While most understand the basic concept of “food in, food out” with regard to food banks and their critical work to feed people facing hunger, the actual process of ordering, storing, sorting, transporting and distributing food is incredibly complex. To oversee its operations, All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) has hired a new Chief Logistics & Supply Chain Officer (CLO), Bill Haley, who began his post in late November. As the CLO, Haley is responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision and guidance for the operations department – developing, evaluating and improving the organization’s current activities and projected growth. Day-to-day activities include inventory/supply chain, logistics, facilities, fleet safety, quality control, data analytics and project management. Haley will also be a critical participant in AFFB’s risk management and disaster response activities. The CLO position is a new one for AFFB, created as part of the implementation of the organization’s new strategic plan. One critical aspect of the strategic plan envisions “a reimagined supply chain that holistically integrates the preferences and nutritional needs of our neighbors.” Haley will be charged with overseeing the implementation of that vision. In 2022, AFFB distributed nearly 21 million pounds of food, held or contributed the food for 756 food distributions each month, and worked with hundreds of community partners to ensure food was reaching people in need. This requires extensive planning and coordination, from ordering and storing food in the organization’s warehouse, to sorting and packing, to scheduling deliveries using AFFB’s fleet of more than 25 vehicles, which travel nearly 200,000 miles a year. Haley brings nearly 25 years’ experience in logistics, supply chain and operations at Cummins, where he most recently served as Executive Director of Global Planning and Logistics. As a senior leader, he has led worldwide organizations and been successful across multiple functions, including operations, supply chain, distribution, program management, safety, marketing and sales. Haley has an MBA in Management and Operations from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and a BS in Industrial Engineering. To learn more about All Faiths Food Bank, visit allfaithsfoodbank.org or call 941.379.6333.