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Marc is the Head of Global Engineering for the adidas Group serving a wide range of distribution centers worldwide. Responsibilities include strategic and tactical optimization efforts throughout the adidas/Reebok global distribution network. In addition to the recent US initiatives, he has been responsible for several distribution center fit-outs in Latin America, and several major facility retro-fits. He has also been responsible for a variety of engineered labor standard/incentive implementations. Along with his recent role, his past work experiences include tenures with USCO Logistics and Digital Equipment Corporation. Marc has a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and his MS in Administrative Studies from Boston College. |
Dave Malenfant brings over 25 years in Supply Chain Management. After graduation from the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, he worked as Distribution Manager and Director of Materials, Canadian Operations for Wyeth Ayerst Canada. In Canada, Dave was Co-founder and President of Signature Consultants, Inc., (1973) a business,finance and economic consulting firm. Signature Consultants, Inc. was sold in 1993. Dave implemented and operated several other business initiatives that are still profitable in Canada. Dave has worked for Alcon Laboratories, Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas since 1993, holding positions as Purchasing Manager, Materials Operation Manager and Director Global Supply Chain. Dave is currently Vice President Global Supply Chain. As Vice President he provides strategic direction for the company’s Global Supply Chain initiatives which includes execution of all Global Supply Chain Projects, Global Standards, sourcing physical distribution and Global Data Management. Over the years, Dave has been responsible for the implementation of over 24 different computer systems -- ERP, Finite Scheduling, Order Entry, among others. Dave is currently secretary of the Supply Chain Council and Chairman of the North American Leadership Team. At Alcon, Dave’s group continues to focus on operational efficiency and lean initiatives that will ensure that Alcon has a world class supply chain. |
As vice president and general manager of AMR Research’s Industry Value Chain Strategies Service, Roddy is responsible for managing the company’s value chain analysis and research across all industries. Roddy researches a variety of topics including systems support to operations, IT, and manufacturing strategy. Roddy was a key contributor in the development of AMR Research’s demand-driven supply chain model. His research brings together the strategic, business, and organizational issues faced when implementing IT and enterprise architectures, processes, and applications across the value chain. Roddy has over 27 years of experience, most recently as an executive at South African Breweries (SAB), one of the three largest brewers in the world. He held leadership roles in SAB's World Class Manufacturing program and the Strategic Corporate Change Management program. Prior to SAB, Roddy worked for ISCOR (Iron and Steel Manufacturers) as a technician and millwright in production operations. He also worked for G.H. Marais and Partners, an electrical and electronic engineering consulting firm. Roddy's qualifications include a millwright trade, a technician’s diploma, and a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. |
James Cairns leads CN's domestic intermodal business unit including one of Canada's largest door-to-door trucking companies, delivering over 1,200 loads per day. With a strong vision for the future of ground transportation, Cairns’ quest is to continue to expand CN's transportation and distribution capabilities across the United States and Mexico to reach over 200,000,000 people. Services offered include local drayage, truck brokerage, intercity full load delivery, container yard storage and door-to-door intermodal delivery. |
As Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Systems for Colgate-Palmolive Company, Mark is responsible for supply chain business process systems and global initiatives such as Factory Performance & Reliability programs. Additional responsibilities include the linking global supply chain functional strategies and ensuring overall global supply chain metrics are in place. Twenty years with Colgate Palmolive have seen assignments across the supply chain from Procurement to Engineering and Packaging. Mark led the global supply chain efforts to develop new supply strategies which became a key part of Colgate’s major restructuring program a few years ago, driving new organizational design requirements, and the initial strategies for a focused value chain and risk management planning. Prior to Colgate Mark spent over 15 years working for Pepsico and General Mills supply chains. |
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, Remy Rodas, Partner Remy A. Rodas is a partner in Curtis’ International Corporate Department and a member of the Firm’s Transportation and Mergers and Acquisition practice groups. His practice is focused on business transactions and serving as lead counsel to companies and high-net worth individuals. Mr. Rodas represents and advises clients in the planning, structuring, management, negotiation, drafting and consummation of their principal business deals. These include startups and joint ventures, alliances, mergers and acquisitions, asset-based and unsecured debt, executive compensation arrangements, and sales and purchases of key products and services. Mr. Rodas’ practice in the transportation and logistics sectors also extends to independent agent relationships, transportation service agreements, master storage and logistics agreements, service level and quality control agreements, terms and conditions of carriage, the Warsaw, Montreal and other international transportation conventions and regulations, responses to RFQs, protection of intellectual property and confidential information, employee and independent contractor issues, and Foreign Corrupt Practice Act and other corporate compliance matters. Mr. Rodas is admitted to the bars of Connecticut and New York.
