Jeff Ashcroft

Principal Facilitator, Supply Chain Network (SCN) /SLP

Canada

Current
  • Principal Facilitator at Supply Chain Network
Past

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Education
  • University of Toronto
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Industry
Logistics and Supply Chain
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Jeff Ashcroft’s Summary

Over twenty years of experience in logistics and supply chain management from the warehouse floor to the boardrooms of major third party and retail organizations has prepared me to lead the Supply Chain Network Project. The SCN Project will act as a catalyst allowing me to facilitate companies in adopting emerging technologies such as RFID / EPC, GPS, Electronic Catalogues, Dashboards and IP / Database communications in unison resulting in delivery of a true future state supply chain through the co-ordination of these technologies with a set of predefined SCN Process Requirements. Member RFID Tribe and SCN

Jeff Ashcroft’s Specialties:

Logistics and supply chain operations, strategy, optimization, transportation, warehousing, distribution, systems, negotiation, integration, process redesign, micro / macro change management, pilot projects, rollout definition and facilitation, project definition and management, sales, marketing and business development, web/internet and communications strategy, automatic identification and systems integration, data cleansing and data synchronization, professional writing and presentation skills

Jeff Ashcroft’s Experience

  • Principal Facilitator

    Supply Chain Network

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)

    November 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)

    • Continued advancement of leading multi-company SCM-RFID initiative
    • Introduction of SCN Process Requirements to other industry verticals
    • Extensive North American conference tour to present results of SCN Project
    • Design, development and rollout of SupplyChainNetwork.com website & SCN Newsbrief
    • Development for e-Catalogue GDSN program for Canadian Book Industry
    • Provision of quality Consulting Services relative to strategic business methods

  • Vice President Logistics/Supply Chain

    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

    (Partnership; 10,001 or more employees; Management Consulting industry)

    September 2005 — November 2006 (1 year 3 months)

    Most senior Logistics/Supply Chain role in the firm and additional reponsibility as Retail & Consumer Products Leader for Advisory Service in Canada. Specific responsibilities and results include:
    - Initiate successful rebuilding of PwC Advisory Services practice
    - Development of issues based suite of Logistics/Supply Chain service offerings
    - Provision of quality Consulting Services relative to strategic business methods
    - Marketing of these services and development of blue chip clients
    - Active participation in major North America wide consulting engagements·
    - Successful completion of SCN Office Products Industry RFID Pilot Project with Staples and vendor group resulting in 99.2% receiving accuracy and 85% receiving productivity gain.

  • President

    Strategic Logistics Partners

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)

    February 1997 — August 2005 (8 years 7 months)

    · Successful Start-up of Logistics Consulting and Information Services business
    · Provision of quality Consulting Services relative to strategic logistics/supply chain business methods
    · Marketing of these services and development of other potential clients
    · Development, introduction and marketing of Professional Information Services & About.com Editor/Guide Logistics/Supply Chain
    · Introduced and implemented leading multi-company SCM-RFID initiative Supply Chain Network Project(SCN)

  • Vice President & General Manager

    Crosslink Distribution Inc.

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

    1995 — 1997 (2 years )

    · Developed and led ECR/QR facilitation arm of TBGNA
    · Co-ordinated activities of major retailers & over 30 suppliers to develop program
    · Negotiated with major Canadian carrier partners for transport consolidation
    · Designed and oversaw development of custom QR/ECR Crossdock System
    · Developed tailor made expedited receipt programs for major retailers
    · Conceptualized and introduced supplier co-operative warehousing operations
    · Continued to oversee Development function (see below)

  • Director Development & Planning

    Tibbett & Britten Group

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

    1993 — 1995 (2 years )

    · Senior product/business developer with international third party logistics firm's North American arm – Company business tripled in both 1993 and 1994
    · Developed and won national distribution and transportation contract for Wal-Mart in Canada
    · Responsible for development and costing of tailor made strategic distribution proposals for potential clients facilitating significant expense reductions.
    · Preparation and updating of all marketing materials (video/printed/electronic)
    · Introduced advanced logistics modelling and strategy tools
    · Developed systems strategy and organization structure

  • Senior Executive

    Hudson's Bay Company

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Retail industry)

    1979 — 1993 (14 years )

    Distribution Services Manager
    · Key communications link/supply chain logistical support between logistics operations, buying organization and vendors
    · Ownership of national vendor marking and other value added vendor programs
    · Drive value-added vendor services and ensure vendor compliance
    · Key player and committee chairman to implement new distribution strategies
    · Prepare presentation and training materials to market the distribution function
    · Direction of DC productivity "PEP" system for 2,000 employees in 6 D.C's
    · Distribution systems owner for development & application of new technologies
    Distribution Strategy Project Manager
    · Formulation of long-range strategy for Bay/Simpsons distribution group which saved $25 million annually
    · Conducted management interviews to determine strategic direction
    · Collect and format all relevant data
    · Arrange steering committee meetings
    · Interact with advisors on future design, location and transport needs

Jeff Ashcroft’s Education

  • University of Toronto

    BA , English , September 1978 — June 1982

    Minor Psychology

    Activities and Societies:
    CFRE - Radio Erindale

Additional Information

Jeff Ashcroft’s Websites:

Jeff Ashcroft’s Interests:

· Writing · Chess · Fishing - Golf · Squash

Jeff Ashcroft’s Groups:

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
The Logistics Institute (Canada)
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK)
RFID Tribe Member, RFID Journal Live

  •    Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members)
  •    PricewaterhouseCoopers Alumni
  •    Supply Chain Movement
  •    TEN - Top Executives Net
  •    Worldwide Management Consultants (23,000+ members)
  •    PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) employees and alumni
  •    Consultants Network
  •    Global Logistics www.GlobalLogistics.com
  •    World Green Business Association
  •    Supply Chain Management Practitioners & Experts
  •    Supply Chain ASIA
  •    ISM - Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager Professionals
  •    Procurement Professionals (#1 supply chain & sourcing group) Business, network, jobs & candidates
  •    The Logistics & Supply Chain Networking Group
  •    Supply Chain Management Group
  •    Supply Chain
  •    Retail Industry Professionals Group
  •    ALLRETAIL retail executive network
  •    Green
  •    Inspired Supply Chain & Logistics Executives
  •    Supply Chain Optimization
  •    SCN Supply Chain Network
  •    RETAIL EXECS
  •    The Supply Chain Wisdom Network
  •    Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  •    Freight & Logistics Professionals
  •    GreenBiz.com -- Green Business Professionals
  •    Institute of Operations Management
  •    The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport - International
  •    UAE National Forum
  •    Supply Chain Today: Latest News & Trends, Delete Spam, Technology Innovation, Search Executive Jobs
  •    Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) Members & Friends
  •    Green Supply Chain Network
  •    Third Party Logistics
  •    Spend Management
  •    Supply Chain Software
  •    Vendor Managed Inventory
  •    SCN Inventory Management
  •    CPFR
  •    SCN RFID
  •    Global Logistics & Supply Chain
  •    Green Advertising & Marketing

Jeff Ashcroft’s Honors:

Preparatory Management Course - The Hudson's Bay Company - 1988

CMILT - Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics & Transport - 2000

P Log - Professional Logistician designation from The Logistics Institute - 2001

GMP Basic and Intermediate for Finished Goods Pharmaceuticals - 2006

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