Business View Magazine - July 2023

190 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 7 Additionally, non-revenue miles have been an issue for corporate logistics for many years. Also known as empty miles, they can lead to higher costs, adverse environmental impacts, and poor carrier and shipper efficiencies. Any of these challenges can cost an organization time, money, and market share. These are all issues that Hanzo’s leadership faces. CEO and Founder Dave Russell was part of the team that started the company in 2008 and has served as President and COO as well. Russell’s philosophy is that nothing matters more in the business world than a company’s reputation. Executive Vice President and COO of Transport Tito Srao has served in a variety of leadership roles for Hanzo since 2012 and has worked in the global transportation and shipping industry since 1980. Other company executives include EVP of Human Resources Lisa Russell, Director of Operations Jordan Becker, and General Manager Scott Giggie. Collectively the executives have decades of combined industry know-how and experience in the third-party logistics sector. Offering a comprehensive range of services As a full-service logistics company, Hanzo benefits from offering a wide range of services, including fulfillment and distribution, kitting and assembly, and cold storage. Quality assurance, contract packaging, and transportation services. Here is a closer look at these specialties and how Hanzo was able to process 15 million units of product for customers in 2022. Fulfillment and Distribution Fulfillment and distribution services can help customers expand their operations with real- time insights for inventory, courier, delivery, and more. Data is provided on relevant goods that are tracked on an innovative and customized fulfillment platform. Fulfillment and distribution services range from pick, pack, and ship, reverse logistics, cross-docking to trans- loading, Integrated web commerce, and more. Kitting and Assembling Hanzo uses cutting-edge technology to kit and assemble to customer specifications. That’s why the company offers a skilled assembly team of professionals focused on providing timely results. Cost-saving strategies are used to support inventory management, multiple component assembly, and customized preparation. Cold storage warehousing With an international logistics network, Hanzo can handle all customer refrigeration fulfillment, including refrigerated shipping. A dedicated operations team monitors cold storage temperatures to ensure all goods are maintained properly. Quality Assurance The process of quality assurance can include customer relations and experience management. Hanzo helps some customers improve that customer experience by providing a comprehensive quality assurance service that monitors the