Supply & Demand Chain Executive names Michael Crandall of Gebrüder Weiss as 2024 Pros to Know Award winner
WOOD DALE IL, (March 12) — Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named Michael Crandall, vice president of sales at Gebrüder Weiss North America, as one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award.
The award program recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a road map for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. This recognition is for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement category.
“After nearly 30 years of dedicated service in the supply chain industry, I couldn’t be more honored to receive a Lifetime Achievement Pros to Know award, and I’m grateful to Supply & Demand Chain Executive for all they do to support our industry and its leaders,” Crandall said. “I am also grateful to my team, customers, and colleagues at Gebrüder Weiss. I always say that my success is determined by my team’s success, and I share this recognition with them.”
While Crandall’s title is vice president of sales, his role is customer service driven. He stays involved with existing customers to foster their success and find creative solutions to supply chain needs. For example, he may work with international importers to help manage a complex cross-border import process on a customer’s behalf or connect with supply chain warehousing operations to provide guidance on regulatory requirements. Internally at Gebrüder Weiss, he manages his teams with a strong focus on mentorship.
“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,” said 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.”
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 www.SDCExec.com.
Go to sdce.me/9nuat3bs to view the full list of winners. Go to www.SDCExec.com/awards to learn more about other Supply & Demand Chain Executive awards.
About Gebrüder Weiss
Gebrüder Weiss, a global freight forwarder with a core business of overland transport, air, and sea freight and logistics, is the world’s oldest transport company with a history that dates back more than 500 years. The family-owned company employs more than 8,400 people worldwide and boasts 180 company-owned locations. The business presence in North America includes headquarters in Chicago and offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Laredo, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company has implemented a wide variety of environmental, economic and social initiatives and is considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices. The company’s emphasis on superior customer service pairs customized solutions with a single point of contact to provide customers with focused, reliable, and economical solutions. Visit www.gw-world.com/us.
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.