Supply chain

Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Retirement of SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer Dean Gordon After 15 Years of Dedicated Service

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announces the retirement of SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer Dean Gordon after 15 years at the organization.

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  • Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announces the retirement of SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer Dean Gordon after 15 years at the organization.
  • Gordon joined the Company in February 2009 and has been pivotal in driving its growth and success.
  • He has been Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer since November 2019.
  • “I am very grateful to have been a part of Jack in the Box Inc.’s journey for the past 15 years,” said Gordon.

Pando.ai is recognized by Gartner® in the 2024 International Context of Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems, Amidst Record Growth in North America and Asia Pacific

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pando's AI-powered, no-code platform helps manufacturers & retailers to drive agility across their supply chain execution & has customers across the US, Europe, & Asia Pacific. Pando's innovative approach to logistics technology has earned the recognition of top analyst firms and won customers praise for its ability to deliver faster value realization.

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  • CHICAGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pando's AI-powered, no-code platform helps manufacturers & retailers to drive agility across their supply chain execution & has customers across the US, Europe, & Asia Pacific.
  • Geo-political tensions, freight rate volatility, and consumer & shareholder expectations on sustainable practices, have all caused supply chain leaders to rethink their technology needs.
  • Automation through AI has become imperative in building an anti-fragile supply chain.
  • Pando is recognized by Gartner as a Notable Vendor in the International & Asia/Pacific context of the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS)1.

Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year's Women in Supply Chain Forum: Registration is Open

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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FORT ATKINSON, Wis., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is officially open for the Supply Chain Network's third annual Women in Supply Chain Forum, an in-person event designed to bring together CEOs, Presidents, Partners, VPs and Director-level decision makers at shippers, DCs, warehouses and 3PLs to learn, grow, network and more.

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  • The Supply Chain Network, consisting of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics, opens up nominations for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, the premier education and networking event centered around promoting and advocating for women in the supply chain space.
  • It's a place for everyone – men and women – to collaborate and build real relationships in the industry," says Mayer, Co-Founder, Women in Supply Chain Forum.
  • The 1.5-day agenda will consist of panel discussions, breakout sessions, speed dating-type networking, a discussion with our four overall Women in Supply Chain winners and Supply Chain Jeopardy, an interactive game that will quiz on everything from transportation and warehousing to software solutions, the history of women in supply chain and more.
  • To coincide with the opening of registration for this year's event, submissions for the 2024 Women in Supply Chain award are also now open.

Instant Pot Brands™ Introduces New Leadership and New Company Name

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Pot Brands, a leading designer, marketer and distributor of electric pressure cookers, air fryers and other small kitchen appliances globally, announced the appointment of four new senior executives to its leadership team: Chris Robins as Chief Executive Officer, Craig Carrigan as Chief Financial Officer, Lisa Kronish as Chief Human Resources Officer and Rudy Sumarli as Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and R&D. The appointments come in tandem with the Company's announcement that it has changed its name and will be doing business as Instant Pot Brands.

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  • The appointments come in tandem with the Company's announcement that it has changed its name and will be doing business as Instant Pot Brands.
  • "Chris, Craig, Lisa and Rudy's appointments are an exciting next step for Instant Pot Brands," said Rich Krause, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • "I am thrilled to join Instant Pot Brands, a Company with such a strong portfolio of products built on an iconic brand, with a dedicated team to match.
  • Instant Pot Brands' name change is a part of the Company's ongoing transformation following its separation from its former parent company, Instant Brands, in connection with Instant Brands' Chapter 11 process.

PepsiCo's "Rolling Remembrance" American Flag Relay Puts Veteran Drivers at the Wheel to Raise Funds and Awareness for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Many surviving families struggle to make ends meet with 52% of surviving spouses making less than $50,000 per year according to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.

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  • Many surviving families struggle to make ends meet with 52% of surviving spouses making less than $50,000 per year according to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
  • With no central repository of information from which to find these families, the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation works to find each of these children to assist them with scholarships and educational counseling.
  • "Rolling Remembrance supports the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and also recognizes some of the humble and proud veteran drivers in our organization.
  • To donate to Children of Fallen Patriots foundation, visit https://donate.fallenpatriots.org/campaign/rolling-remembrance-2024/c567986

InspireXT announces Strategic Partnership with Walpole Partnership

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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LONDON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the Oracle CloudWorld Tour in London, InspireXT and Walpole Partnership are sharing news of their strategic partnership collaboration.

