The name was a deliberate choice to prompt an association with California’s Menlo Park, which was well known as the home of venture capitalists and high-tech industries.

The department store wanted to close its internal distribution system, which cost Sears about twice as much as its competitors at 7 percent of its sales.

In December 2000, Menlo Logistics collaborated with General Motors to create Vector SCM, a new global supply chain management company serving the automotive industry.

The EGL operations gave Menlo Worldwide Logistics presence in Asia and South America, and expanded its European scope.

The company began leveraging these operations to pursue organic growth outside of North America and grow its European footprint.