As a principal for Oliver Wight Americas, a global business process improvement firm with a 40-year history, Ronald K. Ireland provides an authoritative voice on value chain strategy, technology, and best practices. He has experience specific to the area of strategic consulting at the executive level. Ireland is also a highly sought-after speaker for industry conferences and at forums sponsored by leading colleges and universities. He has over 25 years of business process and technology experience with major companies where his primary focus is on Demand and Supply Chain processes for retail, manufacturing, high technology and aerospace. Ireland also co-authored Supply Chain Collaboration; How to Implement CPFR® and Other Best Collaborative Practices. For details, please visit www.oliverwight-americas.com.