LEAN MATERIAL MANAGEMENT - Key Persons


Jim Compton

Job Titles:
  • General Manager and Lead Business Consultant
With over thirty years of experience Jim brings a well-rounded wealth of tools from internal and external customer sales to multi-location management: Responsible for multiple store operations with up to 13 locations and over $25 million in annual sales, answering directly to President and Board of Directors. Developed and delivered innovative and effective sales programs and tools with staff and manufacturers/vendors. Consult with clients and prospective customers to implement solutions based relationships. Manage and oversee company computer systems, databases, data circuits and devices. Developing and implementing training programs in areas such as safety (DOT, HAZ-MAT, OSHA and environmental regulations) telephone etiquette, computer skills. Oversight of budgeting for; general expenses, store equipment, delivery vehicles, advertising (yellow pages/trade magazines) telephone and data services. Assist in maintaining vendor relationships, major contract negotiations and purchasing. Business Investment Programs (analysis of key financial indicators). Design and implementation of EDI and Bar Code systems including programs with live web interface. Direction and oversight of all internal software development. Including internal small form/report development, (MS-Excel®, MS-Word®, Progress RDBS® and Adobe Acrobat®) as well as more advanced outside services through third parties (EDI, and Web based interfaces)

Neil C. Schneider

Job Titles:
  • Cole Taylor Marketing, Inc

Russ Smith

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager