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April 2024 Vol. 207 │ No. 3

ISSN #0034-3137

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6 IPIA

Obituaries of notable people from the ice industry.

Your Future

WWitnessing all experiencing many, many facets of work and leisure, automation process are everywhere. In looking through articles on automation and ‘what we think’, I found this list of stats that may help you in your decision making going forward. As usual, Refrigeration Magazine appreciates your support and readership.

All businesses require efficiency and productivity, which results in reducing repetitive tasks and optimizing existing processes. This allows workers the freedom to focus on bringing real value to the table and pursue high-value endeavors.

Today, process automation is essential for an organization to stay competitive. And knowing the state of the industry is extremely important. We have compiled some of the most important statistics for 2024 to tell you where business process automation is headed.

The Growing Popularity of Automation

A large number of businesses are moving towards automation because of the countless advantages it gives them. With fierce competition in the markets across the boards, you need an edge to maintain excellent performance standards. Automation can help with that’s why it’s so popular.

Here’s what’s happening in 2024:

$8 BILLION | Automation market in 2020. By 2026, this number will have risen to 19.6 billion US dollars.

80% | Percentage of businesses speeding up process automation

50% | Percentage of businesses planning to automate all repetitive tasks.

69% | Estimated percentage of all managerial work that will be completely automated by 2024.

50% | A McKinsey report on the future of work estimates that the adoption of automation and AI in businesses will continue to increase 50 percent of business leaders believe that they can successfully automate up to 30 percent of their workload.

Automation in Productivity Enhancement

Eliminating repetitive tasks from a typical workday, reducing the chances of human error, and ensuringconsistency is only the tip of the iceberg. All businesses that use business process automation agree that it significantly enhances the overall productivity of the organization. Here’s what they think:

73% | Percentage of IT leaders [6] that believe automation saves about 50% of the time. Similarly, 51% also add that automation can also reduce the overall costs by 10 to 50%.

30% | Percentage of business leaders report reduced labor costs due to process automation.

50%+ | Percentage of all automation tools targeting efficiency. Moreover, 78% [8] of business leaders believe that automation enhances the overall productivity of the organization.

73% | [9] of business leaders agree that workflow automation saves time and frees up their employees to pursue other things rather than repetitive tasks. Another survey indicates that this sentiment is not limited to repetitive tasks only. About 85% of business leaders believe that automation allows employees to focus on goals that matter to the company.

50% | [9] of b [10] of organizations believe that automation reduces or eliminates the chances of human error.

MEETINGS

In March, IPIA Chairman Steve Ward, Executive Director Maria Maggio, Assistant Director Melissa Convery and many other notable people in the ice industry attended the Southern Ice Exchange/Great Lakes Ice Association Joint Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The convention was very well-attended, with lots of engagement, great roundtable discussions, and fun events.

Thank you to the SIE and GLIA for your hospitality, and for hosting another great convention!

The IPIA Board & Committee met in March in Nashville, Tennessee, to continue to work toward advancing our mission and the association. It was a very productive meeting and, we are proud to say, our highest-attended Board and Committee meeting to date! Thank you to all of our wonderful, engaged Board and Committee members who continue to volunteer their time in support of the IPIA!

In Memoriam

EDWARD NEUMAN

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Edward Neuman (York Ice Company, Inc.) on March 19, 2024. A fourthgeneration owner and operator of York Ice Company, Inc., and the grandfather of our immediate past chairman, Jarrod Snyder, Ed was a longtime IPIA member and continued to work through age 92. He enjoyed making many wonderful longtime friends in the ice industry over the years and made his mark on the industry, with his company recently celebrating 150 years in business in 2022. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Ed’s family and friends. Edward William Neuman peacefully passed on to heaven on March 19, 2024. Edward is survived by his three children Edward Neuman, Jr. and wife Kathleen, Elizabeth Neuman Snyder, and David Neuman. Edward is survived by five grandchildren, Christina Neuman Wood and husband Jeff, Patricia Neuman Aungst and husband Brad, Andrew Neuman and wife Chelsea, Jarrod Snyder and wife Korie, and Micah Snyder and wife Nicole. His great grandchildren were the delight of his heart, Natalie, Caleb, Greta, Autumn, Aubrianna, Kenzi, Moriah, Isaiah, Noah, Hunter, Caroline, Walter, and Nolan. He is also survived by many wonderful friends who visited and encouraged him particularly in his last three months of illness. Edward will forever live in the hearts of his loved ones. His life is celebrated with joyful memories and a legacy of love.

