Nexterus, a leading provider of supply chain management and third-party logistics (3PL) services, proudly announces that Ryan Polakoff has been honored with the 2024 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award by Food Logistics magazine. This prestigious award recognizes influential figures in the industry whose dedication, accomplishments, and forward-thinking have significantly impacted the global cold food supply chain. Ryan is acknowledged in the Rising Stars category.
Expressing his gratitude, Ryan Polakoff, President of Nexterus, emphasizes the collective effort of the Nexterus team: “I am thrilled to be recognized as a Rock Star, but this accolade is a testament to the hard work of my colleagues, the Nexterians, who tirelessly serve and support our clients. As a member of the 4th generation in the Nexterus ownership family, I am committed to developing innovative products and services and investing in our team to propel the company to new heights.”
Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, highlights the critical role played by supply chain rock stars in the cold food chain. Describing the winners, she notes their collaborative, passionate, innovative, and forward-thinking contributions, emphasizing their commitment to improving food safety, enhancing efficiency, and addressing supply chain disruptions.
Ryan Polakoff is deeply immersed in the supply chain industry, actively participating in moderating panels for the Baltimore World Trade Center Institute and CSCMP events. He has served as a guest speaker at BDO USA’s business resource conference, featured on various podcasts, and taught supply chain business classes at local universities. Recognizing the importance of company culture in employee retention, Ryan follows the philanthropic legacy of his father, Sam Polakoff, Nexterus CEO/Chairman. The company annually organizes fundraising events to support charitable causes.
Nexterus specializes in providing technology and services to help clients mitigate supply chain risks, secure warehouse space, manage domestic and international freight, conduct “what if” scenario analysis, optimize networks, and offer analytics to enhance overall supply chain performance.
