Harbor Foods distributor in Phoenix as their chief supply chain officer , where I had the opportunity to have a greater say in the operation .
“ Following that , one of my former employees knew a board member for Harbor Foods , and heard that they were going to be acquiring a food service distributor . This led to my first conversation with Justin . He is a very dynamic individual and hearing his plans for the growth of the organization gave me a sense that this would be a fantastic chance to experience both sides of the business . I could come into an organization with a great culture and make a mark in a significant way ,” shares Monica .
The right fit
Justin and Monica then discuss a restructuring that took place in 2019 , and how it is forging the future of Harbor Foods . “ We were new in the customers ’ segment and wanted to showcase a novel brand under Harbor Foodservice to be targeted towards independent restaurant owners and chefs . As a result , we set it up as an independent entity for Harbor Foodservice , that is specialized for that customer segment . I didn ’ t want to blur the lines between our operations . Our parent company , Habor Foods , has created two subsidiaries ; Harbor Wholesale , which services retail stores , and Harbor Foodservice , which services restaurants .” Monica references this approach as helping the company to be more focused on growing the business as a whole , rather than concentrating on day-to-day operational details . The journey has proven to be an extraordinary adjustment , and these developments have further cemented how the business selects partners to help it grow . “ We are a values-driven organization , with a core set of principles . They are to be genuine , motivated , resourceful , and friendly . As a result ,
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