Posts by Josh Daniels
HJI Supply Chain Solutions acquires Memphis company
HJI Supply Chain Solutions acquires Memphis company By David A. Mann – Reporter, Louisville Business First Jan 14, 2019, 12:37pm EST Updated Jan 15, 2019, 1:14pm EST Louisville-based HJI Supply Chain Solutions has made an acquisition that will grow its geographic footprint and employee headcount. Last week, the company finalized the purchased of DSI Warehousing…
Read MoreBusiness Women First – Alice Houston
Alice Houston: Woman of Achievement By Jasmine Ashton – Business First Correspondent Apr 26, 2018, 2:00pm Community service is part of Alice Houston’s DNA. “My family was always in their own way giving,” said Houston, chairman and CEO of HJI Supply Chain Solutions. From an early age, Houston recalls always being surrounded by people and…
Read MoreFAMILY BUSINESS: Passing the ball to a new leader at HJI Supply Chain Solutions
By Steve Kaufman – Business First Correspondent Nov 28, 2017, 2:26pm EST / Updated Nov 28, 2017, 2:40pm In Louisville, the Houston family — father Wade, the basketball coach; son Allan, the basketball All-American and NBA all-star – is known for its athletic prowess. But in the industrial field, Wade and his wife, Alice, are…
Read MoreNew KAM Sponsor
New KAM Sponsor: Houston-Johnson, Inc. Offers Cost-Effective Solutions to Help Automakers Improve Productivity and Reduce Total Cost Frankfort, KY – September 22, 2009 – Houston-Johnson Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky has become an official sponsor of KAM’s “ProsperousKentuckySM Branded Initiative” to help protect and create a manufacturing friendly environment in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, according to Jim…
Read MoreAutomotive Case Study
“It has allowed us to increase our throughput by more than 50%. We are doing a lot less thinking and walking and more picking.” – Condrad Daniels, Vice President of Operations and Technology System Summary: Houston-Johnson, Inc. (HJI) is a Louisville-based, ISO 9001-2008 certified, minority-owned company and a WBENC certified women’s business enterprise. Founded in…
Read MoreCompetitive Spirit, Passion for People
It doesn’t take long to recognize Alice Houston’s competitive spirit, passion for people and dedication to building a customer-focused operation. “If you want to succeed in business, you need to be willing and ready to compete, while always working to satisfy all of your customers,” she said. “Continually evaluating processes to identify new efficiencies, while integrating technology into every aspect…
Read MoreLynn Moore recognized as Business First’s 20 People to Know: Logistics/Transportation
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Read MoreHJI Expansion
HJI recently underwent a 2.1 million dollar project expansion, adding an additional 40,000 sq. ft. to its existing 120,000 sq. ft. space. The team celebrated completion February 13, 2015.
Read MoreStandup 4 Transportation – Press Release
Transportation advocates call on Congress to pass long-term transportation bill Representatives of businesses, civic and non-profit organizations gathered at TARC today to urge Congress to pass a long-term, fully-funded federal transportation bill for roads, bridges, highways, and public transportation. The current federal transportation bill, known as Map-21, will expire on May 31, leaving the federal…
Read MoreAlice Houston named to Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Board of Directors
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