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Fayetteville, Ar, Us

25 years ago, I was fortunate to have assembled a team of industry, technology, and creative experts to build the industry’s first Forecasting and Allocations collaboration platform to solve the combined needs of forecast and shipment reliability, inventory and invoice accuracy, and cost leadership. 25 years later, those needs persist for all shippers, yet for all the investments made in software products, those needs remain unmet. Welcome to SwiftB2B. Who are we you ask? We are an experienced team of Shipper, Logistics, Software, and Technology experts. What do we think? In the world of logistics software, shippers have been forgotten. Platforms are designed in logistics provider terms and terminology and don't speak to shippers and their needs. What do we do? We understand the shipper personas deeply and build solutions on your terms. We believe that "less is more" and design software that is simple, intuitive, insightful, actionable, and proactive. And we focus on what is critical to the shipper, the product.

Fayetteville, Ar, Us

At Orion, our focus is to deliver value to our customers through a focus on innovation, deep collaboration, and process simplification, which drives increased contribution to both companies and the respective shareholders. We have developed a specific focus around marine chassis and the technology needed to manage multiple channel fleets.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, Us

Breaking down the stigma that your socks have to match. Originally known as "Bisoxual", the company was founded when I noticed our marketing director wearing mismatched socks and I called her Bisoxual. The idea of selling mismatched socks was born. We decided to sell them in sets of 3 instead of pairs, because EVERYONE sells pairs.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, Us

The Deans’ Roundtable of Entrepreneurs and Market-makers (DREAM) consists of entrepreneurs and leaders of small businesses who actively support advancing the mission of the University of Arkansas.• Key objectives:• Identify opportunities for the University of Arkansas to support and grow the entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem• Connect faculty and students with entrepreneurs and small businesses

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Logistics providers use Winmore to power their Revenue Transformation. Our workflow, collaboration, and CRM suite enables 3PLs and carriers to grow their revenue and profits while competing on the basis of value—not just price. Winmore leverages the Salesforce1 cloud platform to streamline workflows, improve operational visibility and share insight on any device, anywhere in the world.

Chief Operating Officer for Chassisfinder.com, an Internet chassis reservation system. Chassis provisioning for ocean transportation has changing and ChassisFinder was created to lead the way in how users of chassis will now locate, reserve, and lease chassis. Responsible for all day-to-day operations including the technology direction, support, and customer and user experience.• Concept to production of ChassisFinder.com. Added 5 asset providers, 2 of the largest leasing companies nationwide, making inventory available, and accepting reservations to the trucking community via www.ChassisFinder.com. Led the company through growth and industry adaptation to the successful sale of the company.

We are an advisory firm focusing on the international logistics and transportation industry.Our Partners are highly innovative and accomplished industry veterans who have worked together for a number of years and have extensive experience with BCOs, ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and logistics, warehouse and trucking companies. Each Partner brings complimentary skills and experiences to our integrated team enabling us to support our clients with a broad operating perspective.In addition to the specific industry expertise, we provide thoughtful and custom tailored solutions to our clients which help them further unlock value for their businesses. Through our Partners' expertise and global network, we have the ability to provide expert advice as well as structure complex transactions that help our clients achieve their short- and long-term financial and strategic objectives.

Bell, Ca, Us

Accountable for leading all existing product offerings and establishing new product capabilities within the newly formed US-based group of 7th largest Asia to US NVOCC. Created business plan and services including ocean, air, transload, drayage, customs brokerage, and cargo management. Responsible for all ocean carrier relations within North America.• Developed and implemented strategy for new FOB products including customs brokerage operations resulting in growth to 500 entries per month• Led the team responsible for developing all daily operational procedures for all branch offices and the freight control center successfully converting over 50,000 FEU to the new division• Created team for process improvement and account transition and implementation• Secured business from top US home improvement retailer as one of two NVOCC’s• Created network of alliances for warehousing and drayage as well as 3 company managed warehouses

Frisco, Tx, Us

Founded International Division and Mexico cross-boarder operations. Responsible for developing and leading international logistics services from the ground up for a large domestic 3PL. Services include; Ocean/Air/CHB/Drayage/Transload/Warehousing/Distribution/Cargo Management/Vendor Services/Supply Chain Security/Mexico Cross Border/Mexico Warehousing/Mexico Transportation.Built and led the team that created and implemented the strategy growing the business from no revenue to profitability in 3 years. The performance of the International team, specifically the cross-border services, were vital to the first sale of the company.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Tasked with developing a 3rd party dedicated network to support on-time delivery of both perishable and dry grocery while maintaining the lowest possible expenses. Responsible for the Eastern United States and 15 company transportation offices and all respective 3rd party carriers.• Developed and implemented a strategy to integrate the General Merchandise and Grocery Fleet• Executed the first transition of 3rd party carriers within the dedicated group of carriers• First Region to integrate the Wal-Mart Private Fleet transporting perishable products• Regional offices ranked in the top 5 out of 42 offices

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

At the request of Senior Management, assumed leadership of the team responsible for processing US exports to foreign retail markets. Processes included ensuring proper classification, commercialization, and nationalization of merchandise for importation into the respective retail market.• Reorganized the division creating a smaller structure with higher returns and improved customer service surveys. Realignment resulted in $1.2 million in savings and the elimination of two senior positions including mine.• Participated and supported entry of product into market 2 years ahead of multinational suppliers schedule• Integral member of transition teams developing company-owned and managed global procurement operations.• Selected for participation in company’s Executive Development Program• Developed concept for, and successfully presented, the creation of a new division of the company.Global Services formed to manage all transportation, factory certification, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance globally.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

As the first Director of Global Transportation, I designed the structure and built the team responsible for all import and export transportation for all retail countries. With direct responsibility for global ocean freight, I have significant experience for the selection of and negotiating all ocean freight contracts with all VOCCs and NVOCCs for over 400,000 FEUs including all Jones Act trades. This role also handled all airfreight, consolidation, deconsolidation, and domestic drayage agreements.

Accountable for the maintenance of $20 million business and development of new business ventures with the largest retailer and importer in the United States. Co-founding partner in a successful subsidiary company specializing in special projects for retailers and retail vendors.• Participated in growth from $15 million to $20 million in revenues. Successfully executed domestic transportation contracts.• Developed first container pool management program overseeing 11,000 containers moving to the first inland import distribution center.• Co-founded special handling business to support the needs of retailers and their vendors. $1.5 million in revenue first year. Company now owned by Yusen Logistics.

Lowell, Ar, Us