SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS, TRAFFIC & WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT EXPERT WITNESS

BIOGRAPHY

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 is President of a consulting and training firm 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, Carribean Business Forum, Service Champ Inc., MSAS Cargo Services, Ryder Integrated Logistics, VEECO Industries, Stew Leonard's, Optum,. Inc., Southwest Airlines, 180's.com, Distributek, LLC, The Procurement Center, The United Nations Carribean Training and Development Center (UNCTAD), Petrotrin Ltd., Halliburton Corporation 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 degrees from Northeastern University and the University of Connecticut.

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, the Universities of Texas, Alabama, Louisville, Wisconsin, and South Florida, Texas Tech University, Wright State University, Rowan University, Southwest Missouri State University, the Steel 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 Mr. Grossman 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. He is a certified Lean Enterprise Tools practioner.

SUMMARY

A logistics and supply chain operations specialist with extensive experience in traffic and transportation, carrier contracting and negotiations, warehousing, import/export and domestic distribution.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A Private Consulting Company

Principal/CEO

1990 - Present

A consulting and training company specializing in logistics and technology issues. The company focuses on operations process improvement, cost and spend rationalization, and enhanced resource utilization. A particular emphasis is placed on freight issues between carriers and shipper/consignees. Utilizing advanced techniques, the company guides a company through the RFP, selection, ROI, and implementation issues for today's complex Supply Chain systems. They also offer training in both corporate and public seminar environments with emphasis on transportation and warehousing issues.

Clients we have helped with transportation and warehousing issues, including freight costs and controversies, rate negotiation, 3PL selection, organizational issues, process review and correction, training, software implementation, and other logistics issues. ·

American Mgmt. Assoc.

Bausch & Lomb

CATTAN Services Group, Inc.

Chatsworth Products

Clemson University

Coastal Refineries Ltd. div El Paso Energy

D & H Distributing

Distributek, Inc.

Distribution Assistance

DTE Energy Services

Eat'n Park, Incorporated

Elementis Chronium

ENCOMPASS

Franklin Supply, Ltd

Halliburton, Inc.

IBM Corporation

Kitimat Software Systems

L & F Products, div ReckittBenckiser

Lifetime-Hoan Corporation

M. Hidary & Sons

MSAS Cargo Services

Manugistics

MAXUS Energy Corporation

Nashua Tape Products, div Nashua Corporation

Norel Systems, Inc

Optum, Inc.

OSRAM/Sylvania

Petrotrin, (Trinidad) Ltd.

Quality Software Systems

Rockwell Graphic Systems, div Rockwell International

Ryder Integrated Logistics

Service Champ Corporation

Siemens Corporation

Southwest Airlines

Stew Leonard's

Stockham Valves, Inc.

The Hibbert Group

TransPack Software Systems

Southwest Airlines

UNCTAD (United Nations)

Vertex Industries, Inc.

Walt Disney World Company

Warehouse Education and Research Council

Westinghouse Corp. - Savannah River

World Trade Services, Inc

Wilcox Farms, Inc.

Wilkinson Steel and Metals

Unisys Corporation

VEECO Distribution

180's LLC

Early Learning Centres, Ltd

Vice President Distribution

1987 - 1990

British owned 100+ store, $100 million children's toy retailer. Established domestic and import carrier contracts which lowered costs by $500,000. Revamped planning systems resulting in less lead time and fewer staff. Implemented time saving order fulfillment system. Completely revamped traffic and warehouse operations to minimize carrier rates and discrepancies/claims and to maximize picking productivity and accuracy. Managed and coordinated purchasing and shipping from Europe, South and Central America, Asia, and North America.

Chesebrough-Pond's Inc.

Int'l Distribution Services Manager

1979 - 1987

Directed group consisting of 80 people in three locations servicing a $90 million business with a $4 million budget. Process reengineering studies done in Britain, Spain, Canada, Mexico, and South Africa to conduct analysis of local logistics operations. Implemented MRPII, DRP, and OP systems. Directed Traffic, Materials Management, Accounting, Warehousing, Data Processing, and Customer Service departments. Management liaison to union. Responsible for all forwarder/broker/carrier contracts and rate negotiations, inventory management, order storage and fulfillment, systems, financial and management accounting, and customer service.

Creusot-Loire Steel Corp.

Corporate Transportation Manager

1978 - 1979

This position was created by and reported to the President of the $50 million U.S. subsidiary of a $1 billion French steel manufacturer. Responsible for arranging all importation and domestics inland movement using all modes of transportation including inland barge, contracted rail, and chartered steamship services. Developed a transportation system consisting of a combination of proprietary computer based software and innovative approach to shipping techniques. Instituted an innovative "profit center" concept This position was created by and reported to the President of the $50 million U.S. subsidiary of a $1 billion French steel manufacturer. Developed a transportation system consisting of a combination of proprietary computer based software and an innovative approach to shipping techniques which resulted in a threefold order turnaround time improvement and a $100,000 addition to the net profit.

Rockwell International

Customer Service Manager

1976 - 1978

A $200 million division of the multi-billion dollar conglomerate. The division created this position, reporting to the Director of Distribution, to solve the poor service and long lead time problems it was having. We cut lead time in half by dealing directly with the vendors, reorganized the department into two cohesive groups, and lowered expenses while expanding the efficiency of the staff. By coordinating communication between the Southeast Asia vendor, the steamship line, and the Customs House Broker, we cut 5 days from the transit time and eliminated $2500 in costs for every shipment.

Digital Equipment Corp.

Corporate Export Services Manager

1973 - 1976

Directed order processing and fulfillment personnel in 3 domestic and 2 foreign locations. Established duty rates and processed directly with customs agents in 60 countries. Implemented import and export procedures to move components and finished goods in both directions. Instituted Key Performance Indicators which allowed us to cut 20% off our annual freight budget of $7 million in the second year. Liaison with U.S. Department of Commerce Licensing Division. Served as chair of Export Licensing Subcommittee.

Patterson, Wylde & Co. Inc.

Export Manager

1969 - 1973

Rating, routing, manifest generation, customer (forwarder and shipper) relations, customer service, bill of lading preparation, claims processing, export trade representative. This is a steamship agent for 10 foreign flag carriers in the port of Boston.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

AS Northeastern University BS University of Connecticut PMC - Professional Management Consultant PCMH - Professional Certified in Materials Handling LETC - Lean Enterprise Tools Certified OTHER Veteran - United States Air Force Security Clearance - Top Secret Crypto Indoctrinated References available upon request

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