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Summary: A global authority on supply chain best practices, Carla has 20 plus years of experience working with a diverse range of entities in the global supply chain and logistics environment. Expertise includes: Change Management - Spearheaded C-level executive roundtables, facilitating exploration of impact of change on current and future business environment, identification of core competence and opportunities versus areas of risk. Developed workshops and collateral in support of these concepts. Program Management - Applied project management methodologies to direct multi-phased consulting engagements. Leveraged market intelligence of trends, tools and techniques, working with alliance partners to deliver market leadership perspectives. Internet of Things - IoT - RFID and emerging Auto Identification technologies - Recognized expert on the use of RFID, sensors and auto-identification technologies for specialized supply chain environments * Developed training and e-learning programs related to the use of RFID and related technologies for vertical industries to include Life-Sciences, Retail, defense and global supply chain * Researched, authored and presented a series of white papers related to the selection and implementation of RFID, barcodes, sensors and related auto-identification technologies * Implemented RF interfaces for warehouse information systems to include barcode and related components (newcreed11@gmail.com - cell - 919 265 3888) Vertical Subject Matter Expertise: LifeSciences Subject matter expert in 'discovery to distribution' supply chain best practices across the Life Sciences spectrum. Led client team engaged in synthesis of supply chain processes during merger of two global pharmaceutical companies - developed internal and external supplier management metrics and tools. Well versed in requirements and guidelines for Good Distribution Practices (cGDP) and developed programs for training and implementation of requirements across storage and distribution networks Researched and authored a series of white papers on the subject of mass serialization, sensors and related technologies in the Life Sciences area, with focus on * Cold Chain - Time and Temperature Monitoring - monitoring the state of the product * E-pedigree - ensuring an electronic audit trail across the chain of custody * Chain of Care - Issues and remedies in a Clinical Environment * Discovery, Clinical Trials, product introduction and related processes and technology enablers. Subject matter expert in area of enabling technologies for track, trace and authentication - to include RFID, RTLS, wired and wireless networks (to include GPS) Food and Beverage Extensive experience in all aspects of food and beverage manufacturing, storage and distribution. This includes specialized areas of food service, quick service restaurants and challenges and risks related to food contamination, disposal and product recall. An acknowledged authority on temperature controlled storage and distribution. Energy Industry Provided expertise and support to large global Oil, Natural Gas and alternative fuel enterprises with regard to supply chain risk management. Activities included establishing strategic sourcing agreements, procurement processes and procedures and supplier development programs. Logistics related functions related to the identification of storage and distribution strategies for critical spares and components in support of discovery and refining operations. On site support for cross-functional teams in West Africa and Europe, engaged in the storage and supply of materials and components for Oil discovery, processing and conversion (Liquid natural gas) Developed methodology for resource planning for major capital projects, to include all supply and distribution related functions. Electronics Developed solution design and implementation plan for global supply chain 'virtual workplace' for major Japanese electronics manufacturer (activities took place in Tokyo) Engaged by manufacturer of electronic consumer products, to include TV, household appliances and cellular telephones to assist with major supply chain security issues in global operations. Designed 'blueprint' for supply chain risk mitigation that included operational best practices as well as technology components. Engaged by global network Component Company to develop 'go to market' plan for business solutions in the area of supply chain visibility this included training of sales and marketing personnel in Europe, APR and the USA.
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