HAVI is a global leader in integrated supply chain management, offering end-to-end solutions for the quick-service restaurant (QSR), retail, and foodservice industries. We specialize in serving customers like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, and KFC, as well as regional and local brands, ensuring they receive exceptional service tailored to their unique needs.
Based on a “handshake” agreement with McDonald's, Ted Perlman and Bob Rocque form Perlman Rocque Distribution agreed to respond to the supply needs of McDonald’s restaurants in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Four months later, the company begins making its first deliveries.
“Perseco” packaging company created. Two months later, Perseco receives its first packaging order from McDonald’s.
HAVI Corporation is formed. The name is derived from the founders’ wives first names: Harriette and Vivian.
HAVI Corporation opens its first office outside the U.S. in Hong Kong and begins providing distribution services in Asia. This was the start of a 10-year expansion of our global footprint across North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
The German logistics company WLS GmbH Warenhandel + Logistik + Service is established in Duisburg, Germany, and becomes the exclusive and full-range supplier of McDonald’s in Germany.
S.T.I. is founded in Germany to support the logistics business and carry out all transports from the European McDonald's suppliers to the German distribution centers (pre-freight).
Ted Perlman and Bob Rocque sell HAVI Corporation to Staley-Continental
WLS joins two other McDonald’s supplier partners to open the first Food Town. An industrial-sized bakery and a meat processing plant are built back-to-back with a distribution center to optimize logistics, reduce transport effort and environmental impact.
The HAVI Group purchases M-B Sales (formerly Performance Concepts), provider of Happy Meal toy design and sourcing.
HAVI is selected by McDonald’s to provide project management services for their U.S. promotions, which most people now recognize as The Happy Meal. This was a starting point for the full range of promotions/marketing analytics and project management services we currently offer.
HAVI begins offering supply and demand planning, the foundation from which we built a full range of supply chain integration, and marketing and business analytics services.
WLS and its (at that time) nine affiliates in Europe are merged into a group of companies (Alpha Group). In the following years, the Alpha Group continues its expansion across Europe.
The HAVI Group purchases The Store Group of marketing agencies and merges it with M-B Sales, changing the name to The Marketing Store Worldwide (TMSW)
The HAVI Group purchases Alpha Management, provider of logistic services in Europe
Perseco packaging, promotions management and supply chain analytics divisions are combined to become HAVI Global Solutions.
The Alpha Group’s founder, CEO and Chairman Andreas Rost retires and transfers his shares to HAVI who become sole shareholder. Alpha Group and all affiliated companies is rebranded HAVI Logistics by the end of 2008.
The freight management companies that used to collaborate in a loose network are united in the STI Freight Management Group, a joint venture between HAVI Logistics and Martin Brower.
At HAVI’s 40th Anniversary celebration, founder Ted Perlman announces that he and the Perlman Family were transitioning ownership of the company to CEO Russ Smyth and four other members of the senior management team. The transaction is completed December 31, 2014.
HAVI combines its logistics companies in Asia and Europe into one integrated logistics business.
We phase out the use of company names HAVI Global Solutions, HAVI Logistics and HAVI Supply Chain Solutions and market our supply chain management, packaging, logistics and recycling and waste services under the single brand “HAVI.” HAVI affiliated company The Marketing Store continues to provide marketing and customer engagement services.
HAVI affiliated company, The Marketing Store Worldwide, updates their brand identity to match their focus of being a globally connected customer engagement agency who believes that closer insights, closer connections and closer collaboration create better and more effective work.
HAVI enters into a joint venture agreement aimed at building a leading cold chain logistics company in China with the company SF Holding. SF Holding is one of China’s leading comprehensive service providers of express logistics and it is committed to providing customers with integrated comprehensive logistics solutions.
HAVI restructured its operations, merging its Sourcing services business with The Marketing Store Worldwide and forming a new type of company – rebranded as tms
HAVI acquires PMI Worldwide, a leading global manufacturer of sustainable food and beverage containers.
PMI Worldwide is divided, with global merchandising joining tms and the drinkware brand Stanley, becoming its own operating company.
Morgan Street Holdings launches as the dedicated investment arm of HAVI, honoring the location of the new Global Headquarters and placing a focus on long-term investments and acquisitions.
