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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TricorBraun offers innovative packaging solutions that help its customers differentiate their products at retailers and through e-commerce channels.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
Packaging solution expert TricorBraun specializes in partnering with its customers to source the right package for their products to make their brands stand out in a crowded marketplace. “Our customers want to sell more product and want the cost of the product to be less,” COO Mark O’Bryan says. “That’s what we focus on. Our packaging consultants, design and engineering, marketing and supply chain teams work for our customers to help them sell more of their products.”
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Rocky Mountain Equipment combines its agriculture and construction equipment stores to increase exposure as it expands.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
Rocky Mountain Equipment is ripe for expansion as it continues to strengthen its balance sheet and gain efficiencies through the consolidation of its stores. “Our latest strategic move was consolidating our construction equipment with our agricultural offering, which cut costs and increased the exposure of our equipment to more customers,” Chief Sales and Operations Officer Jim Wood says.
The Calgary, Alberta-based company is one of the largest dealers of agriculture and construction equipment in Canada. Major brands sold at the company’s dealerships include Case IH, Case Construction and New Holland, along with a range of smaller manufacturers. “We are performing well and our relationships are amicable and solid,” Wood notes. “We’ve got the relationships with our customers and the brands we represent. We’re well respected in the agriculture industry.”
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Conagra Brands energizes its employees and embraces innovation with ongoing inclusion efforts and supplier partnerships.
By Staci Davidson, with John Krukowski and Alan Dorich
With more than $11 billion in annual sales, Conagra Brands Inc. is one of the largest food companies in the United States, leading in a number of key areas, such as frozen foods, condiments, sauces and snacks. Its iconic brands include Birds Eye, Marie Callender’s, Slim Jim and Vlasic, and the company remains dedicated to innovation and disrupting market conventions with great food.
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Uline’s reputation for fast deliveries has helped it grow into a North American powerhouse.
By Kat Zeman
As a prominent distributor of shipping and industrial supplies throughout North America, Uline knows how to move fast. In the package delivery business, speed is a large factor in determining customer satisfaction.
“When customers order from us, they order because they need it and they want it right away,” says Angelo Ventrone, vice president of logistics. “We are able to fulfill their orders quickly and undamaged.”
In an industry where same-day shipping time is generally cut off at 4 p.m., Uline takes orders until 6 p.m. “That is something that puts us apart from our competitors,” Ventrone adds. “We ship 100 percent of our orders the same day and about 95 percent get delivered the next day.”
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