Erin Mitchell is a results-driven supply chain executive with a proven operations, transformation, and technology track record. She spent 22 years at Kraft Heinz with roles spanning information system, inventory and supply chain optimization, logistics operations, business integration, and transformation. She currently serves as COO of YMX Logistics, where she leads a team of over 200 employees and a plethora of tasks such as defining operational goals and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic vision; managing yard logistics operations across multiple facilities nationwide; leading and mentoring her team and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and innovation; implementing professional development programs to upskill employees and support career growth; leveraging data and analytics to monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement; collaborating with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure exceptional service delivery; and leading the integration of environmentally friendly practices, including the deployment of electric yard trucks, to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
With YMX Logistics being an early stage organization, Mitchell has been instrumental in taking the company off the ground and driving the integration of acquired companies into the YMX brand. Over the past 12 months, she's played a pivotal role in advancing YMX Logistics' operations and industry standing, including spearheading the integration of Netradyne's AI-powered fleet safety solutions across YMX Logistics and its subsidiary, Kutzler Express. And under Mitchell's leadership, YMX Logistics partnered with Orange EV to introduce zero-emission electric yard trucks into their operations.
We talked exclusively with Mitchell about fleet telematics, AI systems and the future of sustainable yard solutions.
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