LBP provides customized sustainable products for quick-service and fast-casual restaurant chains.
By Alan Dorich, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
Some companies are content with offering a standard, off-the-shelf solution for their clients’ challenges, but LBP Manufacturing LLC prefers to take a different approach. Director of Supply Chain Urszula Bailey explains that the firm is more interested in providing a customized solution that takes a holistic view to meet not only all of the customers’ needs, but delights consumers as well.
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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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Cabinet hardware manufacturer Amerock adjusts its supply chain to succeed with e-commerce.
By Mark Lawton, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
An increase in e-commerce has led to a shift in how Amerock does business. Amerock manufactures hardware for both kitchen and bathroom cabinets and bath accessories. Some products are decorative while other products, such as hinges and catches, are functional.
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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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Rocky Brands transforms its supply chain with reprioritizing and employee help.
By Mark Lawton, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
Rocky Brands designs and manufactures footwear for outdoors, work, western, military and duty. The company’s brands include Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango, Lehigh and Michelin. Rocky Brands sells wholesale and online retail with some business to business sales. Whirlpool, for example, buys Lehigh footwear from Rocky Brands for its employees.
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Oil-Dri Corporation of America gets back to the basics in its supply chain to prepare for future growth.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
Oil-Dri Corporation of America focuses on its customers and delivers what they need, which is why it has commanded market share in many of businesses for more than 75 years. “Our company is prospering in this current economic climate with the strategy of best product, best service with the lowest cost,” COO Molly VandenHeuvel says. “That is a strategy that will withstand all economic climates – keeping the customer and consumer needs first.”
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Torsion Group is making capital investments to expand its manufacturing and distribution capabilities. 
