2. Sonoma Consulting Overview
•Our high impact cohesive project team’s experience spans across the entire
supply chain. This experience and thorough understanding of the links and
interactions provides superior client value.
• We provide a highly experienced team of professionals with extensive
industry and consulting backgrounds.
•Our project team is committed to our belief that a collaborative work style
provides the highest quality client service. In Short -- we work with you to
meet your organizational goals.
•We understand your business. This critical qualification allows us to factor in
your business needs, challenges, and goals to ensure the right people,
processes and technology are in place to operate your business at peak
efficiency.
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3. Sonoma Consulting’s Approach
Our Supply Chain professionals are
experienced in both consulting and industry
with strong project management
techniques to deliver solutions that address
your business needs and bolster your
bottom line.
Driven by business strategy, we balance
the implications and possibilities of
technology, process improvement, and
people to provide a real world, custom fit
for your specific needs and capabilities.
Our seasoned Supply Chain professionals
work with your team to ensure a
collaborative effort and positive results.
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5. Sonoma Consulting International Experience
Hong Kong
Mexico China
Colombia Singapore
Puerto Rico Thailand
Canada Korea
Belgium France
Germany Italy
UK Sweden
Switzerland Luxembourg
Portugal Netherlands
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7. Sonoma Resources
• The following pages list Sonoma’s primary resources and the
experience that these resources bring to our clients
• Sonoma has multiple resource pools that we can leverage for
further expertise if needed
• What makes Sonoma resources different:
– All of our resources have deep experience in specific supply chain
areas
– All of our resources have direct experience in multiple industries
including:
• Consumer Product Goods
• Retail
• Pharmaceutical
• Automotive
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8. Our People sschaffer@sonomaconsultinginc.com
404.964.6593
Steve Schaffer
Steve is a seasoned business professional with over 17 years of experience in supply chain including Demand Planning, Distribution
Operations, WMS systems, customer service operations, and Sales Operations and Planning Process. He has directly worked for three “Big 5”
consulting firms as well as two Fortune 250 companies, with experience in dozens more. Steve has experience across multiple industries and
functional areas that allow him to bring a strong blend of business knowledge, operations experience and technology solutions to clients. Steve
has built organizations from the ground up, helped established businesses and start-up’s, led major complex projects and has a wide variety of
International experience.
Background Expertise
Schaffer Consulting, Inc. • Distribution center start up, consolidation, recovery, and operations
Implemented a global supply chain and distribution network for a management
$600 MM medical device manufacturer. The implementation
consisted of consolidating over 50 distribution centers globally into • Distribution outsourcing / 3PL selection and relationships
14 regional distribution centers.
The North Highland Company • Demand Planning, Sales and Operations Planning and Advanced
Program manager for several initiatives with Lowe’s Home Planning and Scheduling software
Improvement including: Logistics planning system, Logistic and
Merchandising Workflow, and Vendor Management System • WMS implementation and post implementation improvement
implementations
• Project management, planning, benefits analysis, ROI, risk
Newell Rubbermaid assessment, and goal setting.
Director of Supply Chain and Customer Service for $600 million
sales division. Managed a Joint Venture with a Chinese company,
and multiple distribution operations improvement projects. • Inventory management implementation and process improvement
Deloitte Consulting, Ernst & Young, and Coopers & Lybrand • Industries: CPG, Retail, Apparel, On-line retail , and Healthcare
Performed post WMS implementation improvement projects for an
electrical parts manufacturer and a major fashion apparel
manufacturer. Developed an inventory management strategy for
a major on-line retailer. Performed a warehouse management
system assessment for an office supply retailer..
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9. Our People jvag@sonomaconsultinginc.com
704.953.2044
Jason Vag
Jason is a seasoned business professional with over 12 years of experience in supply chain including ERP, WMS, TMS, RFID, and visibility.
He has directly worked for two “Big 5” consulting firms as well as two Fortune 250 companies, with experience in dozens more. Jason’s
experience across multiple industries and functional areas allows him to bring a unique understanding of operations and technology to clients.
Jason’s expertise is in leading large scale mission critical projects involving both operations and technology. Additionally, Jason has expertise
in supply chain strategy, operations management, business process design, 3PL relationships, program management, technology selection &
implementation. Jason’s background includes international experience in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Background Expertise
Jason Vag Consulting, Inc. • Distribution center start up, consolidation, recovery, and operations
Implemented a global supply chain and distribution network for a management
$600 MM medical device manufacturer. The implementation
consisted of consolidating over 50 distribution centers globally into • Distribution outsourcing / 3PL selection and relationships
14 regional distribution centers.
Lowe’s Home Improvement • Managing culture change across an organization, with proper
Lead a damage reduction effort for the $5 billion appliance communication and setting appropriate expectations.
department. Developed a strategic channel tool to identify supply
chain capacity for product flow • Supply Chain strategy and technology management
Newell Rubbermaid • Project management, planning, benefits analysis, ROI, risk
Managed a Network Optimization project to consolidate 125 + assessment, and goal setting.
DCs to under 20 in a five year period. Consolidated numerous
DC’s. Led corporate RFID team. Managed 700K sq ft of
distribution center space . • DC technology assessment, selection, and operational
implementation
Deloitte Consulting and Ernst & Young
Performed systems selection and operational review for a high • Industries: CPG, Retail, Automotive, Healthcare, Hi-Tech, Insurance,
end multi-channel retailer. Performed operational analysis and and Banking.
implementation plan for a major electronics manufacturer.
Performed a transportation strategy assessment for an office
products retailer. Installed a WMS in a 3.2 MM sq ft warehouse for
an automotive manufacturer.
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10. Our People kthompson@sonomaconsultinginc.com
678.522.3308
Kevin Thompson
Kevin is a seasoned business professional with over 18 years of experience in supply chain including ERP, WMS, TMS, Demand Planning,
Transportation, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma. He has directly worked for one of the “Big 5” consulting firms as well
as two Fortune 250 companies, with experience in other companies in Executive Management. Kevin’s experience across multiple industries
and functional areas allows him to bring a unique understanding of operations and technology to clients. His expertise is in leading large scale
projects involving all key functional areas: Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technology. Additionally, Kevin has expertise
internationally both in Europe and Asia.
Background Expertise
Thompson Consulting, Inc. • Distribution center start up, consolidation, recovery, and operations
Implemented a global supply chain and distribution network for a management
$600 MM medical device manufacturer. The implementation
consisted of consolidating over 50 distribution centers globally into • Distribution outsourcing / 3PL selection and relationships
14 regional distribution centers.
Adjoined Consulting • Managing culture change across an organization, with proper
Led Operations team for a WMS software implementation and communication and setting appropriate expectations.
material handling equipment installation for a major wireless
telecom service provider. • Supply Chain strategy and technology management
Our365 • Project management, planning, benefits analysis, ROI, risk
Managed North America Sales and Operations team with P&L assessment, and goal setting.
responsibility of $65M with 2,800 locations and workforce of 2,000
employees.
• Strategic Sourcing and Six Sigma implementation.
Deloitte Consulting
Led Merger and Acquisition team to develop strategy to • Industries: CPG, Retail, Telecommunications, Automotive,
streamline the supply chain of two companies merging to result in Healthcare, and Government.
savings in excess of $120 million for the following areas:
distribution center operations, transportation, inventory
management, and customer service.
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