With 15 years of experience in distribution center modeling and design, James Heskin brings additional analytical depth and practical experience to Commonwealth’s Distribution Center Consulting Practice
Boston, MA (January 2, 2016) – Commonwealth, a leading supply chain consulting firm, is pleased to welcome James Heskin to the company’s team of experienced supply chain experts. Mr. Heskin is a highly accomplished distribution strategy and design expert. Over his career, he’s been involved in the design of over 100 distribution centers for many of America’s top corporations in omni-channel retail, distribution and manufacturing.
Previously a senior project engineer at St. Onge Company, Mr. Heskin will play a vital role in Commonwealth’s ongoing mission of providing its clients with the best the industry has to offer in distribution center process assessment and redesign, productivity improvements, facility layout and design, and warehouse management systems (WMS) selection and implementation. Mr. Heskin is LEED AP+C Certified and holds MBA degrees from the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
A skilled consultant who is adept at monitoring rapidly changing distribution and manufacturing trends, Mr. Heskin champions long-term business-development and operational strategies that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Mr. Heskin has a career history of successful project management and overseeing cross-functional teams through full project lifecycle.
“With his extensive knowledge in both manufacturing and distribution environments and his years of experience in the field, James will be a great addition to the Commonwealth team,” says Ian Hobkirk, Commonwealth’s managing director. “Most of our clients are seeing the complexity of their distribution centers rise with the advent of concepts such as omni-channel commerce, James will contribute a new level of expertise for companies that need to understand how their distribution environments need to adapt to support broader go-to-market strategies.
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Commonwealth is a leading supply chain consulting firm that helps companies of all sizes structure their supply chain networks, design distribution centers, and select and implement warehouse management systems (WMS). Commonwealth is based in Boston and works with clients across the globe. For more information, visit www.commonwealth-sca.com or contact Jennifer Thomas at (617) 948-2153.
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Jennifer Thomas, Vice President of Business Development
Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors
(617) 948-2153
jenniferthomas@commonwealth-sca.com