Supply Chain

Hirsch, Houston, announced a shift in its management structure. Paul Hirsch will serve as the CEO of the organization. Peter Hirsch, Hirsch's founder and Paul's father, will retain his role as president. "Paul's elevation to CEO further places him in the leadership role for the continued growth of Hirsch Inc.," Peter Hirsch said. "He has…

As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s ongoing feature, Executive Perspectives, we get to know leading professionals in the print and promotional industry. This month, we interviewed Bill Johnstone, CEO of Diversified Labeling Solutions, Itasca, Illinois. Here, he shares his observations on supply chain interruptions, teases new capabilities, and talks plans…

Next Level Apparel, Los Angeles, announced that it will partner with data science company Oritain to trace its cotton origin after committing to only using U.S.-grown cotton. Cotton sourcing has been a hot topic in the apparel sector, as companies try to move away from cotton grown in China's Xinjiang region, a major cotton manufacturing…

SanMar Corporation, Issaquah, Washington, announced John Janson as vice president of global logistics. The move marks a notable investment in the company's leadership of its global and domestic supply network. Janson, a longtime sanMar leader who elevated the company's logistics and deepened partnerships with key strategic suppliers, assumed the role effective Feb. 5. Janson is…

AAA Innovations, Norwood, New Jersey, announced it will be the first major supplier to transition its entire product offering to eco-friendly materials. Most importantly, this will be accomplished without raising prices. "I want AAA Innovations to have a real impact on the environment and to help change the perception of our industry," says Jeffrey Nanus,…

FedEx's e-commerce delivery division announced last week that it expects lower volume forecasts as customers ship fewer packages during the holiday season. Reuters obtained an internal memo to 6,000 independent contractors who handle the delivery and trucking for FedEx Ground in the U.S., which says the company expects" downward adjustments to volume forecasts. "These changes…

Koozie Group, Clearwater, Fla., announced the promotion of Brian Lynch to vice president of supply chain. In this role, Lynch reports directly to COO Blair Hawley. His responsibilities include overseeing the supply chain planning and logistics function of the company. Lynch has more than 15 years of experience at Koozie Group, serving most recently as…

California Tattoos (CTI), Tuscon, Arizona, announced that Katie Winslow is its new marketing coordinator. Winslow will handle a variety of marketing functions, including social media, public relations, community outreach and more. Winslow joins CTI with two years of promo distributor experience, where she was an account manager developing extensive…

Arch Promo Group, Roxana, Illinois, announced that it has acquired Hudson Valley Umbrella Company Inc., dba StrombergBrand Umbrellas, the supplier of custom printed rain umbrellas, patio umbrellas and more. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. The acquisition will expand Arch Promo Group’s offering to the promotional products industry...

Prime Line, the hard goods division of Trevose, Pennsylvania-based alphabroder, today announced the launch of Source Abroad Apparel. Source Abroad Apparel will allow customers to achieve a unique look for any industry or vertical. Customers can create an original designed layout, from eight different silhouettes ranging from tees to polos and fleece...