Monday, January 26, 2009

M33 EXPANDS

M33 EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN THE SOUTHEAST
Despite a Contracting Economy, M33 Integrated Solutions Continues to Grow Its Sales Force

GREENVILLE, SC – In 2008, M33 Integrated Solutions was honored by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Inc. com as one of “South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies,” and one of the “5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America,” respectively. This was the second year in a row that M33 received these honors. In an attempt to sustain this rapid growth amidst a contracting economy, M33 has expanded its sales force to develop business in manufacturing and distribution hubs across the Southeast.

Mike Cutone is the new Business Development Manager for the greater Atlanta, GA metro area.

Mike has over 25 years of experience in the field of logistics, where his previous duties have included warehouse management, time-sensitive distribution, and the evaluation and selection of Third party Logistics (3PL) services. Mike has also worked in retail and food service distribution, and with various 3PLs. Mr. Cutone is a graduate of the Boston College, and holds a Certificate in Logistics from Northeastern University.

Thomas J. Kirschner is the new Business Development Manager for the Raleigh/Durham, NC metro area.

Tom has over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, and has held such titles as Master Production Scheduler for Pepsi-Cola, Corporate Manager of Materials and Logistics for Freudenberg NOK, International Logistics Manager for GE, and spent time in Domino’s Pizza Distribution and the Logistics-Automotive Division for Ryder.

Through Tom’s PACE methodology for lean manufacturing materials management and International Logistics SPACE process, he brings proven tools for modern, complex business challenges.

Tom resides in Apex, North Carolina and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado. He is a past recipient of a California Highway Patrol Humanitarian Award, Michigan State Police Honorary Service Award, was Speaker at Supply Chain World Conference and author of the published white papers, Quantum Phenomena Supply Chain Theory and Regulating Capacity for Maximum Profitability. Tom also founded the North Carolina Opportunities Regimen Teaching program for secondary education.

M33 Integrated Solutions is a global logistics solutions provider with offices in Greenville, SC, Greensboro, NC, and satellite sales offices throughout the Southeast. The company is known throughout the industry for its web-based Transportation Management System (TMS), innovative co-management philosophy, and collaborative client network.