Gary Wood

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Take your manufacturing company to the next level by learning how to use AI, IoT, ERP, MES, and WMS.Supply Chain Digital Transformation Architect | CPIM, LSS Green Belt, R12 Supply Chain Champion @ Supply Chain Analytics, LLC
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Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
About Gary Wood

With over 25 years of experience in supply chain management, I help manufacturing executives develop and implement strategies that align with their customers, employees, and suppliers and produce top-quality products at a profit. I am a Supply Chain Digital Transformation and ERP Solution Architect. As an unbiased, Trusted Advisor, I share my expertise in the manufacturing supply chain on how to successfully employ new technologies - ERP, MES, AI/IoT, and other cloud-based tools in their companies.My strengths are helping manufacturers create and execute solutions that optimize limited resources, exceed customer expectations, and grow businesses sustainably and profitably. I have a keen ability to view manufacturing companies from strategic and tactical perspectives, enabling you to learn how to adapt quickly and be agile in your Supply Chain. I have a track record of driving results for clients, managing costs, maximizing throughput, increasing quality, leveraging resources, and eliminating waste. I am certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB). I have expertise in Digital Transformation, process flow and systems, and technologies such as AI, IoT, and Industry 4.0/5.0. I help clients leverage these technologies to achieve their business goals.

Gary Wood's Current Company Details
Supply Chain Analytics, LLC

Supply Chain Analytics, Llc

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Take your manufacturing company to the next level by learning how to use AI, IoT, ERP, MES, and WMS.Supply Chain Digital Transformation Architect | CPIM, LSS Green Belt, R12 Supply Chain Champion
Gary Wood Work Experience Details
  • Supply Chain Analytics, Llc
    Supply Chain Digital Transformation Architect
    Supply Chain Analytics, Llc Jan 2018 - Present
    Victor, New York, Us
    Collaborating with manufacturing executives to help them develop and implement strategies that align with their customers, employees, and suppliers and produce top-quality products at a profit. Sharing my expertise in the supply chain and how to successfully employ new technologies - ERP, MES, AI/IoT, and other cloud-based tools in their companies.
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  • Supply Chain Analytics, Llc
    Principal Supply Chain Business Analyst
    Supply Chain Analytics, Llc Jan 2018 - Present
    Victor, New York, Us
    Helping manufacturing executives align supply chains to improve operational efficiencies, including optimizing inventory and manufacturing to significantly improve customer satisfaction. - Validating methodology and tools to analyze the flow of materials, information, and dollars between suppliers and customers. - Building visual and digital road maps behind supply chains. - Developing models to link process control systems with ERP systems to gather, process, and report real-time data. - Completing supply chain assessments for organizations to help improve supply chain performance, stay current with technology, and drive new business."Only supply chains that are agile, adaptable, and aligned provide companies with a sustainable competitive advantage.” --Hau Lee, October 2014, Harvard Business Review
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  • Grant Thornton Llp
    Solutions Architect
    Grant Thornton Llp Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Working for this accounting, tax, audit and IT consulting firm, supported manufacturing clients in need of professional services to improve ERP systems. Select engagements:● Researched, developed and implemented a solution for a manufacturer involving updates to more than $1M worth of purchase orders with bad data so suppliers could be paid.● Developed proof of concept and the implementation plan for plastics packaging manufacturer to expand the enterprise by adding additional plants.● Participated in two cloud-based ERP selection projects as supply chain lead.● Selected as a member of an internal supply chain knowledge group.
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  • Coopervision
    Senior Business Systems Analyst
    Coopervision Jun 2014 - Feb 2015
    San Ramon, California, Us
    Prepared reports for management related to ongoing systems projects for this manufacturer of contact lenses. Resurrected stalled calibration/maintenance project protecting a $100K investment.
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  • Lsi Solutions
    Erp Business Systems Consultant
    Lsi Solutions Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
    Victor, Ny, Us
    Developed an advanced supply chain planning system for this medical device manufacturer. Devised system architecture, gathered requirements, defined scope, authored project plan, tested solutions and trained key users.
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  • Lidestri Food And Drink
    Senior Business Analyst
    Lidestri Food And Drink Apr 2011 - Mar 2013
    Fairport, Ny, Us
    Implemented planning, analysis and reporting solutions that provided LiDestri with greater visibility into operations, decreased supply chain variability and offered more accurate planning capabilities. Designed development (using on-shore and off-shore resources) and deployment of interfaces between Oracle® ERP and process control systems. Trained users on advanced supply chain planning, scheduling, purchasing, process execution and reporting. Collaborated with technical resources to develop an interface between Oracle ASCP and OPM, process execution and Infor’s advanced scheduler applications. Analyzed and resolved software and implementation issues using root cause analysis and Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC methodology and My Oracle Support. Provided go-live support, including creating new responsibilities and designing reports.
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  • Getinge
    Business Analyst
    Getinge Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
    Gothenburg, Se
    Conducted an internationally recognized Six Sigma Green Belt project to reduce work-in-process metal inventory for this manufacturer of sterilization equipment. Led an item master and BOM conversion project.
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  • Value Consulting, Inc
    Supply Chain Coach, Lean Six Sigma Champion, Erp System Lead
    Value Consulting, Inc Jun 2009 - Oct 2010
