Operations Optimization for Autonomous Vehicle Division
Developed and executed the supply chain and operations strategy for an acquired autonomous vehicle software & engineering company.
Read MoreThe rapid pace at which supply chain challenges and disruptions are occurring underscores the need for supply chains to become more nimble, transparent, and elastic. We provide pragmatic solutions that drive tangible outcomes. Our team of seasoned supply chain operators and leaders have decades of hand-on experience. We work in small, agile teams and drive tangible results quickly. Get extended access to our world-renown board of industry advisors and leaders.
How we are currently helping clients
Developed and executed the supply chain and operations strategy for an acquired autonomous vehicle software & engineering company.
Read MoreUse of data and analytics to identify indirect spend cost-saving opportunities and negotiation strategies for realization.
See ResultsDesigned and implemented a customer data analytics program in 6 weeks. Identified signals to reduce customer attrition by 10%
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We work with our clients to analyze all nodes in the supply chain, identify problem areas, and come up with data-driven solutions for mitigating Supply Chain risk
Both direct and indirect spend within the Supply Chain needs to be analyzed regularly. We use proven analytic metrics to track spending patterns, identify key vendors, and prioritize optimization targets.
An objective all of our work with clients focuses on is developing sustainable supply chains for the future.
Read MoreWe work to assess our client's supplier network, rating them on all core components that can impact their business from data to processes to cybersecurity risks.
The supply chain network can easily get complex with all of its various nodes and transportation lanes and should be regularly assessed for optimization as a company grows and scales.
Liberty's view on the digital supply chain is that it is a demand-driven ecosystem where functions exchange data to improve material flows that can withstand sudden disruptions.
Our latest thinking around Supply Chain challenges
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Read MoreLiberty's Supply Chain experts
Scott Ware has more than 30 years of freight transportation experience, with proven expertise in line haul network optimization and planning. He began his transportation career as a part-time dock worker in college and entered the Roadway management training program as an employee of their subsidiary Spartan Express. Since that time, he gained extensive experience in operations and sales management while holding various senior leadership positions in both corporate and field operations.
He served as President of Holland Inc, from May 2012 to Oct 2019. Holland Inc. is a Yellow Corporation subsidiary highly recognized for delivering the most next-day less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services within its geographical footprint, while annually recording one of the lowest claims ratios in the industry. Holland provides industry-leading, on-time speed, reliability, and quality for customers located in the central and southeastern United States and eastern Canada.
He was named Chief Network Officer (CNO) for YELLOW Corporation in 2019, where he was responsible for the alignment and coordination of all line-haul network operations across the four subsidiaries: Holland, Reddaway, New Penn, and YRC Freight. His experience working with large-scale change management projects involving the full integration of operational networks has been well documented throughout his career. He has been involved with multiple expansion and growth projects that include both organic as well as merger and acquisitions while directing the full integration of operations to provide a superior service product on a single platform.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, as well as completed the “Transportation Finance for Dedicated Fleets” certification course through Penn State University. He is past Chairman of the “Communication and Image Committee” for the American Trucking Association and currently serves as a committee member. He also serves on the ATA’s “Highway Policy Committee”, which is engaged in our nation’s highway infrastructure policies and programs. He has completed professional and technical training programs including Statistical Process Improvement Training, NOVA & TOPS Sales Training. In addition, he has significant experience in working with a nine-member Board of Directors for Yellow Corporation while delivering strategic business plans that support the organization’s performance, growth, and profitability.
Chris brings more than 25 years of experience in consumer goods with expertise in organizational development, change management, technology implementation, sales, and operations planning and trade promotions management.
Chris has engaged in developing organizational capability, efficiency, and effectiveness. He has developed and implemented programs that improved productivity and resulted in improved financial performance. he has led several leading companies through effective and affordable transformation with a focus on improved customer satisfaction and profitability. He has managed a multimillion-dollar project transforming a customer service organization and implementing the SAP order to cash process.
Tom has served as an Advisor to Liberty since 2021. Previous to Liberty, Tom was a Senior Managing Director at Deloitte with an impressive 17-year career, having led one of Deloitte’s largest and most prestigious Office of the Chairman accounts globally. Tom is widely regarded for his manufacturing industry expertise, his leadership in driving transformation for his clients, and his stewardship of his client and teams. Tom also comes to Liberty with 20+ years of global wholesale banking experience with several multinational financial institutions, including Standard Chartered Bank PLC, Bank of America, and ABN AMRO NV, prior to his time at Deloitte.