Ralph has over 25 years experience at various management levels in the telecommunications, construction and consulting businesses. Included are sales and service responsibilities for regional areas of the U.S., material management at the sourcing and distribution areas and business development for client accounts.

Working directly with client organizations, Ralph has reorganized service supply networks, outsourced inventories and processes, improved customer service, and developed and installed supplier management processes in several industries. Working with project teams, Ralph has trained and coached clients in process consulting and direct intervention methods. He has lead analysis and implementations with strategic and tactical responsibilities. His background is in consumer products, retail distribution, fiber and textiles, chemicals, aerospace, steel, telecommunications, and electric and gas utilities.

Developed and lead analysis approach to identify improvement opportunities for a Midwest electric utility in preparation for de-regulation. Initial opportunities exceeded $35 million in expense reductions and revenue gains.

Aligned requirements planning and genuine sales demand for a major computer manufacturer: improved on-time deliveries to over 90% (from 4-year average of less than 70%) and reduced in process and finished goods inventories by $79 million.

Revised and installed a supplier management process for a large stainless steel producer. Created outsourced model for support services in supply and wast hauling. (72 positions, $18 million savings)

Developed and implemented forecasting and production planning processes for a "Fortune 50" chemical producer. Improved production scheduling, reduced inventory, cut waste, increased on-time shipments by 15% and increased profits by $18 to $20 million.

Reduced telecommunications inventory at 55 locations for national service organization. Improved service levels by 40% and reduced write-offs by 35%.

Co-authored 1998 edition of the Production and Inventory Control Handbook (APICS), chapter 20, "Distribution Requirements Planning".

Ralph received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Business from Belmont Abbey College and is an active contributor to the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) and the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME).