Alan has extensive experience in practical logistics & supply chain management, having spent 17 years in line management roles for several leading international companies before moving into consulting in 1992. As a consultant, Alan has worked internationally on a variety of projects, across most industry sectors & within some 150+ international ‘blue chip’ organisations in a dozen countries. His work has focused on strategic development of logistics & SCM operations as well as detailed implementation of transport, warehousing, inventory management & systems improvement projects. Alan has a simple core goal: “To improve the condition of MCG's clients”Alan is a Certified Management Consultant, past president & fellow of IMCNZ & member of CILT & CIPS. In addition to consulting Alan sits on the Boards of several organisations, & also currently lectures in Logistics & SCM as a Hon. Professor at the University of Sydney's Business School Institute of Transport & Logistics Studies and Professor of Practice at the University of Canterbury. He has previously taught at Massey University, EIT, PSB Academy in Singapore, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, S P Jain School of Global Management, RMIT & various institutions in India. Alan Specialises in: - DC Design, Sizing, Layout & Operations- Distribution Channel Modelling & Costing- Freight Specifications & Negotiation- Inventory Analysis & Cost Reduction- Logistics Operations Modelling- Logistics & SCM Strategy- Materials Handling Systems, Technology & Equipment- Project Management- Provision of 4PL Services- 3PL Strategy and Implementation- Supply Chain Systems & Process Specification & Implementation- Vehicle Specification, Scheduling & Route Optimisation