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enVista’s Thomas Stretar Named Two-Time Food Logistics Rock Star of the Supply Chain

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Stretar is recognized for his achievements, hard work and vision, which have helped to shape global cold food supply chains

INDIANAPOLIS (February 12, 2023) – enVista, a leading supply chain and enterprise solutions provider, today announces that Food Logistics has named enVista’s Vice President of Technology and Labor Practice Leader, Thomas Stretar, a 2024 Rock Star of the Supply Chain in the Lifetime Achievement category. Stretar is recognized for his outstanding contributions in the supply chain space over his 30-year tenure in the industry.

In his role, Stretar manages a team of technology consultants, leading the team in completing critical labor and warehouse-related projects for clients across all industries, including the cold food chain. Among Stretar’s clients are U.S.-based multinational food, snack and beverage corporations, U.S.-based multinational food manufacturing companies and more. Stretar’s team recently completed a labor management system implementation for The Golf Warehouse, resulting in a 33 percent decrease in cost-per-unit, a 7.5 hour increase in production for receiving per day, a 28 percent decrease in headcount and a 9.3 percent increase in lines per head.

enVista’s CEO, John Stitz, said, “It brings me great pleasure to see Tom receive this award for the second time in recognition of his immeasurable impact on enVista and his supply chain clients over his 15 years with enVista. Tom has proven to be not only a trusted advisor for his clients, but a valued mentor for his team. To work with Tom is to see first-hand true passion for growing and improving the future of the supply chain. Congratulations, Tom!”

Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Marina Mayer, said, “Supply chain rock stars are the backbone of the cold food chain. The words used to describe many of this year’s winners range from collaborative, passionate, innovative and forward-thinking to inspired, driven and dependable. These winners continue to go above and beyond to improve food safety, enhance efficiency and overcome supply chain disruptions.”

Recipients of this year’s award will be profiled in Food Logistics’ Jan/Feb 2024 print issue. View the full list of winners and learn more about other Food Logistics’ awards.

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About Food Logistics

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 also operates SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more.

About IRONMARKETS

IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content to its audiences through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. It also provides advertisers with the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets.

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enVista and Softeon Forge Strategic Alliance to Enhance Warehouse Management Offerings

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Warehouse leaders can now leverage the combined strength of Softeon’s technology with enVista’s implementation expertise

INDIANAPOLIS (January 8, 2024) – enVista, a leading supply chain and enterprise solutions provider, today announces its strategic partnership with Softeon, the only tier-1 warehouse management system (WMS) provider focused on optimizing warehouse and fulfillment operations. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) solutions to organizations seeking to optimize their warehouse operations.

As a trusted WMS implementor with hundreds of successful implementations, enVista is well-positioned to leverage Softeon’s innovative software to drive operational efficiency and excellence for leading organizations across industries. This partnership aims to provide end-to-end warehouse management solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing systems, delivering a comprehensive and scalable platform for enhanced supply chain performance.

enVista’s CEO, John Stitz, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Softeon, a renowned WMS vendor known for its robust and forward-thinking solutions. This collaboration allows us to further strengthen our commitment to delivering best-in-class warehouse management implementations. By combining enVista’s expertise in implementation with Softeon’s cutting-edge WMS technology, we are well-equipped to empower organizations to optimize their supply chain processes and drive business success.”

Faster implementation of the WMS decreases any potential loss in time and productivity and increases throughput by optimizing warehouse operations for peak efficiency through automation. This reduces the risks associated with investing in automation so clients see results faster.

“Softeon and enVista care about our customers, so together we are committed to providing seamless WMS integration for warehouse leaders and operators,” said Jim Hoefflin, CEO, Softeon. “Softeon is razor-focused on empowering our customers with solutions for managing a constantly changing warehousing industry and enVista is the perfect partner to provide IT resources for assisting customers in daily operations management during the WMS integration process.”

In addition to implementing hundreds of warehouse management systems, enVista’s project portfolio ranges from small upgrades to enterprise-wide, multi-site complex Tier 1 solutions. Its team of experts guides WMS assessments and selections as well as end-to-end implementation services including system and operational design, project and program management, configuration, testing, training and validation, post-implementation support and more.

Visit enVista’s website to learn more about their WMS implementation services.

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About Softeon

Softeon is a WMS provider focused exclusively on optimizing warehouse and fulfillment operations. For over two decades now, we have been helping our customers succeed in optimizing their fulfillment operations. Investing in R&D enables us to develop software to solve the most complex warehouse challenges. Softeon is laser-focused on customer results, with a 100% track record of deployment success. We believe warehouse leaders shouldn’t have to settle for a one size fits all approach to technology. For more information, please visit www.Softeon.com.

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enVista Recognized as a Representative Vendor in 2023 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting

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Gartner, Inc. lists enVista as a Representative Vendor in supply chain strategy, planning, and operations consulting among other recognized vendors.

INDIANAPOLIS (December 12, 2023) – enVista, a leading supply chain and enterprise solutions provider, today announces that it has been recognized in the Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting published by Gartner, Inc., a company delivering actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. This is enVista’s fifth consecutive year being named in this report.

Gartner, Inc. recognized enVista as a Representative Vendor in supply chain strategy, planning, and operations consulting. enVista’s supply chain consulting team blends strategy and operations for a comprehensive approach to supply chain optimization from end to end.

