DC Velocity - July 2013

BY DC VELOCITY STAFF THE RAINMAKERS
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The rainmakers The rainmakers

For our 2013 Rainmakers, success isn’t just
about fame and fortune. It’s also about
making a contribution to the logistics field
and advancing the profession.

SOME MEASURE SUCCESS BY salaries and titles. Others use a different yardstick altogether. Take the 11 professionals selected as our 2013 Rainmakers, for example. When asked about their proudest professional accomplishments, one spoke of the rewards of nurturing talent within his organization and the satisfaction of watching protégées go on to achieve greater glory. Another cited the opportunity to develop a product that helps users meet sustainability goals. Yet another pointed to his work in establishing an environment where all team members can make a difference for themselves, the company, and the organization’s customers.

So who are these Rainmakers and how were they chosen? As in the past, DC VELOCITY selected the 2013 Rainmakers in concert with members of the magazine’s Editorial Advisory Board from candidates nominated by readers, board members, and previous Rainmakers and Thought Leaders. This year’s selections represent different facets of the profession—from practitioners to academics to suppliers of goods and services. But as the profiles on the following pages show, they’re united by a common goal of advancing the logistics and supply chain management profession.