Senior Lean Supply Chain Systems Consultant
Summary:
Dave brings over 24 years experience
in information systems and manufacturing operational experience for
manufacturing companies to
improve their information systems for operational effectiveness. Dave has a rare
combination of being IT systems focused combined with practical
operational manufacturing and supply chain experience. Dave’s personal mission
is to have ERP and other information systems support the
goals of the business especially in lean manufacturing supply chain
concepts. Dave recently served on the Supply Chain Council Board founded by
AMR and PRTMA.
Education: M.B.A. Master Business Administration, York College York, Pa. 1987
B.S. Operations Management, Pennsylvania State University Park, PA, 1978
Continuing Education, Master of Computer Science Courses 1984 through 2003 ~ 36 credits John Hopkins and Drexel University
Experience: Present QAD Inc.
1999 – 2003 Senior Director e-Business Applications
1996 – 1999 Global Director Strategic Marketing
1994 – 1996 Global Business Unit Manger Consumer Goods
ASK Computer Systems
1989 – 1994 Senior Sales Representative
G. S. Electric … Division of General Signal
1987 – 1989 Materials Manager
Tate Access Floors
1983 – 1987 Director of Materials and Information Systems
York Borg Warner
1978 – 1983 Foreman and Product Planning Mgr
Certifications: Enterprise Engines Certified in Convergent Engineering 1987
Object Oriented Design for Manufacturing Systems 1997
American Production and Inventory Control Society (A.P.I.C.S.) Certified CPIM
National Association of Purchasing Managers Certified C.P.M. 1989
Areas of Expertise:
· ERP Software Selection and Implementation
· Supply Chain Management Software Selection and Implementation
· E-Business Software Selection and Implementation
· Project Mgmt
· Software Development and Customization Projects
· Materials Management
· Information Systems Management
· Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Concepts
· Business Intelligence Software Definition and Systems Management