Advanced Supply Chain Technology for the Visually Impaired

Organization:

Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, Inc.

Amount:

$86,000.00

Program Area:

Economic Catalyst Program

County of Applicant:

Forsyth

Year:

2009

Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will allow Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind to purchase hardware, software and system training for a supply chain management system for their production facilities. Improvements in supply chain management will have to comply with traceability regulations being imposed by the Department of Defense and also increase productivity and capacity, allowing WSIFB to obtain 4 new contracts and create 100 new jobs (61 for the blind and visually impaired) over the next 12 months. These contracts are valued at $60.6 million over 3 years.

Contact:

Mr. Danny Kelly7730 North Point DriveWinston-Salem, North Carolina 27106(336) 245-5636

Areas Served:

Forsyth

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