• Internationally recognized management consultant
  
  
• 30+ years improving manufacturing and logistics facilities, operations, and information systems
  
  
• Assignments in more than 18 countries
  
  
• Author of four books on industrial planning and dozens of articles in leading trade journals
  
  
• Well-known instructor and guest lecturer at leading universities such as MIT, Georgia Tech, and National University of Singapore
  
  
• Former operations manager for a major equipment supplier
  
  
• BA and MA University of Kansas; MS in Management from MIT
  
  

Contact H. Lee Hales

• Specialist in improving engineering, manufacturing and distribution processes, organizations, and information systems
  
  
• 18 years experience as a consultant, manager, and engineer
  
  
• Extensive experience in the U.S., Europe and Africa, and as a member of international planning teams
  
  
• Author of numerous articles in leading trade journals
  
  
• Presenter/instructor on Business Process Reengineering, Supply Chain Information Systems, and Streamlining Product Development
  
  
• Formerly with GE Aircraft Engine and Industrial Controls divisions
  
  
• BS Mechanical Engineering (ME) from Duke; MS ME/Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Georgia Tech
  
  

Contact Brian J. Savoie

• 30 years experience in organizing and applying information for business results
  
  
• Worked throughout the world, with a strong knowledge of European business
  
  
• Formerly with The Coca-Cola Company, he has a broad knowledge of multinational business operations, with emphasis on supply chain systems and operations
  
  
• Extensive experience in the analysis of business processes and functions
  
  
• Highly skilled in design, selection, and implementation of information technology
  
  
• Implementation experience includes Enterprise Resource Planning, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Sales Force Automation, and other supply chain, engineering, and technical infrastructure initiatives
  
  
• Attended University Of Miami (Florida) and graduated from the USMC Data Processing Institute
  
  

Contact Earle S. Downes

• Nationally recognized facilities planner specializing in material handling system design
  
  
• Consultant and engineer with 30 years experience in a wide range of industries
  
  
• Highly skilled in justifying, designing and implementing:
  -Automated guided vehicles (AGV)
  -Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)
  -Robotics
  -Sortation systems for parcels, case goods, postal flats and pallets
  
  
• Holder of five U.S. Patents on robotic equipment
  
  
• Co-authored Simplified Systematic Handling Analysis with Richard Muther
  
  
• Formerly a faculty member of the University of Minnesota
  
  
• Formerly with Consolidated National Freight (CNF), he designed and implemented distribution facilities and logistics solutions
  
  
• BS from University of Idaho and MS from Michigan State University
  
  

Contact Ron Haney

• Specialist in developing and implementing operations strategies in white collar and manufacturing environments
  
  
• Highly skilled in business analysis and project management
  
  
• Has assisted with Business Process Reengineering, Total Quality Management, Just-in-Time, supply chain strategies, software selections, MRPII implementations and performance measurement
  
  
• Project experience in a wide range of industries and technologies
  
  
• Formerly a Mechanical Design Engineer with Texas Instruments
  
  
• MBA in Operations Management from The Darden School and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia
  
  

Contact Deirdre Jasmin

• Specialist in Lean Manufacturing, Logistics and Global Manufacturing Management
  
  
• 30 years industrial experience, in positions ranging from first-line supervisor to operations and divisional manager
  
  
• 15 years of direct involvement in planning, design, and implementation of Lean Manufacturing
  
  
• International assignments in Europe, India, Mexico and China
  
  
• Author of articles on focused factories, policy deployment, and teamwork between unions and company management
  
  
• Popular conference presenter and instructor of Lean Manufacturing workshops for AME, and APICS, as well as the University of Dayton, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  
  
• Formerly with Eastman Kodak, General Motors and Delphi Automotive
  
  
• BS in Industrial Technology from Ohio University
  
  

Contact Jerry Jewson

• 35+ years of diverse international experience in manufacturing and engineering. Former Vice President of Operations, Director of Engineering and Manager of Industrial Engineering.
  
  
• Design and layout of manufacturing processes and plants in several industries.
  
  
• Extensive work with labor standards and job design to increase productivity and reduce costs. Conversion to predetermined time systems. Analysis of piece rate discrepancies. Establishment of labor grades and point systems to correct wage structures; writing of detailed job descriptions. Implementation of gain sharng.
  
  
• Line balancing and process improvements, root cause analysis of process/product problems and facilitated problem solving with factory and management teams.
  
  
• ERP specifications and RFP, site visits and supplier selection.
  
  
• RFID applications for a large distribution facility. Supplier selection and pilot testing of system fit and performance.
  
