by Noelle Abarelli | Apr 22, 2024 | Alpine News Blog
NAPLES, FL — April 22, 2024 — Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, a boutique consulting company focused on maximizing supply chain investments, is proud to announce they have been named Körber Supply Chain Software’s K.Motion Warehouse Advantage Alliance Partner of the Year for 2023. This award recognizes Körber partners across key sales and customer success categories that align with some of the biggest challenges in the supply chain today. Alpine was selected as the winner of this category based on their engagement in leads, sales, marketing, and their two largest 2023 cosell deals in North America, True Value Company and QVC. The award was presented to Alpine’s Managing Principal, Michael Wohlwend, on the first evening of Körber’s Elevate Americas 2024 event taking place in San Diego, CA on April 21st-24th.
Through a distinctive data-driven methodology and extensive expertise spanning decades, Alpine spearheads operational enhancements within the warehouse, optimizing space, equipment, labor, and control. One of the company’s core focuses is supporting clients with WMS implementations. By synergizing Körber’s top-tier WMS solutions with Alpine’s profound implementation know-how, mutual clients benefit from a robust partnership guaranteeing WMS success.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our 2023 Partner award winners, recognizing their unwavering dedication to sales and customer success,” said Carl DCosta, Global Partner Officer at Körber Supply Chain Software. “Our Partners are there delivering for our customers – understanding customer pain points, finding the right capabilities, offering the right Körber products and implementing them to deliver faster time-to-value”.
2023 marked the inaugural year for Körber’s K.Motion Warehouse Advantage Alliance Partner of the Year 2023. Alpine was recognized as Körber’s Breakthrough Partner of the Year at Elevate Americas 2023. To learn more, visit the conference website.
About Alpine
Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, based in Naples, FL, is a supply chain consulting company driven to ensure their clients get the most value from their investments. Their approach to every project starts with the data and ends with a cost justifiable solution. With deep roots in industrial engineering, Alpine’s approach is unique. For more information, please visit: AlpineSupplyChain.com
About the Körber Business Area Supply Chain
Supply chains are growing more complex by the day. Körber uniquely provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions fitting any business size, strategy or appetite for growth. Our customers conquer the complexity of the supply chain thanks to our portfolio that includes software, automation, mail and parcel solutions, voice solutions, robotics, and materials handling – plus the expertise to tie it all together. Körber helps to manage the supply chain as a competitive advantage. Conquer supply chain complexity – with Körber. The Business Area Supply Chain is part of the global technology group Körber. To learn more about Körber’s Business Area Supply Chain, visit koerber-supplychain.com.
by Noelle Abarelli | Apr 2, 2024 | Alpine News Blog
In light of the escalating costs associated with education, ensuring access to learning opportunities is paramount. It’s with this commitment in mind that the Pat Gallagher Scholarship fund was established in 2020.
Conceived by Alpine Supply Chain Solutions in honor of Pat Gallagher, a founding member of the company, the scholarship recognizes two promising individuals annually with $2,500 each to support their educational endeavors, whether it be tuition, textbooks, or other scholastic necessities.
Pat, a seasoned veteran with 25 years of experience in supply chain engineering, played a pivotal role in designing, constructing, and managing distribution center networks for numerous Fortune 500 companies. The recipients of the Pat Gallagher Scholarship embody traits of hard work, determination, and a passion for the supply chain industry. According to Pat’s wife, Lori, “Pat would have been thrilled to know that he’s contributing to the education of young engineers. He was always eager to mentor others and had a deep love for his profession.”
This year marks a milestone as both scholarship recipients are women: Madeline Wine and Hana Turkmani, both juniors pursuing degrees in Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University.
Both Madeline and Hana are extremely engaged at MSU. Madeline is a member of Delta Sigma Pi, serves as the Marketing and Recruiting Coordinator for MSU Collegiate DECA, and is a mentor for the Honors Peer Navigators Mentorship Program. Hana is a member of the Tower Guard, Women in Business, and M-Rule Diversity and Inclusion. As busy as they are, each scholar manages to maintain perfect GPAs!
We are honored to support Madeline and Hana on their educational journeys and eagerly anticipate the remarkable accomplishments they will achieve as they advance in their careers in the supply chain industry.
by Noelle Abarelli | Mar 11, 2024 | Alpine News Blog
Naples, FL—March 11, 2024—Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, a boutique consulting firm focused on maximizing supply chain investments, today announced the launch of a new dedicated Labor Management Practice. The practice will be led by industry veteran, Jim Chamberlain, who boasts an impressive 30 years of experience developing and implementing labor management and engineered labor standards programs.
