NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
Premier Trailer Leasing launched a new human trafficking awareness campaign that addresses the signs of human trafficking and how to report it.
M&A
• Descartes Systems Group acquired Aerospace Software Developments, a provider of customs and regulatory compliance solutions.
• Cin7 acquired Inventoro, a provider of AI-driven sales forecasting and replenishment optimization solutions.
GOOD WORKS
↑ Carolina Handling is celebrating its 58th anniversary in 2024 with a yearlong campaign entitled “Handling Hunger Together” to assist neighboring hunger-relief organizations. The company is giving away 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger-relief organizations throughout its five-state territory.
SEALED DEALS
← Arvato has taken over logistics and fulfillment for Tonies, the manufacturer and supplier of the Toniebox and accompanying figurines. The logistics campus in Guetersloh (Germany) and the East Midlands Gateway (UK) will act as central distribution centers.
• Supply chain resilience company Craft.co signed a $28-million, five-year agreement with the Secretary of the Air Force to bolster due diligence efforts across the Department of Defense. The DoD and 23 other federal agencies use the Craft platform to conduct due diligence and foreign influence checks on companies that aim to do business with the federal government.
• WSI was selected as the operator of Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s Zacha Transload Terminal in Dallas. With 50 acres of outdoor storage, the terminal features capacity for transloading and storing materials such as steel, lumber, plastics, aggregates, food, and other agricultural products.
• Ruan entered a new partnership with the Idaho State Liquor Division for dedicated contract transportation for liquor products distribution.
↑ To support its growth within mass retailers such as Costco, Target, TJMaxx, and Walmart, E&C’s Snacks forged a strategic partnership with ODW Logistics. In addition to being an E&C’s Snacks transportation partner, ODW now manages the brand’s inventory out of its Romeoville, Illinois warehouse.
UP THE CHAIN
→ AGX Freight, a full-service transportation and logistics platform, appointed Carson Mendez as its new director of brokerage operations.
← DHL Group announced a leadership transition in DHL Supply Chain North America. Patrick Kelleher, current global chief development officer (pictured), will assume the role of North America CEO effective July 1, 2024. This follows the retirement of Scott Sureddin, which takes effect on December 31, 2024.
→ Kurt Milburn was promoted to chief supply chain officer for Papa John’s International, succeeding Shane Hutchins, who will retire after 26 years at the pizza chain. Milburn joined Papa John’s in 2022 as vice president of supply chain operations.
← Monogram Foods appointed Larry Elliott as executive vice president and chief supply chain officer. Elliott oversees Monogram’s corporate operations functions, including logistics and customer service.
→ CN appointed Remi G. Lalonde as executive vice president and chief commercial officer. He succeeds Doug MacDonald, who will retire following a 35-year career with the railroad.
← Crowley named Phil Shook as senior vice president and general manager of Land Transportation Services, a newly created business unit. Shook is responsible for all land-based transportation, including brokerage solutions, intermodal services, trucking, and managed transportation.
→ End-to-end fresh meals platform FreshRealm appointed Stacey Wallace as its chief supply chain officer to oversee supply chain, planning, and fulfillment functions. She joins FreshRealm from Redbubble Group, where she served as chief supply chain officer.
RECOGNITION
↑ Averitt was named Trane Technologies’ Logistics Supplier of the Year for delivering differentiated value for Trane customers.
↑ CPC Logistics truck driver Stuart Shuck, who is assigned to drive for John Deere in Davenport, Iowa, has been inducted into the National Private Truck Council Driver Hall of Fame. Shuck was honored for demonstrating excellence on the highway, in his company, and in his community.
↑ Leslie Ajlouny, chief marketing officer for Evans Distribution Systems, was recognized with the International Warehouse Logistics Association’s (IWLA) Pinnacle Award, which acknowledges individuals whose contributions have significantly increased the value of IWLA membership.
↑ Schneider National was recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer and a Military Spouse Friendly Employer for its outstanding work recruiting, hiring, and retaining military veterans.
↑ Roadrunner earned the 2023 Platinum LTL Carrier Award from Echo Global Logistics for outstanding service, commitment, and performance.
• Groendyke Transport won its record ninth National Tank Truck Carriers North American Safety Champion Award. Also known as the Heil Trophy, this award is given each year to the tank truck carrier with the best overall safety record and program in its division.