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Always working with the customer in mind! Enabling freight process modernization to drive efficiency, reduce friction and generate massive savings Shared Ledger Ecosystems with Smart Freight Contracts and Real Time Audit Free Freight Invoicing are the answer! LOGISTICIAN - SHARER OF INSIGHTS - CREATOR - INFLUENCER - CURATOR - STORYTELLER with over 30 years of large scale, complex, consultative and direct #logistics & #supplychain systems experience from warehouse floor to boardrooms of major retail, brand, third party logistics and IT organizations. Solid base of capabilities and practical approach to helping people and organizations develop AND implement solutions that work. Passionate about driving improved supply chain sustainability with LOWER costs! In 2016 selected to become one of IBM's 24 Global Commerce Futurists & #1 Influencer in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.Specialist in major retail logistics, systems, strategy & effective execution. Personally lead development of several successful world leading end to end Retailer/Vendor collaborative logistics process solutions during series of Supply Chain Network Projects proving benefits of IoT in supply chains, the first in 2003.Both Retailers & Brands are at a crossroads and now is the best time ever to revisit your Technology, Logistics Network Strategy and Supply Chain Design to prepare for the Distributed Digital Commerce future that's rapidly emerging. There are number of opportunities/challenges related to inventory, store size, technology and sustainability which have potential to turn current distribution models upside down. Those who understand and prepare will reap competitive advantage as others struggle to reset their networks in response. Coined terms 'Matrix Commerce' or 'Matrix Retail' in 2012 representing method of identifying and effectively dealing on near real time basis with complexity in our highly competitive and interconnected world. In 2018 coined Distributed Logistics as best logistics option for emerging Digital Commerce future. The first step on this path is for retailers and brands to develop an effective Distributed Logistics capability foundation to support customers and stores upon and then begin building out future state Matrix Commerce/Retail capability. Feel free to reach out and learn more! Cheers!CONTENT - CURATION - COMMUNITY - The Three Cs of Successful B2B Stakeholder Engagement! Cheers!
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Vice President Business DevelopmentKnnx CorpToronto, On, Ca -
Head Of Business DevelopmentKnnx Corp Nov 2024 - PresentToronto, Ontario, CaKey business development leader for growing Freight Process Modernization market maker. Full cycle expertise from identification, through engagement and needs discovery with sales team to meet and exceed client expectations building strong relationships. Ongoing thought leadership creation and sharing to both educate and excite passion for KNNX solutions and the results we deliver.
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Avp, SalesKnnx Corp May 2022 - Nov 2024Toronto, Ontario, CaKNNX - Connect your Supply Chain! We are the initial developer and market leader in Smart Freight Contracts, Real Time Audit Free Freight Invoicing and Shared Ledger Ecosystems that Connect Shipper & Carrier TMSs, Visibility platforms, ERPs and FAP for complete data view and control. KNNX effectively automates accurate invoice creation and collaboration between Shippers and Carriers eliminating disputes and driving massive savings on annual freight spend. Educating large Shippers on this proven new approach to managing Freight contracts and Payments driving new Customer Acquisition, Shipper Savings Analysis, Proof of Value and Production roll outs!
