Supply Chain Management Logistics Traffic Warehouse Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.1510

Connecticut

Background

Expert 1510 has a well-deserved reputation as a Consultant and a Trainer in the fields of Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Traffic and Warehouse Management, Systems Enhancement and Implementation, and Export/Import Operations. With over 30 years of experience, he offers a strong domestic and international background through his line, staff, business consulting and education activity in the areas of supply chain management, traffic and transportation, automatic data collection, logistics systems, e-commerce, and warehousing distribution.

Expert 1510 President of Logistics Consulting and Training Firm  (Name Available upon Request) specializing in supply chain and e-logistics issues. He has specialized in operations process improvement, cost and spend rationalization, and enhanced resource utilization. Utilizing advanced techniques, he can help guide a company through the RFP, selection, ROI, and implementation issues for today's complex Supply Chain systems. Clients he has helped include Chatsworth Products, Inc., Rockwell Graphics, Inc., Walt Disney World Corporation, ENCOMPASS, Nashua Corporation, L & F Products, The Hibbert Group, Siemens Corporation, OSRAM Sylvania, D&H Distributing, Maxus Energy Corporation, Stockham Valves, Inc., Hidary Corporation, Elementis Chromium, Lifetime Hoan Corporation, Norel Systems, Vertex Industries, Caribbean Business Forum, Service Champ Inc., MSAS Cargo Services, Ryder Integrated Logistics, VEECO Industries, Stew Leonard’s, Optum,. Inc., Southwest Airlines, 180’s.Inc., Distributek, LLC, The Procurement Center, The United Nations Caribbean Training and Development Center (UNCTAD), Petrotrin Ltd., Halliburton Corporation, Thomas Jeffereson University Hospital, Engineered Fabrics Corporation, AVGOL, North Dallas Plant Sales, and others. He is an active member of the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), the Materials Handling and Management Society (MHMS), and the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC). He holds business degrees from both Northeastern University and the University of Connecticut and a Master of Science in Technology Management from Central Connecticut State University.

Expert 1510’s line experience includes progressively responsible positions as Senior Project Manager, Principal, Vice President Distribution, Director of International Distribution, Manager Transportation and Warehousing, Product Manager, and Applications Consultant. His career spans service with Unisys, Argee Logistics, Digital Equipment Corporation, Chesebrough-Ponds, Inc., Rockwell International, Creusot-Loire Steel Corporation, Early Learning Centres, Dun & Bradstreet Software Services, Inc., World Trade Services, Inc., and Bell Telephone Laboratories.

He has taught seminars for Southern Methodist University, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, Clemson University, Carlton University (Ottawa), James Madison University, Central Connecticut State University, the Universities of Texas, Alabama, Louisville, Wisconsin, and South Florida, Texas Tech University, Wright State University, Rowan University, Southwest Missouri State University, the Metals Service Center Institute, WERC, "in-house" private sessions for various corporations, and the American Management Association to name a few. He has authored exhaustive workbooks for Advanced Bar Coding Techniques, Computerized Warehouse Operations, Fundamentals of Traffic, Advanced Traffic Operations, Logistics: a Competitive Strategy, Computerized Traffic Operations, and has taught these and Essentials of Management for Warehouse Supervisors and Managing and Improving Warehouse Operations. His enthusiastic manner and knowledge have won him respect from his peers and audiences everywhere.

Expert 1510 has been a cited authority in articles appearing in managing logistics, distribution, global trade, receiving and shipping, and transportation and distribution magazines. He has been a guest speaker at distribution/computer expo and at local national association of purchasing management (NAPM) meetings. The prestigious consultants bureau has designated Expert 1510 as a PMC (Professional Management Consultant) and the materials handling and management society has awarded the coveted PCMH title (Professional Certified in Materials Handling) to him. The American Certification Institute has designated him a CISCM (Certified International Supply Chain Manager) for his knowledge and contributions to industry. He is a certified Lean Enterprise Tools practitioner.

Education

Central Connecticut State University, School of Technology
Master of Science in Technology Management (2006)

University of Connecticut, College of Continuing Studies
Bachelor of General Studies, Major: Organizational Studies (2004)
Elected to the National Honor Society

Northeastern University, University College
Associate of Science, Business Administration (1975)

Teaching Experience

Currently Adjunct Professor at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Project Management, International Logistics, and Fundamentals of Traffic Management: Tactics in Supply Chain Logistics. (2006)

Currently Visiting Instructor at Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Fundamentals of Traffic, Advance Cargo Traffic Management: Strategies for the Global Enterprise, Optimizing Warehouse Management in a Lean and Changing Environment, and Supervisory Skills for Warehouse Management (1997-2007)

Currently Visiting Instructor at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Same as Clemson plus Bar Coding: Principles and Applications, Computerizing the Warehouse Operation, and Computerizing the Traffic Operation (1995-2007)

Currently Visiting Instructor at United Nations Caribbean Training and Development Group, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Logistics: As A Competitive Weapon, Management Skills for Warehouse Supervisors, and Bar Coding (2003-2006)

Various public and in-house seminars of logistics and supply chain topics since 1994.

Professional Affiliations

Supply Chain Council
Materials Handling and Management Society

Awards and Certifications

CISCM – Certified International Supply Chain Manager
PCMH – Professional Certified in Materials Handling
CLTP – Certified Lean Tools Practitioner
PMC – Professional Management Consultant

Published Articles and Quotes

Available upon request.

Speaking Engagements

Available upon request.

Publications and Workbooks

Available upon request.

Professional Experience

Principal of a private Logistics Training and Consulting Firm

Vice President: Distribution, Early Learning Centers
An International Toy Distributor

Project Director: Supply Chain Practice, Unisys Corp.,
A Global Technology Company

Director of Distribution, Rockwell International Power Tool Division

Corporate Transportation Manager, Creusot Loire Steel Corp,
A Steel Manufacturer

International Distribution Manager, Digital Equipment Corporation

International Distribution Services Manager, Chesebrough-Ponds, Inc.

Export Manager, Patterson, Wylde & Co., Inc.,
A Port Operations (Boston) Facility

Director of Technology Services, World Trade Services, Inc.,
A Logistics Software Vendor

Distribution Applications Consultant, Dun & Bradstreet Software Services, Inc.,
A Logistics Software Vendor (Formerly Management Science America)

Consulting Experience (Logistics and Supply Chain Oriented)

Dozens of companies (list available). Retail, Wholesale, and Manufacturing Industries: Aerospace, Chemicals, Energy, Food Distribution, Agricultural Products, Consumer Electronics, Apparel, and Health and Beauty Products, Iron and Steel raw materials and finished goods, Automotive aftermarket, Transportation providers, Healthcare providers, and Software Development.