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| Cat Logistics supports Mitsubishi's operations in Japan Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., announced an agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi (SCM) to provide an integrated logistics solution in support of their respective service parts operations in Japan. Cat Logistics will provide warehouse operations, limited inventory management, transportation management, packaging, and information technology, resulting in improved service to MHI and SCM customers along with lower distribution costs. Cat Logistics will manage the construction of a state-of-the-art 50,000-m² logistics facility to be located in Sagamihara, Japan, near Tokyo, with an opening scheduled for February 2008. MHI's diverse lineup of products includes industrial and general machinery, while SCM manufactures and sells construction equipment such as hydraulic excavators, track-type tractors, wheel loaders and paving equipment. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |