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 Edward H.
Blickstein - Logistics Partner
Mr. Blickstein's diverse logistics and transportation career
spans 30 years. In June 1994, he formed TranSolutions and together with Robert
J. Schaffer and Thomas A. Moore has brought increased competitive advantage and
cost effective solutions to many clients in the North America, Europe, and
Southeast Asia. Representative work includes: supply chain optimization,
integrated logistics strategies, B2B initiatives, benchmarking costs and
customer service, warehouse optimization and outsourcing initiatives, and
transportation projects (carrier programs, freight management, evaluation of
private fleet alternatives), determining best modes and pricing, outsourcing
strategies, implementation programs with emphasis on customer service, mergers
and acquisitions (involved in 6 buy or sell transactions), and personnel search
activities. The TranSolutions team has managed a variety of projects ranging
from designing a new EDC model for a US based instruments manufacturer to
designing a new distribution model for a manufacturer of automotive after
market parts.
Previously, Mr.
Blickstein was employed by a national provider of transportation as Executive
Vice President and for seven (7) years had primary responsibility nationwide
for providing dedicated logistics and transportation solutions to customers
until the sale of the company to Ryder Logistics. Prior, Mr. Blickstein served
as Executive Vice President for a leading eastern based regional
logistics/transportation provider. Before joining that company, Mr. Blickstein
was founder and president of a regional transportation and leasing company.
During this period he was also engaged in public warehousing including
import/export, pick and pack operations, and contract warehousing services.
Mr. Blickstein holds BA and Juris
Doctor degrees from the University of Maryland at College Park and Baltimore
and leverages this training when conducting contract negotiations for clients.
He is also the author/compiler of the publication, The Language of Logistics.
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 Robert J. Schaffer - Logistics Partner |
Mr. Schaffer has worked in North America, Europe, and
Southeast Asia with a diverse client base ranging from producers of fibers,
food distribution, retail distribution, building materials manufacturers, high
capacity printers and packagers, ultra- hazardous materials, bath and kitchen
products, heating and air-conditioning manufacturers, to scientific/medical
products distribution. Representative work includes cost analysis to determine
real costs, benchmarking customer service requirements , developing cost and
distribution models, B2B pro-forma development, and evaluation of distribution
alternatives including outsourcing and implementation of recommendations.
With each of these clients he
demonstrated strong analytical and modeling skills, financial acumen, and the
creativity needed to determine the right solutions. For a battery manufacturer
he conducted several outsourcing projects leading to significantly improved
store and interplant deliveries. In the case of a Midwest based building
materials manufacturer with North American distribution, Mr. Schaffer performed
contractual analysis and audit work in connection with their 70 unit
[tractor-trailer] dedicated carriage fleet which resulted in over $1MM of
recovery. In his supply chain consulting, he works with clients to freshly
assess customer service requirements and this results in additional supply
chain optimization to meet customer expectations.
Prior to TranSolutions, Mr. Schaffer held a number of
responsible executive and managerial positions with a national transportation
provider and its parent over a 14 year business career until its sale to Ryder
Logistics. As Division Vice President, Mr. Schaffer directed operations
throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States. Mr. Schaffer’s
focus was on dedicated logistics management where his problem solving skills
created cost efficiencies and improved customer service. Mr. Schaffer also
served in a number of financial positions including Vice President and
Controller, responsible for the corporate finance and accounting group.
Mr. Schaffer received a BSB degree
in Administration and Finance from the University of Minnesota |
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 Thomas A. Moore - Supply Chain Partner |
Mr. Moore has more than 25 years of extensive line and consulting
experience in Europe, Asia, and North America. As the founder of Moore &
Associates, he has performed consulting work in connection with materials
management, production planning and inventory management, customer service,
warehousing and transportation, computer systems, and operations research. He
has great ability to zero in quickly on client’s issues and always looks
to brings the best solutions to clients at the least cost.
Mr. Moore
has gained a reputation of being imaginative in solving problems, but tempering
his vision with a sound understanding of what is realistically achievable. He
has brought this same practical drive to delivering competitive advantage to
his clients in industries as diverse as aerospace, petrochemicals, consumer and
paper goods, electronics, and medical products. He has been responsible for all
phases of projects, from initiation to implementation. Representative
assignments include: developing a world-wide integrated manufacturing and
distribution strategy, building software to simplify supply chain planning, and
process optimization in all areas of the supply chain.
Mr. Moore’s
early employment experience included extensive work with a major packaging
manufacturer as Transportation Manager, Production Control Manager and as a
Staff Logistics Consultant.
Mr. Moore graduated from the University of
Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand with both a B.S. in mathematics and
statistics and a Masters degree with a concentration in operations research.
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Sheldon Philips -
Technology & Accounting Consultant
Mr. Philips has over 25 years experience in business system
development and management, and business strategy consulting.
Representative work includes: (1) developing
strategic direction for a major multi-million catalog Web site, (2) managing a
strategic overview project for Freightliner Trucks, (3) consulting and managing
a core carrier RFP from selction through contract for a major beverage company,
and (3) negotiating, then implementing the conversion of an airline reservation
system increasing profits by $3 million in one year for a major travel company
in Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Philips has also consulted for WorldSpan (the
reservations system partnership between Delta Air Lines, Northwest and TWA) on
reporting system development by specifying their low fare reporting data
hand-off. And, Mr. Philips has authored nine computer user books focused on
training users how to use spreadsheets to solve accounting
problems.
Mr. Philips' extensive
technology background enables LD Bailey & Associates and TranSolutions
(Aristos partners) to evaluate, audit and recommend technology solutions for
materials handling equipment management. His years of strategic consulting
project management experience enables on time delivery of findings in a way
that communicates findings in a concise and understandable format. Finally, Mr.
Philips' accounting and auditing experience provides the backbone of LD
Bailey's Vendor Billing Audit and Warranty Review process and the data analysis
elements contained in our Fleet Management Services. |
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 L. “Spike” Bailey - Partner, Asset Management
Mr. Bailey is a third
generation leasing and equipment specialist, for over 25 years he has worked
with a diverse client base ranging from the US Government, producers of wood
products, paper, timber, food distribution, building materials manufacturers,
mining, agribusiness, manufacturing and distribution. Representative work
includes: equipment leasing, lease & finance structuring and advisory,
equipment operations, maintenance procedures, benchmarking equipment costs,
developing cost and distribution models, and currently holds copyrights on
computer models used to determine the optimum time to replace equipment.
With each of these clients, he has demonstrated a firm understanding of the
financial objectives required by public corporations. Mr. Bailey’s
“hands on” style and proprietary systems translate strong analytical,
modeling skills, financial acumen, and the creativity into increased EPS for
his clients. In the case of one of the top five paper companies his
systems translated into over $1MM of maintenance savings each year, reducing
equipment fleet size by 28% and increasing warranty coverage by 500%. In his
lease consulting, he works with clients to freshly assess customer service
requirements and this results in delivering a substantial reduction in costs.
Mr. Bailey has held board positions
in four separate leasing companies, founded two equipment leasing companies and
has held responsible executive and managerial positions in every tangible asset
leasing discipline including operations, finance, origination, maintenance,
credit, documentation, equity sales, administration, remarketing and asset
disposal. His understanding of equipment and equipment leasing has been
recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice where he served as an expert
witness in equipment leasing and finance. |
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