360º Predictive Logistics and Supply Chain Management, LLC (360º), a new privately held company focused on the growing call for a holistic, comprehensive service model for companies engaged in global trade, officially launched today. “360º is not a freight forwarder, customs house broker, transportation company or logistics provider. Rather, 360º is an organization that provides its customers with the people, strategic approach and tools to understand, manage and monitor their Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) within their supply and demand chains,” said John Bolte, president of 360º. “We are in a unique position to offer a more complete view of global processes, eliminating waste and complexity, and mitigating costs through greater consolidation of providers.” 360º’s service offerings will focus on eight specific areas: Trade Compliance, including consulting, duty optimization and importer self-assessment Logistics Management, including 4PL, container and ISO tank Procurement, including strategy, sourcing and performance management Supply Chain, including operating models, CapEx management and cost reduction Business Processing Engineering, including benchmarking assessment, outsource management and continuous process improvement Manufacturing and Operations, including demand planning, executive decision support and supply management Technology Services, including system integration, data analytics and IT outsourcing Technology Products, including 4PL platform/PaaS, predictive analytics, and mobility and advanced tracking