Andy Smith Email & Phone Number

Spring, Tx, Us

DENOVIA LABS INC. London, CA May 2023 to PresentAdvisory Board MemberDenovia is an innovative research company helping lead a seismic wave across plastic waste & sustainability. Based out of London, CA, and with the significant backing of the Canadian government in recent years, the Denovia team of leading applied scientists & engineers developed a cutting-edge and economically pragmatic solution to this critical frontier.

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Memphis, Tn, Us

Retired July 2022

Cranberry Township, Pa, Us

GENCO was acquired by FedEx in Jan 2015.GENCO is the recognized leader in product lifecycle and reverse logistics solutions designed to maximize value and reduce costs. GENCO operates 140 value-added warehouse locations comprising 35 million square feet and manages $1.5 billion in freight annually throughout North America. GENCO's diverse range of customers includes many Fortune 500 companies in the technology, consumer and industrial, retail and healthcare markets and the federal government. GENCO's complete range of product lifecycle services include inbound logistics; warehousing & distribution; fulfillment; contract packaging and transportation management systems integration; returns processing & disposition; test, repair, refurbishment; product liquidation; and recycling.GENCO has distinguished ourselves from the pack through the following core features:ExecutionFirst and foremost, we’re about execution. At the end of the day, you want to know, “Was it executed accurately, on time and with maximum efficiency?” That’s our first priority-to make sure that the answer to each of these questions is yes.Customer LongevityOur customers stay with us a very long time - 15 years on average. For many, we measure the relationship in decades. Our customers are loyal because we continue to add value in new ways, year after year.InnovationSince 1898 we have never stopped innovating. And we never will. It’s the only way to stay relevant. When it comes to technology and logistics innovation, we don’t follow. We lead.Continuous ImprovementContinuous improvement is not a hollow marketing claim at GENCO. It’s a way of life. Our teammates are trained to identify and eliminate inefficiency - whenever and wherever they find it.Product Lifecycle LogisticsWe’re the only 3PL provider to offer true Product Lifecycle Logistics - comprehensive and combined forward and reverse logistics services to reduce your total cost of product ownership.

Cranberry Township, Pa, Us

GENCO was acquired by FedEx in Jan 2015.GENCO is the recognized leader in product lifecycle and reverse logistics solutions designed to maximize value and reduce costs. GENCO operates 140 value-added warehouse locations comprising 35 million square feet and manages $1.5 billion in freight annually throughout North America. GENCO's diverse range of customers includes many Fortune 500 companies in the technology, consumer and industrial, retail and healthcare markets and the federal government. GENCO's complete range of product lifecycle services include inbound logistics; warehousing & distribution; fulfillment; contract packaging and transportation management systems integration; returns processing & disposition; test, repair, refurbishment; product liquidation; and recycling.GENCO has distinguished ourselves from the pack through the following core features:ExecutionFirst and foremost, we’re about execution. At the end of the day, you want to know, “Was it executed accurately, on time and with maximum efficiency?” That’s our first priority-to make sure that the answer to each of these questions is yes.Customer LongevityOur customers stay with us a very long time - 15 years on average. For many, we measure the relationship in decades. Our customers are loyal because we continue to add value in new ways, year after year.InnovationSince 1898 we have never stopped innovating. And we never will. It’s the only way to stay relevant. When it comes to technology and logistics innovation, we don’t follow. We lead.Continuous ImprovementContinuous improvement is not a hollow marketing claim at GENCO. It’s a way of life. Our teammates are trained to identify and eliminate inefficiency - whenever and wherever they find it.Product Lifecycle LogisticsWe’re the only 3PL provider to offer true Product Lifecycle Logistics - comprehensive and combined forward and reverse logistics services to reduce your total cost of product ownership.