Education �� J.D., Catholic University of America, 1981 �� B.S.F.S., Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, 1978 �� Phi Alpha Theta Languages English, Spanish
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Karen brings over 25 years of retail and manufacturing experience, specializing in Demand Planning and Sales & Operations business process development. As a recognized leader in organizations such as Minute Maid, Clorox, Intuit and Electronic Arts, Karen has successfully delivered world class performance in Demand Planning and S&OP in multiple industries . Her experience spans from building high performance teams, installing and maturing cross-functional S&OP, to implementing the right tools to support these key processes. Having personally managed these processes and teams, Karen brings a unique perspective to clients regarding the change management necessary to build and maintain support in your company, and how to develop realistic expectations for not only implementation but also maturing DP and S&OP over time. She has driven several successful implementations of demand planning applications from the business side including i2, Manugistics, Logility, and most recently Oracle’s Demantra. Karen’s leadership and outstanding performance have been recognized through awards such as Clorox’s Diamond Program, Intuit’s “Manager of the Year” and Electronic Arts’ “Emerging Leaders”. In addition, Karen is a frequently requested speaker at conferences and teaching seminars in the field of Demand Planning and S&OP. |
Emerson, André B. White, Division Manager of Performance Excellence André has experience that spans several organizations to include: Engineering, Production, Internal Quality, Divisional Supply Base Quality Management, Divisional Product Safety, Divisional Quality & Continuous improvement, and Divisional Operations Currently, André responsibilities spread across his division’s 4 global manufacturing locations and well as 2 engineering and procurement locations. He is responsible for Perf(x) Implementation & Sustainment as well as the Sales and Operational Planning(S&OP) process. For S&OP, André and his team have developed a process by which all the sales & manufacturing team leaders from all locations meet weekly (for one hour only) with real time data to assure the correct actions and resources are applied to meet our commitments to the business. Having all the decision makers and the performance data allows good decisions to be made quickly. From a Perf(x) prospective, André and his team have implemented a Lean/Six Sigma culture by which all projects are reviewed and tracked on a monthly basis. He is responsible for the selection and approval of candidates and projects to meet business objectives. In addition to his own division, André serves as a corporate Six Sigma instructor, mentor and coach. He has trained over 650 students and has over 700 formal instructing hours. André is also responsible for all locations maintaining their ISO/TS 16949 Certifications. André’s Credentials
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IBM, Erle A. Smith, Director of Global Footprint Optimization Erle is the Director of Global Footprint Optimization – IBM Integrated Supply Chain. His responsibility is to evaluate the current network of Supply Chain and Server/Technology Group locations and improve service to IBM Clients while improving efficiency. Prior to this assignment Erle was the Director of Supply Chain Strategy, responsible for the annual strategic planning processes, managing the IBM Supply Chain Business Transformation portfolio, optimizing processes across the Integrated Operations Team and for supporting the ISC with subject matter experts in both operations and LEAN process methodologies. Mr. Smith rejoined the IBM Supply Chain team in July of 2007 after working for Lenovo, where he was the Executive Director of Strategy for the Global Supply Chain. Mr. Smith joined IBM in 1982 having completed degrees in Operations Research and Computer Science at the State University of New York at Geneseo, and served in several executive and managerial roles in including: Corporate Marketing, IBM CIO office, Demand Planning, Manufacturing Scheduling and Business Transformation. Erle is married and lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with his wife and twin daughters. In his spare time he serves on the advisory board of the Duke Hospital Cancer Support Program, is a Director for the “Bridging the Digital Divide” foundation, enjoys flyfishing and races a BMW with the National Auto Sport Association. |
