4 Phase Approach to Competitive Advantage (Hardcover)

A new business approach, framework, and strategy to drive business transformation resulting in competitive advantage.

The Model is comprised of four phases that together codify this approach.

Background Rob has held leadership roles across multiple industries within Fortune 500 and private equity companies such as: Sony, PepsiCo, Allegheny Technologies Inc., General Electric, Johnson Controls International, Global Container Terminals, and REV Group. Over two decades of experience driving business operations and business transformation has resulted in over $1 billion dollars of cost savings and generated revenue. He is known for his work in Lean, Agile, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Strategy Execution, Industry 4.0 / 5.0, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Change Acceleration & Commitment, Enterprise Business Systems and Operating Models. Rob is the Chairman of the Board at Parkview Community Federal Credit Union. In addition, he is a Maintenance Training Program Steering Committee member at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. Rob served in the United States Air Force where he functioned as a crew-chief (aircraft maintenance) assigned globally in high-pressure assignments. A current C-level business transformation executive, Rob's primary industry background centers on technology and service-based environments. He has held positions within engineering, supply-chain, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, safety, and business operations / operational excellence. He was instrumental with the design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing lines and intelligent factory start-ups in both domestic and international environments within General Electric.Experience Rob's broad industry experience includes assignments in the Electronics, Bottling, Metals, Rail & Mining, Energy, Automotive, Transportation & Logistics, Specialty Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, and Financial Services industries. He has delivered organizational value through an intense focus on Daily Management, Lean Management, and Breakthrough Management driven by Change Acceleration & Commitment within challenging environments.One of the Six Sigma initiatives for which Rob was responsible for was a requisition to platform process which facilitates company new product launches. This initiative was a critical component of the company's process-improvement program and represented 1 of 40 big processes throughout a Fortune 5 company. Results included: 80% system reuse, 6-month reduction in cycle, and a 35% reduction in sole-source suppliers and overtime.Thought Leader Rob is an energetic motivational speaker, accomplished communicator, and dedicated mentor. Education / Certifications Rob holds a MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and an Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE) from MIT Sloan School of Management. In addition, Rob is a certified Lean-Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Quality Engineer.