Cranberry Township, Pa, Us

GENCO is the recognized leader in product lifecycle and reverse logistics solutions designed to maximize value and reduce costs. GENCO operates 140 value-added warehouse locations comprising 35 million square feet and manages $1.5 billion in freight annually throughout North America. GENCO's diverse range of customers includes many Fortune 500 companies in the technology, consumer and industrial, retail and healthcare markets and the federal government. GENCO's complete range of product lifecycle services include inbound logistics; warehousing & distribution; fulfillment; contract packaging and transportation management systems integration; returns processing & disposition; test, repair, refurbishment; product liquidation; and recycling.GENCO has distinguished ourselves from the pack through the following core features:ExecutionFirst and foremost, we’re about execution. At the end of the day, you want to know, “Was it executed accurately, on time and with maximum efficiency?” That’s our first priority-to make sure that the answer to each of these questions is yes.Customer LongevityOur customers stay with us a very long time - 15 years on average. For many, we measure the relationship in decades. Our customers are loyal because we continue to add value in new ways, year after year.InnovationSince 1898 we have never stopped innovating. And we never will. It’s the only way to stay relevant. When it comes to technology and logistics innovation, we don’t follow. We lead.Continuous ImprovementContinuous improvement is not a hollow marketing claim at GENCO. It’s a way of life. Our teammates are trained to identify and eliminate inefficiency - whenever and wherever they find it.Product Lifecycle LogisticsWe’re the only 3PL provider to offer true Product Lifecycle Logistics - comprehensive and combined forward and reverse logistics services to reduce your total cost of product ownership.

New York, Ny, Us

• Provide consulting services to private equity firms to support performance improvement.• Key areas of focus for consulting assignments: • Margin Management: Improve margin/ profitability transparency for better decision making, enhance pricing processes, controls and disciplines to reduce transactional leakage• Procurement Excellence: Assessment of the current procurement function, sourcing strategies and vendor management practices• Inventory Optimization: Assessment of S&OP processes and discipline, inventory management policies and thresholds/policies • Operational Excellence: Assessment of current operating performance and KPIs tracked, internal and externals benchmarking development of management dashboard • Operations Management: Identify sustainable direct cost reduction in production and distribution while maintaining or improving current management and staffing levels• SG&A Efficiency: Determine the optimal level of overhead support needed across multiple functions and outsourced services while maintaining or improving internal processes

Chattanooga, Tennessee, Us

• Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 10.2% over the last 10 years. Successfully improved net profit,overall EBIT performance, return on equity for shareholders and return on invested capital. Participated as a key management leader in growing the size of Kenco from a $180mm company to the current size of $400mm+.• Responsible for managing a $400mm operating budget in 30mm square feet of warehouse space with 5,000+ associates and 250 power units. Facilities are located in 102 buildings in thirty states and Canada across 77 cities. • Oversaw the development and implementation of an Operating System model that fosters an environment focused on execution of Safety & Security, Quality Management, Financial Performance, Communication and Talent Management. Key areas developed in this direction were safety programs that produce OSHA recordable rates under half the industry average, ISO 9000 2001 installation at sites, Lean / Six Sigma culture integrated at all levels of the organization, activity based costing model, work measurement productivity program, and associate training and development programs.• Led the sales and marketing direction for the company. Key focus areas were the development of an account management system to foster customer retention, identification of new business opportunities and new business development strategies. Successfully delivered $100mm of new revenue the last two years.• Managed Real Estate portfolio of over 4.5mm square feet of Kenco owned properties. Controlled leases in another ~7mm square feet of facilities related to contract partnerships for key customers. Responsible for the development of real estate strategies to limit risk and exposure while maximizing profitability of division. Operated at a 93% occupancy rate for the last two years.

Chattanooga, Tennessee, Us

• Responsible for the overall operations of the telemarketing, customer service, mailroom, and distribution center, with seven direct reports and approximately 700 indirect reports. • Overall budget responsibility for all areas associated with the fulfillment operation. Annual budget of $25.3MM of variable expense, $8.6mm of fixed expense and $10.2mm of transportation expense.• Developed a comprehensive productivity and quality program that provides accountability for individual and group performance in all major departments

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

• Participated in developing management strategies for union negotiations.• Worked on a team project to reduce change over time for manufacturing production resulting in a 3 hour improvement to cycle time.• Project manager for implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS).• Annual variable labor expense of 23.8 MM and fixed expenses of $5.1 MM.• Responsible for the implementation of an engineered standards/productivity program that defined measurements for all distribution functions and resulted in a $1.2 MM reduction in labor expenses over two years.