Advanced Supply Chain Technology for the Visually Impaired
Organization:
Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, Inc.
Amount:
86000
Program Area:
Economic Catalyst Program
County of Applicant:
Forsyth
Year:
11/05/2009
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.