The Pioneer Who Redefined the Global Forwarder The global freight industry lost one of its most transformative figures with the passing of Klaus-Michael Kühne at …
Fred Smith’s Legacy
Fred Smith, FedEx’s founder, died on June 21, 2025, at age 80. What legacy does Fred Smith leave behind? FedEx, a company with humble beginnings – where are they now and what will become of them in the next decade? CPC Consultants explores Smith’s legacy and the imprint of guaranteed transportation service has made in the transportation industry.
Tom Leimkuhler Becomes Partner at Supply Chain Management Firm CPC Consultants
CPC Consultants, LLC, a Southern California-based business that has optimized supply chain management for businesses for the past quarter century, has announced the addition of automotive industry veteran Tom Leimkuhler as partner alongside founder Charles Popick. Together, this duo brings more than 70 years of combined experience to shippers and transportation providers alike, with a proven track record at CPC Consultants that has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for many of the most renowned and trusted brands in the world.