As Vice President of Statistical Applications, Doug helps clients understand statistical methods and implement InfinityQS software in diverse environments and challenging situations. Prior to joining InfinityQS in 1997, Doug began his statistical career on the manufacturing shop floor at Boeing Aerospace and spent several years working as a statistical consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Doug earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Statistics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1987. He has co-authored two books on statistical methods: Innovative Control Charting (ASQ Quality Press, 1997) and Quality Management in Health Care (Jones and Bartlett Publishing, 2000). Additionally, Doug is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, a bi-monthly columnist for Quality Digest's Quality Insider, and a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality. |
Rick Franklin, Komyo America/Honda Logistics Rick Franklin is the Corporate Director of Operations for Komyo America, a division of Honda LTD Japan. He has more than 30 years of transportation and distribution logistics experience. At Komyo America, he directs logistics operations to support Honda America's aftermarket OEM parts distribution in three major hubs located in Ohio, Tennessee and California. These facilities comprise over 2 million sq. ft. of warehouse space. In addition, Rick is responsible for the operations of Komyo America's third-party logistics business outside of Honda in facilities in the U.S. and Mexico. Previously, Rick served as the Director of Logistics for Aaron Brothers, a division of Michael's Stores Inc.; Technicolor Entertainment Services, the distribution division for Technicolor motion picture film distribution; and Baxter Healthcare, a global provider of medical supplies. |
Brian Hatfield has 25 years of supply chain experience and has held various positions in manufacturing, distribution operations, transportation, and supply chain planning. In these roles, he has managed multiple ERP implementations, directed WMS/TMS integrations, led the transformation of multiple plants to lean manufacturing (TPS), and implemented other operational process improvements. Brian joined KPSS, Inc. in 2006 as Vice President of Supply Chain where he is responsible for enabling change management to achieve key performance targets in fill rate and inventory days on hand, internalization of warehouse and assembly operations, centralizing of back-office functions, and leading operational cost reductions. To support these goals, he has started the implementation of the pick to voice technology in his pick and pack warehouse operations (one operation completed in April 2009). Brian will lead the implementation worldwide for KPSS with operations in the US, Canada, Australia, UK, and Finland. Prior to joining KPSS, Brian worked at Reynolds Food Packaging (an Alcoa company) as the Director for Physical Distribution and Transportation, at Sealright (a Huhtamaki company) as the Supply Chain Manager, at Dial Corporation in Production Management, and operated a 3rd party warehousing company in Chicago, Illinois specializing in the chemical industry. Brian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Production Management and Finance from Illinois State University; an MBA from Keller School of Management located in Chicago, Illinois and obtained Certification in Network Logistics Management from DePaul University. |
Chris has 20 years of experience in Transportation and Logistics Management. As a member of the LeanLogistics Executive Leadership Team, Chris has responsibility for the development, expansion and deployment of customer solutions for the LeanLogistics client base. Chris has developed solutions for Unilever, Proctor & Gamble, Rich Products Corporation, General Mills-Yoplait, McCain Foods, and more. Prior to joining the team at LeanLogistics, Chris held multiple positions with Total Logistic Control, LLC, from transportation operations to supply chain management. Chris has a B.A. in Economics and Management, and Communications from Albion College and has served as President of the Western Michigan CLM Roundtable for many years. Chris can be contacted at chris.timmer@leanlogistics.com or 616.738.6400 x17. |
Leggett & Platt, John Wainwright, Vice President - Customs Compliance John has been involved in multiple facets of international trade since 1992. Prior to joining Leggett & Platt, he was a partner in Global Net Enterprises, an international trade consultancy located in Washington, D.C. He has also served as a manager for two different customhouse brokerages. Since 2003 he has been responsible for the management of Leggett & Platt’s various internal Customs compliance programs and initiatives. He is both an international trade attorney licensed to practice before the U.S. Court of International Trade, as well as a licensed U.S. Customhouse Broker. His academic credentials include a B.A. in Economics from DePauw University as well as a J.D. from John Marshall Law School. Leggett & Platt, Inc. is a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer. |
