Valparaiso, IN—Feb. 2, 2026 — Cornerstone Edge, a supply chain services partner that helps businesses turn their supply chain into a competitive advantage, today announced that Principal Brian Carlson has been named a 2026 Food Logistics Rock Star of the Supply Chain.
Carlson was recognized in the Leader in Excellence category for his 20+ years of driving supply chain innovation. He built Cornerstone Edge on the principle that every client deserves the right solution—not a one-size-fits-all quick fix. His approach combines deep operational analysis with hands-on execution: evaluating process efficiencies, weighing risks and rewards, and identifying the best path forward for each client’s unique challenges.
More importantly, Carlson doesn’t just deliver recommendations and walk away. He works alongside client teams through implementation to ensure solutions deliver measurable, lasting results.
“From cargo fraud and natural disasters to ever-changing food safety regulations and an increase in tariffs and cost of goods, many of today’s supply chain leaders are faced with a number of challenges. But it’s their resilience, hard work, innovation, and attention to quality, sustainability, and food safety that separates these rock stars apart from everyone else,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum.
“I’m honored by this recognition, but the real reward is seeing clients achieve measurable, lasting improvements in their operations,” Carlson said. “In today’s environment, success isn’t about chasing the latest trend—it’s about disciplined execution, thoughtful use of technology, and building solutions that are practical, scalable, and resilient.”
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About Cornerstone Edge
Cornerstone Edge is a supply chain services partner that helps businesses turn their supply chain into a competitive advantage. The company empowers some of today’s fastest-growing brands to take their supply chains to the next level by delivering strategy, enhancing productivity, and providing technical guidance. Cornerstone Edge is committed to leveraging their client’s knowledge and marrying that with their own expertise to create innovative solutions to the challenges slowing down their supply chain. Small enough to care, but strong enough to deliver — that’s Cornerstone Edge. Go to http://www.cornerstone-edge.com to learn more.
About Food Logistics
Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics also operates SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more.
About IRONMARKETS
IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content to its audiences through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets.