This month ’ s cover story features SPX Transformer Solutions , one of the largest US manufacturers of power transformers and a leading supplier of transformer and load tap changer services , training , reverse-engineered components and replacement parts .

Sandeep Arora , Vice President of Global Sourcing and Strategy at SPX Transformer Solutions , sits down to discuss the implementation of the company ’ s Sourcing Excellence Framework in order to better drive operational excellence .

“ Strategic sourcing and supply chain management remains one of the core functions for the transformer business and becomes a part of the value creation roadmap for SPX Corporation as a whole ,” says Arora .

June ’ s leadership piece features our interview with Norman Guadagno , CMO of Carbonite , who discusses the data protection firm ’ s $ 618.5mn

acquisition of cybersecurity company Webroot , and the careful , considered do-no-harm methodology that will carry the companies forward together .

Also this month , Tim Covell , Supply Chain Director at non-profit World Vision speaks to editor Harry Menear about managing a gift-in-kind supply chain that brings aid to disadvantaged communities around the world . “ Our strategic vision is to step into the most fragile countries , in the most fragile contexts , to help people and communities out of poverty ,” says Covell .

This month ’ s City Focus features historic coastal city , San Francisco , and our Top 10 list ranks the US ’ largest companies .

Don ’ t forget to check out our in-depth features on Logix Federal Credit Union , Dunlop Protective Footwear , Deloitte and Alterna .

Enjoy the issue ! Harry Menear harry . menear @ bizclikmedia . com

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