Rebecca leads Lennox Industries’ Supply Chain Planning organization, responsible for inventory planning and management from the manufacturing plants to Lennox’s dealers. She manages both finished goods and repair / aftermarket parts and is currently working on implementing an Inventory Optimization tool to enable statistical setting of inventory stocking levels throughout the 70+ warehouse distribution network. Prior to joining Lennox, Rebecca worked for Bain & Company as a management consultant and for Dell, Inc., in the manufacturing and supply chain organizations. She holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University and a MS in Civil Engineering and MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. |
Ethan DeWall is currently the Director of Warehousing Operations for Martin Bros. Distributing Co. a broad line foodservice distributor, in Cedar Falls, IA. Ethan has spent the last 10 years in operations with Martin Bros. including receiving and inventory management positions. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration Ethan has 16 years of experience in the grocery and foodservice industries. Ethan has served as project manager on a number of initiatives at Martin Bros. including their most recent endeavor to implement engineered labor standards and labor management software into their distribution operations. Ethan has also facilitated the design and implementation of Martin Bros. unique pick and load system and scanning technology systems for both receiving and picking. His leadership has streamlined the efficiencies of Martin Bros. operations and resulted in record quality ratios currently running at 1 per 15,000 pieces picked. |
Guy Yehiav brings strong leadership and innovative thinking to this executive role where he is Responsible for the Sales, Strategy and customer’s success of Oracle’s Value Chain Planning which includes – Advanced Planning and Scheduling, Trade Promotion Management, Retail Execution., Integrated Operational Planning, Downstream Data Management and the Demantra Suite of Products. Prior to this role, Guy founded Demantra US and over the last twelve years he has held multiple executive positions where he guided the Product Management and Strategy organization. He also directed the Global Professional Services group, where he recruited the internal team, managed many complex supply chain projects, created methodologies and infrastructures and helped to ensure outstanding customer satisfaction. Guy was the lead executive in selling Demantra to Oracle in June 2006. Prior to joining Demantra, Guy served as a Product manager for Scitex Corp. In addition, he taught computer/math courses in Farleigh Dickinson University's MBA program and at Shenkar College in Israel. |
Presently a Director of Supply Chain Operations for Pepsi Bottling Group, Shekar Natarajan is spearheading a change and transformation initiative to completely modify the company’s logistics and delivery systems. His primary responsibilities include identifying opportunities from repurposing the PBG warehouses, increasing storage and driving productivity to delivering improved returns on invested capital and reducing reliance upon direct labor. He also manages existing logistics and warehouse systems and is leading the development of new inventory management and supply chain execution systems. Earlier in his career, Shekar served as a Supply Chain Network Manager for Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated where he was responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and deploying solutions for network design and optimization, logistics optimization, distribution planning and strategic sourcing. Prior to joining CCBCC, he briefly worked at Alliance Rubber Company as a corporate development specialist. A prolific writer in the field of supply chain management, Shekar is the author of Simplified Systematic Network Planning (SSNP) and Six Steps to Systematic Network Planning, books that provide an organized and proven methodology for network planning and optimization. Translated into several languages, SSNP is used in master of industrial engineering programs and professional development courses at Georgia Tech. Shekar is currently co-writing “Planning By Design” with the legendary Richard Muther. The new book will provide which a structured methodology for planning that can be used for a wide range of industrial engineering and supply chain projects. A frequent speaker at national and international conferences, Shekar was the keynoter at Movimat 2008, the largest Latin American logistics show. The Government of Brazil formally recognized him for the content and insights he provided for developing and managing supply chain processes. Academically, Shekar received his Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology; and he holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from India. He has been certified as a Project Management Professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, Supply Chain Professional, Logistics Professional and a Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM). He was recognized as a “Rainmaker” by DC velocity, Top 25 Global Supply Chain Executive and will feature as 2010 Pros to Know. |
