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National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Cosentino Optimizes Sales and Manufacturing Processes with Gurobi
Article content Global surface manufacturer streamlines operations and prevents bottlenecks with help from Gurobi-powered optimization. Article content Article content BEAVERTON, Ore. — Gurobi Optimization, LLC, the leader in decision intelligence technology, is helping Cosentino, a global leader in innovative mineral design surfaces, optimize several key processes for enhanced efficiency across sales and production. Article content With its products reaching over 100 countries, Cosentino's commercial teams must generate efficient two-week sales visit plans for more than 1,000 representatives—balancing time constraints, sales potential, and market conditions. Meanwhile, Cosentino's manufacturing teams aim to maximize efficiency by eliminating bottlenecks across multiple production lines. Article content By leveraging Gurobi's mathematical optimization solver, Cosentino can successfully optimize its sales routes, saving time and increasing commercial effectiveness, while also streamlining production processes to maintain seamless operations. Article content 'With Gurobi, our Data Science team can be confident; they can disconnect at the end of the day, and they can focus on solving problems, not worrying about whether the technology is reliable or not,' said Antonio Carrasco Pérez, Data Analytics Director at Cosentino. Article content 'From smarter sales planning to optimized manufacturing, we're proud to help innovative companies like Cosentino drive impact by leveraging the power of mathematical optimization,' said Duke Perrucci, CEO of Gurobi. Article content With Gurobi's decision intelligence technology, customers can make optimal business decisions in seconds. From workforce scheduling and portfolio optimization to supply chain design and everything in between, Gurobi identifies the optimal solution, out of trillions of possibilities. Article content As the leader in decision intelligence, Gurobi delivers easy-to-integrate, full-featured software and best-in-class support, with an industry-leading 98% customer satisfaction rating. Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
National Post
4 days ago
- Business
- National Post
NIKE, Inc. Appoints Michael Gonda as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
Article content BEAVERTON, Ore. — NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today that Michael Gonda will become Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of NIKE, Inc., effective July 7, 2025. In this role, Gonda will lead the global communications organization, overseeing all facets of the communications strategy, including storytelling, corporate and brand reputation, issues management, and employee engagement. As a member of the company's Senior Leadership Team, Gonda will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill. Article content Article content 'Michael is a deeply strategic, emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven leader who understands the power of storytelling to move both brands and people,' said Hill. 'His vision for driving impactful communications, his instinct for building high-performing teams, and his ability to form authentic connections will help Nike amplify the voice of sport and athletes around the world in bold and meaningful ways. I'm confident he's the right leader for us as we put Nike back at the center of sport, and our team is excited for the vision and leadership he brings.' Article content Gonda joins Nike from McDonald's Corporation, where he held several senior leadership roles, including Chief Impact Officer for North America—overseeing communications, public affairs, sustainability, community engagement and philanthropy for the company's largest markets—and as Global Chief Communications Officer. During his tenure, he served on several leadership bodies, including the Global Senior Leadership Team. Article content 'Nike has always been more than a brand—it's a storyteller, a cultural force, and a catalyst for belief,' said Gonda. 'I'm deeply honored to join a company that has shaped how people see themselves and the world around them, and am humbled to help Nike tell the stories that matter, connect even more deeply with athletes and communities, and write the next ambitious chapter with Elliott and this team.' Article content Prior to McDonald's, Gonda held senior leadership roles at Chobani, a purpose-driven food company, and communications agency Weber Shandwick. An avid runner and traveler, Michael has lived across the United States, Kenya, and China. He earned a Bachelor's degree in English with Honors from Brown University. Article content NIKE, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.'s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at Individuals can also visit follow NIKE on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Article content Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Kaleafa Weed Dispensary in Beaverton Launches Weekly Tuesday Discount Program
Discover Feel Right and Kaleafa products, plus $1 half gram pre-rolls at Kaleafa Weed Dispensary In Beaverton BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 / / -- Kaleafa Weed Dispensary in Beaverton has introduced a recurring Tuesday discount initiative, offering savings on a curated selection of cannabis products. The program is designed to provide customers with affordable access to popular items, including products from the Feel Right brand and Kaleafa's in-house line. Under the new promotion, customers visiting the Beaverton location every Tuesday can receive 15% off select Feel Right products, gummies, and Kaleafa-branded items. Additionally, the dispensary is offering $1 half-gram pre-rolls, limited to three per customer while supplies last. A key highlight of the Tuesday deals is the $1 half-gram pre-rolls. This offer provides an opportunity for customers to explore different strains without making a large investment. The limit of three pre-rolls per customer ensures that the promotion remains available to as many customers as possible throughout the day. Kaleafa Weed Dispensary Beaverton strives to maintain a welcoming environment for all customers. The dispensary's staff is available to assist with product selection and answer questions, helping visitors navigate the wide variety of options. Whether customers are experienced cannabis users or exploring cannabis for the first time, the dispensary's team provides guidance tailored to individual preferences and needs. The weed dispensary in Beaverton offers a range of shopping options, including in-store browsing and online ordering with in-store pickup. These services are