John Allaire

Current

Management Consultant / Industrial Engineer at Peak Business Solutions

Past

Engineered Standards Consultant at Nash Finch Company
Manager - Industrial Engineering at Ahold
Manager - Industrial Engineering at Royal Ahold

Manager - Industrial Engineering at Albertsons
Manager - Industrial Engineering at American Stores
Director - Industrial Engineering at A&P
Logistics Supervisor at SUPERVALU
Industrial Engineer at United States Department of Defense

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Education

Montana State University

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Industry

Logistics and Supply Chain

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John Allaire’s Summary

My career has been focused on successfully maximizing service, performance and capacity throughout logistics organizations, including distribution center, transportation, manufacturing and retail operations.

Design, implementation and management of Engineered Work Standards (EWS), Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS) for distribution and logistics networks in grocery retailers and wholesalers throughout the US and Canada including A&P, Albertsons, American Stores, Giant, Nash Finch, Raley’s, SUPERVALU, Stop & Shop, Sysco and others.
Design, implementation and maintenance of performance-based (incentive and pay for performance) programs for warehousing, transportation and manufacturing operations.
Methods and Procedures recommendation, justification and implementation, DC facility layout and design for conventional and mechanized applications in a variety of product handling environments.
Development, testing, implementation and training of TMS applications for large and medium sized private fleet operations.
Over 25 years experience dedicated to improving logistics and manufacturing productivity in private industry and DOD environments. Intellectual capital and industry experience in recommending, testing and implementing best of class WMS, TMS and EWS applications for logistics operations.
Successfully installed EWS programs in challenging union environments, including defending system and data integrity in arbitration.

John Allaire’s Specialties:

Engineered Work Standards
Performance Based Logistics
Lean Design / Implementation
Incentive (PFP) Application Design & Implementation
DC Design / Layout for Repack, Full Case, Pallet applications with pick to pallet, pick to belt, pick to tote and other product handling requirements
CBA & ROI
Network Optimization
DC Capacity Utilization and Analysis
TMS Design and Implementation
Grocery, Food Service, HBC, Pharmaceutical, Liquor and DOD Supply Chain and Manufacturing Experience

John Allaire’s Experience

Management Consultant / Industrial Engineer

Peak Business Solutions

(Public Company; CMCSK; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

April 2003 — Present (6 years 8 months)

PBL (Performance Based Logistics) program design and implementation for logistics and distribution operations
EWS (Engineered Work Standards) project management oversight
Co-development of TMS (Transportation Management System) application and troubleshooting/testing of WMS (Warehouse Management System), EWS and TMS applications
Methods and process improvement recommendations, justification and implementation
EWS Data Development (Time Study Data Analysis, Frequency Rating, Statistical Evaluation, Validation, Maintenance)
PBL / PFP (Pay for Performance) Application Development, Implementation, Training and Validation
Primary liaison between customer and union regarding PBL, EWS and TMS implementations
Development of system requirements, CBA / Payback projections and results
Engineered Standards Consultant

Nash Finch Company

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; NAFC; Wholesale industry)

2009 — 2009 (less than a year)
Manager - Industrial Engineering

Ahold

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

2000 — 2003 (3 years )

Implemented best practice initiatives for logistics operations
Developed and implemented benchmark (KPI) reporting for logistics operation
Analyzed methods, procedures and business processes, recommended changes to maximize labor, capital and energy utilization
Implemented WMS and labor management systems in multiple distribution operations
Realized productivity improvement over 30% for new, 15% for existing WMS/EWS implementations
Served on advisory board for WMS software provider, successfully improving application
Corporate consultant for facility design and optimization for all distribution operations
Implemented facility improvements to maximize productivity while minimizing capital costs
Proactively worked with union management and industrial engineers to avoid and resolve issues early during project implementations
Manager - Industrial Engineering

Royal Ahold

(Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

2000 — 2003 (3 years )
Manager - Industrial Engineering

Albertsons

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

1994 — 2000 (6 years )

