Pilot Flying J’s logistics operations ensure that its truck driver and other customers get the fuel they need.
By Jim Harris, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
Pilot Flying J is building on one of its greatest strengths. “Our logistics network is what sets us apart from our competition,” says Brad Jenkins, senior vice president of supply and distribution for the travel center operator. “We’ve always been very good at running the ‘last mile’ utilizing our central dispatch operation, and we want to scale those capabilities.”
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Avery Dennison leverages collaboration internally and with suppliers to make a ‘material difference’ for customers.
By Bianca Herron
Avery Dennison Corp. was founded in 1935 when Stan Avery invented and patented the first self-adhesive, die-cut labeling machine.
Eighty-three years later, the Glendale, California-based company sets the industry standard for materials innovation and manufacturing across a vast range of industries, including consumer-goods packaging, “smart” labels, apparel and footwear, healthcare, electronics, signs and graphics, and more. Today, the Fortune 500 company employs more than 30,000 people, operates in more than 50 countries and provides its customers with high-quality pressure-sensitive adhesive labelings, tags and labels.
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Sonic's supply chain reduces human touch and increases speed.
By Mark Lawton, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
Every week, more than 1 million electronic components arrive at Sonic Manufacturing Technologies. Of those, over 500,000 are delivered to Sonic without human touch and within three days of ordering.
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Jack Daniel’s is investing millions into expansion to meet demand for its best-selling world whiskey brand.
By Kat Zeman, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
Move over, Johnnie Walker. Jack Daniel’s has taken over the reins of the whiskey kingdom. The 152-year-old American whiskey maker surpassed Scotland-based Johnnie Walker and holds the top spot as the world’s best-selling world whiskey brand.
Both Jack and Johnnie have their fans. But Jack is at the top of its game when it comes to sales. To put it candidly, everybody in business is in business to succeed and Jack Daniel’s is succeeding.
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The Mosaic Company strives to increase efficiency by restructuring and automating its warehouses throughout North America.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
The Mosaic Company’s mission is to help the world grow the food it needs. They do that by producing the highest quality and most innovative crop nutrition products that help farmers rise to the challenge of feeding a growing population. To continue to achieve that mission in a cyclical industry with increasing competition from overseas, the company is in a state of transformation to increase efficiency.
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Guest Supply has become a leader in products and services that enhance the guest experience at thousands of hotels. By Eric Slack
With more than 35 years of experience, Guest Supply is an industry leader in full-spectrum hotel solutions. Guest Supply, a Sysco company, has a unique combination of capabilities – including product design and development, manufacturing, distribution, and service and support – positions Guest Supply as the only provider a property might ever need.
“Our customers can look to us to meet their growing and evolving needs as we continually expand the level of service we offer,” Vice President of Global Supply Services Al Moran says. “While properties around the globe benefit from our vast scope of product selection, a more efficient ordering process and our efficient operations, we can simultaneously help our customers maintain guest satisfaction and brand loyalty.”
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Topaz prepares for growth as it streamlines its supply chain and sets itself apart with a personal touch.
By Alan Dorich
After more than three decades, Topaz Lighting Corp. sets itself apart from competitors with a personal touch, Vice President of Supply Chain and Global Operations Brad Goodfriend says. “Other companies say the customer comes first – [but] at Topaz, we mean it,” he states.
“Customer-centricity is part of everything we do,” he continues. “When you call Topaz, you get that personalized service akin to a small company, although we continue to grow. We pride ourselves on having developed the reputation of being the easiest company to do business with within our industry.”
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Lighting manufacturer Focal Point leverages supply chain efficiencies to provide superior service to its customers. By Tim O’Connor
In an industry that sources parts from all over the world and then demands shorter turnarounds, lighting manufacturer Focal Point LLC understands the value of having suppliers located stateside. “The market demands are continually reducing lead times,” says Julius Tomei, chief customer and information officer and head of supply chain at the Chicago-based company. “The further away you source things the more you’re at risk to meet those demands on a timely basis.”
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