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Founder & PresidentSupply Chain Network Blog 2007 - 2024Established in 2007, the Supply Chain Network blog finds, curates and shares the latest news, insights and information logistics and supply chain professionals need. Our focus on Digital Commerce and Distributed Logistics including supply chain systems, ecommerce, fulfillment, third party logistics, sustainability and automation keeps readers current on the pulse of our industry. Content creation, amplification and social sharing on all industry related topics includes relevant articles, announcements, innovations, trends and mergers & acquisitions. Recently Supply Chain Network was identified as the Most Connected Organization in Supply Chain following detailed analysis of 3 years of social media history across 19 key metrics. -
Account Achievement VisionaryEtail Solutions 2019 - 2022White Bear Lake, Mn, UsAs the first Account Achievement Visionary at Etail Solutions, my role was to help retailers and brands achieve their digital growth, profitability and customer experience business objectives by leveraging the EVP platform to benefit from enabled Matrix Commerce.Work directly with ecommerce brands and online retailers as well as source, define and finalize strategic ecommerce and logistics partners to grow the business through mutually beneficial partnerships.Etail Solutions EVP has been 10 years in the making and is now a battle tested and hardened system. Originally designed and built for major Marketplace Resellers where, as you can imagine, every penny of cost and profit are critical to continued growth and profitability, this system has the depth and scalability to support both retailers and brands.Etail Solutions works closely with clients to first fully integrate, and then work hand in hand to achieve the stellar growth and customer experience results envisioned based on leveraging the tight integration of products, channels, inventory and logistics with the support of a dedicated Etail Solutions team member.At Etail Solutions there’s actually a real person there to support you, who knows the platform from end to end, has likely even seen the challenge you’re facing before, and is there for you and ready to help solve and grow your online business.First step in this journey is to talk with me to learn more and show you what’s possible, after all my new role is Account Achievement Visionary, and who doesn’t want to achieve more? -
Ibm FuturistIbm 2016 - 2022Armonk, New York, Ny, Us -
Vice President & General ManagerTompkins Solutions 2017 - 2020Orlando, Florida, UsGroundbreaking rollout of Distributed Logistics and technology business driving improved costs and best in class customer experience for Direct to Consumer brands and retailers.Developed the business both directly with ecommerce brands and online retailers as well as through the sourcing, definition, negotiation and finalizing of several strategic ecommerce and logistics partners to grow the business through mutually beneficial partnerships. -
Vice President - Business DevelopmentTangentia 2016 - 2017Toronto, On, CaLeading the Business Development efforts at Tangentia through leveraging both direct client relationships and also the development of key partners in target sectors and markets such as Retail, Banking and Government in both Canada, the United States and beyond.Tangentia is a leading boutique consulting, technology and outsourcing firm with a comprehensive portfolio of SaaS and licensed solutions that can bridge the most challenging technology gaps while creating significant cost efficiencies and competitive advantage across an organization and its supply chain. A Premier Partner of IBM, Tangentia’ s areas of focus include e-Commerce, B2B & EDI, Enterprise & Cloud Security (IAM), Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), (SaaS) Cloud Infrastructure & Cloud Integration, Business Analytics (BA) and Application Development across multiple industries like Banking & Financial Services & Insurance(BFSI), Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG),Telecom, Healthcare and Government.Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Tangentia has associates and ecosystem partners operating globally, with a presence in 5 continents and 30+ countries, offering a "think global, act local" solutions approach. -
Director Business Development, Omni-Channel RetailSci Logistics 2012 - 2016Toronto, On, CaSCI Logistics is a leading Canadian third-party logistics provider (3PL), offering customized supply chain solutions to clients in the retail, e-commerce, technology, healthcare, and financial sectors across Canada for 30 years. As leader of Retail & E-Commerce business development and strategy, this role entailed developing a vision for the Retail & E-Commerce market and working with the SCI team to implement, refine and deliver on this omni-channel vision to clients. • Lead omni-channel retail business development at 3PL I wrote business plan for in 1994• In only four years dramatically grew retail and e-commerce logistics business to largest vertical• Doubled number of DCs from 13 to 26 & tripled facility footprint from 1 million to 3 million sq ft• Quintupled the volume of e-commerce units processed from 4 million in 2012 to 20 million in 2016• Landed largest deal in history of corporate group for Sears in double digit millions annually• Developed and rolled out advanced Omni-Commerce Logistics Development Strategy• Designed new multi-vertical organization structure allowing business to effectively scale -