Co-designed (with IT Department), implemented, maintained and trained management on Labor Management and EWS (Engineered Work Standards) Application, emphasizing:
EWS for all work functions
Real Time Labor Performance Monitoring for employees, supervision and management
Incentive (PBL or Performance Based Logistics / PFP or Pay For Performance) Applications
Managed consulting Industrial Engineers at multiple facilities/projects
Facility Layout and Design for mechanized and conventional operations
Recommended, justified and implemented methods, layout and systems improvements
Manager - Industrial Engineering

American Stores

(Public Company; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

1994 — 1999 (5 years )

Managed consulting Industrial Engineers working on multiple projects and facilities
Managed implementation of EWS for all DC operations:
Order Selection (pick to pallet, pick to belt, repack selection)
RF applications (Forklift, Receiving and Loading work functions)
Stocking (repack or cut case operations)
EWS for Transportation (Driver Standards)
Improved direct labor productivity minimum 25% per new installation
Facility Layout and Design for mechanized and conventional operations
Recommended, justified and implemented methods, layout and systems improvements
Developed excellent working relationship with several union affiliations (Teamsters, UFCW, others)
Director - Industrial Engineering

A&P

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

1989 — 1994 (5 years )

Developed, implemented, trained and maintained Engineered Work Standards (EWS) for 10+ DC operations in union and non-union operations
Successfully defended EWS implementations in multiple arbitrations
Designed and developed warehouse layouts for new and existing facilities
Developed retail store labor standards
New EWS implementations yielded minimum 30% direct labor savings
Logistics Supervisor

SUPERVALU

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

1986 — 1989 (3 years )

Scheduled and Dispatched drivers based on hourly, daily and seasonal requirements
Utilized routing software to efficiently route inbound and outbound loads through DCs
Responsible for satisfying service level commitments and minimizing variable (labor, fuel, running expenses) and fixed/capital costs
Reduced fleet operating expenses by over 25% through improved routing, trailer cube utilization, backhaul opportunities and improved relationships with stores, vendors and throughout the organization.
Implemented freight billing system that awarded stores with schedules to coincide with other deliveries
Supervised 60 drivers
Industrial Engineer

United States Department of Defense

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

March 1984 — August 1986 (2 years 6 months)

As an Industrial Engineer working for DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) and DPSSO (Defense Performance Standards Support Office) , I developed and implemented engineered standards utilizing predetermined time standards (DWMSTD, Defense Work Measurement Standard Time Development) programs. These standards were designed around DOD Supply Centers and Depots across the United States.

In addition, I worked as an Industrial Engineer for the Air Force (civilian) at an AFPRO (Air Force Plant Representative Office) on site at Martin Marietta Aerospace in Denver CO. Responsibilities in this position included auditing detailed manufacturing proposals submitted by the defense contractor's own Industrial Engineers.

John Allaire’s Education

Montana State University

BS , Industrial Engineering , September 1978 — June 1983

Activities and Societies:

Institute of Industrial Engineers

Additional Information

John Allaire’s Websites:

John Allaire’s Interests:

Process Improvement,Supply Chain,Logistics,Incentive Programs,Engineered Work Standards,WMS,TMS,Lean,Productivity,Capacity,ROI,Payback,Grocery,Food Service,Manufacturing,Transportation,Warehouse,Training,Implementation,System Design,

John Allaire’s Groups:

Institute of Industrial Engineers
Realtor®
National Association of Realtors
Utah Association of Realtors
Weber North Davis Association of Realtors

Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members)
Supply Chain Movement
International Real Estate Sales and Marketing
TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
Montana State University Alumni
Supply Chain Management Practitioners & Experts
Industrial Engineering Network
The Logistics & Supply Chain Networking Group
Supply Chain Management Group
American Stores Alumni
Ahold alumni (>800 members)
InvitesWelcome.com (Open Networkers)
ALLRETAIL retail executive network
Inspired Supply Chain & Logistics Executives
RETAIL EXECS
The Logistics Community
Consulting Services
Prudential Real Estate Network
Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders
A Truckload, Trucking, Logistics, Supply Chain, 3PL, Distribution group.
Supporters of Pickens Plan
SUPERVALU Associates & Alumni
Utah Real Estate Professionals
Evalueserve Circle of Experts
Supply Chain Today: Continuous Improvement, Technology Innovation, Executive Jobs, Education 10,000+
Transportation Insurance Forum
Supply Chain Network International
Management Consulting Jobs