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Former Walmart Executive Tracy Rosser Joins Transplace as EVP of Operations

Supply Chain Industry Veteran to Lead Logistics Company's Transportation Management Business Unit

Former Walmart Executive Tracy Rosser Joins Transplace as EVP of Operations

May 22, 2019 (Dallas, TX) - Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Tracy Rosser as the company's executive vice president of operations. Rosser will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the company's Transportation Management business unit. He will be based out of the company's Lowell, AR Center of Excellence and will report directly to CEO Frank McGuigan.

"Transplace delivers extreme supply chain value through superior technology and services and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture," said McGuigan. "Tracy's strong leadership abilities and proven experience in leading multi-billion-dollar, multi-facility operations at the national level will accelerate and enhance our ability to deliver innovative, best-in-the-industry logistics solutions to help our customers optimally manage their supply chains."


Rosser comes to Transplace after more than 22 years at Walmart, where he most recently served as senior vice president of transportation and supply chain. His responsibilities included all domestic and global transportation, strategy, procurement, Walmart's private fleet and last mile and supply chain services. During his time at Walmart, Rosser directed enterprise transformation and process improvement, propelling Walmart to be recognized for its best-in-class supply chain operational and efficiency excellence. Rosser also held several other leadership positions while at Walmart, including senior vice president of store operations, vice president of transportation and director of transportation. Prior to joining Walmart, Rosser spent nine years in the truckload transportation industry holding positions in sales, marketing and operations.

"I am excited to join an innovative, customer-focused company like Transplace," said Rosser. "It has an incredible reputation for delivering operational efficiencies and financial performance amongst the shippers it serves. I look forward to strengthening the company's leadership position serving a rapidly growing customer base with new insights from my experience."
Connect with a Transplace expert to learn more about our logistics technology services: transplace.com/transplace-contact.

About Transplace
Transplace is the leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, helping manufacturers, retailers and distributors optimize supply chain operations and increase financial performance. Offering a complete suite of transportation management, strategic capacity, and cross-border & global trade services, Transplace's customizable logistics solutions and best-in-class technology gives businesses greater control of their transportation operations and enhanced visibility of shipments and overall supply chain performance. With deep expertise in key vertical markets, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, retail and chemicals, Transplace works to strategically design and manage customer networks in the most efficient, cost-effective manner. As North America's largest transportation management provider, Transplace leverages its entire network to solve large-scale, complex supply chain problems for its customers. From small-to-medium businesses to global brands, Transplace delivers the optimal blend of actionable business intelligence and operational excellence you need to manage your supply chain with certainty. Learn more at www.transplace.com.

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312-957-8911


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More Info: https://www.transplace.com/2019/05/22/former-walmart-executive-tracy-rosser-joins-transplace-as-evp-of-operations/

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