Norman Katz Email & Phone Number

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Katzscan Inc. (www.katzscan.com) was established in January 1996 to provide independent, vendor-neutral software and operations advice and project documentation services. Technology focus areas are ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), X12-EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), and barcode label and scanning applications. Business focus areas are general office and supply chain operations. Norman Katz is the Owner/President of Katzscan Inc. and is the consultant on all projects. Services include: the architecting of software solutions which involve the creation of software RFX documentation; software vendor selection and implementation; data conversion and migration; supply chain vendor compliance technology and operations requirements assessment, incorporation to systems and processes, chargeback (financial penalty) mitigation and reduction; data analysis; software and operations documentation. Since its inception, Katzscan has been engaged on 20+ ERP projects, 20+ X12-EDI projects, and 20+ barcode projects. Norman’s experience on barcode projects started in 1991, and his ERP, X12-EDI, and vendor compliance experience began in 1993. Norman also is well-versed in GS1 requirements especially for retail. A relationship champion, Norman brings together internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., customers, contract manufacturers, 3PL third-party logistics distributors) to ensure alignment and synchronization of master data, transactions, and business operations. Norman is a constant communicator and ensures that all projects are documented so that knowledge is transferred throughout each consulting engagement.Katzscan Inc. is a fully insured Florida C-corporation and engages C2C (corp-to-corp) as an independent consultancy on all projects. Please go to www.katzscan.com for more information and to contact Norman.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Expertise in supply chain vendor compliance, notably helping retail CPG companies with technical (X12-EDI, barcode label) and operational compliance. Author of the first and only book on supply chain vendor compliance (www.vendorcompliance.info). Chargeback (financial penalty) mitigation and reduction. Customer, contract manufacturer, and third-party logistics (3PL) partner championship on technical and operational issues, e.g., vendor compliance, master data management, operational alignment. Performance metrics and key performance indicators experience and data analysis.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Assessment of external supply chain and internal business operations and the alignment of existing and proposed technology - notably: ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), X12-EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), Automatic Identification (barcode labeling and scanning) - to meet or exceed the business requirements of today and tomorrow. Expertise in engaging with business stakeholders and supply chain partners to assess business requirements and align with software functionality. A specialist in analyzing data and bringing a subjective perspective, revealing informational insights, and assisting in the conversion/migration from current state to future state.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Expertise in reviewing internal business operations and external supply chain interactions to determine internal control gaps, risks, improvements, and where technology can be implemented, updated, or better utilized. Skilled at documenting current state and proposed future state. Able to clearly outline standard operating procedures and guide business stakeholders through training on new processes and software systems.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Technical and functional expert in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. 20+ ERP projects in my career. Selection (including RFX development and vendor outreach) through implementation and training; user and technical documentation; data conversion and migration; operations current state to future state. Some projects involve jumping in where an ERP system exists and quieting the chaos, re-aligning the data for a better technical and functional fit, developing reports, documenting the system, and user training.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Technical and functional expert (since 1993) in X12-EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), notably in retail/grocery with the following transactions: 850, 855, 860, 810, 856, 753, 754, 812, 816, 820, 824, 830, 846, 852, 864, 875, 880, 940, 945, 997. Expertise in EDI-ERP data mapping. Expertise in establishing and strengthening EDI relationships between CPG vendors and customers, and between CPG vendors and their contract manufacturers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Expertise in data analysis and in bringing a subjective perspective to objective data using long-time experience and wide-ranging experience. Able to informatively present data findings. Expertise in data mapping (e.g., ERP-EDI), data taxonomy, data clean-up, and in data conversions/transformations/migrations.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Along with being able to implement technology and improve operations, I can clearly communicate everything all levels of audience. The documentation that I routinely create on projects includes: -- Software Project Documentation-- Standard Operating Procedures-- Training Manuals & How-To Guides-- Process Flows & Integration Designs-- Data Analysis Visualizations-- Software Modifications & Data Specifications-- Supply Chain Requirements (Supplier/Vendor) I am a US national and international presenter/speaker and writer.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

-- Author of three globally published business books (https://katzscan.com/media). -- 60+ US and international speaking engagements (https://katzscan.com/speaking-engagements). -- 50+ US and international print and online articles (https://katzscan.com/articles-%26-audio). I have contributed original content to leading newspapers, trade magazines, journals (as peer-reviewed articles), in both print and online format. My published pieces have appeared in the US, Canada, UK, and Dubai, as well as some publications having a global reach beyond their respective country borders. My first two books are in university libraries around the world. Freelance writing includes: newsletters, articles, whitepapers, presentations. I am also available to assist with technology proposals, bids, and grants.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

✓ Extrovert personality✓ Intense listener, thoughtful and critical thinker ✓ Problem solver: short-term fixes and long-term solutions✓ Able to acclimate to new software rapidly✓ Able to adapt to new situations quickly✓ Project Leadership; team player; independent go-getter; collaborative mentor ✓ Relationship champion: resolving conflicts and forging stronger internal and external partnerships✓ Superior verbal and written communication skills✓ Able to easily convey complex concepts and converse with all levels of organization staff✓ Brings a subjective perspective to objective issues and data✓ Spontaneous humor; creative idea developer

www.scmr.com - author profile: https://www.scmr.com/author/nkatz ==============================================Providing experienced thought-leadership insights via monthly articles on topics such as supply chain, vendor compliance, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), barcode labeling and scanning, data analysis, business operations, software projects, and more.

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Dubai, Ae

Contributing experienced thought leadership to this international supply chain organization.http://www.sclgme.org/leader/245

Learn the fantastic sport of fencing! Foil and saber. Ages 8 and up.www.tropicalknightsfencing.com Currently searching for a new location ... I hope the club will return again.

I contributed thought leadership articles to VAR insights (www.varinsights.com) and MSP insights (www.mspinsights.com) magazines targeting the collaborative opportunities that should exist between traditional resellers and independent experts, and how resellers and channel owners should be embracing this strategic partnership to create a differentiating business model that enhances the reseller and channel provider relationship with the end-user customer.

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Teaching beginner and advanced courses on Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and various technology concepts.

I was a member of the U.S. retail industry's trade association VICS (Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions) as a member of its newly formed TPAC (Trading Partner Alignment & Compliance) committee. I conceived of and developed a revolutionary six-part supplier/vendor education series which, at no cost to retailers, was designed to educate both new supplier/vendor entrants to retail and existing disruptive trading partners with the belief that an educated supplier/vendor is a less-costly trading partner. I also reviewed the Business Requirements Document for supply chain metrics standards which the committee published.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

In this capacity I led the supply chain standardization initiatives and communications between accessory manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and boat builders involving barcode labeling and electronic document transactions. I developed technical and end-user documentation, attended and presented at various committe meetings and events, and provided knowledge leadership. I was also asked to take leadership of the marine industry's Marine Data Exchange (MDX) initiative, a custom-developed EDI exchange for marine industry trading partners.

Greenwich, Ct, Us

Progressive career positions (Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Information Technology Manager) with well-known consumer product brands: Fotomat (film and photo processing), Tropicana Products (beverages), Hanes (apparel), and Gitano (fashion apparel), and other companies: Huyck-Formex / Weavexx (industrial textiles and vacuum foils for the paper industry), FLA Orthopedics (medical products manufacturer and distributor), and Gepetto (women's apparel manufacturer).Notable projects included: supply chain vendor compliance, ERP, EDI, manufacturing work-in-progress, point-of-sales.