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PECO Pallet Partners with Optilogic for Next-Generation Supply Chain Modeling and Optimization

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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ITASKA, Ill., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PECO Pallet Inc. (PECO), one of North America's largest providers of rental pallet services, has entered into an agreement with Optilogic, which provides supply chain design and modeling solutions that combine powerful optimization, simulation, and risk rating capabilities to model the most resilient supply chain designs.

Key Points: 
  • PECO using advanced modeling and cost analysis tools to optimize pallet depot operations, improve network efficiency leading to enhanced customer service and reduced supply chain risks.
  • ITASKA, Ill., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PECO Pallet Inc. (PECO), one of North America's largest providers of rental pallet services, has entered into an agreement with Optilogic, which provides supply chain design and modeling solutions that combine powerful optimization, simulation, and risk rating capabilities to model the most resilient supply chain designs.
  • "A large, nationwide rental pallet network such as PECO has many of the same characteristics and challenges as any complex supply chain involved in sourcing, storing, and delivering physical goods," said Sobanski.
  • We're excited to continue working with the PECO team to find the next big opportunity for supply chain improvements."

Tracy Downs Promoted To President Of Operations

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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Downs joined HCMS in 2001 and has worked in a number of accounting, operations, project planning, and client support roles.

Key Points: 
  • Downs joined HCMS in 2001 and has worked in a number of accounting, operations, project planning, and client support roles.
  • In her 20+ year career with Associa, she has served as accounts payable clerk, accounting supervisor, director of operations, and branch vice president prior to her promotion to branch president.
  • Based on her prior experience, Downs brings a valuable combination of accounting and operations expertise to her new role.
  • Tracy Downs is a wonderful example of the industry-leading career opportunities and professional growth Associa offers its employees, said Associa Regional Vice President Shawn Fazekas, CMCA.

Believe and TuneCore Host Gender Equality Hub, Offering a Series of Specialized Master Classes By Key Industry Partners Available to All Reeperbahn Attendees

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Saturday, September 24, 2022
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REEPERBAHN, Germany, Sept. 24, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Believe, one of the leading digital music company, and its leading independent artist-direct digital music distributor TuneCore, have assembled a one day program of master classes, designed to give Reeperbahn Festival attendees access to Keychange's career building programming.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its second year, the Gender Equality Hub will again be hosted at the Hamburger Ding in Reeperbahn.
  • The slate of master classes are part of Reeperbahn Festival's official conference schedule and open to all attendees, with priority given to women and gender minorities.
  • This initiative is perfectly aligned with our CSR strategy, ' Shaping Music for Good ,' and our commitment to creating a more equitable, respectful and inclusive music industry."
  • Among those presenting master classes are YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, TikTok, RecordJet, and Sentric Music.

FIS Unveils Worldpay for Platforms, Enabling Software Providers to Transform SMB Commerce Experiences

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Financial technology leader FIS (NYSE: FIS) announced today that it is revolutionizing the way small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) gain access to embedded payments and finance solutions through software providers with the launch of Worldpay for Platforms .

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  • Financial technology leader FIS (NYSE: FIS) announced today that it is revolutionizing the way small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) gain access to embedded payments and finance solutions through software providers with the launch of Worldpay for Platforms .
  • In todays digital-first, on-demand economy, software companies need to provide broader experiences to their users.
  • These merchants rely on technology providers to power their mission-critical business management and commerce solutions, said Matt Downs, Group President of Platforms, FIS.
  • With Worldpay for Platformsand the power of the global merchant and banking offerings at FISwe are digitally enabling software companies to create unique experiences for their users and consumers.

SRM Celebrates 30 Years of Cost Savings & Strategic Guidance for Clients

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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SRM improves profitability for clients by utilizing proprietary benchmarking data, knowledgeable consultants, and impartial quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Key Points: 
  • SRM improves profitability for clients by utilizing proprietary benchmarking data, knowledgeable consultants, and impartial quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • SRM will continue to grow so that we can better serve our clients, Brad Downs said.
  • We aspire to be the global leader in unlocking value and improving the bottom line for clients near and far.
  • SRM has lowered costs, created revenue opportunities, increased productivity, and provided a competitive edge for clients in an environment of constant and accelerating change.