Jean Bélanger is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Reddwerks. As such, he establishes overall company goals, direction, and policy. Jean has held many top-tier positions during his thirty years in the technology industry, including the following:
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Schwabe NA, Tom Krajewski, Director of Manufacturing and Distribution Tom (Ski) Krajewski, CPIM, CLP, has been a logistics practitioner since 1978. Tom has extensive experience developing “best in class” systems, processes, and facility designs to improve efficiency, productivity and throughput. He has served in a variety of senior executive operational positions, in a diverse range of industries including outdoor power equipment, healthcare, heavy machinery, pharmaceutical and retail. His titles have included Corporate Global Logistics Manager, General Manager, Distribution Center, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Materials /Purchasing Director. He has worked for companies such as Metso Minerals, Troy-Bilt, Toro, Alfa Laval, O&M, Placon and Tecumseh Engines. Tom’s current position is Director, Manufacturing and Distribution Operations with Schwabe North America, a leading manufacturer and distributor of food supplements / nutraceuticals. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics, from the University of Wisconsin. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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David Dwyer has 14 years of supply chain experience and has held positions in Manufacturing Planning, Distribution Planning, Warehousing, and Transportation. Dave joined Sharp Electronics Corporation in Mahwah, NJ in July 2002 as Director of Logistics & Environmental Supply Chain Planning where he has been a leader in Supply Chain process improvement initiatives. Dave has driven systems and process development, including key business lead for SAP 5.0 implementation, inventory reduction programs, cost savings and customer service initiatives, and SOX/JSOX Logistics Compliance. In support of Sharp Corporation’s Environmental agenda, Dave is a Core Team member of the Smartway Transportation initiative, where has assisted Sharp in winning the Smartway Shippers Award 3 years in a row. Prior to joining Sharp, Dave spent 8 years with Nabisco Biscuit Company, which is now Kraft-Nabisco. He held various positions developing, managing and implementing corporate, Logistics programs and best practices. He was an integral part of the integration team joining Nabisco with the Kraft Companies.
Dave graduated with a Finance degree from the University of Scranton in Scranton, PA in 1994. |
Jim Burleigh brings more than 19 years of software experience to SmartTurn supported by a record of achievement as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) strategist, entrepreneur and architect of innovative supply chain solutions. His broad marketing and business perspective helped identify the need for a smart, simple and safe way to manage inventory and warehousing in an on-demand, green approach. Previously as Sr. VP of Marketing and Corporate Development at Navis, a leader in the supply chain execution industry, he was responsible for Navis' overall marketing and product management, as well as business development, acquisitions and development, marketing and sales of new ventures. He also managed Navis' Distribution Center solutions, and initiated the founding of SmartTurn as a Navis subsidiary in 2004. Jim's background includes sales, marketing and technical experience at salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), Remedy, BayStone Software and Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL). Most recently, Jim comes from salesforce.com, the most successful on demand service to date where he was the #6 employee, and served as Vice President Business Development, then Vice President Marketing and Product Management. Jim earned a BS degree in Engineering and Applied Science from the California Institute of Technology (CalTech). |
