“ We ’ re seeing shorter lead times and tighter appointment windows , and that ’ s really driving the need for more realtime and overall visibility ”

– Tracy Black , SVP of IT

Center of Excellence will pursue revolutionary ideas in supply chain technology development . Much of the focus will be on algorithms and pattern matching . The collaboration is an investment in the future of the company and its ability to deliver customer value . “ We aim to continue to drive operational efficiency so that we can grow our business and support that growth with the same quality that J . B . Hunt is known for in the industry ,” Black states . “ But as history has taught us , we can never be complacent . Mr . Hunt always pressed us to ‘ Think Big ,’ and that ’ s the mindset moving forward , whether it ’ s developing the latest software or exploring opportunities with future industry leaders .” www . jbhunt . com 87