Vice President & Principal AnalystConstellation Research 2010 - 2012Monte Vista, California, UsLead analyst on Social Supply Chain Management conducting briefings, presentations, interviews, surveys and in depth market/product analysis relative to the Logistics and Supply Chain Management vertical and all players within the SCM ecosystem. Special focus on impact and opportunities of social networking within supply chains and assisting end users and systems/service providers on best integration approaches and paths. -
Principal FacilitatorSupply Chain Network 2006 - 2010Toronto, Ca• Continued advancement of leading multi-company SCM-RFID processes• Introduction of SCN Process Requirements to other industry verticals• Growth of SupplyChainNetwork.com website & Twitter presence• Development for e-Catalogue GDSN compatible and related generic standards programs • Provision of quality Consulting Services relative to strategic business methods• Completed two successful End-to-End Supply Chain Internet of Things pilot projects -
Vice President Logistics/Supply Chain - Retail Advisory Leader For CanadaPricewaterhousecoopers Llp 2004 - 2006GbMost senior Logistics/Supply Chain role in the firm and additional responsibility as Retail & Consumer Products Leader for PwC Advisory Service in Canada. Specific responsibilities and results include:• Initiate successful rebuilding of PwC Advisory Services practice• Development of issues based suite of Logistics/Supply Chain service offerings • Provision of quality Consulting Services relative to strategic business methods• Marketing of these services and development of blue chip clients• Active participation in major North America wide consulting engagements·• Successful completion of SCN Office Products Industry RFID Pilot Project with Staples and vendor group resulting in 99.2% receiving accuracy and 85% receiving productivity gain. -
PresidentStrategic Logistics Partners 2000 - 2004· Successful Start-up of Logistics Consulting and Information Services business · Provision of quality Consulting Services relative to strategic logistics/supply chain business methods · Marketing of these services and development of other potential clients · Development, introduction and marketing of Professional Information Services & About.com Editor/Guide Logistics/Supply Chain· Introduced and implemented leading multi-company SCM-RFID initiative Supply Chain Network Project(SCN)
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Vice President & General ManagerCrosslink Distribution Inc. (Division Of Tibbett & Britten Group) 1995 - 1999· Developed and led ECR/QR facilitation arm of TBGNA · Co-ordinated activities of major retailers & over 30 suppliers to develop program · Negotiated with major Canadian carrier partners for transport consolidation · Designed and oversaw development of custom QR/ECR Crossdock System · Developed tailor made expedited receipt programs for major retailers · Conceptualized and introduced supplier co-operative warehousing operations · Continued to oversee Development function (see below)
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Director Development & PlanningTibbett & Britten Group (Acquired By Exel, Then Dhl Supply Chain) 1993 - 1995· Senior product/business developer with international third party logistics firm's North American arm Company business tripled in both 1993 and 1994 · Developed and won national distribution and transportation contract for Wal-Mart in Canada · Responsible for development and costing of tailor made strategic distribution proposals for potential clients facilitating significant expense reductions. · Preparation and updating of all marketing materials (video/printed/electronic) · Introduced advanced logistics modelling and strategy tools · Developed systems strategy and organization structure
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Senior ExecutiveHudson'S Bay Company 1980 - 1993New York, New York, UsDistribution Services Manager· Key communications link/supply chain logistical support between logistics operations, buying organization and vendors· Ownership of national vendor marking and other value added vendor programs· Drive value-added vendor services and ensure vendor compliance· Key player and committee chairman to implement new distribution strategies· Prepare presentation and training materials to market the distribution function· Direction of DC productivity "PEP" system for 2,000 employees in 6 D.C's · Distribution systems owner for development & application of new technologiesDistribution Strategy Project Manager· Formulation of long-range strategy for Bay/Simpsons distribution group which saved $25 million annually· Conducted management interviews to determine strategic direction · Collect and format all relevant data · Arrange steering committee meetings· Interact with advisors on future design, location and transport needs
Jeff Ashcroft Education Details
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University Of TorontoEnglish / Psychology
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Jeff Ashcroft works for Knnx Corp
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Jeff Ashcroft's current role is Vice President Business Development.
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Jeff Ashcroft attended University Of Toronto.
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