CaseStack, a logistics outsourcing company focused on providing innovative supply chain solutions to consumer packaged goods, was founded by Sanker in 1999. This year, Sanker is one of 25 individual Practitioner Pros to Know recognized by the magazine. The Practitioner Pros to Know is a listing of exceptional corporate executives at manufacturing and non-manufacturing enterprises who demonstrate leadership during the current economic downturn by managing risk in the supply chain, providing competitive advantage and/or delivering value to the bottom line. Individuals are selected based on the innovative approaches taken to enable customers to thrive despite the current economic recession and the results that their customers have realized in adopting these initiatives.

Sanker’s vision for CaseStack stemmed from the fact that mid-sized companies have an increasingly difficult time managing logistics. Sanker’s company delivers Fortune-500 caliber technology that allows its customers to manage their entire logistics operation on a web-based platform, from obtaining quotes to filling retail orders to tracking shipments and inventory levels. By focusing on optimizing supply chain efficiency, CaseStack’s programs, including the successful retailer-driven consolidation program, provide sustainable, cost-effective logistics solutions.

“I am honored to be among those chosen for Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Pros to Know list,” said Sanker. “This award is a reflection of all the hard work that everybody in the CaseStack team continues to put in to achieve the company’s consistent growth.”

“Our goal with the annual Practitioner Pros to Know listing is not only to highlight outstanding Supply Chain executives and their accomplishments, but also to turn a spotlight onto the initiatives that leading organizations are undertaking to give their companies a competitive advantage as the economy emerges from the Great Recession," said Andrew K. Reese, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “These executives serve as role models for other Supply Chain practitioners looking to bring their own organizations through these turbulent times.”

The winners included:

• Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. – Walmart Consolidation Carrier of the Year
• Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. – Less-than-Truckload (LTL) National Carrier of the Year
• Tony’s Express – Less-than-Truckload Regional Carrier of the Year
• Schneider National – Truckload Provider of the Year
• AFN, LLC – Best New Transportation Vendor of the Year

CaseStack’s Transportation Management team conducted a detailed analysis of the company’s 400 plus carriers to select the best performing companies in each category. Providers were rated against several metrics, including operational performance, on time service, problem resolution, pricing, efficiency, availability and overall service quality. Winners were presented with crystal awards and a certificate honoring their commitment to transportation excellence.

In an effort to reflect CaseStack’s expanding portfolio of services, officials added three new categories this year: Walmart Consolidation Carrier of the Year, Less-than-Truckload Regional Carrier of the Year and Best New Transportation Vendor of the Year. 

"These awards are a direct result of each company’s superior reputation for reliability, quality and customer service," said Dan Sanker, president and CEO of CaseStack. "We look forward to continuing our excellent relationships with all the honorees in 2010."

For more information on any of the five winners, visit:

http://www.ptl-inc.com/
http://www.odfl.com/
http://www.tonysexpress.com/
http://www.schneider.com/
http://www.afnww.com/

Pictured above: David Cardadeiro, senior director of client development; Katy Sujack, AFN national accounts manager; Jennifer Lutenski, AFN operations representative; Adam Wakefield, AFN vice president of operations; Bill Van Vacter, CaseStack client development manager; Steve Sezna, CaseStack vice president of operations on Feb. 10, 2010 in CaseStack's Fayetteville, Ark. regional headquarters.      

CaseStack today honored UTi Contract Logistics and Distribution with the 2009 Warehouse of the Year award for the company’s dedication to superior performance.

The annual award is given to a CaseStack warehouse provider for excellence in customer service and operational performance. Each CaseStack warehouse partner is scored using a structured matrix of several criteria that each measure a key indicator of operational excellence and supports the delivery of superior customer satisfaction through order accuracy, inventory integrity and service excellence. The 2009 race was extremely competitive with only a few percentage points separating all finishers from the winner.

"This year’s awards process was the closest we’ve had," said Steve Sezna, CaseStack’s Vice President of Operations. "Our warehouse partners truly are the best in the industry and in 2009 UTi represents the cream of the crop."

Brannon Rowlett, General Manager at UTi Contract Logistics and Distribution, said his team works continually to ensure their key performance indicators are second to none. For example, he said, their receiving process has never been faster, speeding up both auditing and inbound confirmation.

"I’m extremely proud for our group," Rowlett said. "It’s a credit to the team of people at UTi. Our managers, supervisors and associates really make the difference."

Located in Grand Prairie, Texas, UTi Contract Logistics and Distribution serves all of CaseStack’s regional needs. They specialize in multi-client warehousing and shipping for consumer product goods companies. 

Pictured above (left to right): Mike Marlow, UTi Contract Logistics and Distribution vice president of operations; Ryan Casady, CaseStack director of warehouse wartners; Brannon Rowlett, UTi Contract Logistics and Distribution general manager, Doug Walker, UTi Contract and Logistics Distribution CEO; and Steve Sezna, CaseStack vice president of operations on Feb. 8, 2010 in UTi's Grand Prairie, Texas location.

Formerly the Director of Client Development and Transportation, David has been promoted to Senior Director of Client Development and Transportation. David joined CaseStack’s Santa Monica office in April of 2006 as a Client Development Manager and most recently has been driving company efforts in both transportation and client development as the Director of Client Development and Transportation. In his new role, David will lead his team in growing CaseStack’s popular consolidation programs, while striving for increased operational efficiencies and delivering best in market customer service.

Dustin joined CaseStack as an Account Representative in October of 2008 on Dave Rauen’s Fayetteville, Ark. team and was recently promoted to Senior Account Manager. Achieving a lot in just over a year, Dustin exceeded expectations and broke divisional sales records during his tenure. With his personal goals set high for 2010, Dustin is looking forward to another successful year.

CaseStack is always looking for driven, hardworking people. To learn more about career opportunities at CaseStack, visit www.casestack.com