Reader Profile
Reading the Room
With great adversity comes great creativity—that’s how Annette Danek-Akey, EVP of supply chain at Penguin Random House, helped quickly convert a new facility into a picking and shipping point to meet the fluctuating demand for books.
Taking Up Space
Profile of Mark Wiese, who works at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida as manager of the deep space logistics of the Gateway program.
The True Value of Supply Chain Transformation
Profile of Lyndsi Lee, vice president of supply chain with hardware and home improvement wholesaler True Value, who drives end-to-end supply chain optimization, develop integrated planning and logistics strategies, and build best-in-class sourcing programs.
Cultivating Raw Talent
Stephanie Benedetto, co-founder and CEO of Queen of Raw, created a blockchain-enabled marketplace for unused materials that empowers people, fosters profit, and protects the planet.
Taking a Dip Into Supply Chain Management
Frank Armetta, global vice president of supply chain with Sabra Dipping Company, discusses the hummus company's warehouse transformation, how he leads his team, and insight into his career journey.
Taking the Wheel of GM's Service Parts
GM's executive director of global aftersales supply chain, warehousing, and logistics discusses her role and answers the big questions.
Ashley Tyrner's Vision Bears Fruit
Ashley Tyrner sources fresh organic and natural produce, forms partnerships with farmers, works with shipping companies, and designs produce boxes that customers receive.
Debbie Lentz Goes For It
Profile of Debbie Lentz, president of global supply chain, RS Components and Electrocomponents.
Managing Risk and Building Resilience
Antonio Galvao, chief supply chain officer of DuBois Chemicals, recounts his history in global logistics and discusses what it takes to succeed.
Losing Waste, Finding Value
Profile of Michael Wasson, chief operations officer with Tosca, a leading provider of reusable packaging and supply chain solutions for retailers and suppliers that are focused on the perishable food supply chain.
Ethan Frisch: The Spice is Right
A reader profile of Ethan Frisch, co-founder and co-owner of Burlap & Barrel, a comprehensive, single origin spice company.
Leading a Supply Chain With Dogged Determination
A profile of Matt Cantatore, COO of Ollie, a national service that delivers healthy, high-quality pet food that it sells direct-to-consumers.
Bernice Cannon: Shooting for an Optimized Supply Chain
This article profiles Bernice Cannon, supply chain manager with Nouryon Pulp and Performance Chemicals, LLC, a global leader in specialty chemicals and formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals.
Jennifer Daniel: Mastering the Art of Logistics
A profile of Jennifer Daniel, head of global logistics for Redbubble, an online marketplace that connects independent artists of graphic design, fine art, or photography with customers.
Mark Bakker: Change Agent
A profile of Mark Bakker, head of supply chain operations, Americas, with HP Inc.
Regenerating Logistics
A profile of Denise Kopko, vice president of operations—commercial, supply chain and logistics, with Veolia North America, an environmental services company focused on designing and providing water, waste and energy management solutions for commercial, municipal and industrial customers.
Lori Fellmer Keeps It Moving
A profile of Lori Fellmer, vice president of logistics and carrier management with BassTech International.
Dean Z. Myers: Drinking It All In
A profile of Dean Z. Myers, vice president, global supply chain, technical operations and business development, The McDonald’s division of The Coca-Cola Company.
Erik Snyder Keeps His Spirits Up
Erik Snyder, president of North America supply and procurement with Diageo, oversees Diageo's end-to-end supply chain and procurement operation in North America, including sourcing raw materials, distillation, manufacturing, packaging, planning, and customer service.
Jack Buffington: Here for the Beer
Jack Buffington, supply chain leader with MillerCoors and professor at the University of Denver, manages a complex beer supply chain.
Joel Kamp: Never Out of Gas
Profile of Joel Kamp, head of the bulk scheduling center, Americas region, with The Linde Group, a gases and engineering company
Michele van Krieken: Formulating Supply Chain Clarity
Profile of Michele van Krieken, global supply chain manager with The Chemours Company
Mike Parsley: Supply Chains Suits Him Well
Profile of Mike Parsley, senior vice president of distribution with Tailored Brands, Inc., a U.S.-based retail holding company for Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, and other men’s apparel brands.
