Brandon Zeleniak, Southland Industries, Las Vegas

Brandon Zeleniak was previously division building information modeling and constructability leader at Southland Industries’ Las Vegas office. Southland Industries is a CFE Media content partner.

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Making warehouse management efficient and better through CMMS April 25, 2019

Using lean methods to find process improvements

Be involved in improving the work environment around you.

By Brandon Zeleniak, Southland Industries, Las Vegas

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