Edward was married to the late Jean Ross Neuman for 62 wonderful years. Edward was the son of the late J. Wildrick Neuman and Irma Renner Neuman. He is predeceased by sister Charlotte Neuman Marts.

Edward was a 1949 graduate of William Penn High School and a 1953 graduate of Susquehanna University. He is a veteran, having served in the US Army. Edward owned and operated his family business, the York Ice Company, Inc. He continued to work through age 92 and enjoyed seeing his three children and five grandchildren actively involved in the ice business. His oldest great grandchild worked with him this past summer starting employment of the 7th generation.

Edward was active in his church. He enjoyed golfing, oil painting, coin collecting, gardening, hunting, fishing, and debating a topic with friends. He loves his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his family.

CARL MILLETARY

Carl Milletary, who passed away on March 23, 2024.

Carl was a longtime fixture in the bagging industry and the IPIA, and he will be remembered fondly by the many friends he made throughout his years with us.

ROGER KENNETH PEARSON CRAIG CHARLES YARBROUGH

Roger was born June 19, 1945 in Torrington, WY to Fred & Ruth Pearson and brought up in the Baptist church. At 14 months old he was diagnosed with polio which affected his left leg but never slowed him down. In his younger days he loved motorcycle riding, spending many Sundays at Juniper Forest and riding trips He was the smallest rider but known as Taz.

Roger’s first job was farming as a teenager in Quincy WA. He loved working on cars and tinkering. He was a true MacGyver. He attended Pasco High School and graduated from Quincy in 1963. Roger never attended the same school two years in a row. He went to CBC on a wrestling scholarship for a semester before entering the Army.

Roger worked for the State Highway Department from 1967-1974. In October of 1974 he and his first wife Susan purchased Inland Ice and Fuel in Kennewick which they grew into a corporation with an additional main plant in Yakima and several disruption plants throughout Eastern WA.

In 2014. Roger retired from the ice industry, keeping the ice properties to lease out and pass down to his children.

In retirement Roger spent his time at Hills Restaurant with his wife Nancy Galstad (owner). The customers became his friends, the maintenance kept him busy and making the breakfast gravy was his specialty.

Roger was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elks, the Moose Lodge and Tri-City Country Club. He was also past President of the International Packaged Ice Association, being inducted in the PIA Hall of Fame in 2012.

Roger saw potential in everyone he met and when he could, provided a step-up for those in need.

Craig Charles Yarbrough, 69, of Waterloo, IL died February 5, 2024. in Jupiter, FL.

Craig is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years, Nancy. He graduated from Waterloo High School in 1973 and from SIU Edwardsville with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1977. He married his wife, Nancy, on October 29, 1977.

Craig worked throughout high school at a car wash and delivering newspapers and Missouri Athletic Club during college. He worked in an Accounting job for the first year after college graduation and decided a desk job was not for him. He went to work in Sales selling commercial ice equipment, supplies and packaging. His favorite being Banner Packaging headquartered in Oshkosh, WI. His last position was with Modern Ice in Ohio, after which he retired in 2009.

Craig loved meeting new people and has remained friends with many coworkers and customers and always had a story to share of his work travels and experiences. He never forgot a face or a name.

Craig was someone who lived life to the fullest. He had a great sense of humor and a keen mind and always had a witty comeback in conversations. He had a great memory and sense of direction when traveling. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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