October 5, 2020ASW has been named as one of the 50 smartest companies in the Northeast Ohio region and CEO André Thornton has been recognized as a top executive. ASW and Thornton were honored at the 2020 Corporate College Smart 50 Awards on October 27. The Corporate College Smart 50 Awards are hosted by Smart Business. Since 2014, the Northeast …
ASW Announces the Promotion of 2 Associates
September 28, 2020ASW has promoted two members of the Operations Team: Carlos Stevens and Ron Russell. Carlos has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President-Supply Chain Services. His primary responsibilities will focus on our Quality Systems, Continuous Improvement processes, Customer Service Operations, and NACD Compliance Certification—to name a few. Carlos started with ASW in June, 1987 and …
CEO Featured in IWLA Newsletter Focus on Inclusion
September, 2020ASW CEO André Thornton is featured in IWLA’s inaugural Inclusion & Diversity Council Newsletter. The article highlights Thornton’s transition from an All-Star MLB career to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Thornton underscores ASW’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and discusses the business case for D&I initiatives. He also clears up misconceptions some may have about minority-owned businesses. “Some people hear …
ASW Announces a Brand Refresh
For Immediate ReleaseMay 19, 2020Mogadore, Ohio– ASW Global, LLC, a supply chain management company, has announced a brand refresh. The refresh includes a redesign of the company logo and a revamped website that both embody the company’s continued mission to be a single source solution for creating unprecedented levels of supply chain value. According to company CEO André Thornton, “The …
ASW Is Official Merchandise Provider for Cleveland 2016 Host Committee
June 8, 2016The Cleveland 2016 Host Committee has selected ASW as its official merchandise provider and manager. ASW’s Main Event Merchandise Group division will be responsible for the designing, procuring, and decorating of Host Committee merchandise. David Gilbert, President and CEO of the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee, said, “ASW and Main Event have a proven track record of excellence in …
ASW CEO Featured in Smart Business
ASW CEO André Thornton is featured in the Smart Business July 1 edition. In the article, the former slugger discusses how he has led ASW through the lingering effects of the 2008 recession. Thornton discusses the importance of leadership, which includes empowering individuals within the company. In the article he states, “I need to have the right people in place …
ASW CEO Article Featured in Inbound Logistics
In a contribution to Inbound Logistics, ASW CEO André Thornton outlined 5 steps companies can follow to benchmark performance in crossdocking operations. A summary of his insights is below. Click here for the full article. Crossdocking is the process of breaking down a large shipment into smaller shipments and/or combining shipments for delivery, ideally within 36 hours. Crossdock operations offer …
ASW CEO Featured in Akron Life & Leisure
ASW CEO André Thornton is featured in the October 16 edition of Akron Life & Leisure. The article provides an overview of the entrepreneur from his days playing baseball to his second career leading companies. Click here for the full article.