Howie Mann: Helping to Train a New Generation
Profile of Howie Mann, a founder and a board member with the Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce in New York City
Steve Ahern: Supply Chain Strategist
Profile of Steve Ahern, manager of supply chain operational design with BASF, a leading chemical company
Billy Duty: Formulating a World-Class Supply Chain
Profile of Billy Duty, head of North American supply chain with BYK USA, Inc., a division of Altana, a specialty chemicals company
Marianne McDonald: Stand and Deliver
Profile of Marianne McDonald, vice president, global transportation for Avnet, a $17.4-billion global technology distributor headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona
Tim O’Brien: Exuding Star Power
Profile of Tim O’Brien, senior director, supply chain, with Purchasing Power, a specialty e-commerce retailer that provides goods and services to customers who make payments through payroll deductions
Yone Dewberry: Engineering the Supply Chain
Profile of Yone Dewberry, chief supply chain officer, Land O’Lakes
Chris Ward: Get the Food to Church's On Time
Chris Ward, vice president of supply chain with Church’s Chicken, focuses on delivering the right products at the right cost.
Joe Bobko: Not Boxed In
Profile on Joe Bobko, vice president of transportation with Boxed Wholesale, an online wholesale shopping club.
Paul Nugent: Feed the Flow
Profile on Paul Nugent, director of logistics for Kitchen and Bath Americas with Kohler Co.
Valerie Young: 2020 Vision
Profile of Valerie Young, vice president of global supply chain services and operations, 3M.
Tom Ciepichal: Centered On Supply Chain Strategy
Profile of Tom Ciepichal, vice president, operational excellence and supply chain, with Dover Energy, a segment of Dover Corporation
Jonathan Parks: Planning is Key, to Say the Leased
Profile of Jonathan Parks, VP, global logistics and distribution, with Rent-A-Center
Aaron Leach: A Bird’s Eye View of the Supply Chain
Aaron Leach is senior director of supply chain with Wayne Farms, LLC, in Oakwood, Ga. He has held this position since 2013. Wayne Farms is the sixth largest vertically integrated producer and processor of poultry in the United States.
Joanne Wright: Turning Data Into Insight
Profile of Joanne Wright, Vice President of Supply Chain, IBM
Bert De Winter: Springing Forward with Innovation
Profile of Bert De Winter, director of EMEA logistics with HP Inc.
Alan Sargent: A Sweet Confection Connection
Profile of Alan Sargent, supply chain and logistics director, Just Born Candy
Rogerio Branco: Powering the Supply Chain Team
Profile of Rogerio Branco, senior vice president, supply chain management, with Eaton.
Peter Schuele: Injecting Life Into Supply Chains
Profile of Peter Schuele, head of global supply chain and distribution at the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Diandra Hayban: Keeping New York City Prepared
Profile of Diandra Hayban, Logistics Shelter Support Program Manager, NYC Emergency Management
Kendra Austin: Dedicated to Diversity
Profile of Kendra Austin, Director, Supplier Diversity, Express Scripts
Dave Christensen: A Spirited Approach to Supply Chain Management
Dave Christensen, vice president, supply chain with Glazer’s, Inc., oversees demand planning, replenishment, logistics, and master data management.
Jim Lambo: Eye on the Sky
Jim Lambo, director of supplier management and procurement at Insitu, manages procurement and suppliers for all goods and services.
Richard Foley: Charging Hard Against Chargebacks
Richard Foley, logistics manager at SDI Technologies, controls and helps reduce chargebacks from customers.
Michael Fries: No Small Potatoes
Profile of Michael Fries, senior business intelligence logistics analyst at U.S. Foods, drills into data to find opportunities to make or save money in the company’s logistics operations.
Al Morris: Perfect for the Part
Al Morris, director, global supply chain at TERiX, reviews accounts to determine what parts to buy and where to stock them to ensure the right part is always available.
Lin Ding: A Healthy Perspective on Procurement
Lin Ding, procurement manager at Ultimate Medical Academy, manages a team with a shared focus on procurement, supplier management, and contract management.
Sean Smith: Ingredients for a Great Career
Sean Smith, supply chain director at Agropur Ingredients, is always up for a logistics challenge.
