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Tom Gripman

tgripman@theprogressgroup.com
972-740-1112

18 years experience in supply chain consulting

Former principal of a leading warehouse slotting software provider.

Category expertise:
Manufacturing and Distribution Facility Design
Warehouse Process Improvements
Warehouse Slotting Processes and Software Rationalization and Implementation
Client experience:

Kellogg’s
W. W. Grainger

Bally Technologies
Epson

FedEx Office
Sheetz
Tyco
Reed Hycalog
Specializing in:
  • Manufacturing and Distribution Facility Planning and Design
  • Warehouse Process Improvements
  • Material Handling System Design
  • Warehouse Slotting Processes and Software
  • WMS Rationalization and Project Management

Project Accomplishments:

  • Developed future distribution concept for a major office supplies retailer including inventory rationalization and DC layouts.
  • Design of storage and material handling systems for a green field 750,000 sq. ft. distribution center.  Project included facility layout, vendor selection, and move planning and logistics

  • Developed the To-Be processes in a WMS environment for a manufacturer of gaming devices and managed the implementation of Manhattan’s transportation module.

  • Managed the implementation of a WMS for an industrial aftermarket client.  System was implemented under-budget and in under 5 months from kick-off to go-live.

  • Developed material handling and process flow solutions for a green field 280,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility for a manufacturer of drill bits for downhole oilfield applications.  Project included CAD layouts and sizing on the new facility.

  • Design of a green field manufacturing facility for a manufacturer of portable steel barges.  Project involved developing unique material handling solutions for the movement of large steel components, CAD layouts and sizing of the production and staging areas.
Published articles:
Mr. Gripman has written articles for leading trade publications including Automatic ID News, IIE Solutions, and Leading Edge and is a contributing author of Warehouse Management & Control Systems and The Warehouse Management Handbook.
Industry leadership:
Presenter, National WERC Conference
Presenter, Annual CSCMP Conference
Keynote Speaker, ISLI  International Conference, Bordeaux, France
Education:
Georgia Tech, B.S., Industrial Engineering
University of Houston, M.B.A.
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