B-Stock is pleased to announce that Sean Cleland and Seth Blaustein have been named 2018 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. The Pros to Know Awards recognize leading supply chain executives that are leading initiatives and making significant contributions to help solve supply chain challenges in today’s business climate.  

“I have the pleasure of working with incredibly driven and talented individuals who are effectively changing the way companies handle and extract value from their returned, excess, and other liquidation inventory,” said Howard Rosenberg, CEO of B-Stock. “A big congratulations to Sean and Seth on this Pros to Know recognition. By applying technology, analytics and services that create efficiency, transparency, and trust, the two of them are transforming an industry.”

Sean Cleland, B-Stock’s Director of Mobile, is an industry thought leader and subject matter authority in every aspect of pre-owned and refurbished consumer electronics, mobile devices, and video games. This includes retail operations, reverse logistics, refurbishment, and statistical modeling. At B-Stock, Sean serves as executive point of contact for all of the company’s mobile clients, providing guidance and strategies on how they can successfully navigate the secondary market.

Seth Blaustein, Director of Marketplace Development, delivers daily reverse supply chain and liquidation support and strategy for the world’s largest retailers and manufacturers. As one of B-Stock’s first 10 employees, Seth has launched and managed B2B online liquidation marketplaces for over 50 companies, including nine of the top 10 U.S. retailers. Under Seth’s direction, these marketplaces drive maximum efficiency for the handling of customer returns and excess inventory, enabling the retailer to generate 30%+ more for its liquidation inventory.

Sean and Seth have been named to the Provider Pros to Know section, which is comprised of individuals from software firms and service providers, consultancies, or academia who have helped their supply chain clients or the supply chain community at large prepare to meet industry challenges.

Read the full list of winners in the March issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive or visit www.sdcexec.com.

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