PHI embraces change as it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy to remain a leader in aviation and healthcare as it stays at the forefront of safety and operations across the globe. 

By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing

Less than six months after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Lafayette, La.-based PHI has emerged stronger and leaner with a renewed focus on safe, efficient and quality service. The company believes it is moving forward with one of the industry’s leading debt structures and a strengthened balance sheet that positions it for long-term success.

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Peak-Ryzex Inc. solves the most complex enterprise supply chain challenges by empowering mobile workforces with best of breed technologies. 

By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing 

As the demand for real-time data, transparency, optimization and mobility increases among enterprises today, Peak-Ryzex helps performance-driven companies leverage mobile technologies to their advantage as a single end-to-end solutions provider. “Our focus every day as a 500-person strong multinational firm and what we are really passionate about is enterprise solutions for a more digitally connected supply chain and mobile workforce,” President and CEO Juliann Larimer says. 

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Mary Kay opens a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D facility near Dallas. 

By Kat Zeman, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing

In order to accommodate its growing skin care and cosmetics empire, Mary Kay has opened a new manufacturing and research and development facility in Lewisville, Texas. 

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North American rail transport giant CN turns 100 this year and continues to grow its capabilities.

By Mark Lawton, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing

Some companies celebrate their 100th birthday with a cake and a lot of candles. Railroad giant CN is investing nearly $4 billion (Canadian) in infrastructure (CAD), equipment and technology to continue to be an industry leader.

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The companies in Turnpoint Services group provide high-quality plumbing and HVAC services with little to no inventory.

By Staci Davidson, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing

Turnpoint Services promises to “turn bad days into good ones” as a top provider of plumbing, HVAC and electrical services. The company is a private equity collection of local HVAC and plumbing firms in Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky, Indiana and Florida, with eight brands currently under its umbrella. With high standards in place across the operation, the Turnpoint brands remain known for quality service. And these plumbing and HVAC businesses are able to maintain these standards with minimal inventory. 

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Equifax rebuilds to support strategic priorities in setting the standard for security and exceeding customer expectations.

By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing 

After a cyber-security incident in 2017, Equifax started on a multiyear transformational journey to strengthen the entire company. Under its EFX2020 strategic plan, the consumer reporting agency is investing heavily in technology and security to transform into a top data analytics technology company that exceeds customer expectations.

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Uber’s sourcing and supply leader offers a behind-the-scenes look at the interconnectedness of its operations. 

By Kat Zeman, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing

Rahul Vijay has a really cool tech job. As head of connectivity, sourcing and supply for Uber, he’s part of a team that operates behind the scenes to make sure that all company supply operations run smoothly. “We manage all the connectivity relationships and supply chain operations,” he says. “No connectivity, no Uber.”

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