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March 15, 2016 | LeaderSHIP

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution CEO Jamie Overley: Driven By Results and Big Dreams

When East Coast Warehouse & Distribution hired Jamie Overley as chief financial officer in 2007, the owners were seeking a leader who could attract and manage capital, and control costs. They got one. Three years after he joined the company, Overley was promoted to CEO. Since then, he has been leading East Coast Warehouse—based in […]

March 15, 2016 | DC Solutions

Whiskey, Bartender—and Make it Quick!

An automated storage and retrieval system, with a WES chaser, keeps distillery operations flowing.

February 28, 2016 | Reader Profile

Michael Fries: No Small Potatoes

Michael Fries is senior business intelligence logistics analyst at U.S. Foods in Rosemont, Ill. He has held this position since 2014. Responsibilities: Analyzing data on inbound operations and carrier performance to support process improvement. Experience: Member service representative, Alliant Credit Union; project coordinator, Best Messenger Service; supply chain coordinator, CF Industries; logistics sourcing analyst, ITW. […]

February 28, 2016 | LeaderSHIP

All in the Family

Kristy Knichel, President and CEO, Knichel Logistics

February 28, 2016 | I.T. Toolkit

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitude

PathGuide’s Latitude warehouse management system serves up a buffett of benefits to Jensen Distribution Services.

January 27, 2016 | Reader Profile

Al Morris: Perfect for the Part

Al Morris is director, global supply chain, at TERiX Computer Service in Sunnyvale, Calif. He has worked for the company since 2004. Responsibilities: Procurement and logistics. Experience: Procurement manager, Marathon International Group. Education: BS, Private and Commercial Recreation, San Jose State University, 1991. I graduated college during a recession, and was glad when a friend […]

January 27, 2016 | LeaderSHIP