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  • Following the Oracle CloudWorld Tour in London, InspireXT and Walpole Partnership are sharing news of their strategic partnership collaboration.
  • LONDON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the Oracle CloudWorld Tour in London, InspireXT and Walpole Partnership are sharing news of their strategic partnership collaboration.
  • Empowering Businesses Through Innovation: InspireXT and Walpole Partnership Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionise Supply Chain Solutions and CX Integration for Global Markets.
  • Walpole Partnership is a consultancy formed of Configure, Price Quote (CPQ), and Customer Experience (CX) integration experts.

Northwell Health Partners with Exiger for Supplier Risk Management and Supply Chain Risk

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwell Health (Northwell), New York's largest healthcare provider and private employer, selected Exiger, the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, to further streamline its vendor due diligence and provide a vendor risk management (VRM) ecosystem at scale. Northwell enhances its already robust vendor risk management and due diligence program with Exiger's award-winning, AI-powered platform for third-party risk management (TPRM) and supply chain risk management (SCRM). By deploying Exiger's platform, Northwell frees up resources needed for strategic transactions and more efficiently ranking vendors according to their criticality and risks. Northwell also gains the capability to balance its risk response more effectively with essential business needs while monitoring suppliers in real-time.

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  • NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwell Health (Northwell), New York's largest healthcare provider and private employer, selected Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, to further streamline its vendor due diligence and provide a vendor risk management (VRM) ecosystem at scale.
  • Northwell enhances its already robust vendor risk management and due diligence program with Exiger's award-winning, AI-powered platform for third-party risk management (TPRM) and supply chain risk management (SCRM).
  • Northwell also gains the capability to balance its risk response more effectively with essential business needs while monitoring suppliers in real-time.
  • "We're incredibly proud that Northwell is working with Exiger to maintain a healthy and resilient supply chain."

Smart Loading and Unloading Solutions in the Supply Chain - Industry-Specific Customized Loading Solutions Transforming Supply Chain Dynamics

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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DUBLIN, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Growth Opportunities for Smart Loading and Unloading Solutions in the Supply Chain" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Growth Opportunities for Smart Loading and Unloading Solutions in the Supply Chain" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This study focuses on the growth opportunities for smart loading and unloading practices in the supply chain and logistics industry.
  • Smart loading and unloading refers to the use of sensors, robotics, data analytics, and connectivity solutions for the efficient, accurate, and safe loading of goods onto transport vehicles and unloading at their destination.
  • The study identifies emerging trends and challenges and provides an overview of available solutions for ports, rail, and warehouses.

Exostar Enhances The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module to Include Defense Industrial Base's Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Assessment

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exostar, a leader in trusted, secure business collaboration and NIST 800-171 and CMMC solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, today announced The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module now supports the Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Assessment (CCRA).  Prime contractors throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) have begun to use the CCRA to gather cybersecurity information from the companies throughout their global, multi-tiered supply chains to assess compliance, understand and manage risk, and evaluate partnerships.

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  • Exostar's Onboarding Module automates the delivery, completion & sharing of the CCRA across the Exostar community.
  • The CCRA provides a standardized, consistent means for collecting cybersecurity compliance data and calculating supplier risk.
  • The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module , which provides supplier visibility and risk management functionality throughout the relationship life cycle, automates the completion and sharing of the CCRA, adding even greater value.
  • "Now, all DIB companies can leverage The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module to accelerate CCRA adoption."

Academy Sports + Outdoors Appoints Monique Picou to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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KATY, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced that Monique Picou has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately.

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  • KATY, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced that Monique Picou has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately.
  • "We are pleased to have Monique join our Board," said Ken Hicks, Executive Chairman of Academy.
  • "Monique brings extensive experience in supply chain, logistics, and strategic planning at large technology, retail and manufacturing companies.
  • Since November 2021, Mrs. Picou has served on the board of directors of Ryan Companies US, Inc., a commercial real estate services company.