Meet our Officers
Todd Davis
President and CEO
Todd Davis is a shareholder and President & CEO of Faro Logistics Solutions. Todd holds a BS in Business Logistics and Marketing with a Minor in Economics from The Pennsylvania State University. Todd began his FARO career in 1991 as a warehouse supervisor eventually holding many positions throughout the operational hierarchy. Before becoming CEO he took the position as CFO incorporating his extensive operational experience with the financial responsibilities needed to guide the company to success.
After becoming President & CEO in 2012, Todd was presented with the challenge of rebranding and expanding the company to new heights according to the vision of his fellow shareholders and the Board of Directors. As the CEO he is using his extensive experience in all aspects of the business consisting of Sales, Finance, Operations, Real Estate, Legal and Human Resources. He also holds the same position with FARO’s subsidiary company FARO Cargo Handling Solutions, FARO’s airline cargo operation.
Todd currently resides on the Board of Directors as President. He has been a member of the Board since 2004 holding the positions of Secretary and Treasurer. With the help of his team he has expanded the company nationally and will continue to do so in making FARO a preeminent leader in the Third Party Logistics field.
Toby Booth
Chief Business Development Officer
Toby Booth is a shareholder and Chief Business Development Officer at Faro Logistics Solutions. As a 1992 graduate of Ohio University with a degree in business management, Toby joined Faro as a warehouse supervisor. Since that time, he has progressed in responsibilities working in various capacities in both operations and sales.
In 1996, he relocated to California and played a key role in the development of Faro’s west coast operations. While there, he was responsible for both sales and management for the Los Angeles area. Toby help build Faro’s west coast office into a thriving, multiple facility organization in the region that is essential to servicing Faro’s clients today.
In 2014, Toby moved back to Faro’s corporate office in Columbus, Ohio. He focuses on sales and relationship management as Chief Business Development Officer. He provides direction and executive leadership to advance all areas of the organization by aligning Faro more closely with customers while driving profitable growth and shareholder value.
Rich Greathouse
Chief Operations Officer
Rich Greathouse is a shareholder and Chief Operating Officer at Faro Logistics Solutions. After graduating from Glenville State College with A BS in Business Administration and a minor in Economics in 1992, Rich joined Faro starting as a warehouse supervisor.
Rich has held many positions in both operations and transportation during his tenure at Faro. He has been successful in implementing processes and infrastructure to streamline the supply chain for many of Faro’s key accounts. The accounts span industries from retail to manufacturing sectors.
In order to solidify Faro’s quality processes, Rich and the management team at Faro implemented ISO 9001 standards throughout all FARO facilities earning their ISO certification in 2016. He has been successful in leveraging Faro’s systems and technology to provide customized integration with their customers throughout the supply chain.
Rich provides focus on operational excellence to create customized solutions for all of Faro’s customers.
Lori Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Lori Jones has served as Chief Financial Officer since October 2014. In this role, she is responsible for all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost-benefit analysis and forecasting needs. Previously, Mrs. Jones served as Director of Accounting from July 2009 to September 2014 where she was responsible for upholding strong financial management and accountability while providing timely, accurate and reliable financial information and enhancing internal control. Mrs. Jones is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Affairs.
What Does a 3PL Company Need to Succeed?
When investigating fields of business that have altered significantly within the past generation, Third Party Logistics cannot be ignored. Third Party Logistics, or 3PL for short, has changed significantly over the past ten years mostly due to increased levels of experience and the ability of mobile technologies and intellectual working practices to constantly improve. As the expected growth potential for 3PL markets is expected to be as high as twenty percent in several regions globally, the overwhelming need to bring enhanced service to these markets over the next generation will breed intense competition.
To maintain a successful position, only companies who abide by the two great focuses of 3PL – accuracy and efficiency – will survive. The consumer’s demand for services to be provided every hour of every day, combined with the necessity of keeping costs reduced, ensures that only firms with expert level knowledge and experience will survive. The question then becomes “Is the 3PL company you rely on going to remain reliable?” If you’re struggling with this question, consider whether your partner business is applying the following technologies to keep their name in the running.
Improving Visibility
Procedures such as consistent replenishment and intricate management of inventory should be the norm. Reports show that a more holistic approach to the supply chain in general should be taken, and external visibility should be prioritized. Working together closely with manufactures will assist greatly with awareness of production schedules while ensuring the availability of raw material. Awareness and inter-connectivity between each link in the chain of progress is integral.
Improving Technology
Investing in better IT and software systems that are capable of producing rapid ROIs is a clear sign of staying on track with the times. A good 3PL company will know the benefits and faults of the software they use and will constantly seek a program that will drive cost and time savings. Soon enough, a procedure known as voice picking will be used frequently in the supply chain process. Improvements in speech recognition software ensure that workers will be able to communicate directly with those taking care of other portions of the process. This dedication to efficiency in technology will improve stock recording and speed up order turn-rounds. If the company you depend on isn’t keeping up, it might be time to consider switching!
Diversifying
Successful 3PL companies include those who have transformed from simple commodity distribution to increasingly complex entities. For example, by offering product kitting, or the process in which individually separate but related items are grouped and distributed as a unit, 3PL companies can broaden their clientele and improve approval ratings. Collecting customers with a wider range of solutions is one way for 3PL firms to form lasting business relationships and become more profitable.
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WHEN DO YOU CONSIDER OUTSOURCING YOUR WAREHOUSING AND FULFILLMENT?
IS THERE A FREIGHT MANAGEMENT FUNCTION YOU CAN'T OUTSOURCE?
For one thing, it’s affordable. For another, it allows the company to focus on other areas of its business such as marketing and sales.
But no one enters into a 3rd Party Logistics deal without a little trepidation—and rightly so: If your warehousing and fulfillment company performs even a little bit worse after outsourcing, your whole business could be in peril. That’s why you have to form strong relationships with the third parties you go to contract with.
How does one go about picking a 3rd Party Logistics company?
Well, first you should determine for sure that you really need one. Here are six basic questions to ask when considering outsourcing:
1. Are your warehousing and fulfillment needs highly complex?
2. Is there a risk to the business while performing this task in-house?
3. Does this task require more than the available resources?
4. Does the task require highly specialized training or tools?
5. Is this task outside of your core competencies?
6. Could outsourcing cut costs and improve service levels?
If you’ve answered yes to some or all of these questions, it’s probably time to call us at FARO Logistics Solutions. Our promise is to do whatever it takes to provide complete solutions with remarkable customer value for client needs and challenges.
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FARO Logistics Solutions, Inc. believes that our success depends on the continued achievement of our staff across the board. We are a rapidly growing company and are always looking for employees who want to grow with us. Our needs are constantly changing, but if you are a reliable, dedicated employee, with a good work ethic, we encourage you to apply for a warehouse position at one of our 5 locations: Groveport, Ohio (Corporate Office) Columbus, Ohio Dallas, Texas Chicago, Illinois Rancho Cucamonga, California
Corporate Office Information: FARO Logistics Solutions, Inc. 7070 Pontius Road Groveport, OH 43125 Phone: (614) 497-1700 FAX: (614) 497-8318 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please click the Jobs link below to view all of our open positions within each location and directly apply. Jobs
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