With labor costs representing the largest area of spend within today’s distribution operations, Alpine recognizes the critical importance of driving efficiency and optimizing resources. As such, Alpine’s Labor Management Practice will offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower organizations to maximize their workforce including:
- Labor Management System (LMS) Justification, Selection and Implementation: Expert analysis and guidance to justify the investment in an LMS and assistance in selecting and implementing the best fit LMS solution based on comprehensive evaluation criteria and industry best practices.
- Interface Configuration: Customized configuration and integration of LMS solutions with existing systems to streamline operations.
- Best Practices Development: Collaborative development of industry-leading best practices for warehouse tasks tailored to the unique requirements of each organization.
- Engineered Labor Standards Creation: Precise establishment of engineered labor standards to optimize workforce productivity and performance.
- Recognition & Accountability Programs: Implementation of performance recognition and accountability programs to incentivize and reward excellence in labor performance.
- Leadership Training & Organizational Change Management: Specialized training programs for leadership teams to facilitate observation and coaching efforts and oversight of change management to drive successful adoption of labor management practices.
- Project Management: End-to-end oversight of labor management projects to ensure initiatives achieve organizational goals and generate projected ROI.
“At Alpine, we’re passionate about optimizing supply chains, empowering operations, and delivering lasting value through innovation, expertise, and client-centric solutions,” said Michael Wohlwend, Alpine Supply Chain Solutions Managing Principal. “When our clients face challenges, we channel our efforts into crafting tailored solutions. Current labor shortages will continue to affect warehouses, shipping, and logistics in 2024 and beyond. We are thrilled to be able to offer inventive labor management strategies that will enable our clients to achieve new levels of efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their distribution operations.”
For more information about Alpine Supply Chain’s Labor Management Practice and how it can transform your organization’s labor operations, please visit www.AlpineSupplyChain.com or contact marketing@alpinesupplychain.com.
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About Alpine Supply Chain Solutions
Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, based in Naples, FL, are dedicated experts with a commitment to implementing supply chain solutions that offer a measurable ROI. Our core focus lies in optimizing space, equipment, labor, and systems within the four walls of the warehouse to boost productivity, cut costs, and elevate quality. We think out of the box, harness every opportunity to enhance your operations, and push the limits of what can be achieved. To learn more visit: www.AlpineSupplyChain.com.
by Noelle Abarelli | Mar 8, 2024 | Alpine News Blog
Naples, FL—Mar. 8, 2024 — Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, a boutique consulting firm focused on maximizing supply chain investments, proudly announces Sarah Smith, Senior Director, has been named one of the winners of this year’s Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know award. The honor recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage the supply chain for competitive advantage. Smith was recognized in the Lifetime Achievement category.
Smith has been impacting change in the supply chain space for over 20 years. As a constant student of evolving technology, she is always exploring the next avenue available for keeping up with industry expectations. Most recently, Smith led an extensive ERP/WMS rollout for a trailer parts manufacturer that spanned 40+ sites. Sarah’s visionary leadership and strategic approach were instrumental in orchestrating the successful design, testing, and implementation phases, which were executed seamlessly across 10 waves of work.
“Many of today’s supply chain pros are more than just leaders within their space; they’re innovators, decision-makers, pioneers of change and growth. They’ve spent the last year (and more) creating safer, more efficient supply chains,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “New this year, we broke the award down into four distinct categories: Top Warehousing Stars; Top Procurement Stars; Rising Stars; and Lifetime Achievement. These winners continue to go above and beyond to overcome challenges, advance supply chain management and make the impossible, possible.”
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Smith is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of supply chain leaders. As a Senior Director at Alpine, she is currently mentoring a team of new recruits. Her main focus is helping them learn ERP and WMS technology and guiding them on how to interact with both executives and end users.
“Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Pros to Know award is a tremendous honor,” said Smith. “I am immensely grateful for the support of my colleagues and mentors who have guided me along this remarkable journey. Here’s to continued innovation and success in the ever-evolving landscape of the supply chain industry.”
