William T. Gates

UTi Worldwide, Inc. provides supply chain solutions. The firm operates through two segments, Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics & Distribution. It provides airfreight and ocean, customs brokerage, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services to the pharmaceutical, retail, apparel, chemical, automotive and electronics industries. The company was founded by Alan C. Draper, Roger I. MacFarlane, Peter Thorrington and Matthys J. Wessels on January 30, 1995 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

UTi Integrated Logistics LLC provides warehousing and distribution services. Its services include freight transportation arrangement and manufacturing support. The company was founded in 1926 and is located in Columbia, SC.

Part of Walmart, Inc., Wal-Mart Distribution Center operates a distribution center. The company is based in Laurens, SC.

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.