HAVI
HAVI is a private global foodservice supply chain company and fourth-party logistics (4PL) orchestrator serving enterprise shippers worldwide. Founded in 1974 and based in Downers Grove, it combines 4PL orchestration with beverageware and food container sourcing via its 2021 acquisition of PMI Worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersDowners Grove, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What HAVI does
HAVI is a private global foodservice supply chain company headquartered in Downers Grove, United States, founded in 1974 and operating with 5,001-10,000 employees. It positions itself as a Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) provider offering end-to-end supply chain orchestration for enterprise shippers, and was recognized in 2025 as a Challenger in Gartner's inaugural Magic Quadrant for 4PL. The company's primary segments are the foodservice industry and large enterprise shippers requiring complex multi-node logistics coordination across tariff and geopolitical disruption.
HAVI's business mix combines 4PL orchestration (sourcing, procurement, logistics coordination, and accountability across carriers and suppliers) with downstream foodservice products inherited from its 2021 acquisition of PMI Worldwide, a global provider of beverageware and food containers founded in 1983. This positions HAVI as both a supply chain orchestrator and a strategic sourcing partner for foodservice packaging and menu-related goods. The company is led by CEO Frank Ravndal, with functional leadership across supply chain (Rodney Brown, SVP/CSCO North America), technology and logistics (Andy Williams, Global CIO - Logistics & CIO Supply Chain), and people (Tammy Perkins, Chief People Officer).
The revenue model and pricing approach are not publicly disclosed; HAVI does not publish revenue figures, financial details, or product-level pricing in available sources. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large shippers, evidenced by its inclusion alongside other major players in the Gartner 4PL Magic Quadrant. Underlying technology is not publicly detailed, though the presence of a Global CIO for Logistics & Supply Chain implies meaningful investment in orchestration platforms and data systems supporting its 4PL proposition.
HAVI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HAVI
- Website
- https://havi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- HAVI is a private global foodservice supply chain company and fourth-party logistics (4PL) orchestrator serving enterprise shippers worldwide. Founded in 1974 and based in Downers Grove, it combines 4PL orchestration with beverageware and food container sourcing via its 2021 acquisition of PMI Worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HAVI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Foodservice Supply Chain & Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)
- SIC
- Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Load Planning, Optimization & Network Design (TLAIAEAE), Reverse Logistics & Returns Management (Repair, Refurb, Recycling) (TLAIAAAH)
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Where HAVI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Downers Grove
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
HAVI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Go-to-market motion1 record
HAVI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HAVI is a global foodservice supply chain company providing Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) services, including end-to-end supply chain orchestration and strategic sourcing for enterprise shippers. Following its 2021 acquisition of PMI Worldwide, HAVI also supplies beverageware and food container solutions to foodservice customers across multiple countries.
Product overview
HAVI is a supply chain solutions provider offering Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) services. The company was positioned as a Challenger in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for 4PL providers. HAVI acquired PMI Worldwide in 2021 to expand its product offerings and strategic sourcing capabilities in the global foodservice supply chain. PMI Worldwide, founded in 1983, provides beverageware and food container solutions across multiple countries. Based on available source data, no specific named products, modules, or distinct service offerings are described beyond these general references to 4PL logistics services and the acquired PMI Worldwide business.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Services
- PMI Worldwide Beverageware and Food Container Solutions
Companies that use HAVI
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
HAVI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
HAVI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- PMI WorldwidecoreHAVI acquired PMI Worldwide to expand its product offerings and strategic sourcing capabilities. PMI Worldwide, founded in 1983, provides beverageware and food container solutions across multiple countries. The acquisition enhances HAVI's global foodservice supply chain leadership position.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights4 records
HAVI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the world's largest contract logistics provider, offering warehousing, transportation, and 4PL orchestration across industries. It competes with HAVI for enterprise supply chain mandates, particularly multinational contracts requiring global execution capability.
- XPO: XPO is a major North American less-than-truckload and logistics provider with growing contract logistics and managed transportation offerings. It overlaps with HAVI in managed freight and supply chain orchestration for enterprise customers.
- RXO: RXO is a large North American brokerage and managed transportation platform with growing supply chain orchestration capabilities. It competes with HAVI for enterprise shipper spend, particularly in managed freight and load planning adjacent to 4PL services.
- UPS Supply Chain Solutions: UPS Supply Chain Solutions is a global logistics incumbent offering contract logistics, forwarding, and 4PL-style orchestration. It is named in the same Gartner 4PL MQ as HAVI and competes for large enterprise supply chain contracts, though its portfolio is far broader than foodservice.
- A.P. Moller-Maersk: Maersk has evolved from ocean carrier into an integrated logistics provider offering 4PL, customs, and end-to-end supply chain management. It is positioned alongside HAVI in Gartner's 4PL MQ and competes for global enterprise shipper business, albeit at much greater scale and asset intensity.
Direct peers
- Sysco: Sysco is the largest global foodservice distribution company, providing products and supply chain solutions to restaurants, healthcare, and hospitality customers. It competes with HAVI for foodservice operator relationships and shares a similar enterprise customer base.
- Martin-Brower: Martin-Brower is a multinational foodservice supply chain and distribution specialist serving major QSR brands. It is the closest direct peer to HAVI, listed alongside it in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for 4PL, with comparable foodservice-focused logistics operations and customer base.
- US Foods: US Foods is one of the largest U.S. foodservice distributors, serving restaurants and foodservice operators with broadline distribution and supply chain services. It is a comparable peer to HAVI's foodservice supply chain business given overlapping end customers and operator-focused supply chain needs.
Regional players
- Dot Foods: Dot Foods is the largest foodservice redistributor in the United States, supplying more than 130,000 customers across foodservice and retail. It is a relevant peer to HAVI's foodservice logistics business, primarily serving the North American market.
Emerging players
- Unilog Content Solutions: Unilog is referenced alongside HAVI in Gartner's inaugural 4PL Magic Quadrant. As a smaller 4PL-focused peer, it competes for similar enterprise orchestration mandates but at a more limited scale than HAVI.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
HAVI social profiles
Digital presenceHAVI financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
HAVI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
HAVI subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
HAVI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
HAVI M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments1 record
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about HAVI
What does HAVI do?
HAVI is a global foodservice supply chain company providing Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) services, including end-to-end supply chain orchestration and strategic sourcing for enterprise shippers. Following its 2021 acquisition of PMI Worldwide, HAVI also supplies beverageware and food container solutions to foodservice customers across multiple countries.
Is HAVI a public or private company?
HAVI is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was HAVI founded?
HAVI was founded in 1974. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is HAVI based?
HAVI is headquartered in Downers Grove, United States, in the North America region.
Who are HAVI's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DHL Supply Chain, XPO, RXO, UPS Supply Chain Solutions and A.P. Moller-Maersk. Direct peers are Sysco, Martin-Brower and US Foods. Dot Foods is listed as a regional player. Unilog Content Solutions is listed as an emerging player.
Does HAVI have an API?
No public API is recorded for HAVI.
What industry is HAVI in?
HAVI's product category is Foodservice Supply Chain & Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAIABAD, Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation), with a secondary code of TLAIAEAE, Load Planning, Optimization & Network Design. Its NAICS code is 42385 and its SIC code is 4220.