Recipients of this year’s award will be profiled in Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s March 2024 issue, which will be distributed at MODEX 2024 and at www.SDCExec.com.
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and its sister publication, Food Logistics, also operate SCN Summit and the Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.SDCExec.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 the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at www.iron.markets.
About Alpine Supply Chain Solutions
Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, based in Naples, FL, are dedicated experts with a commitment to implementing supply chain solutions that offer a measurable ROI. Our core focus lies in optimizing space, equipment, labor, and systems within the four walls of the warehouse to boost productivity, cut costs, and elevate quality. We think out of the box, harness every opportunity to enhance your operations, and push the limits of what can be achieved. To learn more visit: www.AlpineSupplyChain.com.
by Noelle Abarelli | Feb 12, 2024 | Alpine News Blog
Naples, FL—Feb. 12, 2024 — Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, a boutique consulting firm focused on maximizing supply chain investments, today announced David Fredericks, Managing Director, has been named as one of the winners of this year’s Food Logistics Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award. The award recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.
According to Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, “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 disrupt supply chain disruptions.”
This year Food Logistics broke the award down into four distinct categories: Top Warehousing Stars; Top Shippers; Rising Stars; and Lifetime Achievement. Fredericks, who has over 30 years of inventory and process control experience was recognized in the Lifetime Achievement category. He spent a large part of his career with C&S Wholesale Grocers before joining Alpine in 2020 to support clients undertaking supply chain execution software installations.
“It’s an honor to be recognized, but the real reward lies in seeing the positive changes we help our clients achieve every day,” said Fredericks. “My passion lies in finding solutions to today’s toughest supply chain challenges and teaching the next generation of supply chain leaders to do the same. This recognition only fuels my commitment to keep doing just that.”
Recipients of this year’s award will be profiled in Food Logistics’ Jan/Feb 2024 print issue and at http://www.FoodLogistics.com.
A full list of award winners can be found at: https://foodl.me/u2nlsbsl.
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 the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at www.iron.markets.
About Alpine Supply Chain Solutions
Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, based in Naples, FL, are dedicated experts with a commitment to implementing supply chain solutions that offer a measurable ROI. Our core focus lies in optimizing space, equipment, labor, and systems within the four walls of the warehouse to boost productivity, cut costs, and elevate quality. We think out of the box, harness every opportunity to enhance your operations, and push the limits of what can be achieved. To learn more visit: www.AlpineSupplyChain.com.
by Noelle Abarelli | Oct 16, 2023 | Alpine News Blog
In 2022, Ecentria, an outdoor equipment and tactical gear retailer, experienced 200% growth in a year, revealing a need to enhance its warehouse systems to manage increased demand efficiently. Their objectives included handling growth, reducing costs, boosting productivity, and improving fulfillment and delivery times for their diverse customer base.
Facing these challenges, Ecentria partnered with Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, a boutique consulting firm focused on optimizing space, equipment, labor, and systems within the four walls of the warehouse. The goal was to analyze Ecentria’s operations, inventory management, and distribution processes to recommend automated systems and design changes for their distribution centers (DCs).
Ecentria operates in two facilities and manages around 130,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs) of various sizes and types. They needed a partner to evaluate their processes objectively and propose changes to enhance efficiency and labor savings. Alpine conducted a thorough analysis, considering inventory movement, demand fluctuations, and projected growth to identify opportunities for layout and slotting adjustments, yielding immediate productivity and labor savings before the broader automation project.
Alpine recommended space optimization, reconfiguration, and slotting adjustments in both facilities, including implementing very-narrow-aisle (VNA) racking systems for high-velocity SKUs. These changes significantly improved Ecentria’s average pick rate, reducing travel time, optimizing forklift usage, and almost doubling productivity while reducing errors. This led to substantial labor savings and increased operational efficiency.
Looking forward, Ecentria and Alpine have larger plans for the future, including building a new automated DC in the Midwest by 2025. This new DC will feature an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), picking robots, and advanced conveyor systems to optimize the fulfillment process comprehensively. The AS/RS is expected to pay for itself within five to seven years of implementation.
The collaboration with Alpine has proven fruitful, and Ecentria plans to continue implementing projects targeting operational improvements while looking forward to more substantial changes in their DC network design and automation. The partnership has not only expedited improvements but has also provided valuable insights that might not have been possible if Ecentria had undertaken the analysis independently. Get the full story as published in DCVelocity here.