In the report, Gartner said, “The supply chain strategy, planning and operations consulting market is responding to market and technology forces. Providers have built assets that compress and improve analysis and accelerate roadmap implementation. Supply chain leaders can use this Market Guide to find the right consulting firm.”

enVista’s CEO, John Stitz, said, “We are honored to be recognized by Gartner as a Representative Vendor of supply chain strategy, planning and operations consulting. We feel our expertise in both consulting and systems selection, implementation and integration sets us apart in the industry, allowing clients to leverage our team as their supply chain’s one-stop-shop. Supply chain leaders increasingly require a trusted supply chain consulting partner to optimize and unify their global processes, labor, technology and automation, inventory, facilities, data and customer experience. It is an honor to continue to remain a trusted partner across nearly all industries. We look forward to helping more organizations drive agility, profitability and competitive advantage in the coming year.”

enVista’s global supply chain consulting services and enabling technologies include supply chain strategy and roadmap; supply chain network design and optimization plus inventory and product flow strategy; organizational change management; omnichannel strategy; supply chain planning and sales and operations planning, including retail forecasting and forecasting and planning as a service; product development and sourcing strategy; transportation and distribution strategy and operation; site analytics and selection for warehousing and manufacturing; warehouse design, automation, slotting and labor management; fleet management; Lean process improvement and operations improvement; manufacturing and operations strategy and improvement, and much more.

Visit enVista’s website to learn more about its supply chain consulting services.

Download the full Gartner Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting here. Login is required to access the Market Guide.

Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting, 27 November 2023, Michael Dominy

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GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

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enVista Provides Unmatched Upgrade and Compliance Support for Microsoft Users with New Microsoft Application Management Services

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All Microsoft users can leverage enVista’s team of experts as their trusted partner to get the full value from their Microsoft solutions 

INDIANAPOLIS (October 5, 2023) – enVista, a leading supply chain and enterprise solutions provider, today announces the release of its new service, Microsoft Application Management. enVista is unveiling this subscription-based service to all Microsoft Application users to empower enterprises to stay ahead of updates to their legacy and software as a service (SaaS) Microsoft application, ensuring constant availability and compliance. 

With its Microsoft Application Management services, enVista provides a seamless experience to Microsoft users when upgrading their technology. Clients that subscribe will benefit from enVista’s proprietary service delivery model, which encompasses both SaaS and legacy environments.  

enVista’s SVP of Microsoft and Retail Technologies, Gene Bornac, said, “It is of the utmost importance to Microsoft users to keep up-to-date with Microsoft’s regular application updates. enVista’s team understands the unique challenges that organizations face when going through an upgrade, and we want to eliminate as many of those challenges as possible. Our new Microsoft Application Management Services do just that, allowing clients to skip the hassle of handling the upgrade themselves and leveraging enVista’s team as their personal upgrade partner from start to finish. I am thrilled to be able to offer this service to clients, meeting a long-held need across the Microsoft user base.” 

With Microsoft Application Management, clients will receive comprehensive and proactive application management, application availability assurance, continuous monitoring and health checks, 24/7 service desk support, a simple billing model and access to enVista’s team of functional and technical Microsoft experts. Clients that leverage this service will benefit from the latest functionality and security enhancements without any disruption to their business. 

enVista is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with two decades of experience in Microsoft consulting, implementations, development, support and operations. Its Microsoft team holds designations in Business Applications, Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation and Modern Work, providing Microsoft business users with a single partner to trust and rely on across all Microsoft platforms. 

Learn more about enVista here.  

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names enVista’s Savanna Holt as a Winner of Fourth Annual Women in Supply Chain Award 

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This award honors Holt’s outstanding achievements and dedication, establishing a strong foundation for women across all levels of the supply chain industry.

INDIANAPOLIS (September 18, 2023) – enVista, a global consulting, managed services and material handling automation firm, today announces that Supply & Demand Chain Executive selected enVista’s Transportation Project Manager, Savanna Holt, as a 2023 Women in Supply Chain award recipient.

The Women in Supply Chain Award celebrates outstanding female leaders and executives in the supply chain domain. Their remarkable achievements, mentorship and role-modeling create a strong framework for empowering women across all levels of a company’s supply chain network. This year’s honorees are comprised of women from diverse backgrounds within the industry who have made significant contributions in assisting supply chain clients and fostering a thriving supply chain community, through present and future challenges.

Savanna has demonstrated excellence in the application of innovative practices across her transportation clients. Holding numerous roles at enVista over the past four years, ranging from associate consultant to project manager, Savanna provides vast industry knowledge and experience to create best-in-class practical solutions. Working with her team, she has dived deep into strategies and technologies that make up a top-tier traceability program to ensure consumer safety, working with one of the largest American fast-food restaurant chains to transform its traceability program.

Savanna said, “I am so grateful and humbled to receive this award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. I cannot overlook the amazing women who have been a source of inspiration and guidance, leading me to this milestone in my career. Through my experience in consulting, I have observed and personally experienced the empowering impact of women in supply chain. The growth and support as women within the industry fuels my motivation and determination, as I hope it does for others as well.”

Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, said, “This year, we received over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for all of our awards. What’s more, 118 of those applications were submitted by male counterparts nominating their boss, co-worker or associate. This shows progress and hope that one day, we won’t need an award like this because men and women in the supply chain will be equal. From truck drivers to CEOs, what these winners are doing matters to the future of all supply chains.”

Visit Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s website here to view the full list of 2023 Women in Supply Chain winners, here to learn more about upcoming Supply & Demand Chain Executive awards and here to register for Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s upcoming Women in Supply Chain Forum

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