Manufacturing & Distribution Planning, materials flow, plant location selection, process improvement, lean manufacturing, JIT logistics, and transportation. Risk management. Facility Footprint Optimization and Inventory Management - Supply Chain Network Modeling Network analysis (where and how many factories and distribution centers), automation, outsourcing, optimization of space and processes. Warehousing/Distribution Operational improvements, Engineered Labour Standards, Effective Management, Performance Measurement, WMS Selection and Systems Functionality Improvement, Physical Uitilization. Transportation Best mode selection, best suppliers, carrier programs, inbound/outbound, air, ocean, truck, rail, intermodal, company fleet, dedicated carriage. Benchmarking and negotiation of performance based carrier contracts inclusive of pricing. Customer Service Benchmarking, order process improvements, fulfillment, and returns management. Systems WMS, MRP/ERP, and TMS applications (includin