James F. LaRue Supply Chain Executive Manager http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesflarue jl1348f7e@westpost.

net 4004 Stonehaven Drive - Colleyville, TX 76034 817-296-1321 Profile Operational improvement expert with record of performing in complex supply chain environments develops innovative cost-conscious solutions to improve performanc e. Motivated to meet performance objectives coupled with superior people skills and keen ability to align individuals and teams from diverse corporate cultures , different nationalities, professional backgrounds, and functions to meet objec tives. Key Areas of Competency Strategic Planning Project Management Account Development Resource Planning (MRP) Short Interval Scheduling Process Mapping Process Re-engineering (BPR) LEAN & Six Sigma Method System Integration (ERP) Management Operating Systems In-sourcing / Out-sourcing P&L Financial Measureme nts Company Culture & Performance Plant Move Merger & Consolidation Employer Chronological History The Highland Group Nov. 2008 Nov. 2010 Account Executive / Supply Chain Expert Dallas, TX De LaRue & Associates, Inc. Nov. 2004 Oct. 2008 President / Chief of Operations (COO) / Director Ft. worth, TX Performance Partnering, LLC Oct. 2001 Nov. 2004 President / Chief of Operations (COO) / Director Dallas, TX DeWolff, Boberg & Associates Oct. 1988 Aug. 2001 Chief of Operations (COO) / Director Dallas, TX Alexander Proudfoot Consulting Mar. 1986 Oct. 1988 Project Manager / Supply Chain Manager Atlanta, GA Result Summary Generated cumulative operational improvements in excess of $450 million in fina ncial savings. Improved customer service measurements an average of 40%, reduced service backl og by 50%, and improved response time by 25%. Enhanced employee productivity by a range 30 - 45%, range depending on industry and project. Reduced labor cost by a range 15% - 35% through management systems and controls . Trained employee labor and improved skill knowledge transfers, resulting in bet ter efficiencies and reduced employee turnover, thus reducing processing cycle t ime by 30% - 40%.

Managed initiatives that encompassed enterprise wide initiatives, division, and plant levels. Career hire of 250+ employees with potential for management. Individually train ed employees to perform various tasks required, directed teams on how to navigat e through barriers inherent in change management, delegated responsibility to en hance my capacity and managed risk while maintaining accountability for attainin g results. Below is a section with Functional Work Experience Addendum, which includes a l ist of Fortune 500 companies and approaches used to achieve results. Details ar e available during interview. Skill Summary Re-engineering processes and designed work in various environments (Engineering , Order Entry and Operations). Results attained in reduction of cycle time and i ncreased performance. Implemented process transformation, measurably improved operational performance , and organizational restructuring. Resulting in a track record of solving busin ess problems, and attaining higher performance levels and financial results thro ugh instituted sound management techniques. Analyzed, defined needs, quantified gaps, and uncovered barriers, processed dis connect, and recommended insights into untapped potential. Established value pro positions and tied financial metrics and CFO focus areas directly to operations business improvement. Defining an ROI and result expectations. Managed client relationship, project risk, and profitability. Developed strategic approaches to achieve higher performance levels and support ed predetermined budgeted cash flow limitations. Prepared organization to achieve objectives and budgets through communications and training. Produced budgets and project managed key event schedules and status reports, re sulting in a smooth change management implementation. Improved resource utilization, process quality, and operational safety through proper attention to fundamentals. Designed and assigned (for management and craft employees) improved behavior ro utines, and removed unproductive non-value added activity to generate real opera tional gains. Directed actions for proper account and contract management. Supervised relatio nships and alliance partners. Documented policy and procedures to use with management systems and processes. Collaborated with other teams to implement system integration. Resulting in gre ater participation, compliance to policies, and ownership among employees. Demonstrated a strong sense of follow-up and closure. Resulting a company cultu re of high output that generated results while demonstrating better service and quality.

