South Newbury, Ohio, United States
An active leader in the Supply Chain Management field. A lecturer, consultant and thought generator who is committed to advancing the field and those professionals in it. Principal of Freese & Associates, Inc., former member of both the CSCMP & WERC Governing Boards with over 25 years of experience with a wide variety of practical knowledge in logistics and Supply Chain Management. Before F&A, Inc., a Senior Management Consultant, specializing in logistics with a major international consulting firm, Director of Distribution for Brush Wellman, Inc. and Manager of Physical Distribution for Parker Hannifin Co. Experience that spans the product line spectrum from hydraulic components and bulk chemicals, fresh poultry and frozen foods to consumer goods. Consulting projects encompass work with manufacturers, wholesalers, government, retailers and e-tailers and have been conducted throughout North America, Europe (both Western and Eastern) and Asia. A member of the editorial review board of the Journal of Business Logistic and the CSCMP Technology Review Committee, 1st Vice President of the NE Ohio WERCouncil and a member of the WERC Knowledge Committee. A well recognized expert in supply chain management and logistics who has written numerous articles and delivered more then 100 professional presentations in Brazil, China, Dubai, Europe, Korea, Malaysia, Russia and the United States. A an active member in the Association of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy (ATLLP), Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), International Customer Service Association (ICSA), and Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC). Specialties: Outsourcing, network and competitive analysis, site selection, mergers and acquisitions, operations and transportation optimization, logistics strategy development and implementation support.
An active leader in the Supply Chain Management field. A lecturer, consultant and thought generator who is committed to advancing the field and those professionals in it.
Member at Large and Co-Chairperson
Outside SME
Multiple; Strategic Planning and Education Chairs
Associate and SME