    Developed a methodology for companies to evaluate the “health” of their supply chain, including process included documenting the material and information flow (Value Stream Map) of the entire chain from suppliers through customers. Identified high-variability and high-risk steps in the flow; developed meaningful metrics to monitor the flow and reduce variability. Completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training.
  • It Convergence
    Managing Principal Instructor
    It Convergence May 2008 - Jun 2009
    Irving, Texas, Us
    Provided Oracle consulting support as a certified R12 Supply Chain Champion. Developed courseware, delivered on-site training and conducted remote training via the Internet. Designed and created 13 interactive CBT inventory training modules. Trained core project team members on supply chain applications. Implemented purchasing contracts at an electric utility.
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  • Value Consulting, Inc.
    Principal, Project Lead, Erp Systems Consultant
    Value Consulting, Inc. Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
    Consultant to a $150 million subsidiary of Danaher Corporation. Reviewed status of project and made recommendations on restructuring the implementation team. Developed a detailed implementation plan. Organized and conducted a successful conference room pilots.
  • Kravet Contract Fabrics
    Oracle Supply Chain Analyst
    Kravet Contract Fabrics Sep 2007 - Dec 2007
    Provided support to 200 users for all manufacturing applications. Reviewed plans for system implementation of a $200M division. Evaluated current uses of applications and made recommendations for expansion and improvement. Managed Support Requests and provided trouble shooting services.
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  • Business & Decision
    Principal Consultant
    Business & Decision Feb 2007 - Sep 2007
    Paris La Défense, France, Fr
    Led supply chain team during implementation of an ERP system at domestic and European locations for a Medical Device manufacturer. Identified business objectives, documented processes, developed and managed conference room pilots in the US and Europe. Organized and managed an implementation team of colleagues and client personnel; setup and configured the applications to meet client requirements. Demonstrated several options and proposed solutions to satisfy complicated requirements in a regulated industry. Trained super users, and developed a data conversion and system cut-over plan for manufacturing and operations data.
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  • Infotegrity Llc
    Supply Chain Practice Manager
    Infotegrity Llc Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
    Managed the implementation of an Oracle ERP at an electronics manufacturer. Trained 250 users in the fine points of upgrading their Oracle ERP system. Created technique to use MRP and Min/Max Planning concurrently—a program delivered to a national user group. Developed the company’s proprietary Capable to Promise solution using value stream mapping, Lean and Oracle supply chain applications.
  • Value Consulting
    Principal Consultant
    Value Consulting Mar 2002 - Dec 2004
    Herndon,, Va, Us
    Working as a consultant, provided consulting services across a wide range of project engagements involving ERP technology, specification and deployment. Select engagements:● Created and published a variety of user manuals on ERP technology. ● Developed a 7-step process to identify high-variability/high-risk links in supply chains. ● Organized and conducted successful conference room pilots and user testing. ● Developed a formal planning process for an aerospace components manufacturer. ● Managed the conversion from ASK ManMan to Oracle ERP Suite.
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  • Kpmg Consulting
    Consulting Manager, Team Leader
    Kpmg Consulting Jan 2001 - Feb 2002
    Amsterdam, Nl
    Working for this international consulting firm, supported a variety of clients globally in the design, configuration and implementation of ERP supply chain applications. Select engagements: ● Led supply chain team during an Oracle upgrade at a multi-national computer manufacturer. Established standards, organized CRPs and managed documentation. Created the project plan and managed the resulting schedule. Trained core team members in the U.S. and Switzerland. ● Led the implementation of supply chain applications at a video equipment manufacturer. Reorganized a stalled project to complete a successful implementation. Organized and conducted successful conference room pilot and UAT.
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  • Value Consulting, Inc.
    Principal, Erp Systems Consultant, Project Manager
    Value Consulting, Inc. Nov 1999 - Dec 2000
    Designed a Warranty Tracking System that saved over $500k in lost revenue, using native ERP functionality, for an implementation cost of less than $50K.
  • Oasys Cybernetics Pvt. Ltd
    Principal Consultant, Team Leader, Project Leader
    Oasys Cybernetics Pvt. Ltd Jul 1997 - Jan 1998
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, In
    Led implementation of ERP Engineering Products and ATO/CTO applications. Designed an ECO Copy extension for this multi-national computer manufacturer. Provided consulting services to clients implementing ERP manufacturing, distribution and supply chain planning systems.
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  • Oracle
    Principal Consultant, Supply Chain Applications Consultant, Trainer
    Oracle Oct 1994 - Jun 1997
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Led an implementation of Oracle Manufacturing/Supply Chain Modules at a multi-national electronics manufacturer. Documented requirements and performed gap analyses. Organized user testing. Served as a team member of an Oracle manufacturing and financial applications implementation for a Fortune 100, multinational electronics equipment manufacturer.
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  • Vision Engineering Corporation
    Branch Manager
    Vision Engineering Corporation Jun 1991 - Sep 1994
    Opened and managed a branch of an Industrial Automation firm that grew from 1 to 12 professionals. Annual revenues increased to $3,000,000. Managed complex automation and control projects primarily within Food and Pharmaceutical industries. Developed detailed quotations and Project Implementation plans. Selected suppliers and negotiated contracts for price, supply and quality. Managed relationships with customers through successful project completion.

Gary Wood Education Details

  • Penn State University
    Penn State University
    Psycho-Social Sciences

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Gary Wood's current role is Take your manufacturing company to the next level by learning how to use AI, IoT, ERP, MES, and WMS.Supply Chain Digital Transformation Architect | CPIM, LSS Green Belt, R12 Supply Chain Champion.

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Gary Wood attended Penn State University.

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