Supply Chain Management

Pivotree Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Kyle Metcalf to Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree''), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Kyle Metcalf as Chief Revenue Officer, effective April 1st, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree''), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Kyle Metcalf as Chief Revenue Officer, effective April 1st, 2024.
  • In his role as Chief Revenue Officer, Kyle Metcalf will spearhead revenue generation and growth initiatives at Pivotree.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Kyle to the Pivotree team," said Bill Di Nardo, CEO of Pivotree.
  • Most recently, Kyle held the position of Chief Revenue Officer at Living Security, overseeing sales, marketing, and customer success.

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inaugurates New Distribution Center

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ATMU) (“Atmus”), a global leader in filtration and media solutions, has announced the expansion of its distribution capabilities with the inauguration of the Atmus Southern Distribution Center (SDC) in Hutchins, Texas, U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ATMU) (“Atmus”), a global leader in filtration and media solutions, has announced the expansion of its distribution capabilities with the inauguration of the Atmus Southern Distribution Center (SDC) in Hutchins, Texas, U.S.
    SDC had a soft launch in late 2023 and is now fully operational, signifying a critical milestone as Atmus transforms its supply chain to better serve its customers.
  • Situated just outside of Dallas, the SDC covers 94,000 square feet that is solely dedicated to distributing Fleetguard products, a brand of Atmus.
  • Opening the SDC allows us to better serve our customers when and where they need us,” said Paul Massey, Vice President of Supply Chain at Atmus.
  • Atmus Filtration Technologies has 11 distribution centers strategically located around the world, including more than 1.6 million square feet across six continents.

Dirk Herdes, Former Nielsen SVP, Joins Crisp as General Manager and SVP Sales to Lead Northwest Arkansas Operations and Retail Strategy

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Crisp , the open data retail platform, announced today the appointment of Dirk Herdes as SVP Sales and General Manager of its operations in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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  • Crisp , the open data retail platform, announced today the appointment of Dirk Herdes as SVP Sales and General Manager of its operations in Bentonville, Arkansas.
  • This strategic hire underscores Crisp’s commitment to the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas region, which is home to Walmart and its thousands of suppliers.
  • Crisp aims to drive additional growth in this area, which is central to the retail and CPG industries.
  • “We already have fully integrated teams in Northwest Arkansas following our acquisition of Atlas,” said Are Traasdahl, CEO and Founder of Crisp.

Automated Bus Consortium issues new request for solutions (RFS) to procure highly automated transit buses

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, has released a new request for solutions (RFS) to procure heavy-duty highly automated transit buses.

Key Points: 
  • The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, has released a new request for solutions (RFS) to procure heavy-duty highly automated transit buses.
  • “We have made great strides in further advancing the automated transit industry through our previous request for solutions,” said Jean Ruestman, administrator of the Office of Passenger Transportation at the Michigan Department of Transportation.
  • Pilot routes for these vehicles would include rural and urban deployments, bus rapid transit, bus yard and local bus service.
  • Formed by AECOM, the Automated Bus Consortium is a first-of-its-kind approach to cooperatively investigate the feasibility of automated bus projects and accelerate the deployment of automated transit technologies.

Experic Appoints Philip Dunne as Director, EU Operations

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Experic , a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and clinical trial supply services company serving the biopharmaceutical industry, today announced the appointment of Philip Dunne as Director of EU Operations, to head up initial operations of its recently announced 10,000 sq.

Key Points: 
  • Experic , a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and clinical trial supply services company serving the biopharmaceutical industry, today announced the appointment of Philip Dunne as Director of EU Operations, to head up initial operations of its recently announced 10,000 sq.
  • "We are delighted to have Philip on board to support our recent EU expansion," said Vice President of Operations, Brian Fagan.
  • "A seasoned industry professional, he brings a diversified skill set in pharmaceutical and medical device clinical trial supply services to the Experic team.
  • "I am very excited to be joining the Experic team to bring their first international facility online," shared Philip Dunne, Director of EU Operations.

