Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, stated: “Not all rock stars are famous musicians. There are several rock stars right here in the cold chain, promoting workforce development, solving supply chain disruptions, mitigating risks and helping to heal the supply chain. They’re shaping the future of our global cold chains. And they’re doing so in a way that’s both humble and pragmatic. Every year, I’m honored to celebrate these go-getters, and this year is no exception.”
Since 2014, Chambers has made impacts to improve quality, efficiency and workforce at Penske Logistics. In his current role, vice president of operations, he leads 11 distribution centers across the United States, nine of which are food distribution centers. Through his leadership, Penske Logistics was recognized as a 2022 Top Food Chain Supplier by .
“Steve is all in, always. His vast expertise makes him an incredible asset to our organization,” said Marc Althen, president, Penske Logistics. “The efforts of collaboration he puts forth, both internally and externally, drive his success. He places priority on people, purpose, excellence and growth. He’s a true leader of the supply chain, and I congratulate him for receiving this honor from Food Logistics magazine.”
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Penske provides to PPG by delivering paint products from their Fairburn, Georgia, facility to retail locations and dealers across the Southeastern United States, among other services.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is slated to release its final rule under the by March 31, 2016. The rule will prescribe sanitary transportation practices to ensure that food transported by motor vehicles or rail remains safe. It is expected to take effect in 2017.
The fresh supply chain is evolving and consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to fresh foods. That shift is creating a number of opportunities within the fresh supply chain, said , senior vice president of global products for .
Not only are grocers considering alternative delivery methods, they are also increasing their fresh and grab-and-go offerings within the store. Both scenarios are having a ripple effect throughout the fresh supply chain, particularly within the warehouse.
Retailers are continually working to meet consumers’ needs, which means they need to predict purchasing behavior. Predicting that behavior can be more and more difficult as increases. Carlier said this could create opportunities for logistics providers in the future as retailers look to capture and decipher point-of-sale data from multiple supply chains.