trade Management, VAT deferment management and bonded warranty warehouses. Flash helps clients reduce outstanding inventory and enter new or test markets with limited capital investment. Flash client industries include high tech healthcare, computer data storage and networking, communications & semiconductor. With asset light network modeling for flexibility and client cost efficiency, Flash engineers solutions mapping service applications directly to clients' requirements. In Brazil, Flash is Importer of Record with the most extensive forward stocking location network of any industry competitor. www.flashlogistics.com/brazil.
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Amy Minarik, 973.808.3360
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