Food Logistics Magazine

11/10/2024

Congratulations to Deborah A. Bennett, Managing Director at My Universal Financial Group, for being recognized as a Trailblazer in this year's Women in Supply Chain Awards! 🎉

With over 20 years in finance, Deborah has driven MUFG's supplier outreach globally, expanding early payment solutions to suppliers across 40+ countries. 🌐

Her team of multilingual experts, advanced onboarding resources, and her pioneering work on the industry-standard Receivables Purchase Agreement continue to set new benchmarks in SCF.

This year, Deborah achieved an impressive 86% supplier conversion rate, adding $1.8 billion in supplier spend—leading with vision and results. 👏
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11/09/2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration announced more than $2.4 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C.

These projects will make safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be quickly with fewer disruptions, lower costs and less pollution.

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The more than $2.4 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding is for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C. These projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient.

11/08/2024

Huge congratulations to two exceptional leaders from The Raymond Corporation who were honored in this year’s Women in Supply Chain Awards! 🎉

Rising Star Shannon Curtis, Senior Manager of Technology Solutions & Marketing, is transforming how businesses leverage tech to streamline their operations. Her forward-thinking approach is paving the way for smarter, more connected supply chains.

Meanwhile, Trailblazer Jennifer Lupo, VP of Energy Solutions, Supply Chain & Leasing, is driving sustainable energy solutions across the industry, ensuring supply chains are both efficient and environmentally conscious. 👏

Together, they’re shaping the future of at Raymond and beyond! 🌟 https://bit.ly/3XFlLIm

11/07/2024

👥 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙇 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎 👥

🌐 J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. makes executive leadership changes
🌐 Cimcorp appoints Pekka Natri as the head of Region for North America
🌐 Norfolk Southern names Joe Carpenter vice president law

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Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Cimcorp, AutoStore and more.

11/07/2024

The 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum is 𝙉𝙀𝙓𝙏 𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆! 🎉

Join us on Nov. 12-13 at the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta to network with top-level executives and participate in panels promoting women in .

Register now! ⤵️
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11/06/2024

Join us in celebrating not one, but three extraordinary leaders from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions who were recognized in this year’s Women in Supply Chain Awards! 🌟

Tammy Rimes, Director of Supply Chain Operations & Programs and Workforce Innovator, Lisa Tanner, Senior Manager of Supply Chain Excellence and DEI Pioneer, and Elizabeth Wooten, Business Program Manager and Rising Star, each bring dedication, innovation, and vision to their work.

From Tammy’s expertise in driving operational efficiency, to Lisa’s impactful DEI initiatives supporting small businesses, and Elizabeth’s role in setting new standards for program management, these women are truly shaping the future of ! 👏
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11/05/2024

📣 Everstream Analytics has launched Climate Risk Scores!

This first-in-the-industry strategic supplier assessment solution is designed to quantify the impact of leading indicators and project how identified risk will impact customer .

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Everstream Analytics launched Climate Risk Scores, a first-in-the-industry strategic supplier risk assessment solution designed to quantify the impact of leading climate indicators and project how identified risk will impact customer supply chains.

11/05/2024

As the 2024 U.S. presidential arrives and the end of the year quickly approaches, food and beverage companies are facing a critical juncture. 🇺🇸

The Bonadio Group’s Tammy Gamble shares how policies enacted by the incoming administration will significantly shape key areas for manufactures. ⤵️

Harris may focus on tighter regulations and sustainability, while Trump could prioritize deregulation and lower costs.

11/05/2024

Recognize the visionaries shaping the future of the global cold food supply chain! 🌟 Nominate someone for the 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.

Submit your nominations by Nov. 29, 2024.

Don’t miss out! 🏅 https://foodl.me/qp0y6m3g

11/04/2024

Congratulations to Annie Torikian, VP of Enhanced Business Services at Tecsys Inc., for being named a Trailblazer in the Women in Supply Chain Awards! 👏

With 25 years of experience, Annie has been instrumental in shaping supply chain operations across North America. 🌟

From starting as a developer at Tecsys to leading teams that develop cutting-edge software customizations, her journey is an inspiration.

She’s driven innovations like integrating automation systems and ensuring business continuity during COVID-19, all while mentoring the next generation of women leaders. 💪
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11/03/2024

📢 TrueCommerce has launched ReplenishAI, an artificial intelligence-powered solution that leverages algorithms to analyze historical sales and generate demand pattern clusters. 📊

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TrueCommerce launched ReplenishAI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution that leverages AI algorithms to analyze historical sales and generate demand pattern clusters.

11/02/2024

Congratulations to Christine Barnhart, Chief Marketing & Industry Officer at Nulogy, for being recognized as a Trailblazer in the Women in Supply Chain Awards! 👏

With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, purchasing, and planning, Christine is a powerhouse leader who's played pivotal roles at companies like Berry Global, Mead Johnson Nutrition, and Whirlpool.

At Nulogy, Christine is a champion of diversity, leading a team where more than 60% are diverse candidates, and she mentors female product managers to support their growth.

She's a multi-year recipient of the Pros to Know Award and actively serves on several boards promoting women's empowerment. 🌟
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11/01/2024

Innovators, don’t miss out! 🌟

Apply for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 award before nominations close 𝙏𝙊𝙉𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 at 11:59 p.m. CST and highlight your startup’s breakthrough in & . ⤵️
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10/31/2024

👥 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙇 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎 👥

🌐 IntelliTrans has named Mayank Sharma as its new chief product officer
🌐 Resilinc announces Chris Lanier as new chief technology officer
🌐 SPI Freight Limited welcomes Lynsey Bell as global supply chain manager into its senior team

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Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Resilinc, Motiv and more.

10/31/2024

Huge congratulations to Maria Madrigal, Director of Operations at WSI - Integrated Logistics. Supply Chain Solutions, for being named a Trailblazer in the Women in Supply Chain Awards! 🎉

Starting her career as a window clerk and rising to become WSI's first female director of operations, Maria’s 24-year journey is nothing short of inspiring.

She manages warehousing operations across multiple states, overseeing three facilities with exceptional performance, including a 0% incident rate for the past 5 years. 💪

Maria has also onboarded 25+ new customer accounts, mentored seven new managers, and implemented cutting-edge WMS technology upgrades.

Kudos to Maria for blazing trails and setting new standards in the industry! 🌟
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10/30/2024

🚛 Samsara has launched its Drowsiness Detection feature into general availability!

Using Samsara’s comprehensive models to proactively detect when signs of drowsiness occur, it triggers real-time in-cab audio alerts for drivers, while notifying managers via text or email to triage fatigue-related events in the moment.

Learn more! ⤵️

Samsara launched its Drowsiness Detection feature into general availability, using Samsara’s comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) models—trained on its large-scale dataset—to proactively detect when signs of drowsiness occur.

10/30/2024

Do you know a true Rock Star in the cold food ? 🌟 Nominate them for Food Logistics' 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award! 💪

Deadline: Friday, November 29, 2024 ⤵️

This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Submissions close Nov. 29.

10/29/2024

Celebrating Beverly Steele, Business Development Director at Inmar Intelligence, for being recognized as a Workforce Innovator in the Women in Supply Chain Awards! 🎉

With nearly 25 years of leadership, Beverly has been instrumental in expanding the IPPS network by forming strategic partnerships with top retailers and logistics companies. 👏

Her customer-centric approach and innovative strategies have secured key clients, including Fortune 500 companies, while driving continuous product improvement through user feedback.

Beverly’s efforts have set new industry benchmarks, solidifying IPPS as a leader in returns management. Congratulations, Beverly! 🌟
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