Kevin Smith

H.J. Heinz Co. used to produced processed food products. Its products included ketchup, condiments and sauces, frozen food, soups, beans and pasta meals, infant nutrition and other food products. H.J. Heinz was founded by Henry John Heinz in 1869 and was headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

rfXcel Corp. engages in the development of supply chain performance improvement software and applications. Its applications include compliance, serialization, traceability and collaboration. The company was founded by Glenn E. Abood and Jack Tarkoff in November 2003 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc. represents the chain community pharmacy industry. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to advance the interests and objectives of pharmacies, which are the face of neighborhood healthcare. The CEO of the company is Steven C. Anderson.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA.

NeoGrid North America LLC is a software development company that specializes in retail and supply chain solutions. The private company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE with subsidiaries in Brazil. NeoGrid North America LLC (Virginia) develops software for retail and supply chain solutions. The CEO is Wellington Machado.

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is a professional association that has been dedicated to advancing and disseminating research and knowledge on supply chain management for 60 years. The non-profit company is based in Lombard, IL. With over 8,500 members from 65 countries, representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia, the organization provides networking opportunities, cutting-edge research, and professional educational opportunities.