Tim Thoma Brings It In
Tim Thoma, international logistics and compliance manager at Northern Tool and Equipment, is responsible for moving product purchased from overseas.
Reader Profile | Jeff Larson: A Gem of a Job
Jeff Larson, director of distribution engineering analysis at Tiffany & Co., works with the jewelry company’s international locations to help improve their operations.
Terri Anderson: Care and Feeding of the WMS
Terri Anderson, production warehouse management systems analyst at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, configures, enhances, and tests the company's WMS by the book.
Kelvin Miller: Home Away From Home for the Troops
Kelvin Miller, an equipment and mobility readiness spare parts allocation supervisor with the military contractor DynCorp International, manages inventory and gets it ready to deploy when the time comes.
Lori Harper: Running a Tight Ship
Lori Harper, vice president, supply chain management at Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), is a natural leader who figures out solutions to unexpected challenges.
Judi Griffin: Sinks Her Teeth Into Her Work
Judi Griffin, director of logistics at Burkhart Dental, is responsible for three distribution centers, purchasing and customer service teams, and inbound and outbound freight costs.
Jim Young: Sourcing for a Startup
Jim Young, senior supply chain manager at Applied Microstructures, Inc., is responsible for everything from sourcing materials and services to shipping finished products
Lauren Corbett: Help is on the Way
Lauren Corbett, program assistant, acquisitions and logistics at International Relief and Development, secures donated supplies, and makes sure they get to people in need.
Eelco de Graaf: Four-Continent Career
Eelco de Graaf, vice president, supply chain operations at Lewis-Goetz and Company, is responsible for purchasing, shipping, manufacturing, and operational excellence.
Christopher McGovern: Watch Him Soar
Christopher McGovern, vice president, supply chain management at Aero Precision, knows the importance of communication and data collection.
Andy Yablin Goes Back to School
Andy Yablin, vice president, transportation at Scholastic Inc., is responsible for transportation from manufacturing facilities to distribution centers, and from distribution centers to customers.
Leslie Dean: Serving Up FroYo Mojo
Profile of Leslie Dean, senior director, supply chain, at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.
Tamsen Fricke: Finding the Sweet Spot
For Tamsen Fricke, operations manager at Divine Chocolate USA, fair trade and logistics make a delicious combination.
Chet Mullen: Material Guy
When customers need products fast, Chet Mullen of lift truck manufacturer Raymond Corporation rises to the occassion.
Bruce Kulp Scores Big
When it comes to keeping up with demand, Game Stop's Bruce Kulp doesn’t play around.
Senthil Arumugam: Building a Better Way
Senthil Arumugam, vice president of logistics & inventory management at US LBM Holdings, constructs a sturdy operation.
Bud Snodgrass: Oils Well That Ends Well
As director of logistics at Universal Lubricants, Bud Snodgrass keeps transportation and warehousing moving smoothly.
Bob Kalland Knows the Drill
Bob Kalland digs his job as inventory and logistics manager for Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation.
Ax Torres: Plowing Ahead
Ax Torres supervises outbound shipping at agricultural machinery company AGCO Corporation.
Jason Shefrin: Asset-Light, By Design
Jason Shefrin, executive vice president, global sourcing, at InterDesign Inc. streamlines global operations.
Sean Vasquez: Heard It Through the Grapevine
Sean Vasquez manages EDI and transportation for Sun-Maid Growers of California.
Magaly Garza Takes on the World
As international business manager at Alarm.com, Magaly Garza supports global market growth and develops new distribution channels.
Mara Gonzalez: Import Expert
As director of purchasing at wine company Vino del Sol, Mara Gonzalez squeezes supply chain data from a business intelligence solution.
Chris Carlson: All Charged Up
Chris Carlson, VP of Batteries Plus Bulbs, gets a jolt out of optimizing warehouse labor and inventory flow.
Alana Miedrich: Making Wishes Come True
Alana Miedrich, inventory and logistics assistant at Kids Wish Network, Holiday, Fla., manages inventory to fulfill dreams.
Hu Huang: Bright Light in Global Trade
Hu Huang of Kichler Lighting stays current on trade laws and keeps import/export activities transparent.