Jesus has a broad experience in Supply Chain at global, regional and local levels. He joint Unilever 18 years ago where he has worked in the Home and Personal Care Division in Spain, USA and UK. Currently he is based in London (UK) and his responsibilities include the design of long term global supply chain solutions in the Personal Care Division for new and existing products. He began his career in SENER Engineering Company in Spain specialized in designing refineries and petrochemicals plants. He joint Unilever in 1991 in the Home Care Division where he had responsibilities in engineering, manufacturing, planning and logistics. At that time he implemented new FMCG production techniques and philosophies in the Unilever Detergents Factory. Jesus has actively collaborated in the design of the new Global Supply Chain approach in Unilever. |
Anand is globally responsible for driving continuous improvement programs to UTC’s $ 30 BN global supply base. He is also responsible for driving the ACE Certification training program to UTC’s 235,000 global workforce; Supplier Diversity which includes Minority and Small Business programs, Supplier Environmental Health and Safety, and other Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability programs. He is directly responsible for $ 1 Billion in Diverse spend. In 2009, he was named as the coordinator of UTC’s Operations Council, comprising of the heads of operations of UTC’s businesses. Prior to this position Anand had operations and supply management roles at UTC’s Carrier and Pratt & Whitney divisions. Prior to UTC, Anand has cross-functional operations and process reengineering experience in the Technology, Utilities, Petrochemicals and Metals trading industries. Anand has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Andhra University, India; an MS in International Business from IMI, India; a Lean Six Sigma and Black Belt Certificate from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden. Anand also has a diplôme in French. Anand currently serves on the leadership of the Darden School as an alumni board member. He is the founder and President for the Darden Hartford Alumni Chapter and also serves as the Class Secretary for his graduating class. He was appointed as the 2008 UTC United Way Chairman and was awarded the 2008 and 2009 Champion of Diversity award by Diversity Plus. Anand lives in Farmington, Connecticut with his wife Tiffany and son Zach. |
Ric is responsible for business development with some of Vocollect’s top channel partners. His role includes business planning through the strategic placement of Vocollect solutions in a variety of markets to ensure customers, like KPSS, realize the highest return and results from their investment in Vocollect Voice. Ric has over three decades of experience in sales, sales management, and business development, including roles at Symbol Technologies (now Motorola), and Norand Corporation’s RF Data Collection Division (now Intermec). Ric’s unique expertise in mobile data collection related technologies has been a big help in formulating strategies in supply chain vertical markets. |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Jim Dillard, General Manager Of Engineering and Projects Jim Dillard joined Williams Sonoma in 2003. His responsibilities include leading process improvement efforts resulting in high return on investments. Examples of Jim’s successes while at Williams Sonoma include the Implementation of Engineered Standards and Labor Management across 5 sites, Re-Engineering DTC Cartonization and Packing Processes, VAS Pay for Performance, DTC Pick to Light as well as other Cost Savings Initiatives that have positively affected the bottom line. Prior to working at Williams Sonoma Jim worked at Office Max, NIKE, and Garan Manufacturing. He graduated from Miss. State University with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering. |
Adidas Group, Marc Arsenault, Head of Engineering
Alcon Laboratories, Dave Malenfant, Vice President Global Supply Chain
AMR Research, Roddy Martin, Senior Vice President
CN, James Cairns, AVP Domestic Intermodal & Ground Transportation
Colgate-Palmolive Company, Mark Vollrath, Director of Supply Chain Strategy and Systems
EA, Karen LaBombarda, Former Director of Sales Planning
InfinityQS, Douglas C. Fair, Vice President, Statistical Operations
Komyo America/Honda Logistics, Rick Franklin, Corporate Director of Operations
KPSS, Inc., Brian Hatfield, Vice President of North America Supply Chain
LeanLogistics Inc., Chris Timmer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Lennox Industries, Rebecca Roberts, Director, Supply Chain Planning
Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Ethan Dewall, Director of Warehousing
Oracle, Guy Yehiav, VP Sales & Strategy, Value Supply Chain Planning
Pepsi Bottling Company, Chandrashekar Natarajan,
Reddwerks Corporation, Jean Belanger, Founder/CEO
Sharp Electronics, Dave Dwyer, Director of Logistics and Environmental Supply Chain
SmartTurn, Jim Burleigh, Chief Executive Officer
Unilever, Jesus Lorente, Global Supply Chain Director
United Technologies Corporation, Anand Stanley, Director – Supplier Development
Vocollect, Ric Huck, Business Development Manager