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-May 1, 2007

 
 

Supply Chain Executives on the Move

 
 

Goodyear, Welch’s, Libbey Name New Supply Chain Leaders

 
 

SCDigest Editorial Staff

 
 

The growing recognition and importance of supply chain management excellence continue to manifest themselves with a stready stream of supply chain executive appointments, often as part of the creation of an integrated supply chain organization.

This week, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced it has appointed Kevin Olifiers as vice president for its North American Supply Chain Operations. Olifiers comes to the Akron, OH based tire giant from SVP Worldwide, manufacturer of the Singer and Viking sewing machine brands. Before that he was at Kodak.  He replaces Patrick Hurley, who is staying with Goodyear but being reassigned to an as yet unidentified position.

Interestingly, Olifiers will report to both Richard Kramer, president of North America and Chris Clark, Goodyear's senior vice president for global sourcing. Both the dual reporting structure and having the supply chain function reporting to procurement are unusual.

"An advantaged supply chain is one of Goodyear's Seven Strategic Drivers and has been identified for 2007 as a focus area to drive a competitive advantage," said Kramer.

Meanwhile, food manufacturer Welch’s announced it had named David Engelkemeyer as vice president of operations and technology. He comes to Welch’s from printing and supply chain services company Banta, where he ran global supply chain operations.

Finally, glassware producer Libbey, out of Toledo, OH, said Jonathon Freeman has been hired for the new position of Vice President, Global Supply Chain. He will have responsibility for an integrated supply chain operation in North America, including plant operations, materials and finished goods purchasing for all businesses, warehousing, distribution, logistics, production planning and customer service. In addition he will be responsible for import procurement and sourcing.

Prior to joining Libbey, Freeman was at Delphi Corporation, serving as Director of Global Logistics.

 
     
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