Pernod Ricard Rated Top European Company in the 2024 Data & AI Human Capital Report: World Rankings Compiled by AlixPartners & Darwin X

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) has been ranked as the leading European, and number four in the world, consumer goods company in terms of bringing skills dedicated to data and artificial intelligence (AI) in-house, according to the 2024 Data & AI Human Capital Report produced by AlixPartners and Darwin X.

Key Points: 
  • Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) has been ranked as the leading European, and number four in the world, consumer goods company in terms of bringing skills dedicated to data and artificial intelligence (AI) in-house, according to the 2024 Data & AI Human Capital Report produced by AlixPartners and Darwin X.
  • The study, which covers the 65 biggest global companies in the sector, assesses the proportion of the internal workforce dedicated to data and artificial intelligence activities, using data gathering and processing technology developed by Darwin X.
  • These results reflect the strategic priority given to leveraging data on a large scale at Pernod Ricard and highlight its position as a pioneer in business-applied AI.
  • As Pierre-Yves Calloc’h, Pernod Ricard’s Chief Digital Officer explained, “In 2020, we launched an ambitious Data and AI programme to ramp up our business.

NILIT Goes Circular with SENSIL® Flow

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

(Graphic: Business Wire)

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  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Our mission to create a more sustainable textile industry requires a shift in mindset throughout the value chain,” says Ilan Melamed, NILIT General Manager.
  • “SENSIL® Flow represents an out-of-the-box approach that directly enables yarn and fabric recycling and lays the groundwork for apparel recycling and is part of a broader circularity mission for NILIT.
  • Engineered to provide inherent elasticity and recovery properties, SENSIL® Flow creates comfortable, stretchable performance fabrics for the casual and lifestyle segments.
  • Certificates will validate circularity and provide transparency and accountability for partners committed to building a circular textile economy.

Impulso.Space USA Corp. Secures Contract to Provide Integrated Launch Services to Relativity Space Inc.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Impulso.Space USA Corp., a leading provider of integrated end-to-end launch services, proudly announces the signing of a significant contract with Relativity Space Inc.

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  • Impulso.Space USA Corp., a leading provider of integrated end-to-end launch services, proudly announces the signing of a significant contract with Relativity Space Inc.
  • Under the terms of contract, Impulso.Space will deliver a range of logistical and operational services to support launch campaigns and related activities for the upcoming missions of the launch operator in question.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Relativity Space and provide them with our expertise in integrated logistics and operational services, as well as our brokerage of launch capacity," said Pietro Guerrieri, CEO of Impulso.Space.
  • For more information about Impulso.Space and its integrated launch services, please visit https://impulso.space .

Astrolab Awarded NASA Contract Worth up to $1.9 Billion to Support the Development of Artemis Campaign’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Collectively the three contract winners may be awarded task orders over the next 13 years with a total potential value of $4.6 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Collectively the three contract winners may be awarded task orders over the next 13 years with a total potential value of $4.6 billion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402938968/en/
    NASA has awarded Astrolab a contract to develop a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) which will help Artemis astronauts explore more of the Moon's surface on future missions.
  • The Astrolab contract is one of three contracts awarded by NASA as part of the LTV project.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Astrolab is honored to have its FLEX rover selected by NASA to participate in the development of creating a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for the Artemis Campaign,” said Jaret Matthews, founder & CEO, Astrolab.

Molson Coors Beverage Company to Webcast 2024 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A; TSX: TPX.B, TPX.A) will host a webcast of the company’s 2024 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call with investors and financial analysts at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Mountain Time) on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A; TSX: TPX.B, TPX.A) will host a webcast of the company’s 2024 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call with investors and financial analysts at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Mountain Time) on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
  • The webcast will be accessible via the Investor Relations page of the Molson Coors Beverage Company website, ir.molsoncoors.com .
  • For over two centuries, Molson Coors Beverage Company has been brewing beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.
  • To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com , MolsonCoorsOurImprint.com , or on Twitter though @MolsonCoors .