September Spark: Innovations and Insights from Daifuku North America
Daifuku North America
Fulfilling global innovation with integrated intelligence
Welcome to our September edition! We’re excited to share the latest insights and updates on advancements in manufacturing and material handling.
In this issue, you’ll find:
We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter and find it both informative and inspiring. Happy reading!
1. Daifuku Leadership Academy
Daifuku North America is proud to have launched the Daifuku Leadership Academy for the third consecutive year!
This program is designed to enhance the leadership skills of our employees. Participants from each of our six entities will engage in a comprehensive learning experience that integrates leadership theory with assessments, coaching, mentoring, and practical assignments.
The final sessions will be held in October, with the culmination in November, where participants will present their final team projects to validate their graduation.
The event will take place in St. George, Utah.
2. Daifuku Intralogistics America, Manufacturing Site
Did you know that we manufacture here in the US?
Our manufacturing team, located in Indiana, is the largest and most diverse team within Daifuku Intralogistics America.
Seven offices and eleven plant departments work together to produce high-quality, efficient, and reliable structural solutions and material handling equipment.
The manufacturing department is the epitome of the word team and we want to recognize and thank them for outstanding performance.
Find more here .
3. School Supply Drive
Daifuku Automotive America recently partnered with Tussing Elementary School, located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, to host a school supply drive at Daifuku's Reynoldsburg office building.
During this event, items such as backpacks, pencils, scissors, markers, highlighters, and glue sticks were collected to help ensure that children were well-prepared for the upcoming school year.
Daifuku employees dropped the supplies off at Tussing Elementary and school officials distributed them to their students at a back-to-school event, helping nearly 400 local families.
More here .
4. Daifuku’s Commitment to Maintaining the Highest Safety Standards Across All Our Sites
Our Site Superintendent from Daifuku Intralogistics America, Carlos Rivera , recently led a morning safety meeting with our installers at one of our projects in Chihuahua, Mexico.
This session was part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards across all our sites.Want to learn more about how we prioritize safety?
Check out our latest blog article: "Step Up to Safety: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace".
Read more here .
5. Welcome to the Daifuku Airport America's Interns!
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We welcomed five terrific engineering interns to the Daifuku Airport America team this summer.
They all received hands-on experience with our products and projects for Airports and Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
As they wrap up their time with us, we wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
Ali Alsalman , Software Engineering
Nathan Biggs , Controls Engineering
Levi Greenhaw , Mechanical Engineering
Enesia Hamza , Controls Engineering
Eden Ortiz , Systems Engineering
Welcome! #DaifukuTeam
6. Bryan Hiatt, Purchasing Manager at Daifuku Intralogistics America
Meet Bryan Hiatt , Purchasing Manager at Daifuku Intralogistics America, a leader in the material handling industry.
With over 15 years in procurement and supply chain management, including 8 years in material handling and 28 years in project execution, Bryan excels in optimizing purchasing processes and building strong supplier relationships.
Bryan oversees the procurement of high-quality materials, components, and services, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Managing over 500 vendors and 50 strategic partners globally, his strategic sourcing, scorecard metrics, and negotiation tactics have bolstered Daifuku's reputation for excellence and reliability.
Bryan is passionate about working at Daifuku due to its diverse capabilities and successful history in automation. He credits his fantastic team for their significant contributions to his and the company's success.
Join us in celebrating Bryan Hiatt's dedication and outstanding contributions to procurement and supply chain management!
Check out our jobs opportunities here .
Resources
White Paper: Navigating the Supply Chain Peaks, Strategies for a Successful Peak Season HERE .
How AS/RS Apply to Manufacturing HERE .
From Interns to Full-Time: Success Stories at Daifuku Intralogistics America HERE .
Blog Article: How Daifuku’s Cold Logistics Solutions Solve the Storage and Labor Challenges in the Frozen Food Industry HERE.
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Fulfilling global innovation with integrated intelligence
Daifuku North America, Inc., headquartered in Michigan, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and service provider of integrated material handling systems with sales and manufacturing locations throughout the continent.
It is comprised of Daifuku Airport America Corporation, Daifuku Automotive America Corporation, Daifuku Services America Corporation, Daifuku Cleanroom America Corporation and Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation.