Clients with S4 Consulting
PGW
Philadelphia Gas Works is the largest municipally owned utility in the U.S.
Supply chain process, technology, and organizational transformation.
Supply Chaing Transformation Performance Audit
Columbus Museum of Art
Organizational development; logistic support.
Clients with Van Bodegraven Associates
Price Waterhouse Coopers
Leading global business services firm.
Internal supply chain education for consulting staff.
Aerosoles
Leading designer, manufacturer, and multi-channel distributor of women's footwear.
Litigation support in successful action involving a 3PL logistics service provider.
Reed Smith, LLP
Top 15 global law firm.
Litigation support, case development, deposition preparation, expert witness.
Guatemala Chamber of Commerce
Supply Chain Education Workshop I -- Fundamentals
Supply Chain Education Workshop II -- Strategic Issues
Cardinal Health
Top-tier U.S. pharamaceutical and medical distributor
Supply chain education and training.
Pitney Bowes
Pre-eminent North American provider of parcel and mailing systems and technology.
Corporate-wide education in supply chain management, transportation, and trasportation management systems to support a major new technology launch.
Dow Chemical
Global chemical and products manufacturer and distributor.
Podcast/webinar for transporation modules in global supply chain education initiative.
Project and SME support for major client assignments.
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Education
Supply chain education and training.
S4 Consulting, Inc
Supply chain education.
US Army Material Command
Analytic review and recommendation for supply processes to outfit warfighters.
Analytical Services, Inc. (ASI)
Program management for government customers
Support Rapid Review Team evaluation of practices and process in operations at Ft. Leonard Wood
ConAgra Foods
Leading food manufacturing and distributing conglomerate.
Dry grocery network processes and practices review; 3PL evaluation; inventory and network mission opportunity assessment (with KB Ackerman Company)
Carpenter Lipps
Columbus-based regional law firm
Litigation support/expert witness
Excell Home Fashions
Designer/distributor of kitchen and bath accesories
3PL feasibility assessment; 3PL introductions
Even-flo products
Leading designer and distributor of infants' and children's products
Expert witness in successful litigation against 3PL service provider; analysis of 3PL practices, role, and results
Linx Partners
LINX Partners is a private equity investment firm that partners with management to acquire and grow middle-market industrial companies.
Progressive Logistics Services
Due diligence investment review, covering market sizing, competitive landscape, marketplace direction, and threats/opportunities analysis.
Q4 Logistics
Leading supply chain consultancy and systems house
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management Training
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
Leading International Professional Association
Designed and co-delivered (with Ken Ackerman) the CSCMP Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management Workshop; nearly two dozen cities through 2009. Also developed a companion workshop, Strategic Issues In Supply Chain Management, and helped develop the CSCMP on-site education concept.
Borden Foods
Production Planning and Forecasting Integration
Famous Footwear
Inventory and Process Planning for a Second DC
Quaker Oats
Supplier Partnership Programs
PwC Consulting
White Collar JIT Game Training
Gerson Lehrman Group
Expert Network
Feature presentation to analysts on supply chain infrastructure and general 3PL business prospects.
University of Louisville
UPSi Mini-Conference Organization and Facilitation
Clemson
Developed core content, secured faculty, and delivered personal sessions at the Apparel Research Center's Textiles Supply Chain Seminar.
Clients with The Progress Group
Victoria's Secret Direct
World's leading direct marketer of intimate apparel
Facility throughput turnaround; order selection staffing, development and performance
Avon Products (International)
World's leading direct seller of cosmetics
Led/facilitated multi-national team in construction of methodology and template for facility design and upgrade (and tecnology application) in any geographic location and business/political/infrastructure environment
Sports Endeavors Incorporated (SEI)
The number one specialty sports outfitter Production layout design and capacity planning/management
Sage Software
Leading software developer/distributor for small and medium businesses
Facility and process rationalization
Oriental Weavers, Sphinx Division
Manufacturer, Importer, Distributor of Oriental rugs
Logistics & Distribution Strategy & Operations Improvement
Manheim Auctions, Inc.
World’s Largest Automotive Remarketer
Performance management program design & implementation
Siemens Energy & Automation
Distribution Network Strategy
S.P.Richards
Distribution Network Strategy/Master DC Feasibility
BellSouth
Supply Chain Redesign; Inventory Reduction; 3PL Outsourcing
Gap, Inc.
Operations/Facility Reengineering (WDC)
MissaBay
Organization, Facility, Systems Support for RFP Response
Parkdale Mills
End-to-End Supply Chain Diagnostic; Transportation Management
Carolina Mills
Private Fleet revenue/Cost Improvement
Baxter Healthcare
Customer Service Planning/Processes
Avaya
Supply Chain Education; Supply Chain Game
Gordon Food Service
Logistics Education
Lanier Worldwide
Logistics Process Redesign
Oce Printing
Custom Logistics Education
Georgia Tech
Logistics Institute Short Courses
TechData
Warehousing Process Redesign; Cost Reduction
Haynes Printables
Logistics Operations Assessment
Murray, Inc.
Service Parts/Customer Service Redesign; 3PL Evaluation; Facility design
Auto Zone
Supply Chain Game; Logistics Education
Standard Corporation (a UTi Company)
IT and Corporate Strategy Support
Sprint North Supply
WMS Education
Bamboo Pipeline
Startup Support
USGift
3PL Contract Support
Spartan Stores
Corporate Information Systems Overhaul
IBM (ISSC)
Logistics Subject Matter Support For Systems Integration Project
J. Pocker & Son
Art framing chain
Facility Layout; Workflow Analysis
Clients with Coopers & Lybrand
Westinghouse Electric
Assess feasibility of small motor division sale
HJ Heinz
Manufacturing effectiveness and opportunity assesment in pet foods
Advanced Drainage Systems
World's largest plastic pipe manufacturer
Analysis of software systems
Union Tools
Lawn, garden, miscellaneous tool manufacturer
Process re-engineering
Armco Steel
Leading Integrated Producer (now A-K Steel)
Software Viability/Planning Processes
Inland Steel Company
Leading Integrated Producer (now ISPAT)
Systems & Accounting Integration Feasibility
Donato’s Pizza
Regional Chain (now part of McDonald’s)
Process Improvement
City of Hillsboro , Ohio
Turnaround Management; Achieve Fiscal Stability
Gibble’s
Regional Snack Foods Manufacturer
Operational Efficiencies
Bluegrass Provision
Regional Meat Processor
Operational Efficiencies
Delta Gamma Fraternity
Headquarters and Administration
Operational Efficiencies
Tech Rubber
Aftermarket Tire Repair Products
Operational Efficiencies
Jaeger Manufacturing
Process Re-Engineering
BancOhio National Bank
Regional Bank Holding Company (now National City Bank)
Organization Planning and Staffing Control
Harsco
Manufacturing Conglomerate
Accounts Receivable Management
Ohio Department of Commerce
Evaluation of private insurance for credit unions
Formu-3 International
Weight Loss Products and Programs
Process Improvement
Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
Process Design for Start-Up Pre-Paid Tuition Credit Program
Cleveland Public Schools
Operating Efficiencies
Horton Industries
Leading Emergency Vehicle Manufacturer
Process Efficiencies; Market Strategies
Cardinal Industries
National Modular Building Manufacturer
Administrative Process Efficiencies
Allergan, Inc.
International Manufacturer of Eye Care Products and Diagnostic Equipment/Instrumentation
Customer Diagnostic Program – Practice Effectiveness/Profitability
Schreiber Foods
Leading Private Label Cheese Manufacturer
Supply Chain Management Diagnostic
International Paper
Vendor Supply Chain Management Performance Audit
Foster-Forbes Glass
Now part of St. Gobain
Vendor Supply Chain Management Performance Audit
Abbott Foods
Regional Food Service Distributor (Now part of Sysco)
Operations Audit
Field Container
Packaging Manufacturer
Supply Chain/Manufacturing Design
Duff’s
Regional Cafeteria Chain
Operations Audit
Frick Gallagher
Metal Shelving
Operations Improvement
Quaker International
Quick Response Assessment –
Argentina & Brazil
Weyerhaeuser
Partnership Opportunity Assessment
Kerry Ingredients
Dairy-based food products
Partnership Opportunity Assessment
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Partnership Opportunity Assessment
Continental PET Technologies, Inc.
PET containers
Partnership Opportunity Assessment
Alex Fries
Food flavoring
Partnership Opportunity Assessment
American National Can
Glass food packaging
Partnership Opportunity Assessment
Werthan Bag
Paper/composition packaging
Partnership Opportunity Assessment
Alusuisse
Flexible packaging
Partnership opportunity Assessment
Damark
Closeout catalogue retailer
Transportation Evaluation
Pierre Frozen Foods
Manufacturing Strategy & Operations Analysis
Huntington National Bank (Columbus)
Regional bank
Cost Reduction
Huntington Bank ( Charleston)
Regional bank
Cost Reduction/Productivity
Dayton Public Schools
Organization/Cost Reduction
Child Craft Industries
Furniture manufacturer
Productivity
Hollander Industries
Aluminum products
Productivity
Borden Foods (Cheese)
Manufacturing/Supply Cain
Integration Analysis
Quaker Oats
Manufacturing Operations – Brazil
& Argentina; Procurement Cost Reduction
Kroger
Administrative Process Reengineering;
Manufacturing Analysis
IBM
Civil Anti-Trust Litigation
Support (Memorex)
Philip Morris
LIFO Inventory Valuation Analysis
Stokely-Van Camp (now part of Chiquita and Pepsico)
Manufacturing Process Reengineering;
Quality & R&D Process Redesign
American Can (now part Of Pechiney)
Production Planning/Manufacturing
Cost Reduction; Manufacturing Software
Marketing Feasibility
Kalmar AC
Operations Cost reduction
Karlshamns USA
Manufacturing Cost Reduction;
Private Fleet Replacement;
Manufacturing Software Selection
BankOne of Columbus
Teller Staffing Models;
Branch Staffing Reduction
Louisville Trust Bank
Teller Staffing Models; Courier
Routing Models; Process Redesign;
Overhead Cost reduction
Classic Chemicals
Overhead, Manufacturing, Distribution
Cost Reduction; Process Redesign
Berkel
Manufacturing & Accounting
Systems Implementation
Wendy’s International
Headquarters Overhead Cost Reduction
SupeR-X Drugs
Process Reengineering; Headquarters
Overhead Cost reduction
The Pantry
Regional convenience store chain Headquarters Overhead Cost Reduction
University of Minnesota
Administrative Reorganization
Bron-Shoe
Process Redesign; Operations
Cost Reduction
Adria Laboratories
Headquarters & R&D
Cost Reduction
ChemLawn (now TruGreen Chemlawn)
Branch Operations Process
Design; Productivity Improvement
Worthington Public Schools
Salary and Organization Study
Upper Arlington Public Schools
Administrative Process Redesign;
Productivity Improvement
bmi
Petrochemical/bulk material hauler
Turnaround Management Support;
General Cost Reduction; Customer/
Network Restructure
OK Trucking
Regional LTL carrier
Turnaround Management
Horizon Corporation
Land developer
General Corporate & Facility
Cost Reduction
International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals (ICPWA)
Endangered species conservation and breeding
Site Selection/Evaluation; Feasibility
Opera Columbus
Cost Reduction/Turnaround Management
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
Regional technology museum
Site Evaluation/Feasibility
BankOne of Akron
Cost Reduction
Wheel Horse
Outdoor power products manufacturer
Cost Reduction/Turnaround Management
Firestone (now Bridgestone/Firestone)
Administrative Cost Reduction
Uniroyal Goodrich (now part of Michelin)
Administrative Cost reduction
Sterling Jewelers
Retail jewelry chain
Corporate Cost Reduction; Facility Design
Blue Shield of Northern California
Corporate Cost Reduction
Ohio Medical Indemnity Mutual (Blue Shield)
Merger/Acquisition Analysis
Grant Hospital – Columbus
Nursing & Technical Staffing Models
AIG Insurance
Cost Reduction
First Catholic Slovak Union
Fraternal Benefits Society
Relocation Study
Shelby Mutual Insurance
Cost Reduction
Louisville Courier-Journal
Productivity Analysis
Dovenmuehle
Private mortgage banking company
Information Systems Support
Spring Garden Savings & Loan
Local S&L ( Dayton)
Teller Staffing & Productivity
Lyon Metal
Metal storage products
Productivity/Cost reduction
Chemical Abstracts
Research/information arm of the American Chemical Society
New building layout/feasibility
Coca-Cola Bottlers of Dayton
Productivity/cost management
JC Penney Life Insurance
Productivity/cost reduction
The Cincinnati Club
Private membership organization
Cost management
Forest City Enterprises
Real estate development
Organization/cost reduction
Nationwide Insurance
Productivity/cost management
Arthur C. James Cancer Center
Ohio State University Hospitals
Feasibility
Mike-Sell’s Potato Chips
Regional snack food manufacturer
Productivity/cost management
Skyline Corporation
Leading manufacturer of modular housing and recreational vehicles
Productivity/Process Improvement