HOUSTON, TX – February 17, 2016 – For the eighth consecutive year, Spinnaker, a global provider of supply chain consulting and reverse logistics solutions, proudly announces that John La Bouff and Kenneth Poore have been named 2016 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. This prestigious award recognizes leaders across the global supply chain who are helping their organizations—and their clients—navigate today’s most pressing operational challenges with innovation, technical expertise, and strategic foresight.
The 2016 Pros to Know Awards received over 350 nominations and spotlighted executives who are driving transformation through supply chain process design, planning systems, performance engineering, and change management.
Spinnaker’s 2016 Pros to Know Honorees
John La Bouff, Vice President at Spinnaker, brings over 30 years of experience in high-tech supply chain management, having served as a business leader, IT executive, software vendor, and supply chain consultant. John is widely recognized for his thought leadership and contributions to advancing supply chain planning best practices, particularly in the electronics and high-tech sectors. He partners with clients to streamline processes, implement meaningful performance metrics, and lead end-to-end transformation initiatives.
Kenneth Poore, Director of Consulting, is a seasoned expert in supply chain systems design and implementation, with over 16 years of experience spanning full-cycle consulting engagements. With a background as a technical lead, developer, performance engineer, and project manager, Ken brings a deep understanding of supply chain planning software, cross-functional systems integration, and database optimization. His leadership ensures clients achieve scalable, high-performing supply chain solutions.
“At Spinnaker, our focus is to help our clients win by delivering supply chain excellence,” said Rob Benson, Founder and Managing Partner at Spinnaker. “John and Ken exemplify that commitment every day, and we’re proud to see their contributions recognized with this award.”
About the Pros to Know Awards
“The 2016 Pros to Know listing recognizes outstanding executives who are developing the tools, frameworks, and leadership practices that define the future of supply chain management,” said Ronnie Garrett, Editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “These leaders offer a roadmap for others seeking to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge through supply chain strategy.”
The 2016 award winners are featured in the March issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and online at www.SDCExec.com.
About Spinnaker SCA
Spinnaker SCA, a company of Publicis Sapient, is a premier supply chain consulting firm providing end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and operations management solutions. Specializing in designing and building agile supply chains optimized for the complexities of the modern world, we create value by holistically unlocking people, process and technology capabilities to accelerate digital business transformations.
Our consulting solutions span Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation, Connected Planning & Fulfillment, Warehouse Operations & Automation, Transportation & Visibility, and AI/ML-powered Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics. By blending deep industry expertise with Publicis Sapient’s digital transformation capabilities, we are empowering businesses to discover value in new ways to future-proof their supply chains in an increasingly digital-first world.
Spinnaker SCA empowers our clients to design intelligently, implement seamlessly, and grow exponentially.
About Publicis Sapient
Publicis Sapient is a digital business transformation company. We partner with global organizations to help them create and sustain competitive advantage in a world that is increasingly digital. We operate through our expert SPEED capabilities: Strategy and Consulting, Product, Experience, Engineering, and Data and AI, which combined with our culture of curiosity and deep industry knowledge, enables us to deliver meaningful impact to our clients’ businesses through reimagining the products and experiences their customers truly value. Our agile, data-driven approach equips our clients’ businesses for change, making digital the core of how they think and what they do. Publicis Sapient is the digital business transformation hub of Publicis Groupe with 20,000 people and over 50 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.publicissapient.com.
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development, and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and its sister publication, Food Logistics, also operate SCN Summit and the Women in Supply Chain Forum. Learn more at www.sdcexec.com.
Media Contact
Jaime Reints
Sr. Director, Spinnaker SCA
info@spinnakersca.com
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