| June 20, 2022 | International Trade | People | Industry Profiles
A former stand-up comedian with three decades of logistics experience, Pete Mento stands out as weirdly unique among top global supply chain executives.
| February 14, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity | People | Industry Profiles
Amidst today’s challenging global trade environment, Alison Leavitt is maintaining high spirits as she leads a not-for-profit, 600-member-company association of beverage importers.
| December 17, 2019 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | People | Industry Profiles
Robert G. “Bob” Wellner may be hesitant to say he is leaving a legacy as he retires from presidency of Liberty Global Logistics LLC, but it is undeniable that he has been integral to the advancement of an essential U.S.-flag shipping industry.
| October 28, 2019 | Logistics | People | Industry Profiles
In the driver’s seat for Volkswagen Group of America’s North American finished vehicle logistics, Mark Boucher is constantly prepared to shift gears.
| September 23, 2019 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News | People | Industry Profiles
As a senior supply chain executive at forest products leader Georgia-Pacific, Bill Oliver is committed to applying latest technologies and forging mutually beneficial relationships with an objective of thrilling customers each day.
| September 11, 2019 | Logistics | People | Industry Profiles
Applying principles learned in the military, Brian McKiernan is advancing the role of inland intermodal facilities as key nodes of international and domestic freight transportation.
| August 19, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | People | Industry Profiles
A self-described “bullish believer,” Christopher J. “Chris” Connor is looking to apply nearly 40 years of ocean shipping experience, including as top executive of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, to leading a hemispheric association representing interests of more than 130 member ports in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.
| July 22, 2019 | Logistics | People | Industry Profiles
At Patagonia Inc., success in the apparel business and doing the right thing advance hand-in-hand.
| June 24, 2019 | Logistics | People | Industry Profiles
Celebrating a perfect marriage of humor and ruthlessness, Diane Garforth is cheerfully and diligently leading logistics enhancements at America’s largest bridal retailer.
| May 13, 2019 | Logistics | Shipping Technology | People | Industry Profiles
An AJOT interview with Rishi Parti, founder of Info-X Software Technology.
| January 21, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | People | Industry Profiles
When Peach State officials last fall announced plans to build the Northeast Georgia Inland Port, Phil Sutton was among the most enthused business executives.
| September 24, 2018 | International Trade | People | Industry Profiles
With burgeoning demand for wood products and building materials amidst tightening transportation capacity, Lee Goodwin depends upon long-term relationships to fulfill needs of customers of Boise Cascade Co.
| June 25, 2018 | International Trade | People | Industry Profiles
Delivering the luxury experience synonymous with the Neiman Marcus name demands consistent execution of consumer-satisfying logistics, and Willis Weirich is passionately committed to an agile, channel-agnostic approach that resonates positively with upscale customers.
| April 23, 2018 | Logistics | People | Industry Profiles
Having literally written the book on modern supply chain excellence, Reuben Slone is spearheading initiatives saving Walgreens hundreds of millions of dollars while enhancing safety and providing mutually beneficial opportunities for workers with disabilities.
| February 26, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | People | Industry Profiles
Carlos Diaz was in the big leagues just long enough to have one MLB basehit, and now he’s knocking a metaphorical homerun as an ocean carrier executive with World Direct Shipping, a Florida-based line with an expanding presence in weekly services across the Gulf of Mexico.
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