The latest news and developments in operational excellence (OPEX) including partnerships, appointments and industry collaborations.
This week features:
- Armlogi Holding Corp. expands workforce to enhance operational capabilities
- Catalina Snacks appoints Elias Aoukar to strengthen OPEX
- Agility and principle entrepreneurship are key to OPEX at Koch Inc.
Armlogi Holding Corp. expands workforce to enhance operational capabilities
Amid a sea of reports of job cuts and staff redundancies across the private and public sector, Armlogi Holding Corp. announced a workforce expansion of 20 percent over the past 20 months to enhance operational capabilities and maintain high service quality. The US-based logistics and warehousing service provider’s expansion has enabled it to optimize warehouse operations and improve technology integration and customer service across its nationwide fulfilment centers.
Aidy Chou, CEO of Armlogi Holding Corp., emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainable growth and its readiness to adapt to changing international trade dynamics, particularly concerning cross-border e-commerce. “By expanding our team, we intend to strengthen our operational capabilities while preserving the high service standards our clients depend on. We anticipate that this approach to talent acquisition positions us well for the next phase of our strategic growth initiatives,” he said.
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Catalina Snacks appoints Elias Aoukar to strengthen OPEX
Catalina Snacks, a leading provider of healthier snacks and cereals, appointed Elias Aoukar as chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to strengthen the firm’s OPEX. In this role, Aoukar will oversee all aspects of the company’s supply chain operations to ensure efficiency, scalability and excellence, according to a press release. Aoukar most recently served as chief operating officer at ByHeart, a premium baby formula company, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing operational capabilities and scaling production to meet growing demand.
“We are thrilled to welcome Elias to the Catalina Crunch leadership team,” commented Doug Behrens, CEO of Catalina Snacks. “His deep expertise in supply chain management, operational strategy, food quality and safety and logistics optimization will be critical in fueling our next phase of expansion. With Elias at the helm of our supply chain, we are well-positioned to drive even greater efficiencies and innovation across our business.”
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Agility and principle entrepreneurship are key to OPEX at Koch Inc.
In an interview with PEX Network, Jenny Strange, senior director of transformation strategy and design at Koch Inc., described how agility and principle entrepreneurship are key drivers of OPEX at Koch Industries, the second-largest private organization in the US. “Transformation is about evolving the human system,” Strange said. “Knowledge is dispersed throughout the organization – no single person has all the information. If you rely solely on a top-down approach, you miss insights from the people on the ground, which can lead to inefficiencies, redesigns or delays.”
Koch factors principle entrepreneurship into its recruitment process, actively looking for these qualities to help enhance the organization. “We look for individuals who are contribution-motivated and driven to create value for Koch.” The firm’s compensation philosophy is structured to reward value creation to foster an environment where employees challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement. “We want people who ask tough questions, push boundaries and actively look for ways to enhance their work and the organization as a whole,” Strange said.
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