Acknowledgments

I am grateful for all the support I have received from so many people in writing this book. I credit Dr. Jim Moore from the Richard T. Doermer School of Business for encouraging me to participate in an International Symposium on the Green Supply Chain at Kent University. Winning the competition ultimately led to my decision to share my insights.

I want to convey many thanks to Jacqui Petersen, Bobbi Barnes, Cynthia Wilson, and Dr. Karen Moustafa Leonard for encouraging me to write a book and helping with initial editing. I also greatly appreciate the dedication of Renee Kosor, who worked tirelessly to complete the project.

I would like to give special acknowledgment to Robert N. Taylor, President and CEO of Do it Best Corp. I am humbled and sincerely appreciate the “glowing” foreword he penned for my book. I am indebted to his support and the opportunities I have enjoyed from working at Do it Best Corp. That background has enabled me to understand the intricacies of the supply chain command.

Last, but not least, I would like to recognize my wife, Bonnie, and family: Chris, Angie, Jessica, Rylee, and Maya. They have endured my long ordeal and interruptions even on vacation.