Matthew Wood: Finding a Cure for High Freight Costs
Matthew Wood, freight program and supply chain manager at Mayo Clinic, treats the company’s freight spend aches and pains.
Dino Lanno: Best in Glass
Dino Lanno, senior VP of supply chain at Safelite AutoGlass, steered the company through a supply chain redesign.
Larry Montreuil: True Blue
Larry Montreuil, director of supply chain management at JetBlue Airways, negotiates sourcing and purchasing deals that let the airline soar.
Jason Mathers: Carbon Slasher
Directing motor carriers to more fuel-efficient decisions drives Jason Mathers, senior manager, corporate partnerships at the Environmental Defense Fund.
Brian Morgan: Transportation Superconductor
As director of logistics at electrical wiring equipment manufacturer Leviton, Brian Morgan drives transportation efficiencies to meet complex customer requirements.
Sander Eth: Putting Green Principles Into Action
As senior vice president, supply chain, at sustainable home goods company Bambeco, Sander Eth sows the supply chain with environmental principles.
William Gregory: Into Africa
As global supply chain coordinator at satellite communications technology provider VT iDirect, William Gregory tunes into signals from trading partners in Africa to ensure regulatory compliance.
Victor Hougan: Finding a Love for Logistics
Victor Hougan is set to soar in his new logistics position with aerospace supplier Primus International.
Michael Smyers: Molecular Logistics
For Michael Smyers, associate director, logistics, at chemical and transportation fuel products manufacturer Amyris in Emeryville, Calif., the formula for a successful career relies on continuing education.
Emily Ross: Good Blood
As senior supply chain manager at blood management devices manufacturer Haemonetics Corporation, Emily Ross monitors the pulse of the company’s transportation and warehousing services sourcing.
Amy Polt: Safety First
Amy Polt, operations supervisor of the Houston warehouse for The Mosaic Company, pieces together the elements of a safe and efficient supply chain.
Sherry Askew: Beauty Calls
Sherry Askew, transportation manager at Revlon Consumer Products, the well-known maker of beauty and personal care items, negotiates freight rates that keep the company’s bottom line looking good.
Dennis Omanoff: Hard-Driving Man
Dennis Omanoff, senior vice president, supply chain and procurement, at hard drive and storage solution manufacturer Seagate, backs up his company’s supply chain to prevent service disruptions.
Mary Foster's Excellent Adventure
Mary Foster, vice president, supply chain management at automotive parts supplier Inteva Products, is riding high as part of the new company’s executive team.
Michael Gilbert: A Fresh Start
As director of logistics and facilities at Indianapolis Fruit Company, Michael Gilbert enhanced the company’s refrigerated truck fleet with computers that provide navigation, tracking, and driver performance reporting.
John Snider Does It Best
John Snider, vice president of retail logistics at Do it Best Corp. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, manages the company’s warehousing, and inbound and outbound transportation. Teamwork and communication play a major role in his management strategy.
Capt. Kazimir Kostrubala: Winging It
Kazimir Kostrubala manages military resources as squadron operations officer and installation deployment officer with the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 19th Airlift, at the Little Rock Air Force Base, Little Rock, Ark.
Don Riley: Building for the Future
Don Riley, executive vice president of supply chain and technology at Denver, Colo.-based building materials supplier ProBuild Holdings, faces recessionary challenges by building the right organizational model and relationships – from suppliers to customers – to support the company today and into the future.
John Hodge: Feeding a Need
John Hodge, director of supply chain at Prince Agri Products, creates organizational efficiencies, reduces costs, and optimizes material flow.
Jill Hesselroth: Opportunity Knocks
Jill Hesselroth, vice president, global supply chain at Nortech Systems, analyzes the company’s supply chain to identify opportunities for improvement and leads the implementation of those improvements.
Ryan Gellert: Climbing High
Ryan Gellert, vice president, supply chain management, at mountain sports products company Black Diamond Equipment handles global demand planning, sales and operations planning, global procurement, logistics, and in-house customer service. He views helping launch a new division in Asia as a pinnacle of his career.
Katie Reuland: Down to Business
Katie Reuland, director of operations at bedding manufacturer Down Etc., rests easy knowing she has optimized the company’s container shipments.
