Woodlawn Graduate Earns Supply Chain Recognition

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Kenco, a leading third-party logistics provider, recently announced Shanon Bates Weber, a 1995 Woodlawn High School graduate, as one of its team members to have earned the Women in Supply Chain Award.Judges from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics named Weber, group vice president for industrial at Kenco, to the Trailblazer list .Weber joined Kenco 23 years ago, beginning as a general manager over a multi-client facility and growing through director and VP positions to now oversee 20 distribution centers. She has led several of Kenco's most complex projects, including its first AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system installation, a multi-million dollar investment. Throughout the last six years, Weber has also played a critical role in the development of Kenco's Operating System – driving business excellence and ensuring operational consistency across all 140-plus Kenco sites."You grow in our industry by being comfortable with being uncomfortable. Don't be afraid to step into the unknown," Weber said. "You may not feel completely ready, but that's ok. Raise your hand for opportunities that challenge you, and trust that you'll figure it out along the way." In addition to Weber, Kenco's Skylar Greer, director of transportation account solutions for food and beverage, was named to the Women in Supply Chain Rising Stars list.Weber and Greer join an extensive list of female Kenco leaders recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics, including last year's Women in Supply Chain Award winner Rebecca Wilson and Pros to Know Lifetime Achievement Award winners Kristi Montgomery and Paula Hise."Shannon's and Skylar's fingerprints are all over our most successful projects in the last few years. Their deep understanding of shipper needs and dedication to efficiency across the supply chain make them invaluable members of our team," said David Caines, CEO at Kenco. "It's...