Boeing Spares Distribution Center, Seattle, WA
Reorganized an aircraft parts distribution center, combining three warehouses into one new facility while maintaining continuous service, reducing total operating costs by over 40%. Developed start-up and operating plans, prepared systems integration specifications for an automated material handling system.
United Airlines, San Francisco, CA
Planned and redesigned an aircraft maintenance facility, consolidating 20 satellite parts warehouses into one automated storage and retrieval system, making operational changes and process improvements to increase the service capacity of the facility by 30%.
General Mills, Minneapolis, MN
Designed and implemented a Warehouse Management System for a food distribution center, using computers with radio frequency and bar code technology to direct warehouse operations, increasing storage capacity and improving overall performance and service.
Continental Mills, Kent, WA
Evaluated a dry foods warehouse for quality, cost and service improvement opportunities. Recommended the installation of an automated storage and retrieval system as well as process improvements to increase inventory, improve throughput and reduce costs.
Boeing Propulsion Systems Division, Seattle, WA
A productivity improvement project for the assembly of jet aircraft engines. Redesigned the assembly line operation, making process changes and tool utilization improvements to increase throughput by 25% without additional investment.
Small Business Development Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Provided operations management support to a variety of small businesses. Identified many opportunities to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve quality and service without additional investment. Projects included Ceramic Tile Manufacturer (process and quality improvements, facility layout), Hybrid Seed Corn Producer (developed packaging/instructions for overseas shipments), Frozen Food Company (assisted client in meeting Department of Health regulations), Nursing Home/Hospice Care Center (quality control improvements at nursing stations), Textbook Printer/Publisher (productivity improvement, inventory control changes)
General Electric Corp., Lynn, MA
Revised warehouse operations for an aircraft parts distribution center, improving service and increasing productivity while reducing costs. Developed simulation models to evaluate the performance and suitability of various automated storage and material handling systems.
General Motors, Pontiac, MI
Designed an automated material handling system and a robotic painting system for an automobile assembly plant. Used computer simulation models to test, evaluate and improve the performance of the systems prior to purchase and implementation of equipment.
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY
Developed a computer simulation model to evaluate various designs for an automated guided vehicle system, making recommendations to improve vehicle utilization and material flow, resulting in improved customer service in a 1 million Sq.Ft. distribution center
Ford Motor Company, Milan, MI
Designed an automated storage and retrieval system and an automated guided vehicle system for an automobile parts manufacturing facility, using computer simulation models to improve the overall design and to evaluate the performance of the proposed system prior to installation
Union Pacific Railroad Company, Omaha, NE
Designed and developed an automated Crew Management System, using computers to select and notify train crewmen of their assignments. Implemented the Pilot Project for the system at the Cheyenne, Wyoming test site. Implementation across the entire railroad resulted in the consolidation of seven crew calling offices into one centralized operation.
Consulting Experience
Redesigned an automotive parts distribution system, making revisions to meet a 100% increase in demand and a 50% increase in inventory without additional facilities. Facilitated a Process Improvement team at a railroad terminal, significantly increasing locomotive availability to reduce dwell time for freight cars through the yard by 50%. Project Manager for design, construction and start-up of a 1.1 million Sq.Ft. distribution center for truck parts. A fast-track project including $100 million value in buildings, equipment and inventory. All phases were completed on time and within budget. Developed revisions for an electrostatic painting system, making process improvements and using automated material handling equipment to improve productivity by 100%. Reorganized an aircraft parts distribution center, combining three warehouses into one new facility while maintaining continuous service, reducing operating costs by 40%. Developed a Voice Receiving System for warehouse operations, using radio frequency and voice recognition technology to allow hands-free data input from remote locations. Evaluated a railcar maintenance facility for productivity / quality improvements, making recommendations to assist client in renewing a 10-year rapid transit maintenance contract. Redesigned an aircraft maintenance facility, combining schedule and facility changes with process improvements to increase the service capacity of the facility by 30%.
Clients included Freightliner Corporation, United Airlines, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Southern Pacific Railroad, General Mills, Eastman Kodak Company, Esterline Technologies, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Bombardier Transportation, General Electric, Union Pacific Railroad