designed to accommodate different shopping preferences, allowing customers to access their preferred products in the most convenient way possible. By offering flexible purchasing options, Kaleafa aims to enhance the overall customer experience. Kaleafa Weed Dispensary Beaverton continues to focus on customer education and service. Staff members are available throughout the week to assist with product questions, provide recommendations, and help visitors navigate the wide variety of available offerings. The dispensary also supports flexible shopping experiences, with options for in-store browsing and online ordering with in-store pickup. These services are intended to enhance convenience and ensure customers have streamlined access to their preferred cannabis products. In addition to the Tuesday program, Kaleafa offers a comprehensive inventory that includes cannabis flowers, concentrates, tinctures, edibles, and topicals sourced from trusted Oregon producers. The Beaverton location is part of Kaleafa's broader mission to combine community engagement with safe, reliable cannabis access. For further details about Kaleafa Dispensary in Beaverton and its weekly offerings, visit or contact the location directly. Kaleafa Cannabis Weed Dispensary Beaverton Kaleafa Cannabis Weed Dispensary Beaverton +1 971-229-2099 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
123Invent Inventor Develops Oral Health Commitment & Education Product for Children (LBT-3517)
PITTSBURGH, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a dentist, I wanted to create a product to help children learn proper brushing time without wasting water," said Beaverton, Ore., "so I invented the HASAN ORAL HEALTH AND SERVICE. My design helps parents teach and monitor water usage, brushing time, and tidiness for kids and teens." The invention provides an improved way to monitor water usage when a child is brushing their teeth and performing other tasks in the bathroom. In doing so, it helps prevent water waste. It also could increase independence. Additionally, the invention features a simple design that is easy to use and monitor so it is ideal for children and teens. The HASAN ORAL HEALTH AND SERVICE is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, visit Or contact Mouaffaq Hasan at 503-998-0961 or email info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE InventHelp
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nike exec recalls company "having the guts" to bet big on Michael Jordan
"Sneakerheads" continue to line up for Nike's Air Jordans, the most successful basketball shoe in history. The first Air Jordan shoe – the iconic black and red with a Nike swoosh – was released to the public 40 years ago for $65. The shoe revolutionized the sneaker industry, but it almost didn't happen. Michael Jordan's game-changing sneaker Howard White, a Nike veteran and founding father of the Jordan Brand now serving as its senior vice president, was in the room in 1984 with untested NBA rookie Michael Jordan to meet with Nike at its headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Jordan was practically dragged into the meeting by his parents, Deloris and James Jordan. The stakes were high for Nike, then a relatively small sneaker company. "This was bigger than anything that we'd done. You know, typically a great player would get like a hundred thousand dollars. But this was so unique in terms of just doing it, I mean, just having the guts to make something like this happen," White explained to "CBS Sunday Morning," while wearing Christian Dior Jordans, which retail up to $17,000 dollars. The offer: $2.5 million for Jordan to wear their shoes. That was triple what anyone else in the league was making at the time. Jordan ended up taking the deal – and the rest is sneaker history. He went on to lead the Chicago Bulls to six championships, while sporting his shoe brand. Nike hoped the Air Jordan would net them $3 million over four years. Instead, they sold $126 million in year one. Much of that success is thanks to Jordan's ability to seemingly defy gravity with his "hang time," soaring across the paint for legendary dunks. He solidified his nickname "Air Jordan" when he got a perfect score with his free throw line dunk in the 1987 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. Jordan still "very integral to the operation" Nike's marketing approach for the Air Jordan was groundbreaking, joining the cultural conversation in ways few ads had before. "In order to translate what he did as a man into what we do as a brand, you have to start with the series of principles we call them ethos," Jason Mayden, chief design officer for the Jordan Brand, told "CBS Sunday Morning." "So you first start with connectivity, why this product has relevance and reverence. Then you put that into a very strict process that we call visionary. And so what's interesting is we have a playbook. I can't show you what's in it but you can see by the outside," he joked. The Jordan Brand, a standalone division within Nike, generates some $7 billion for Nike annually. They've released a new design every year for the past four decades. Next up: the top secret "Jordan 40." Forty years later, Mayden says Jordan is still involved with the Air Jordan brand. "He's very integral to the operation. He sees everything. He trusts us a lot. He has opinions on things that are near and dear to him," he said. Bigger than basketball Sean Williams runs the SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy, a Brooklyn-based program dedicated to studying, promoting and collecting shoes – some 40,000 pairs, he says, since the first Air Jordans came out. He says it has given him his life's purpose. "Sneakers are wearable art. So if you take the artistic approach to interpreting a story through certain features on the shoes, certain colorways going behind the design often, and talking to the people who actually design and make these shoes, you're giving the sneakers a level of depth in AKA storytelling that convinces them, that they're making the right purchase when they buy these secrets," Williams explained. For the Jordan Brand, Air Jordans are bigger than basketball. It's about empowering people to believe more in themselves. White, who still talks to Jordan, says he often reminds the basketball legend that Air Jordan's success is because it's not actually the story of a shoe. "If this simple article of footwear can make people interpret themselves in a way that gives them just the power to believe more in themselves. That's what the Jordan brand is about," he said. Raw Video: Mexican navy training ship hits Brooklyn Bridge Surprising facts about Mark Twain that biographer Ron Chernow learned while writing new book Family's goodbye to beloved dog becomes a lesson in letting go
