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Zebra Technologies’ James Lawton and John Wirthlin Named Supply Chain Pros to Know
Company leaders recognized for contributions to advancing supply chain performance LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zebra Technologies Corporation
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nCompany leaders recognized for contributions to advancing supply chain performance\n\n\n LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nZebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today announced that James Lawton, Vice President and General Manager, Robotics Automation and John Wirthlin, Industry Principal, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, have been named to the 2023 Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s (SDCE) Pros to Know list.\n\n\nThe annual Pros to Know list recognizes exceptional executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain as a competitive advantage. This year marks the eleventh time on the Pros to Know list for Lawton, who leads Zebra’s ecosystem of robotics automation solutions, including its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).\n\n\n“A lot has changed since I was first recognized as one of SDCE’s Pros to Know, but the need for continuous improvement in supply chain performance is more important than ever,” said Lawton. “Manufacturing, warehouse and logistics operators are boldly tackling today’s persistent challenges including labor constraints, supply and demand volatility along with rising customer expectations for cost, quality and delivery. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our innovation in robotics and automation making a difference in their operations.”\n\n\nAMRs are being used to complete recurring simple tasks, such as moving goods through a warehouse, so that front-line workers can focus on more strategic tasks and feel more fulfilled. According to Zebra’s Global Warehouse Vision Study, 90% of warehouse operators are expected to deploy AMRs within the next five years, and 92% of associates agree technology advancement will make the warehouse environment more attractive to workers.\n\n\nWirthlin, Zebra’s Industry Principal specializing in manufacturing, transportation and logistics supply chains, has been named to the list for the second time this year. “I am honored to be recognized alongside such a talented list of supply chain executive leaders,” said Wirthlin. “It’s truly a pleasure to collaborate with our customers to provide them with the right solutions to automate and digitize their operations to help drive a connected supply chain and more e...