The IMA Group Names Work Comp and Managed Care Industry Executive Rob Snow Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Rob Snow, a workers' compensation and managed care industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, has joined The IMA Group (IMA) as Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • Rob Snow, a workers' compensation and managed care industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, has joined The IMA Group (IMA) as Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing.
  • Snow is charged with leading The IMA Group's sales, account management and marketing departments to drive further expansion and growth through IMA's Government and Payer divisions.
  • "Of equal importance, Rob and our entire team will continue to drive our mission of returning people to work and productivity."
  • Snow began his career with Concentra Managed Care and then moved on to Genex Services (now an Enlyte Company).

Caravan Health Announces CMS Innovation Center Director Elizabeth Fowler, JD, PhD, and 80+ Speakers for 6th Annual Accountable Care Symposium

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caravan Health, a part of Signify Health, and a leader in accountable care and the 340B drug discount program for safety net hospitals, announced the speaker lineup and agenda for its 6th annual Accountable Care Symposium. The two-day event will be held on May 25 and 26, 2022 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront and virtually with more than 70 hours of live streamed content.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caravan Health , a part of Signify Health , and a leader in accountable care and the 340B drug discount program for safety net hospitals, announced the speaker lineup and agenda for its 6th annual Accountable Care Symposium .
  • Highlights for this year's Caravan Health Accountable Care Symposium:
    Symposium Kick-off and Welcome, 8 a.m. PT with Tim Gronniger , CEO, Caravan Health and Executive Vice President, Accountable Care, Signify Health.
  • Shaping the Future of Patient Care, 8:15 a.m. PT with Lynn Barr , Founder, Caravan Health and Chief Innovation Officer, Signify Health; Tim Gronniger; and Kyle Armbrester , CEO, Signify Health.
  • Caravan Health helps hospitals and physicians who care for the underserved succeed in value-based care with award-winning technology and sustainable population health methodologies.

Homrich Berg Acquires $1.5B RIA Oakbridge Partners

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Homrich Berg (HB) is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding its presence in metro Atlanta with the addition of Oakbridge Partners, a $1.5 billion RIA based in Buckhead.

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  • Homrich Berg (HB) is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding its presence in metro Atlanta with the addition of Oakbridge Partners, a $1.5 billion RIA based in Buckhead.
  • Oakbridge Partners was founded in 1974 and, like Homrich Berg, is one of the oldest fee-only fiduciary wealth management firms in the Southeast.
  • The Oakbridge Partners advisors serve more than 480 households across 19 different states.
  • Homrich Berg manages over $10 billion for more than 2,000 family relationships nationwide.

Sales Of Chocolate and Candy Hit All-Time High

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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AVENTURA, Fla., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2021, chocolate and candy sales were up 11% over 2020, and up 15.4% over 2019 as consumers increasingly focused on seasonal celebrations, sharing and gifting, and emotional well-being, according to the third annual State of Treating report published by the National Confectioners Association. The report, released today at the 2022 State of the Industry Conference, is the definitive source for confectionery category performance data and a deeper understanding of shifting consumer attitudes and behaviors in a disrupted marketplace. The total confectionery category hit $36.9 billion in retail sales in 2021 and is projected to reach $44.9 billion in sales by 2026.

Key Points: 
  • The total confectionery category hit $36.9 billion in retail sales in 2021 and is projected to reach $44.9 billion in sales by 2026.
  • Key findings from the report include:
    71% of consumers mostly purchase chocolate and candy at their primary grocery store.
  • 78% of all adults believe it is perfectly fine to occasionally treat with chocolate or candy.
  • 72% of consumers agree that it is important for chocolate and candy brands to offer portion size variety.

Residential Equity Agreements Leader Unison Appoints President and CFO

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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Unison , the leader in residential equity agreements, has added significant talent to its executive team, naming PayPal/eBay veteran Ryan Downs as President and Silicon Valley Bank growth expert Scott Case as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Unison , the leader in residential equity agreements, has added significant talent to its executive team, naming PayPal/eBay veteran Ryan Downs as President and Silicon Valley Bank growth expert Scott Case as Chief Financial Officer.
  • As President of Unison, Downs will be responsible for managing and scaling the companys day-to-day operations.
  • The residential equity agreement market hasnt seen anything new in decades, and with home prices having surged, equity is at a record level.
  • Through residential equity agreements, we help homeowners access their equity flexibly with no monthly payments or interest.