In a report in Supply Chain Digital, Modern Transportation utilizes some of the most advanced technologies on the market in a way that separates them from the crowd with safety as the number one driving force in leveraging those technologies. What started out with just a few trucks 25 years ago has evolved into almost 700 drivers operating in 25 terminals throughout the U.S. today. Having received numerous awards for its unique implementation of safety technologies, Modern Transportation's reputation has attracted the attention of a number of Fortune 500 companies, ...

In a report in Food and Drink Digital, the massive growth of Subway's Latin America & Caribbean division is looked at. The region, with 2,155 locations across 34 countries, is the international sandwich giant's premier growth market outside of the United States. With nearly 37,000 locations, the US-based international sandwich giant is the world's largest single-brand restaurant chain. The first Subway Latin America and Caribbean shop opened in Brazil in 1991 and the country is now home to 804 locations, followed by Mexico (566), Puerto Rico (198), Venezuela (163) ...

In a report in Supply Chain Digital, steps taken by innovative City of St. Albert, AB public transpiration overseer St. Albert Transit (StAT) to enhance its services are chronicled. To that end, StAT publicly launched its Google Transit Trip Planner on March 21 that allows customers to plan a transit trip in seconds. Additionally, StAT's NextBus real-time passenger information system developed by WebTech Wireless, rolled out in May 2011, predicts arrival times based on a vehicle's actual GPS location. "We now have a lot of smart systems with which we're providing ...

In a report in Construction Digital, the decision by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to re-consider its business practices during the economic downturn of the late 1980s and early 1990s is examined. Decisions made during that time of reflection laid the foundation upon which today's acclaimed international design specialist rests. "We were focused on the office building market in English-speaking countries. During that downturn, basically every project stopped and clients went bankrupt. That forced us to expand our variety, both in terms of geography and the types ...

In a report in Supply Chain Digital, the benefits of Millis Transfer's affiliation with the Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay initiative are examined. Diverse, responsive and family-owned for more than 70 years, the dry-van truckload carrier based in Black River, WI provides regional, dedicated and cross-country service for clients in 48 states. Millis Transfer is a SmartWay Transport Partner under the direction of the third-generation management team of President David Millis, Vice President of Sales Steve Millis, Treasurer Dan Millis, also Director of Safety ...

In a report in Healthcare Global, the success of Mercy Health System under the direction of its CEO/President Javon R. Be a is examined. Based in Janesville, WI, the organization is a model of industry efficiency. In 1989, Mercy consisted of a single stand-alone community hospital with no employed physicians, no ambulatory care centers and none of the comprehensive array of services it now provides patients through its vertically integrated system of 68 facilities in 26 southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities. Mercy Health System now stands as a nationally-acclaimed ...

In a report in Construction Digital, members of the management team discuss the Vegas Tunnel Constructors' dynamic solution to reverse the effects of the decade-long drought along the west slope of the Rocky Mountains that had caused the water level at Nevada's Lake Mead to drop as low as 140 feet below the spillway. The steady decline over the years of the largest man-made reservoir in the United States left hundreds of acres of the lake above water level and endangered the existing water intake so crucial to the seven water districts and approximately two million residents ...

A report in Energy Digital details the capabilities of premier emergency response and environmental specialist HEPACO of Charlotte, NC. Founded in 1984 by CEO Ron Horton St., the company provides services across multiple sectors. HEPACO is at its very best when confronted with the most dire of incidents such as oil and chemical spills, chemical fires and transportation disasters. HEPACO's specialty extends beyond emergency response expertise to provide scheduled environmental service projects to their clients. The company now numbers 23 locations across the Southeast, ...

In a report in Energy Digital, CEO of US Operations John Foster discusses the March 1 re-branding of international steel trading and trading services organization C&F Gruenstahl, formerly known at Coutinho & Ferrostaal Incorporated. The incorporation of "Gruenstahl" - German for "green steel" - into the company name reflects the corporate color of parent company Grupo Villacero of Mexico and the passion of its environmentally-conscious owner Julio Villarreal; as well as the Hamburg, Germany location of C&F Gruenstahl's international headquarters. Coutinho ...

Every day the Department of Defense faces a variety of tasks, from testing new equipment to maintaining its personnel. Every now and then, it needs a little outside help. That's where companies like SUBSYSTEMs come in. For twenty-six years, SUBSYSTEMs has been helping military and civilian government agencies develop new, streamlined technologies in the realms of engineering and logistics. Thanks to its tenets of integrity and communication, the company's relationships with its clients are as strong as its dedication to advancement. "I believe what sets us apart ...

"War is hell"---a sentiment General Sherman expressed and one that is probably echoed by any who have survived the fire-storms of combat. For the past 10 years, Strategic Operations Inc (STOPS) has prepared over 600,000 Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Soldiers, and Coast Guard personnel for the rigors of combat through their unique Hyper-RealisticTM training simulations, which combine the special effects of the movie industry with the tactics and techniques of military training. The business focuses on two major sectors: combat training support services; and the manufacturing, ...

"We have to be a good citizen of the community and the earth - today's children will still be living here, and we have to preserve our natural resources for them and generations to come." says Jane Ehrlich, CEO of Columbia Memorial Hospital. "We need to be responsible about that, to the extent that we can be." It's an important sentiment, and through green initiatives Columbia Memorial is working hard to ensure that future generations can enjoy those natural resources. But in addition to green initiatives, the hospital is also striving toward other forms ...