  
• Planned and installed state-of-the-art vision recognition system for part identification.
  
  
• Detailed specification and evaluation of Automatic Storage and Retrieval including site visits in US and Europe.
  
  

Contact Herman Keesee

• Internationally-recognized manufacturing and distribution consultant with more than 30 years of experience in a wide range of industries.
  
  
• Registered professional engineer in several states and also a royally chartered engineer in the United Kingdom. Assignments completed in Europe and Asia.
  
  
• Specialties include:
  - Facilities planning.
  - Warehousing, materials handling and storage.
  - Inventory and materials management; inbound logistics.
  
  
  
• Author of the popular text: Manufacturing Plant Layout.
  
  
• Past Chairman of the Materials Handling Division of ASME.
  
  
• Former V.P. of Engineering for a household appliance manufacturer; former Technical Operations Manager for Motorola.
  
  
• BS in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University; MBA from Widener University.
  
  

Contact Ed J. Phillips

• Specialist in manufacturing and distribution facilities planning
  
  
• Consultant and engineer with 30 years of diverse project experience in a wide range of industries and technologies
  
  
• Extensive work in Europe, including Germany, France, Holland, and the United Kingdom
  
  
• Highly skilled in:
  - International industrial packaging standardization
  - Multi-site facility consolidation
  - Manufacturing and warehouse layout
  - Material handling methods and specifications
  - Evaluation of building construction alternatives
  
  
• Formerly with Digital Equipment Corporation, he served as a facilities planner, construction planner, and technical consultant in manufacturing engineering
  
  
• Education in Industrial Engineering from Western New England College and Northeastern University
  
  

Contact Richard L. Landry

• 20 years business leadership and consulting
  
  
• Has held leadership positions such as:
  - CIO & VP Supply Operations, Educational Content Provider
  - CEO, Capital Equipment Manufacturer
  - VP Operations & Finance, Furniture Importer and Distributor
  - President, Factory Automation Supplier
  
  
  
• Work experience in USA, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
  
  
• Specializes in process and technology development, design, and integration.
  
  
• Previous projects include:
  - Supply chain integration and technology plan for global aircraft operator.
  - Reimplementation of SAP processes for European cellular network provider.
  - Design of validated processes for pharmaceutical manufacturer.
  - Design and implementation of call center software and integration with 24x7 e-commerce site.
  - Develop and implementation of 24x7 e-commerce web sites.
  - Integration (process and management) of two dominant furniture industry manufacturers.
  
  
• BS in Computer Science from University of Missouri.
  
  

Contact Neil Tiffin

• More than 20 years of experience in project and program management for technology-intensive manufacturing companies.
  
  
• Process experience includes: all aspects of metalworking, painting, composites, plastics extrusion and molding, non-destructive testing, and many others.
  
  
• Specialties include:
  - Automotive assembly facilities and material handling.
  - Automotive supplier programs and inbound logistics.
  - Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing programs.
  - Aerospace facilities and manufacturing.
  
  
  
• Author of more than 40 technical papers and presentations to leading technical and engineering societies.
  
  
• Past Chairman of SME’s AUTOFACT Conference.
  
  
• Formerly VP/Director of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering for Smith, Hinchman & Grylls Associates; formerly Director of CIM Consulting for KPMG Peat Marwick.
  
  
• BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University; MBA from the University of Michigan.
  
  

Contact Michael J. Tracy

• Seasoned international consultant and manager with a track record of improving supply chain operations and implementing ERP systems
  
  
• Worked in 31 countries on 5 continents
  
  
• 20 years experience in helping teams to improve processes and systems for marketing, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, inventory management, finance, maintenance and quality assurance
  
  
• Extensive experience in helping manufacturers to rapidly reach MRPII Class "A" and to improve business processes through the use of ERP systems, SCM, MRPII, TQM, JIT and Team Building
  
  
• SAP MRPII Project Manager, on largest-ever SAP implementation
  
  
• Instructor for courses in Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Basic Business Concept, Inventory Record Accuracy and Total Quality Management (TQM)
  
  
• Course developer and instructor on ERP Computer Software Skills, including courses ranging from Purchasing and Inventory Management to Order Entry and Invoicing
  
  
• Implemented ERP systems by SAP, Qad, SSA, ASI, and IBM
  
  
• Formerly with The Coca-Cola Company
  
  
• MS in Industrial Management (MBA) from Georgia Tech; BS in Education from the University of Michigan
  
  
• Certified by APICS in inventory management (CPIM)
  
  

Contact William Van Looy