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Breakthrough announces John Teggart and Nic Kumbalek's recognition as 2024 Pros to Know for their contributions and outstanding leadership in the supply chain.
Green Bay, Wis., March 8, 2024 — Breakthrough, a leading sustainable fuel and freight solutions provider, announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive has named John Teggart (President) and Nic Kumbalek (Director of Fuel Price Management) to its 2024 Pros to Know list. Teggart was recognized in the Lifetime Achievement category, while Kumbalek was recognized in the Rising Stars category.
The supply chain is experiencing a transformation characterized by artificial intelligence and a paradigm shift toward decarbonization. Simultaneously, supply chain professionals are navigating geopolitical tensions amidst a global economic recovery. Supply & Demand Chain Executive recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders seeking to find a competitive advantage.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive recognized each for their commitment and meaningful contributions to improving the supply chain, specifically:
"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.”
View the full list of 2024 Pros to Know winners.
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.
Breakthrough, a U.S. Venture company, is a leading provider of sustainable fuel and freight solutions for shippers that reduce cost, create efficient networks, and decarbonize transportation. Using our robust dataset of over $28 billion in annual freight spend, cutting-edge technology, and market expertise, we uncover freight optimizations and create actionable strategies for the world’s most reputable household brands. Together with its clients, Breakthrough is transforming the transportation industry by building a more effective and sustainable transportation ecosystem. The company was named #6 on the 2024 FreightWaves FreightTech 25 list of the most innovative and disruptive freight technology companies, were one of five suppliers in Danone’s 50,000 global suppliers network recognized in the prestigious 2023 “Partner for Growth” awards program, and are a recipient of a 2023 SEAL Sustainable Service Award for leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices.
Media contact Kathryn Pritzl Marketing & PR Manager for Breakthrough Kathryn.Pritzl@breakthroughfuel.com
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