Morgan Street makes first acquisition of Continental Services, a customized hospitality and workplace food offerings, delivered using cutting-edge technology and personalized client experiences.
HAVI Global Services becomes Morgan Street Holdings, a holding company dedicated to acquisition and growth of companies that fit our values. The HAVI brand is retained by HAVI Supply Chain.
HAVI is a global leader in supply chain management, over 8,200 employees worldwide. Operating in over 30 markets across Europe, Asia, and North America, we specialize in warehousing, logistics, and planning. Our extensive network enables us to execute over 3,000,000 deliveries annually, ensuring seamless and efficient operations for our customers around the globe.
We are a global company specializing in supply chain management for the foodservice industry. HAVI Freight Management focuses on delivering reliable and safe transportation solutions for time- and temperature-sensitive products. Managing thousands of shipments daily across various modes of transport, including road, rail, ocean, and air, we ensure high standards of reliability and safety.
As a leading freight forwarder and one of the Top 10 reefer exporters from the USA, our operations are split between 60% reefer and 40% ambient containers, catering to a diverse range of shipping needs. We collaborate with 15 global and niche carriers, leveraging both annual and multi-year contracts to provide reliable and cost-effective solutions. As a multi-modal service provider, we offer comprehensive logistics services across road, rail, ocean, and air transport.
STI Freight Management, established in 1983, is a leader in temperature-controlled logistics for the food, pharma, and QSR industries. With nearly 300 employees across 8 European countries, we combine traditional expertise with digital innovation. Our services include road, sea, air, rail, and customs clearance, ensuring seamless global connectivity. Guided by our motto, “Taking Quality the Extra Mile,” we focus on sustainability and reliable, tailored solutions.
To be the supply chain leader for high care brands, enabling our people and customers to focus on what they do best.
We reimagine the connections between people and products to create a better future. Through our unique supply services, we deliver seamless, efficient, innovative, and sustainable logistics solutions that empower businesses worldwide.
HAVI’s values represent who we are now, who we have always been and who we want to be. They both ground us and unite us – guiding us across the globe on our path to a better future. As a global organization, we speak different languages, but we share the same values. Our Values run through all that we do at HAVI.
HAVI Spain was honored with the “Empowering Women’s Talent” and “Diversity Leading Company” awards.
HAVI Freight Management Wins Supplier of the Year Award.
HFM received the Silver Award for “Cross-Generational Workforce Engagement” at 2024 HR Excellence Awards in Hong Kong.
HFM was awarded in “Change Leadership Strategy” at 2024 HR Excellence Awards in Singapore.
President
SVP Planning & Analytics
SVP Distribution & Freight
Chief Customer Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief People Officer
SVP Markets
Chief Information Officer
Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer
Sr. Director, Supply Chain Technology, Business Relationship Management
Driving technological innovation in Asia’s supply chain landscape with over two decades of expertise.
Vice President, Legal ＆ Compliance
Global legal expert ensuring compliance and strategic counsel for a resilient supply chain.
Country Manager Croatia ＆ Slovenia
Leading HAVI’s growth in Croatia and Slovenia with strategic vision and operational excellence.
Senior Director Communications & Marketing
Shaping impactful communications and brand strategies to elevate corporate reputation.
Morgan Street Holdings represents a private investment group with a growth-oriented mindset focused on investing in and supporting great companies and management teams. Built on the philosophy of always “delivering the promise,” we have a 50-year history of deep customer relationships and business expansion. We are actively looking to acquire organizations that share our values and approach to business that can be part of our group long-term.
1974
Founded to meet the supply needs of McDonald’s restaurants in chicago
100+
Meeting customer needs in more than 100 countries
2024
Celebrating 50 years of growth
140+
Offices or logistics centers in nearly 50 countries
10K
Nearly 10.000 employees
300+
Serving more than 300 brands
Morgan Street Holdings’ operating companies offer best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services, and innovative and award-winning consumer products. Together these businesses have over 10,000 employees operating in more than 50 countries around the world. Click here to read more Morgan Street Holdings.
Our operating companies are: HAVI, tms , Stanley and Continental Services. We invite you to visit on HAVI.com, tmsw.com and stanley1913.com.
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