This award recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.
Dakota Dunes, SD February 16, 2023 – Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, named West Hutchison, President and CEO of Vertical Cold Storage, a developer and operator of temperature controlled distribution centers, as one of the winners of this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, which recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.
“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,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
Many of these winners are actively involved in understanding customers’ needs, creating problem-solving solutions, ensuring the safe transport of cold food and beverages and adopting sustainable measures. The words used to describe them range from strategic, motivated and dedicated to passionate, educator and transformative.
“These rock stars rock. Period. 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,” Mayer says.
Food Logistics noted Hutchison’s role in leading Vertical Cold’s efforts to build a global network of facilities utilizing standardized processes to deliver customer-focused solutions for frozen and refrigerated storage, blast freezing, imports, exports, case picking and rail transloading as the reason he was named a Rock Star.
“I’m honored to receive this award and accept it on behalf of the entire Vertical Cold Storage family, without whom it wouldn’t have been possible. I have always been focused on making supply chains more efficient and more sustainable, and the best part of my job is seeing this effort pay off for the benefit of our customers and team members,” said Hutchison.
Recipients of this year’s award will be profiled in Food Logistics’ Jan/Feb 2023 print issue. Go to https://foodl.me/5rwho7 to view the full list of winners. Go to https://www.foodlogistics.com/awards to learn more about other Food Logistics’ awards.
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Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive are also home to L.I.N.K. and L.I.N.K. Educate podcast channels, L.I.N.K. Live, SCN Summit, SupplyChainLearningCenter.com and more. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more.
About Vertical Cold Storage
Vertical Cold Storage is a full-service logistics solution provider focused on building, developing and operating temperature-controlled facilities. Vertical Cold emphasizes customer care and the satisfaction of supply chain professionals while deploying industry-leading technology and automation. More information is available at www.verticalcold.com.
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