Fred Loeffel

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is a professional association that has been dedicated to advancing and disseminating research and knowledge on supply chain management for 60 years. The non-profit company is based in Lombard, IL. With over 8,500 members from 65 countries, representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia, the organization provides networking opportunities, cutting-edge research, and professional educational opportunities.

PPC Investment Partners LP (PPC Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Tony N. Pritzker and Jay Robert Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Geodis Logistics LLC provides integrated global supply chain management solutions. Its solutions include transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and import and export consulting services. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN.

Southern Warehouses, Inc. is a logistics company that specializes in trucking services, including chassis, flatbeds, trailers, and special equipment. The private company is based in Miami, FL. The company also provides permits required for handling overweight 20 ’ and 40 ’ containers. With over 55 years of experience, Southern Warehouses helps businesses store, move, and clear goods from customs. In addition, they offer customs brokerage services through their division, which has been in operation since 2007. The company's national permit allows them to clear entries across all 50 states via RLF.