Angela Duesterhaus: Joining the Jet Set
Angela Duesterhaus, logistics and export compliance manager at PAS Technologies in North Kansas City, Mo., talks about her recent projects and describes how a disappointment in a previous job taught her a valuable lesson.
David Fisher: Raising the Roof
David Fisher, director of global logistics at Johns Manville in Denver, promotes collaboration through the organization's supply chain departments worldwide and designates preferred carriers to promote strong partner relationships.
Ron Harris: Getting to the Essence
Ron Harris, chief logistics officer at Young Living Essential Oils, talks about some of the people and experiences that helped to shape him as a logistics professional.
Jennifer Burkhardt: What's Brewing?
Jennifer Burkhardt, transportation manager of the specialty coffee business at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, takes charge of all movements into and out of the company’s manufacturing and distribution sites.
David Ayers: Embarking on an ERP World Tour
David Ayers, lead business analyst, warehouse management, for tool manufacturer Lenox, rolls out SAP enterprise resource planning systems at sites worldwide.
Cheryl Harrity: Cooking Up World-Class Service
Cheryl Harrity, corporate director of supply chain for food product producer MGP Ingredients Inc., whets her appetite for improving sales and operations planning.
Brian Hatfield’s Supply Chain Stylings
As vice president of supply chain at KPPS, Brian Hatfield oversees the network that brings the company's hair care products to salons across North America.
Saara Chung: Dishing Up Souperior Service
Saara Chung, customer logistics manager at Campbell Soup Company, helps customers improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and boost their businesses.
Eric Cohen: Making a Clean Sweep
Eric Cohen, vice president of logistics for Waxie Sanitary Supply, puts his military experience to work to help the company reduce costs, improve service and manage human resources.
Joe Perillo: The Persuader
Joe Perillo, director of supply chain, logistics, and lean enterprise for PTR Baler and Compactor, leads through influence.
Todd Stewart: All Wired Up
As vice president of supply chain at WireCo WorldGroup, Todd Stewart looks for cost reductions while improving service and delivery to customers.
Randall Plost: Plugged Into the Pipeline
Distribution Manager Randall Plost boosted pick rates and forged carrier relationships to improve service at valve and pipe connector manufacturer Victaulic.
Gemma Fillmore: Supply Chain Advocate
To improve supply chain performance at Medco Health Solutions, Gemma Fillmore focuses on getting C-level executives to give logistics issues the attention they deserve.
Kevin Miles: Supermarket Superstar
Collaboration and communication help Inbound Logistics Manager Kevin Miles manage more than $100 million in transportation spend for grocery chain owner Ahold USA.
Flower Power: John Kuehn
ProFlowers' time- and temperature-sensitive shipments create plenty of challenges for John Kuehn, senior vice president of supply chain operations. Here's how he nips problems in the bud.
Gregory Cross: Keeping the Wheels Turning
As director of logistics and operations at USA Cycling, Gregory Cross gives new meaning to the term "cycle counting."
Alison Dennis: Local and Loving It
Alison Dennis, director of sustainability at fast food company Burgerville, promotes sourcing from nearby suppliers.
Jason Ballard: Distributing Ammo and Hot Chow
Ten years as an Army sustainment officer provided Major Jason Bullard a view of the military supply chain from just about every angle.
William Cossey Jr.: Happy in the Middle of the Action
William Cossey Jr. moved military vehicles during the first Gulf War; civilian life finds him back in the supply chain hot seat.
Kathy Zepaltas: Doing Fine, Moving Wine
As director of logistics at Regal Wine Company, Kathy Zepaltas consolidated her company's logistics operations and transitioned from an insufficient warehouse to an ultra-efficient 650,000-square-foot DC.
Scott Kingsley: The Personal Connection
Scott Kingsley, logistics manager at The Food Source International, believes good communication is key to strong relationships with service providers, suppliers, and customers.
Phil Saracin: Whatever it Takes
Phil Saracin, global logistics manager at Kemet Corp., enjoys the challenges of finding new ways to reduce cost and cycle time, and developing new tools to improve information flow.
Tim Miller: Serving It Up Fresh, Fast, and Casual
Profile of Tim Miller, vice president of supply chain with Smashburger, a leading fast-casual burger restaurant
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