Northern Nevada Business Weekly
March 23, 2023
Ron Sabo
FROM THE ARTICLE: Scott Pruneau, chief executive officer at Reno-based ITS Logistics, has spent his entire career working in the supply chain industry.
Pruneau told NNBW that one thing he likes best about the industry is that no two days are the same – it’s never mundane or routine, and each day brings a new problem to analyze and solve. Professional roles in the supply chain industry require nimble and quick-thinking puzzle-solvers from a wide range of backgrounds, Pruneau said.
ITS Logistics is helping develop a pipeline of professional supply chain talent for regional businesses by funding a new minor program at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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“This industry is a puzzle every day, whether you are managing inventory, transportation flows, customer demand, or manufacturing and purchasing,” Pruneau said. “Every day presents a challenge, whether you are in finance, sales, or operations. You have to be a creative problem-solver.”
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