Generated financial results in compliance with company ethics policies, account ing regulations, compliance auditing, and the law: General Accounting Principles (GAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX), a nd Fair Labor Standards Act. Fundamentals Languages: Fluent in Spanish Education: Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics; Minor in Computer Science and Mathematics Concentration in Economic Models, Statistics, and applied Information Technologi es (IT) System Proficiencies: Microsoft Project, MS Office; Proprietary: CRM, SAP ERP Sy stems. Geographical Experience: Experienced Traveler; worked in 46 States in USA includ ing assignments in Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, S eattle, Dallas / Fort Worth Metro Areas; Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Quebec, Mo ntreal, Winnipeg, in Canada; Mexico City DF, Ciudad Juarez, Monterey, Tijuana, i n Mexico; and Puerto Rico, Central America in Caribbean. Functional Work Experience Addendum INDUSTRY & COMPANY: Names, detail approaches, results, and references are availa ble. TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER INDUSTRY: Implemented management systems (MSOC) to improve productivity of Fortune 50 tel ecom service provider; more that ten years and twenty projects in USA o Network Area, engineering area, designed and implemented workflow management o Network Interconnection Services designed workflow management process tools a nd implemented management system controls Implemented management systems to improve inventory control and improved produc tivity of mobile telephone service provider in Puerto Rico Improved productivity through Lean concepts and improved service level in call centers in NC, SC, and TN Improved effectiveness and integrated company culture of nationwide computer ma intenance service providers of $1billion in sales twelve projects in forty-eight contiguous states in USA, Canada, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico Optimized field operations of a computer technology field service provider and implemented turnaround for nationwide computer technology operations, field serv ice of $500 million in sales; focusing on dispatch and hardware inventory manage ment by service center - multiple projects in the eastern region of US Improved Dispatch for Field Operations Management for 15,000 technicians; spear headed improved productivity of Field Technicians in a union workforce environme nt MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY:

Lead the transplant of production plants form USA to Mexico, optimized implemen tation through a craft skill training program Lead increase throughput of operations in vehicle engine assembly plant, door-t o-door operations in Detroit, MI Optimized operations of mayor auto manufacturing vendor of complex core gray ir on engine castings in New Haven, MI Lead increase throughput of operations in vehicle body stamping plant floor op erations in Chicago, IL Lead increase throughput of operations in bus assembly plant for two mayor comp anies in the intercity and intra-city bus manufacturing business in USA and Cana da. FOOD INDUSTRY, INCLUDING INBOUND & OUTBOUND LOGISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND INVENT ORY MGMT: Lead implementation in the food wholesaler & retailer company by optimizing dis tribution routing and increased productivity in (Frozen Food, Refrigerated Fruit & Vegetables, Grocery Dry Goods, and Health and Beauty Aid Products, and Fresh and Frozen Meats) warehouses, increased service of distribution for food wholesa ler and improved replenishment to stores IN, MI, OH, IL and WI Directed implementation of a wholesaler food distribution company by re-routing and increased trailer utilization, increased productivity in (Frozen Food, Refr igerated Fruit & Vegetables, and Grocery Dry Goods) warehousing, distribution fo r food wholesaler MN, IL, ND and WI

Functional Work Experience Addendum Analyzed and improved performance on chicken processing company by training emp loyees, balancing work areas and meeting government regulations SC and GA Organized meatpacking and distributing company by line balancing the processing line, programmed processing areas, and routed the distribution, thus increasing labor utilization and meeting production plans. OH, and IL Lead implementation in third party transportation company and scheduled the inb ound traffic to increased trailer utilization to reduce cost per load and reduci ng on hand inventories by half. Supply source in forty-eight States in USA and all provinces in Canada. Lead productivity increase in aircraft manufacturing operations military jet ai rcraft ducting San Diego, CA; heat exchanges/chillers in Dallas, TX Increased overall performance and reduced costs in operations, engineering, acc ounting and other administrative areas of lighting manufacturer and distributor multiple projects in Chicago IL and Indianapolis IN Improved productivity and profitability in steel fabrication for building const ruction structures, focused in engineering, and estimating in NC, TN Re-engineered operations in elevator manufacturer, re-configured engineering an d other administrative areas for elevator manufacturer projects in Kansas

Optimized operations, engineering, in-house sales and other administrative area s for lighting manufacturing and distributor Multiple projects in key plants in Springfield, TN, Tupelo, MS, and Louisville, KY HEAVY INDUSTRY: Project managed improvement initiative in copper and precious metals recycling/ recovery industrial complex, improvements focused in industrial equipment mainte nance and operations management in Gaston, SC Mayor NAVY ship fabricators, implanted effective project management techniques and implemented craft skill scheduling procedures in Louisiana. Project managed improvement initiative in copper and precious metals recycling/ recovery industrial complex, improvements focused in industrial equipment mainte nance and operations management in Gaston, SC Mayor steel road bridge fabricator, implemented project management techniques t o lead management team to optimize efforts of operations, sales/estimating and e ngineering for bridge division operations steel girder fabricator multiple pro jects in NC, TN, GA, and VA Heavy Manufacturing Industry: Lead implementation of Oil rig platform manufactu ring complex, adapted program management and work scheduling techniques Pascago ula, MS Project Management installations in construction industry; optimization of oper ations and maintenance of field of more than 200 pieces of heavy equipment, engi neering, and program management and scheduling for heavy construction highway co ntractor and bridge fabricator - projects in NC, SC, TN, and VA