RPE Expands Supply Chain Management Team
Retail Process Engineering (RPE) announced recently the appointment of Gilbert Valle as supply chain consultant. Valle joins Chuck Basa, supply chain practice lead, in directing multiple large-scale projects. RPE is a leading retail consulting firm providing business process improvement, package selection, strategic IT planning and systems implementation.
"In today's market, supply chain optimization is even more critical and an important strategic investment core to creating a sustainable financial, operational and competitive advantage," said Cliff Epstein, president, RPE.
RPE works with retailers offering proven, strategic solutions to improve supply chain operations. Focus is placed on transportation and distribution network analysis, evaluation of potential WMS packages, inventory and allocation business process re-engineering opportunities and recommendations regarding industry best practices. Basa and Valle have a combined 45 years of experience as logistics and supply chain professionals.
Prior to joining RPE, Valle was logistics/senior business analyst with Duane Reade assigned as the internal supply chain consultant and project manager.
"Gil's strategic project management, process re-engineering, supply chain analysis, cost and productivity modeling and infrastructure planning will be essential in responding to the growing demand in supply chain optimization," said Basa.
Basa joined RPE in 2007 to expand the supply chain practice. He was previously general manager IDC with The Home Depot. He has worked with Target, The Sports Authority and Lowe's, as well as the United States Navy as a supply and contracting officer.
With an extensive understanding of retail, RPE mobilizes the right people, expertise and technologies to improve overall business performance. RPE provides implementation, integration, modification, business process re-engineering, system upgrades and retail systems management services.
Areas of expertise encompass a variety of leading software applications including JDA Software, JDA MMS Software as a Service, Manhattan Associates, Island Pacific and most other solutions. RPE also provides hosting services for JDA and Island Pacific software applications.
Retail consulting clients include Anna's Linens, Cabela's, Charlotte Russe, Christopher & Banks, Five Below, FAO Schwarz, Forzani Group, lululemon athletica, Modell's Sporting Goods, Old Time Pottery, Party City, rue 21 and Spencer's. For more information, visit www.rpesolutions.com.
SOURCE: Retail Process Engineering