Michael is a future-focused logistics and supply chain executive with over 30-years’ experience. His vision is to achieve maximum efficiency, with operating structures and teams that will endure as businesses and markets develop. Michael has excellent strategic planning skills with a strong focus on ensuring client service and quality are not compromised.
Extensive dealings with numerous freight service providers have provided Michael with an understanding of their respective operating models, strengths, and shortcomings. This contributes to skillful management of large freight cost bases. Michael has a strong focus on OH&S and promotes safe working environments.
As a consultant Michael is successfully achieving structural change and efficiency in his clients’ warehouses and freight operations. He is adept at building and leading high performing Logistics and Customer Service teams. Michael is highly collaborative with a view to leaving clients with the knowledge, skills, and disciplines necessary to maintain operational gains.
Michael commenced consultancy to SMBs in 2018 with varied engagements across industry sectors. Key assignments include the introduction of a forecasting system for a global Sports Equipment supplier. He restructured their logistics team, recruited staff, and provided training. Michael also investigated and resolved invoicing shortfalls for a medium sized 3PL Warehousing business. He established procedures to maximise their revenues and cash flows. Another engagement involved the analysis of the significant losses experienced by a Waste Management company which used a cost-plus model for freight recharging. Michael’s recommendations and initiatives were implemented by the business. He has also installed Warehouse Management Systems for numerous companies.
Michael’s success with SMBs is derived from many years of experience managing the complex operations of two large global companies. He designed and implemented changes that converted their facilities into fluid operations. This expertise equips Michael well to provide comprehensive support to companies with operational challenges.
