Dunavant

Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., Dunavant Enterprises Inc. began operations more than 50 years ago and became one of the largest cotton merchants in the world. Dunavant was the first U.S. company to deliver cotton to China in 1972 and has more than 50 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management. In 2010, Dunavant sold its global cotton operations and retained its logistics division as the primary focus of the company while retaining its real estate and investment divisions. Dunavant has been previously ranked by Forbes as one of best small companies in America and as one of largest private companies in Memphis.