NISCO is a company that is built to last, considering its 25 year history of providing full service automotive original equipment manufacturing sealing systems to the notoriously tough automotive industry. NISCO started operations in 1970, when two major companies in the automotive manufacturing industry, the Nishikawa Rubber Company (NRC) and Cooper Standard, decided to form a joint venture to take care of NRC's Japanese original equipment manufacturing customers such as Honda, Toyota and Mazda here in North America. This venture entailed Cooper providing the technical ...

Miller Bonded is one of New Mexico's leading mechanical contracting companies because of two distinctions: its reputation and its history. As one of the oldest mechanical firms in the state, Miller Bonded has built and maintained the status as a leader in the industry--something many companies have a tough time doing. The current economic state has produced challenges for companies across the country, but Miller Bonded has stepped up and turned the situation into an opportunity for development. "We're looking at things we can do that will put us in a niche market; ...

For Richard Shea, Vice-President of Alabama-based specialty contractor Morris-Shea Bridge Co., the decision to manage the juggernaut company's steadily growing operations was an easy one. After his father started the business in 1969 in cooperation with a partner, Shea had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs from a young age. Once he'd graduated from college, his father had bought out his partner and owned the business outright. After that, "he made me an offer I couldn't refuse," says Shea with a grin. Given Morris-Shea's record of steady growth and ...

In a report in Construction Digital, Director of Corporate Affairs Andy Rittler explains how the LBJ Express Project is improving transportation in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. As the "most regionally significant transportation improvement project in North Texas," the LBJ Express Project is affecting a large number of commuters, businesses and residents in the area. Effective, ongoing communication with the public during construction has been a key driver of the venture. "Residents will have the benefit of a quicker commute using these managed lanes ...

In a report in Construction Digital, Brasfield & Gorrie Vice President and Division Manager George Paulson discusses how the Lake Nona VA Medical Center will improve the surrounding community. The medical center is poised to bring a variety of benefits to the local community, including historical enterprise, as it is the first VA hospital to be built in the United States since 1995. So far, the medical center is about 50% complete and is scheduled to wrap up construction next year. About $350 million worth of construction has been completed by contractor Brasfield ...

Safety leader Dupre Logistics wasn't always the award-winning, trailblazing company it is today. Just a decade and a half ago, their much simpler, sales-focused model was thrown into chaos when accidents claimed the lives of three drivers in a single year. Tragedies like that have a way of drawing things into sharper focus, and that's what happened to Dupre. Last year, Dupre's safety director Al Lacombe was honored with a prestigious award for the company's trend-setting program. ATA Safety Director of the Year spans the nation, and by any measure it's a huge honor to ...

In a report in Education Digital, District Superintendent Kirk Carpenter explains how Aztec Municipal School District's insightful approach to comprehensive education has been enhancing the lives of students for over a century. Through their new dedication to professional learning communities, their increased advancement in inspirational activities, and committed involvement of superior staff, the district will undoubtedly continue to educate promising leaders of the future for years to come. At Aztec Municipal School District, students are not just taught academic ...

Anchor Insulation has been providing full scale insulation services since 1980, when Fred Fiske, who was a Pipe Insulation Installer, decided to start an insulation business out of his basement. Anchor Insulation quickly became a family-business as sons Greg, Eric, and Jerry, and son-in-law Doug Whyte joined the business. The business soon expanded its services to include both mechanical and residential insulation services. Anchor Insulation provides thermal, acoustical, and structural insulation for industrial, commercial, residential and marine industries. The company ...

Top international music acts will perform in Bangkok at the River Jazz Festival 2012, which will be held on June 30th and July 1st at the Asiatique The Riverfront venue. Visitors will be able to unwind to the sound of live performances by acclaimed acts such as the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Fourplay, against the scenic backdrop of the Chao Phraya River. The first day's programme will see the Glenn Miller Orchestra treating audiences to renditions of classic songs such as Moonlight Serenade and Tuxedo Junction, with local act Koh Mr Saxman offering support. Day ...

US music stars The Fray will be bringing their distinctive brand of heartfelt pop rock to Manila for the first time on June 21st 2012. The Colorado-based band will be performing at the Mall of Asia Arena at 20:30 local time and will engage audiences with their soulful, laid-back and often moving approach to rock music. Originally formed in 2002, The Fray made it big in 2005 with the release of their album How to Save a Life, which featured the hit record Over My Head (Cable Car) and the even more iconic title track. How to Save a Life was featured on TV shows such ...

This June, the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre will be the venue for A Choral Voyage, a concert that brings together contemporary sounds from across the world. Performed by the Dithyrambic Singers, the show runs from June 1st to 3rd and will feature novel choral compositions as well as pieces that epitomise the cultural heritage of Asia. Audiences can expect a show that combines a wide variety of sounds, from traditional cathedral choral performances to Balinese gamelan accompaniments and everything in between. The Dithyrambic Singers are well known for their ...

International superstar Ute Lemper will be bringing her Cabaret show to the Centro Cultural Macau this June. The German actress and singer will be charming audiences with her inimitable stage presence and intense performing style during an intimate show at 20:00 local time on June 7th. Lemper has performed in cities such as New York, London, Paris and Vienna, winning accolades and acclaim for her solo singing performances and her roles in shows such as Chicago. The versatile star is able to perform in five languages and composes many of her own tunes, as well as ...

Theatre-goers will be able to see the history of Hong Kong brought to life in a spectacular dance drama called Evacuation Order, which premieres this June. Staged by the Hong Kong Dance Company, the show transports audiences back to the 1600s, when Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty oversaw a mass evacuation of southern coastal areas to deal damage to an anti-government movement. The dramatic story will be brought to life by traditional dance styles and original music filled with strings and percussion, which perfectly encapsulates the cultural identity of historic ...