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Analyst ProfileSimon Ellis currently leads the Supply Chain Strategies practice at Manufacturing Insights, one of IDCs industry research companies that addresses the current market gap by providing fact-based research and analysis on best practices and the use of information technology to assist clients in improving their capabilities in key process areas. Within the Supply Chain practice, Ellis specializes in advising clients on LCS (Low Cost Sourcing), RFID, Data Synchronization, Lean, Six Sigma, and more.With over 15 years experience in the industry, Ellis most recently was the Supply Chain Strategy Director/Futurist for Unilever North America, a $12 billion division of Unilever, the maker of such well-known products as Dove, Suave, Wisk, all, Q-tips and Vaseline. Simon was responsible for leading the implementation of key new technologies that impacted the future of the Unilever Supply Chain. Specifically he led the North American RFID and e-Catalog teams, and was the project leader for the new Data Management Organization. Having been with Unilever since 1985, Simon has also worked within the sales and finance organization thus bringing a well-rounded business-side background to the practice he directs. Prior to Unilever Ellis worked for Lipton Foods in finance and Lever Brothers in finance and logistics. Ellis received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University. He continued his education, earning an MBA in Finance from Columbia University. Ellis works out of the New York City office and resides in Stamford, CT with his wife and two boys. Research Authored by Simon Ellis 1 to 3 of 3 results Kimberly Knickle, Simon Ellis, Pierfrancesco Manenti, Christopher Holmes October, 2007 - Doc # MI208941 Strategy This Manufacturing Insights report presents the regional analysis of 250 North American respondents in our worldwide survey of more than 800 manufacturers and retailers. The results provide insight on... Simon Ellis October, 2007 - Doc # MI209001 Perspective This Manufacturing Insights Perspective looks at the changing nature of the radio frequency identification (RFID) market from a technology focus to a business process and profitability focus. Kimberly Knickle, Jay Holman, Jony Moe, Simon Ellis August, 2007 - Doc # MI208033 Quarterly Update This Manufacturing Insights update reviews the status of the consumer products manufacturing industry for 2Q07. This update presents an overview and analysis of the macroeconomic trends, current indus... 1 to 3 of 3 results |
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