PLG Chemicals Supply Chain SOQ

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Chemical Supply Chain Practice

Fall 2013

PLGConsulting.com

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Statement of Qualifications An overview of PLG Consulting’s capabilities in the chemical supply chain world

Real world experience

Strategic perspective

Proven track record

Comprehensive services

Global reach


» Boutique consulting firm specializing in logistics, engineering,

and supply chain Established in 2001

Over 100 clients and 200 engagements

» Headquarters in Chicago USA, with team members

throughout the US and with “on the ground” experience in: North America / Europe / South America / Asia / Middle East

» Key services Strategy and optimization

Assessments and benchmarking

Supply Chain design and implementation

Transportation assets and infrastructure

Logistics operations

Investment strategy and due diligence

» Key industry verticals Chemicals and plastics

Energy

Bulk commodities

Manufactured goods

Private equity and Corporate Development

About PLG Consulting


PLG Differentiators

» Chemical industry experience and extensive networks Knowledgeable industry veterans

Practical understanding and in-depth of knowledge of your products and commodities

» Strategic perspective and expertise Analysis and development of solutions that support overall company objectives

Tailored engagements that add real value to the overall commercial and operational goals

PLG’s insightful presentations are known in the energy, bulk commodities and logistics infrastructure world

» Proven track record Over 10 years in the chemicals industry / over 200 engagements / Fortune Global 500 clientele

» Engaging partnership goes beyond consulting PLG becomes part of the client team - practical expertise combined with value creation

Services extend beyond research and analysis to planning, implementation, and contract negotiations

» Comprehensive services and global reach One stop solutions for complex problems and large projects

Project experience in North America / Europe / South America / Asia / Middle East


» Since its inception, PLG has partnered with blue chip chemical clients and delivered value-

added logistics and engineering services

» PLG is expanding its end-to-end supply chain capabilities to deliver additional value by

improving your overall supply chain performance – “QDCC”

Service Categories

Spend analysis

Sourcing strategy &

implementation

Supplier performance

management

Procurement operations

Supply chain design &

implementation

Demand management

(forecasting) improvement

Supply network

synchronization

Supply chain/customer

integration

Transportation spend

analysis

Mode option analysis

Network optimization

Delivery performance

management

Cross-functional Services

Supply Chain Planning & Execution

Procurement Logistics

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QDCC = Quality, Delivery, Cost, Cash Flow

Supply Chain Assessment

Sales and Operations

Planning (S&OP)

Performance metrics

(KPI’s)

Continuous Improvement

Technology assessment

& implementation

Organizational design &

process alignment

PLG Chemical Supply Chain Capabilities


Examples of PLG Industry Experts

Frank M. Boka Senior Consultant / Project Manager

Frank is a respected chemical industry expert with more than 30 years of procurement and supply chain experience ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to independent ventures.

Throughout his career, Frank has demonstrated a long-term record of producing outstanding results by developing, implementing, and leading creative business solutions which he now leverages to clients of PLG Consulting in his role as Senior Procurement Consultant.

Senior Procurement Consultant

Professional Experience

President, Encore Ventures, LLC

Category Manager, Dow Chemical Company

Global Procurement Manager, Rohm and Haas

Global Commodity Manager, Rohm and Haas

North American Region Purchasing Manager Coatings, Rohm and Haas

Timothy Rhoads Senior Consultant / Project Manager

Tim is an accomplished 30-year chemicals supply chain professional with leadership team experience across merger & acquisition, divestiture, and consolidation initiatives within two global matrix organizations.

Tim’s proven leadership in developing supply chain strategies, cross-functional processes, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) programs, and high performance teams has become an invaluable asset to PLG Consulting’s clients seeking business process optimization and improved delivery performance.

Senior Supply Chain Consultant


Managing Partner, Kelekent Systems, LLC

Supply Chain Director, Arkema Coating Resins

Supply Chain Director, UCAR Emulsion Systems & Monomers

Senior Supply Chain Manager, Dow Chemical Designed Polymers & Dow Latex


Mike Spahis Senior Consultant / Project Manager

Mike is an accomplished career logistics executive with over 30 years’ experience in the petroleum, chemical, and metals industries. He possesses in-depth knowledge in a wide variety of

disciplines, including diagnostic assessments, commercial and operational logistics, logistics technology, and performance metrics across all transportation modes.

Senior Logistics Consultant


Senior Consultant, Professional Logistics Group, Inc.

Director of Logistics, Commercial Metals Company

Manager Logistics and Customer Service, Methanex Methanol Corporation

Manager Corporate Logistics and Distribution, FINA Oil and Chemical Company

Examples of PLG Industry Experts

Gordon Heisler Senior Consultant

Gordon is an accomplished career logistics executive with over 35 years’ experience in petroleum, biofuels, and chemicals distribution. Gordon’s experience and expertise in logistics

strategy development, business process improvement, extensive contract negotiations, and transportation due diligence assessment are an invaluable asset to PLG consulting clients.

Senior Logistics Consultant


Senior Consultant, Professional Logistics Group, Inc.

President, Heislog LLC

Director of Transportation, Sunoco, Inc.

Transportation Manger, FMC Industrial Chemicals


Recent Sample Projects Include

» Comprehensive Supply Chain Assessments including improvement

project implementation in processes, operations, technology, and

organizational design (Chemicals, Plastics, Oil and Gas)

» Supply chain infrastructure design including facility engineering,

commercial negotiations, network and process design and operational

implementation (Oil & Gas, Resin, Wind)

» Technology assessment & implementation of integrated EOBR system

to meet client’s safety, customer service and cost management objectives

(Chemicals)

» Large-scale transportation spend analysis & contract negotiations

with truck, marine, rail, and freight forwarders including rates, terms, and

performance clauses (Numerous clients)

» Liquid bulk terminal & barge operator acquisition due diligence

(Private Equity clients)

» Site selection consulting including logistics due diligence, facilities

design, planning, and negotiation (Chemicals)


Delivering Solutions for

Competitive Advantage

» For more than a decade, PLG has built a strong reputation

of delivering results for a diverse client base – and we’re

expanding our services across the entire supply chain

» Experienced industry veterans join your team to bring a

unique blend of strategic, analytical, and operational

skillsets that deliver results

» PLG’s depth and breadth of capabilities across logistics,

engineering, and supply chain provide a one-stop solution

Thank You! For follow up questions and information, please contact:

Tim Rhoads, Senior Supply Chain Consultant +1 (919) 889-5076 / [email protected]

Frank Boka, Senior Procurement Consultant +1 (828) 284-1239 / [email protected]

Taylor Robinson, President

+1 (508) 982-1319 / [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



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