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Longtime enVista CEO and Co-Founder, Jim Barnes, Returns as CEO to Lead enVista’s Next Chapter of Growth

Barnes departed the company 18 months ago as part of the acquisition of enVista’s software solutions and replaces current CEO John Stitz who plans to retire.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 11, 2024) – enVista, a leading supply chain consulting, automation and enterprise business solutions provider, announced today CEO John Stitz will retire and that its longtime CEO, Jim Barnes, is returning to lead enVista’s next chapter of innovation and growth. Barnes co-founded the company in 2002 and served as enVista’s CEO for 20 years until the acquisition of enVista’s software offerings in September of 2022, at which time enVista co-founder John Stitz assumed the role of CEO. Stitz has announced his plans to retire after 22 years with enVista.

Stitz said, “It has been an incredible honor and privilege to positively impact enVista’s global associates, clients and communities all of these years. When I co-founded the company with Jim in 2002, I never dreamt we’d achieve this level of growth trajectory and industry strength. I want to express my deepest gratitude to our incredible associates, clients and partners. It has been an amazing ride, and it is bittersweet to retire from the company and industry I love. I hope to see many of you at MODEX this week.”

Stitz continued, “I look forward to spending more time with my wonderful family, and I am confident I leave enVista in capable hands with Jim.”

Barnes said, “This is an exciting time to return to enVista and to help our clients solve their global supply chain, technology and enterprise business challenges to maximize competitive advantage. I look forward to meeting with our clients and partners at enVista’s MODEX booth #C7279 in Georgia this week and to connecting with our exceptional associates who make up the best part of enVista.”

Barnes continued, “I also want to share my thanks and deep gratitude to my partner and co-founder of 22 years, John Stitz. We have made many incredible memories and delivered untold successes together. I wish John and his family the very best as he begins his next chapter.”

Schedule a meeting with Jim Barnes at MODEX 2024.

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enVista Will Share Supply Chain and Material Handling Expertise at MODEX 2024

For Immediate Release – February 15, 2024

WHEN: Monday, March 11-Thursday, March 14, 2024

WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

BOOTH OFFERING:

Master your Supply Chain Solutions with enVista at booth #C7279!

Preschedule a meeting with enVista’s supply chain experts.

Get expertise on the following topics and more:

  • Automation (Material Handling, Robotics, Systems)
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Inventory Management
  • Systems Selection/Implementation (WMS, LMS, TMS) 
  • DC Optimization
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Facility Design Build
  • Network Strategy
  • Transportation
  • Labor  

Join our cocktail receptions for one-on-one time with enVista’s team.

Date: Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12

Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Location: enVista booth #C7279

SPEAKING SESSIONS:

Title: Empowering Last Mile Success with Supply Chain Network Strategy Optimization

Speaker: Nate Rosier, enVista Senior Vice President of Consulting

Time: Monday, March 11 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Abstract: An effective supply chain network strategy can increase resilience, efficiency and profitability in your supply chain, but what about in your last mile? Network strategy is crucial in shaping the last mile, which is arguably the most complex and expensive part of the supply chain. Learn how to leverage network strategy to improve the final mile and your supply chain. Participants will learn how network strategy and the last mile are connected. They will learn specific strategies for optimizing their supply chain network strategy and how those will create a more resilient, efficient and profitable last mile. They will also learn the main benefits and ROI their organization will see from making these improvements to their network strategy and last mile.

Title: To Automate or Not to Automate in 2024 and Beyond

Speaker: Trevor Howard, enVista Senior Director of Consulting and Nate Rosier, enVista Senior Vice President of Consulting

Time: Monday, March 11 | 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Abstract: Automation is critical to tackle labor challenges and increase throughput to improve speed to market. In this session, learn how organizations are leveraging automated solutions including goods to person systems, autonomous mobile robotics and other automation solutions to improve fulfillment efficiencies and throughput. Our automation and facility design experts will help you determine if automation is right for your operations and the key ways automation can benefit your company.

Title: Unlocking End-to-End Supply Chain Efficiencies: Complete Automation and Fulfillment Strategies for Seamless Operations

Speaker: Paul Baris, enVista Vice President of Planning

Time: Tuesday, March 12 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Abstract: Change is good…if you anticipated it! With consumer choice skyrocketing and customer expectations and behaviors ever-changing, it’s imperative your supply chain evolves with them. This session will help you navigate this complex terrain and share crucial insights for holistic inventory strategies and their integration within your end to end digital/automation strategy.

Title: SLAM 101 

Speakers Dennis Andre, enVista Director of Automation

Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Abstract: SLAM 101 will cover how SLAM solutions can provide practitioners with automated processes to streamline the last 100 feet of their warehouse or distribution center. SLAM encompasses all of the technology surrounding the scanning, labeling, applying and manifesting of a package as it gets ready to leave the warehouse. SLAM solutions reduce touches during the final step of the order fulfillment operation and revolutionize the outbound processing for practitioners with little or no automation, highly automated warehouses, and everything in between. This presentation will cover the basics of SLAM solutions, how they are applied, their benefits, and how to get started on the path toward automation. Learn how these solutions can provide practitioners with a multitude of benefits and improve their operations for years to come!

Title: Secrets to Seamless Supply Chain Execution System Selection

Speaker: Rick McDole, enVista Senior Project Manager

Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Abstract: Selecting the right supply chain execution (SCE) system vendor for your business can be a daunting project with substantial impacts to your operations. In this session, enVista’s expert SCE consultants will unveil the secrets to selecting the right system vendor for your organization. The discussion will highlight enVista’s proven methodology for selecting the right warehouse management system (WMS) to meet your business goals, such as company growth, process improvements, savings and reduced labor costs.

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